Whales

The whales are here. We saw them from Mori point yesterday. At least 3. Working with the birds on anchovies probably.

I was reflecting on how, this time last year, we would be gathering at the parking lot, dreaming of landing a fat salmon 

Thanks for the heads up.  Might paddle out just to enjoy the whales.

Just don't get too close

https://tucson.com/news/world/humpback-whale-slams-into-boat-in-mexico/video_e89f199a-2fcb-5046-bda8-85e502cbc814.html

On 5/27 I think a fin whale sped past me. It surfaced once for a blow about 25 feet away right in front of me and that was it. Looked really streamlined with a back kinda like an oversized dolphin with the curved fin. Usually I have a pretty good idea what kind of whales I spot, but not  that time.

Last year, I saw Casper, the white dolphin:

https://abc7.com/amp/monterey-bay-white-dolphin-rissos-whale-watchers/13340786/

It was cruising at high speed just under the surface and, at first, I thought somebody had launched a torpedo at my AI.