Hello whalewatchers: We had a great day at Islas San Benito, starting with a blue whale in the anchorage. We haven’t seen a blue whale in that shallow of water here ever before! We had a few good looks and then went ashore. The group had a good day and saw plenty of elephant seals returing to molt, Guadalupe fur seals more abundant now than in earlier trips, and ospreys, peregrine falcons, horned larks and a mockingbird.
I went for a little walk up to the lighthouse for some exercise. I visited the lighthouse for the final time this year and took some scenic photos that will be on the website after the trip. It was a lovely day. Today’s photo is from the top of the island with blooming barell cactus in the foreground. and middle and east island in the background.
We are headed to Laguna San Ignacio for the final time this year.
Team Searcher
