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A Grand Tour of Santa Barbara Channel
California sea lions relax in a drifting giant kelp paddy in the middle of the Santa Barbara Channel. A Grand Tour of Santa Barbara...
Aug 11, 20142 min read
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“Lucky” the humpback whale steals the show again
The whole body of “Lucky” the humpback whale is visible in the clear blue water. “Lucky” the humpback whale steals the show again Very...
Aug 8, 20142 min read
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Now our rescued humpback whale “Lucky” also becomes a double entendre !
Megaptera novaeangliae pect slap 2014 08-07 SB Channel-VID-004 Now our rescued humpback whale “Lucky” also becomes a double entendre !...
Aug 7, 20142 min read
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Our Humpback Whale Friend “Top Notch” Became a double entendre
Top Notch the humpback with a notch in its dorsal fin gave a top notch performance out on the grounds today. Our Humpback Whale Friend...
Aug 6, 20142 min read
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Loads of Humpbacks including “Lucky” the Rescued Whale !
Wounds on the tail stock of “Lucky” the disentangle humpback whale seem to be healing after almost 2 months. Captain Dave was part of the...
Aug 4, 20142 min read
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Dolphin and Sea Lion Masses and Top Notch too
A straight line of incredibly fast moving common dolphins. Dolphin and Sea Lion Masses and Top Notch too Top Notch the medium sized...
Aug 1, 20142 min read
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Common Dolphin Nursery Pod Bonanza
One of several hundred or more tiny long beaked common dolphin calves in a massive nursery pod today. Common Dolphin Nursery Pod Bonanza...
Jul 30, 20142 min read
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North and South Channel Explorations
Lately our friend “Top Notch” the humpback has been visiting us on an almost daily basis. The red arrow shows the location of its “notch”...
Jul 29, 20142 min read
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A Quintet of Humpback Whales and More !
California Sea Lion photo: Bob Perry A Quintet of Humpback Whales and More ! The sun was bright and our friend Mark told us he could see...
Jul 21, 20142 min read
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Humpback Whales: They are Everywhere !!
A gorgeous sunny day and humpback whales are everywhere including close to Santa Barbara. photo: Bob Perry Humpback Whales: They are...
Jul 19, 20142 min read
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A great humpback whale show.
A great humpback whale show. Gorgeous. Sunny skies and warm sun all day. Medium breeze. Clear, blue water. A trip to the western...
Jul 12, 20141 min read
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A Zillion Dolphins and Lots More
Masses of sooty shearwaters surround a humpback whale out on the grounds today. photo: CondorExpressPhotos.com A Zillion Dolphins and...
Jul 11, 20142 min read
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Another spectacular trip to the far west Santa Barbara Channel
A trumpet blow vocalization followed by a tail slap from an adult humpback whale today. photo: CondorExpressPhotos.com Another...
Jul 8, 20142 min read
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Risso’s Dolphin Nursery Pod and More !
Part of a Risso’s dolphin nursery pod with 2 mothers, each with a young calf. Bob Perry www.CondorExpressPhotos.com Risso’s Dolphin...
Jun 30, 20143 min read
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Dolphins Put on a Show – Humpbacks Also Seen
Clear blue water and a trio of long beaked common dolphins. June 29, 2014 Condor Express Dolphins Put on a Show – Humpbacks Also Seen An...
Jun 29, 20141 min read
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East to West our Humpbacks are Best
Tail fluke from an adult humpback whale. photo: Bob Perry www.CondorExpressPhotos.om East to West our Humpbacks are Best We ran east then...
Jun 24, 20142 min read
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The hottest of hot spots lights up sightings today !
The hottest of hot spots lights up sightings today ! About 6 miles south of Santa Barbara is where the many individual hot spots were on...
Jun 22, 20141 min read
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Another Epic Humpback Day in the North Channel
Another Epic Humpback Day in the North Channel Life is good. The north side of the Santa Barbara Channel, close to home, is still...
Jun 18, 20141 min read
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5 Humpbacks & 1 Runs Amok in the Breeze
A full grown adult humpback whale throws its tail in the wind. Bob Perry – CondorExpressPhotos.com 5 Humpbacks & 1 Runs Amok in the...
Jun 16, 20142 min read
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Humpback hot spots
Humpback hot spots We found dolphin, seabird and humpback whale activity three times during today’s adventures. First, about 4 miles out...
Jun 14, 20142 min read
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