Magdalena Bay, Baja California
Long-beaked bottlenose dolphins joined us early this morning. As they rode Sea Bird’s bow wave, we watched from the deck and on the lounge screens, thanks to our new underwater bow cam. Several gray whales were spotted as we made our way towards and through La Entrada, the mouth of Magdalena Bay. Pelicans, cormorants, frigatebirds and a variety of gulls and terns added to the picture. All of this before breakfast!
A magnificent complex of sand dunes separates Magdalena Bay from the Pacific Ocean. We spent the morning exploring the dunes, crossing over to the ocean side and finding a surprising variety of plant life, wild flowers and animal tracks along the way. Strolling north and south along seemingly endless Sand Dollar Beach gave many of us a chance to enjoy the solitude of this isolated gem.
Back on board, the crew served lunch on deck, enabling us to enjoy sand bars covered with birds and mangrove thickets lining the shores of Hull Canal. Herons, egrets, grebes, ibis’, loons and many other birds were spotted. California sea lions and bottlenose dolphins accompanied us through the water. Passing through the heart of Hull Canal, we navigated narrow and shallow channels. As we approached Boca de Soledad, our anchorage, we passed numerous gray whales, both individuals and cow-calf pairs.
After dinner, Yves presented a preview of the video chronicle of our voyage, rekindling fresh memories of our experiences in the Sea of Cortez.
Long-beaked bottlenose dolphins joined us early this morning. As they rode Sea Bird’s bow wave, we watched from the deck and on the lounge screens, thanks to our new underwater bow cam. Several gray whales were spotted as we made our way towards and through La Entrada, the mouth of Magdalena Bay. Pelicans, cormorants, frigatebirds and a variety of gulls and terns added to the picture. All of this before breakfast!
A magnificent complex of sand dunes separates Magdalena Bay from the Pacific Ocean. We spent the morning exploring the dunes, crossing over to the ocean side and finding a surprising variety of plant life, wild flowers and animal tracks along the way. Strolling north and south along seemingly endless Sand Dollar Beach gave many of us a chance to enjoy the solitude of this isolated gem.
Back on board, the crew served lunch on deck, enabling us to enjoy sand bars covered with birds and mangrove thickets lining the shores of Hull Canal. Herons, egrets, grebes, ibis’, loons and many other birds were spotted. California sea lions and bottlenose dolphins accompanied us through the water. Passing through the heart of Hull Canal, we navigated narrow and shallow channels. As we approached Boca de Soledad, our anchorage, we passed numerous gray whales, both individuals and cow-calf pairs.
After dinner, Yves presented a preview of the video chronicle of our voyage, rekindling fresh memories of our experiences in the Sea of Cortez.
