Whale Watching

We went whale watching today. We haven't seen any during our travels yet despite traversing along the edges of their feeding grounds. Whales are plentiful in Massachusetts Bay this time of year as they feed heavily on Stellwagen Bank and Jeffreys Ledge in preparation for their migration south in the winter to warmer waters and birthing grounds. They return to the north in the summer months. Whales migrate much like birds. Minke and Humpbacks whales are most commonly seen and the whale watching boats out of Gloucester were finding them about 20 miles off shore. So, we decided to let the experts take us whale watching and we learned much enroute and after arriving on Stillwagen Bank. The marine biologists on board did a fine job of describing the various types of whales and what to expect when we finally saw them up close. It was truly a marvelous experience.

Thar She Blows

Humpback Diving

Humpback Whale

Two Humpbacks