Whale City Features a Breacher
A fearless California sea lion is seen pestering a humpback whale. Whale City Features a Breacher It was “Whale City” out on the eastern...
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Sep 7, 20141 min read
Our pal “Rope” the Humpback Stirs up the Water
Our pal “Rope” the Humpback Stirs up the Water Nice ocean conditions again and Captain Eric steered a course for the same hot spot we...
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Sep 6, 20141 min read
Five Humpbacks including our Pal “Rope”
Five Humpbacks including our Pal “Rope” Captain Dave and the crew of the Condor Express ran to the eastern Santa Barbara Channel. There...
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Sep 4, 20141 min read
Humpbacks Sounding Off
Humpbacks Sounding Off Captain Eric ran to the far east-central portion of the Santa Barbara Channel with flat calm conditions. The...
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Sep 3, 20142 min read
4 Humpback Whales Surface Feed & More
One of 4 amazing humpbacks shows off its tail flukes for appreciative fans. 4 Humpback Whales Surface Feed & More The glassy and windless...
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Sep 1, 20141 min read
Labor Day brings another great east Channel adventure
Labor Day brings another great east Channel adventure A bright and sunny day out on the eastern Santa Barbara Channel yielded a nice...
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Aug 31, 20142 min read
Tail throws and Friendly Behavior – Humpback Fun Zone
A mighty tail throw from a humpback whale out on the grounds today. Tail throws and Friendly Behavior – Humpback Fun Zone Captain Dave...
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Aug 29, 20141 min read
Humpbacks and Dolphins on a Fine Day
Tail flukes of a humpback whale as seen today in the southeastern Channel. Humpbacks and Dolphins on a Fine Day We ran southeast riding...
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Aug 28, 20142 min read
Juvenile humpback whale is Energizer Bunny in disguise !
An extremely energetic humpback whale calf breached for over an hour and a half today. Amazing ! Juvenile humpback whale is Energizer...
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Aug 26, 20142 min read
Bait ball on the surface !
A massive bait ball is discovered by two large and hungry humpback whales in the northeastern Santa Barbara Channel. Bait ball on the...
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Aug 25, 20142 min read
Close looks in crystal blue water
This crystal clear blue water we’ve been experiencing this Summer is sure wonderful for watching (and photographing) our humpback whales...
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Aug 23, 20142 min read
Ideal Summer Conditions Again – Great Sightings
Although it looks miniature in this wide angle photograph, this is the entire body of a 35 foot humpback whale taken today in very blue...
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Aug 22, 20142 min read
Late summer, fantastic conditions, great wildlife !
A friendly encounter with a spouting humpback whale was among many of the great sightings we encountered today in the Santa Barbara...
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Aug 21, 20141 min read
A great day in the land of the mammals
The Condor Express is a magnet for extremely friendly whales. A great day in the land of the mammals It was all about long beaked common...
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Aug 20, 20141 min read
2 humpback whales and the little one gets friendly
2 humpback whales and the little one gets friendly Drop dead gorgeous conditions in the Santa Barbara Channel made it fun and easy to...
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Aug 19, 20142 min read
Another Top Notch Trip + Dolphins
Velella velella, a jelly with a sail riding across the ocean surface using the wind. Another Top Notch Trip + Dolphins The little west...
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Aug 18, 20141 min read
A NOTCHural humpback experience
Our friend “Top Notch” the humpback whale comes over to greet its fans. A NOTCHural humpback experience Gentle breezes and bright...
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Aug 17, 20141 min read
Top Notch Breach
Our explorations into the northeastern Santa Barbara Channel today from the Marine Traffic AIS track. Top Notch Breach There was a...
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Aug 16, 20142 min read
An outstanding ACS Adventure
Two very friendly humpback whales are seen in crystal clear blue water close to the Condor Express. One has its pectoral fluke in the air...
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Aug 15, 20142 min read
Carpe diem
“Lucky” the humpback whale makes a very close and friendly approach to say hello to its fan club. Carpe diem This August weather has been...
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