Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur
Again the day came slowly as the sun’s light flowed over calm lagoon waters and a clear warm sky. Our last opportunity for whale watching started early as the first group ventured out before breakfast. Whale spouts and the low gray backs of cows and calves dotted the mirror like surface. The second group of people journeyed out after breakfast and were also treated to additional observations and experiences with these amazing creatures. During the middle part of the day we began our transit through these whale waters. Many of us relaxed on the bow basking in the warm sunshine and watching whales and birds.
For lunch the galley and hotel crew had set up a buffet on the bridge deck where we could continue to enjoy the warm weather and the passing mangroves and mudflats of Hull Canal. In the afternoon we stopped at Magdalena Island where we walked across to Sand Dollar Beach located in Santa Maria Bay on the Pacific side. Many shells and sand dollars were discovered and examined. Linda Burback, one of the naturalists, also took foot print molds of some wading birds. The lagoon of Magdalena Bay plays an important part in the lives of shorebirds that spend the winter-feeding along the water’s edge.
In the evening we remained at anchor while joyous festivities and voices rang through the lounge and dining room of the Sea Bird.
Again the day came slowly as the sun’s light flowed over calm lagoon waters and a clear warm sky. Our last opportunity for whale watching started early as the first group ventured out before breakfast. Whale spouts and the low gray backs of cows and calves dotted the mirror like surface. The second group of people journeyed out after breakfast and were also treated to additional observations and experiences with these amazing creatures. During the middle part of the day we began our transit through these whale waters. Many of us relaxed on the bow basking in the warm sunshine and watching whales and birds.
For lunch the galley and hotel crew had set up a buffet on the bridge deck where we could continue to enjoy the warm weather and the passing mangroves and mudflats of Hull Canal. In the afternoon we stopped at Magdalena Island where we walked across to Sand Dollar Beach located in Santa Maria Bay on the Pacific side. Many shells and sand dollars were discovered and examined. Linda Burback, one of the naturalists, also took foot print molds of some wading birds. The lagoon of Magdalena Bay plays an important part in the lives of shorebirds that spend the winter-feeding along the water’s edge.
In the evening we remained at anchor while joyous festivities and voices rang through the lounge and dining room of the Sea Bird.
