Gray Whale Count on 19 March
Researchers in Laguna San Ignacio (UABCS) reported the following estimated numbers of gray whales during their 19 March 2023 count:
- 37 mother/calf pairs and 40 singles for a total of 114 whales
2023 Baja Whalewatching Tour #3 Sea of Cortez (March 18)
March 118
Hello whalewatchers:
If you’ve been to Los Islotes, you know just how fun it is to snorkel with sea lions, and today was no exception.
We also made a stop at Ensenada Grande on Isla Espiritu Santo and enjoyed our traditional back-deck BBQ dinner,
Captain Art and Team Searcher
2023 Baja Whalewatching Tour #3 Sea of Cortez (March 16-17)
March 16
Hello whalewatchers:
We spent part of the day at Agua Verde. Everyone loved the beach and areas to explore ashore for birds and plants. And then a snorkel here was productive too.
March 17
We enjoyed the colorful sunrise at Isla San Jose as the sandstone cliffs lit up with the rising sun. Passengers had a great walk ashore and then a snorkel here too. We spent the afternoon whalewatching and found a blue whale to watch as well. We also enjoyed lots of seabird sightings this afternoon.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
2023 Baja Whalewatching Tour #3 Offshore Cabo San Lucas (March 15)
March 15
Hello whalewatchers:
We spent our day watching humpback whales off the coast of Cabo San Lucas and around the cape region. We are enjoying the good weather for travel and whalewatching.
Heading into the Sea of Cortez for the rest of our tour.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
2023 Baja Whalewatching Tour #3 Offshore Bahia Magdalena (March 14)
March 14
Hello whalewatchers:
Once again the productive area offshore Bahia Magdalena is where we found lots of marine life to observe: blue, fin, and humpback whales; loggerhead sea turtles, common dolphins, and lots of seabirds.
We have beautiful weather to continue our travel south, towards Cabo San Lucas.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
Gray Whale Count on 13 March
Researchers in Laguna San Ignacio (UABCS) reported the following estimated numbers of gray whales during their 13 March 2023 count:
- 20 mother/calf pairs and 100 singles for a total of 140 whales
2023 Baja Whalewatching Tour #3 Laguna San Ignacio (March 13)
March 13
Hello whalewatchers:
Great whalewatching and weather this morning and plenty of close encounters with gray whales for all. We all had a successful trip to the mangroves for those interested.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
Gray Whale Count on 6 March
Researchers in Laguna San Ignacio (UABCS) reported the following estimated numbers of gray whales during their 6 March 2023 count:
- 15 mother/calf pairs and 194 singles for a total of 224 whales
2023 Baja Whalewatching Tour #3 Laguna San Ignacio (March 12)
March 13
Hello whalewatchers:
We came to Laguna San Ignacio and were greeted by gray whales and some windy conditions! The wind died down enough for us to enjoy some trips to visit with gray whales, though a mother and calf pair spent the day around the boat as well.
We wil continue our visit here tomorrow.
Captain Art and Team Searcher
2023 Baja Whalewatching Tour #3 Offshore Ensenada and Islas San Benito (March 10-11)
March 11
Hello whale watchers:
We hadaA great day at San Benitos with great sightings again this trip. The group made their way around the island to view elephant seals, Guadalupe fur seals, nesting ospreys and more.
After we left the islands, we encountered our first large herd of common dolphins this afternoon. We are headed to Laguna Sn Ignacio for some time with gray whales
Captain Art and Team Searcher
