The humpback whale surface lunge-feeding action has been constant the last couple of days.
Early into the trip we vectored in on a handful of spouts and hovering birds on the horizon.
As we got closer we knew we in for a show. Pelicans diving, birds on on the water, sea lions, common dolphins creating turbulence in the water. Splashing and watery mayhem.
And in the middle of it all were about six humpback whales popping their big fatty whale heads out the water. This is what you call surface lunge feeding.
And on the outskirts, scattered pods of common dolphins would come and go through it all. An amazing spectacle to behold.
Yesterday we had exquisite conditions – calm flat seas and sunshine along with several encounters with the long-beaked common dolphins that are fishing very near to Moss Landing these days. The whales were circling in wide swaths and showing great tail flukes as well as a very nice breach! Captain Mike has been every so busy upgrading the Sanctuary with new seating, woodwork and mechanical components. Our next trip is Thursday March 12th. We are opening up two hour trips for St. Patricks Day weekend and feeling lucky!