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Watch Twin Gray Whale Calves with their mother!

My Dear Friends and Whale Lovers,

I recently watched this video by Dolphin Safari and want to share it with you while the California Gray Whales are still migrating from the cold seas of Alaska to the warm lagoons of Baja, Mexico. The sight of this mother whale and her twin calves (along with the sounds of their breathing) brought tears to my eyes, reminding me of how much I love these animals. I am a very fortunate coastal Californian who has the opportunity each winter and spring to observe the gray whales in their annual migration of 12,000 miles or more. Just this past weekend, I saw two gray whales while I was taking a morning walk at Main Beach in Laguna Beach, CA. They were heading south, so I know that some of the whales are still on their way to the lagoons. 

I smile tenderly when I think about the mother gray whales who are giving birth to their calves in the lagoon this season.
I look forward to seeing them off the coast this Spring as they and their calves migrate north to the Bering and Chukchi Seas in Alaska where they will spend the summer feeding on small crustaceans.

Want to learn more about the gray whales, a species who is considered one of the “great whales” on our planet? Check out The Kids’ Times by NOAA and sing our song about gray whales in our kids music video, “MIGRATION” by Birdsong and the Eco-Wonders.

Have a whale of good time learning!

Birdsong