On December 27th Andy, Steph and I traveled with ECOtours to Punta Mita in the North Bay to watch some Humpback whales.

thankfully there were life preservers on board

our fabulous captain

Contrary to popular belief Mexico has it’s own version of winter. Actually at night it has been getting down to the mid-50s and considering we have no way to close our gigantic windows, it’s pretty cold sleeping weather. Well, being on the water is definitely cooler as well and when the clouds rolled in, the hoods came up.

 

Here is a video of our experience:

This was the only time we saw pectoral fins. Humpback’s are known for their abnormally long pectoral fins.

 

crooked fluke

 

one of the very large males just after it breached, wasn’t prepared for the shot so unfortunately I only caught the “tail end”

 

steph watching patiently

 

2 large adults, possibly a male and female

 

Many times after a female has given birth a male will swim beside her to offer protection, gain notice and attempt to be the father of her next baby. Most times they are not successful, however that doesn’t seem to stop them. These males are called “escorts.” If you notice, I have captured all three surfacing at the same time; mom, baby and escort.

 

and now for the finale. . . .

my favorite shot of the day-