Good Day,

Today aboard the Cetacea we searched for whales across Midbank under the charge of Captain & Conductor Jim.  We were addled to find an absence of whale activity, but the thrill of the search adds to the romance of whale watching!  After an hour into the search, we discovered congregations of shearwaters who made pasture of the abundant sand lance under the ocean’s surface.  Our fish-finder mechanism in the wheelhouse indicated heavy shoals of fishy activity just 40’ below our vessel, so we remained expectant of whale activity.

We eventually passed the Privateer whose crew found themselves a humpback whale, but cast our attention on a blow four miles east.  This cetacean was embarking on dives of 5-8 minutes, but as we held fast we enjoyed watching birds pluck their shimmering prey from below the sea.  Our meditation on Avifauna was broken when this whale resurfaced, displaying an immense ventral painting of black and white.  Hello Scylla!  We spent nearly 30 minutes tracking this humpback whale, but she made for the far east beyond the reach of our radio lifeline. 

Our singular humpback whale brought pleasure to passengers and crew, and Connie & I hope for more tales of mystery and awe on the trips to follow!

Peace and Love,

Rich

Scylla's blow. Rich Dolan, BHC naturalist

Scylla's fluke. Rich Dolan, BHC naturalist

Shearwater. Rich Dolan, BHC naturalist