The same 2 humpback whales go wild again. Wow!
Humpback whales go wild again Two humpback whales “mugged” the Condor Express repeatedly today. Captain Eric ran to the eastern Santa...
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Dec 14, 20132 min read
Five gray whales, Rissos dolphins, Dall’s Porpoise and lots more
Across to beautiful Santa Cruz Island we went today, and it was clear enough to see all 4 of the Channel Islands. At the mid-Channel...
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Dec 12, 20131 min read
First Gray Whales of the Season and more !!
What an epic day in the Channel, perfect weatheR and the first gray whales heading south. The adventurous Condor Express went to Santa...
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Dec 11, 20131 min read
Epic bottlenose dolphin sightings and lots more !!
Epic bottlenose dolphin sighting A gorgeous, crisp, sunny and cool winter trip on the Condor Express took everyone on a great adventure...
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Dec 6, 20131 min read
Five Humpback Whales and plenty of excitement.
Five Humpback Whales and plenty of excitement. Report for Friday, December 6, 2013. The Condor Express moved with the feeding grounds...
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Dec 2, 20131 min read
Two Happy Humpback Whales Enjoyed by All
Captain Eric and the crew report another calm, flat sunny day on the feeding grounds today and there were two humpbacks whales watched...
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Nov 29, 20132 min read
“Prop Scar” Humpback Whale Breaches again today!
Several breaches were observed from a local “prop scar” whale today. Prop Scar Humpback whale breaches again today. With at least 500...
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Nov 24, 20131 min read
Humpback Whale Gluttony x12
Three humpback whales were seen in the midst of an all out feeding frenzy today. I’ve been shooting photos on the Condor Express for 8...
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Nov 18, 20131 min read
Outstanding sea conditions for whale watching AGAIN !!
Two humpback whales, side by side, visit the Condor Express. Outstanding sea conditions for whale watching AGAIN!! These wonderful Fall...
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Nov 16, 20131 min read
Mother and calf put on a show in the Santa Barbara Channel
Today we watched a “new” (not recognized by us previously) mother and her calf in the east Santa Barbara Channel. Conditions for whale...
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Nov 14, 20131 min read
Breaching and feeding – it’s the Humpback Whale Show
Nine humpback whale thrilled all on board the Condor Express in the Santa Barbara Channel today. There were all sorts of behaviors to...
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Nov 9, 20131 min read
Plenty of humpback whales and dolphins too
8 humpbacks+ 500 commons Again the Condor Express had the good weather and sea conditions on its side as it hit the feeding grounds. ...
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Nov 1, 20131 min read
Fall Humpback Whales
First sightings of a “new” whale with an entanglement scar just like our “Rope.” –photo by Capt Eric Nickish Again we encountered “drop...
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Oct 26, 20131 min read
Surrounded by humpback whale spouts
Twin humpback whale spouts today. The wisps of fog that enshrouded Santa Barbara Harbor quickly lifted as we pushed to the east. At...
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Oct 24, 20131 min read
Humpback whales lunge feed close up and personal
Many of you loyal readers are no doubt getting tired of hearing me say that it was yet another gorgeous, flat, calm and ideal whale...
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Oct 20, 20132 min read
Humpback whale sets new Santa Barbara Channel record for pectoral fin slaps
A pectoral fin slammin’ humpback whale goes berserk. A humpback whale set a new Santa Barbara Channel record for pectoral fin slaps today...
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Oct 19, 20131 min read
The Fall Feeding Frenzy Continues in the Santa Barbara Channel
After some brief morning fog, the conditions became sunny with calm seas again today. A total of 8 humpback whales were watched closely,...
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Oct 18, 20131 min read
Whale counts keep rising in the Santa Barbara Channel
Earlier we were thrilled to see 5 nice, active humpback whales on a great trip. Then is went to 7 humpback whales. Yesterday it jumped to...
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Oct 17, 20131 min read
Whale numbers in the Santa Barbara Channel are on the increase !
The data suggests that most baleen whales in the Santa Barbara Channel, except Minke whales, will migrate to sub-tropical waters to calf...
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Oct 16, 20131 min read
Great Whale Numbers in the Santa Barbara Channel Today
The northeastern Santa Barbara Channel was teeming with cetaceans today. On a gorgeous, sunny and very calm/glassy day, the Condor...
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