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Apr 30, 20161 min read
Santa Barbara coastal whales
2016 04-30 SB Channel Mild weather and good crowds had the Condor Express running three excursions out of Santa Barbara today. Here are...
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Apr 29, 20162 min read
Dolphin Day plus whales
2016 04-29 SB Coast An excellent Spring day with great sea conditions and outstanding cetacean sightings. The Condor Express left Santa...
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Apr 28, 20161 min read
Cow-calf gray whales
2016 04-28 SB Coast The Condor Express ran one excursion along the beautiful Santa Barbara coast today in search of wildlife in general...
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Apr 10, 20161 min read
Whales and dolphins in abundance.
2016 04-10 SB Channel There was a gap between storms today and the ocean surface was mirror glass. Skies were sunny and clear. Marine...
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Apr 5, 20162 min read
Scarlet
2016 04-05 SB Channel Captain Dave took the wheel for two excursions today, one left at 9 am and the other at 12 noon. Again we found...
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Apr 4, 20162 min read
A Mola mola close up.
2016 04-04 SB Channel Captain Eric (called “Tim” by some) ran a single excursion today departing Santa Barbara at high noon. The...
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Mar 28, 20161 min read
Sea Otter at Isla Vista
2016 03-28 SB Channel Strong winds blew from the west and created a very fresh air environment for our 9 am whale watch excursion with...
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Mar 27, 20162 min read
Four friendly gray whales and lots of dolphins
2016 03-27 SB Channel Two excursions left the docks today, the 12 noon and the 3 pm afternoon trips. Conditions were good, you might say...
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Mar 26, 20162 min read
A wonderful day for cetacean variety.
2016 03-26 SB Channel The Condor Express hosted 3 excursions today under sunny skies with a light breeze and moderate chop on the water. ...
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Mar 25, 20162 min read
Humpback tail throws and much more
2016 03-25 SB Channel Another super warm sunny, summer-like day with light winds. There was a moderate bump due to winds in the far...
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Mar 24, 20162 min read
Humpback gluttons feast all day
2016 03-24 SB Channel Oh, My Gosh! What an epic day we had. Glassy seas, not much bump, very warm sunny skies and the cetal fauna...
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Mar 22, 20161 min read
Gray whales, dolphins and a special treat
2016 03-22 SB Channel We ran a single excursion at 9am with high winds and moderate chop. 2 gray whales and 10 Pacific white-sided...
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Mar 21, 20162 min read
Morning humpbacks, afternoon breaching gray whale
2016 03-21 SB Channel The Condor Express ran two excursions today, a 9am which was open to the public, and a 12 noon that was a private...
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Mar 17, 20162 min read
4 Different Cetacean Species and more
2016 03-17 SB Channel Stunning summer conditions with cetaceans everywhere. Totals for the whole day are: gray whales=4; humpback whales...
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Mar 16, 20162 min read
13 Gray Whales and much more.
2016 03-16 SB Channel The Condor Express ran two, 2½ hour excursions today and total sightings for the trip include 13 gray whales, 70...
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Mar 15, 20161 min read
Sunny day with 4 gray whales and dolphins too
2016 03-15 SB Channel Totals for the day: 4 gray whales and 50 long-beaked common dolphin. Only one 2½-hour coastal excursion with...
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Mar 13, 20162 min read
Grays, Humpbacks, Lags and Commons
2016 03-13 SB Channel Happy daylight savings time! Captain Eric ran the show today and total sightings included 2 gray whales (more in...
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Mar 9, 20161 min read
5 gray whales, 2 humpback whales and lots of dolphins.
2016 03-09 SB Channel We ran a single excursion today leaving the dock around noon. Total marine mammal sightings included 5 gray whales,...
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Mar 5, 20162 min read
Gray Whale Spyhop during Mating
2016 03-05 SB Channel Light rain and heavy mist fell on and off all day as two storm systems approach Santa Barbara from the west. ...
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Mar 4, 20162 min read
Tons of gray whales and more
2016 03-04 SB Channel Captain Dave, along with Captain Eric and soon-to-be fully certified, Captain Tasha sailed out of Santa Barbara...
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