Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon
Guide Report
March 9-13
By: Hayley Carmody
San Ignacio lagoon has
turned from a breeding lagoon to a nursing ground. Many of the single whales
have left leaving the mothers and babies alone in the lagoon to work up their
strength for the migration back up. The weather has been amazing as we head out
in the boats and experience the whales. The number of friendly encounters has
been increasing as the babies are older. Every person who goes out to see the
gray whales is changed and enchanted by this magical place.
This group of people was
organized through the Orca network and full of people who love all whales. For
many this was their first time seeing gray whales in San Ignacio Lagoon. Others
had experienced the gray whales in other parts of their migration, but they
soon realized that the behavior of the gray whale in these lagoons is much
different. It is always special to see a wild animal come up willingly to see
people. This lagoon help people realize that the best way to experience an
animal is in the wild. Parks that confine marine mammals in pools inhibit
people from understanding the real essence of these creatures and harm the
animal. When you see an animal in the wild free to do whatever it wants you
connect with the animal on a much deeper level. 
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