Hello whalewatchers: Today at Islas San Benito we had clear skies and breezy conditions all day. The island is still in bloom with lots of flowers. There is a change happening with the northern elephant seals with a lot of the females leaving. Their pups need to fend for themselves now. It doesn’t seem fair to only have your mom for a few months and then it’s up to them but that is how it goes for elephant seal pups. There are still several males on the beach.
The group got to see all four pinnipeds hauled out in one spot which is rare: elephant seal, CA sea lion, harbor seal and Guadalupe fur seal. There are ospreys on the nest now so some good photo opportunities there. Everyone had a good walk and enjoyed the island. We are grateful we are headed south with the wind.
Team Searcher
