With the remnants of Debby departing the area on Saturday morning, we were back out on the water Saturday afternoon. We attempted to get a look at a small pod of Atlantic white-sided dolphins, but these toothed whales were scattered and elusive, so we decided to press on toward Jeffreys Ledge. Before getting to the ledge, we saw a spout, which turned out to be Ravine the humpback whale. We've seen this whale a few times this season and it's nice to know it is still around.
On Sunday morning, we were fortunate to come across a pod of approximately 40 Atlantic white-sided dolphins. Once again, the group was spread out in small sub-pods, but it was a great way to start the day. Once on Jeffreys Ledge, we spent time watching Satula the humpback whale while a couple of minke whales popped up, and even a fin whale surfaced out in the distance.
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| Humpback whale |
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| A beautiful, and busy, day on the water. It is always important that no matter what size your boat to be vigilant of possible whale activity (especially when whale watching boats are nearby). |
We also attempted to check out a basking shark, but the shark was uninterested in remaining near the surface long enough to get a good look at it. On Sunday afternoon, we returned to the same region of Jeffreys Ledge. This time, Scylla the humpback whale was spotted. It is always so interesting to witness the movements of whales in, and through, the area in such a short period.
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