Backyard Whale!

  MAY IS WHALE WATCHING MONTH, COME AND SEE!

Where else can you live and see a whale
in your backyard?   The Whales are here!
I saw six whales yesterday playing not more than
200 feet from the shore! 

I am proud to say that I live in such a place (Oregon coast).    This is a photo I took of a Gray Whale
peeping from the water, in my "backyard" on May 10, 2005.    (That is his nose and face you see)
I had actually been watching whales every day during the month of May (the best time to see them)
and I have seen many whales.  They pass within 200 feet of the shore many mornings around 8 a.m.,
and many evenings, around 3 pm or later.  I was thrilled to get this photo, because for three days in
a row I happened to see whales playing in my "backyard", with tails, and fins, and heads showing. 
But alas, by the time I located the camera, ran to the back deck, turned on the camera, and aimed, I get
nothing more of this glorious display.  Finally, I captured a shot of the whale who smiles at me as
he passes my shore, there on that horizon (actually just off the beach) by my back door.  

I am happy to report that my neighbors have become accustomed to my squeals of delight on
whale sightings, and no longer look out to see who is being tortured.  This is a good thing!

GUESTS:  If you would like to know more about whale sighting times and techniques, please email.

    Beth

Rent a house or cabin and I will give you a list of my secret whale watching places!

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