2. Eschrictus Robustus

Baby Gray/ Jan 18 2008 Santa Barbara Channel

These photos were taken Jan 18, 2008 in the Santa Barbara Channel. These were taken either during or soon after the mom had given birth. We think that it was indeed while we were watching. She was circling the surface of the water and then a swift tailfluke, then moments later the baby appeared. Which while watching had not been seen until that point. Then after that the baby was on the surface the entire time kicking away and breathing very well. The mom would assist the baby to surface on a couple occasions. We only hope and think that this baby will grow to be a healthy individual.
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This image shows the "floppy" tail flukes of this young newborn. Unfortunately the image is slightly out of focus but it good enough to show the young flukes.
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This image shows the "floppy" tail flukes of this young newborn. Unfortunately the image is slightly out of focus but it good enough to show the young flukes.

  • This is the mom and calf, you can really tell the size difference between the two.
  • The mother close behind her calf.
  • This angle you can really see the small size of the calf and how its tail is really folded underneath itself.
  • The calf doing fine on the surface taking breaths with mom close behind, note the girth on the mother.
  • Baby gray whale coming closeby as he/she grabs a quick breath of air.
  • Another closeup look at babys face.
  • The gray was kicking on the surface alot swimming really well, for having tailflukes that were not fully hardened cartilage yet.
  • The whale had very clean and unmolested skin as it went by as a newborn would have.
  • A nice head out of the water look as well as the folded tailflukes.
  • A nice head out of the water look as well as the folded tailflukes.
  • This image shows the "floppy" tail flukes of this young newborn. Unfortunately the image is slightly out of focus but it good enough to show the young flukes.
  • Mom trailing closely behind her newborn.
  • Baby gray at the surface.
  • Baby gray at the surface. You can again see how "floppy" the tailflukes are.

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    on March 25, 2008

    This is amazing Anthony! Awesome job capturing the moment. Brenda

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