While the unofficial start of summer began last weekend the temperature out on the water today reminded us we still have a few weeks to go before the summer, and the hopefully warmer temperatures, really begins. Luckily for us the air temperature isn't much of a factor for whales. Today we got the chance to see 2 Fin whales and a Minke whale during our whale watch.
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| This Fin whale was on the move right into the wind and waves today! |
While one of our Fin whales was spending its time cruising through the water with quite the speed our other Fin whale was spending its time in a much more localized area.
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| Just a portion of the large body known as a Fin whale! |
To our enjoyment we quickly realized exactly which whale we were watching move around. Comet the Fin whale has returned to Jeffreys Ledge for another year! This whale spent a lot of time in the area last year (seen in the Spring, Summer and Fall!) so it was great knowing she has returned once again.
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| The left and right view of Comet (above and below). Note all the scaring especially behind the dorsal fin in the image below, which is how Comet got her name. |
We will be out again tomorrow so feel free to come join us just make sure you bring a few extra layers for it is not quite summer yet!
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