Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon
Guide Report
March 17-21
By: Hayley Carmody
Over the past 3 months
at San Ignacio Lagoon a lot has changed. Flowers are blooming and new babies
are being born. The weather has returned to sunny with ever present wind, which
help provide the energy needed for the camp. Meanwhile the osprey nest next to
the boat launch has just welcomed their new chicks. The mother has been
diligently sitting on her eggs and had even gotten use to people walking by 4
times a day. Now as we walk by we hear the chirping chicks. This lagoon is the
home to many animals year round, not just the gray whales.
It is always amazing
to see the whales and each trip out is different. Sometimes the whales almost
seem as if they were waiting in the observation area for a friendly boat to
come around, while other times they are having their own experience and we are
able to appreciate the beauty. No matter what happens people are always moved
by being in the lagoon. They understand the beauty and purity of these whales
and recognize how important conservation is in this lagoon.
One trip out we met a
mother who has come up to the boat before. She has a white face, with no
barnacles and a patch of whale lice behind the blow hole. This whale is known
for being a very friendly whale. She pushed her baby up to the boat and they
stayed with us for over 30 minutes. The baby opened his mouth over and over
again and let everyone get a good pet inside of its mouth. It is always special
to get to know a whale and have her feel comfortable enough to come to the
boats.
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