Boca de Soledad
The day looked promising as the sun slowly rose behind the mangrove-lined coastline and the Magdalena plain; grey whale blows were seen glowing at first light from the Sea Lion’s deck and we could barely contain ourselves to get into the Zodiacs. After breakfast, we were soon in the middle of the area were grey whales congregate at Boca de Soledad, watching several mother and baby pairs. Some baby whales were very young, a couple weeks old perhaps, and still mastering how to swim properly. Others were more experienced and playful, constantly cavorting around their patient mothers.
Starting again early in the afternoon, we continued enjoying the great weather and magnificent whales. We also had a chance to go ashore and explore the sand dunes and mangrove forests at the northernmost end of Magdalena Island, where a number of interesting creatures showed themselves for our great delight, including large numbers of great blue herons, some curious scrub jays and the occasional coyote.
As the sun disappeared into the Pacific Ocean, we enjoyed a delicious lobster and fish dinner brought onboard from a local restaurant. With memories from the day still fresh in our minds and smiles in our faces, we just can’t wait to go visiting those babies again tomorrow!
The day looked promising as the sun slowly rose behind the mangrove-lined coastline and the Magdalena plain; grey whale blows were seen glowing at first light from the Sea Lion’s deck and we could barely contain ourselves to get into the Zodiacs. After breakfast, we were soon in the middle of the area were grey whales congregate at Boca de Soledad, watching several mother and baby pairs. Some baby whales were very young, a couple weeks old perhaps, and still mastering how to swim properly. Others were more experienced and playful, constantly cavorting around their patient mothers.
Starting again early in the afternoon, we continued enjoying the great weather and magnificent whales. We also had a chance to go ashore and explore the sand dunes and mangrove forests at the northernmost end of Magdalena Island, where a number of interesting creatures showed themselves for our great delight, including large numbers of great blue herons, some curious scrub jays and the occasional coyote.
As the sun disappeared into the Pacific Ocean, we enjoyed a delicious lobster and fish dinner brought onboard from a local restaurant. With memories from the day still fresh in our minds and smiles in our faces, we just can’t wait to go visiting those babies again tomorrow!
