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Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve: Birdwatching in San Ignacio’s

In addition to the awe-inspiring sightings of gray whales in the waters of San Ignacio Lagoon, we are blessed with the opportunity to marvel at the avian diversity that graces this pristine sanctuary. San Ignacio Lagoon, nestled within the Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, boasts an impressive array of bird species, with approximately 250 species calling it […]

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Our San Ignacio gray whale season is almost here!

Our beautiful gray whales are currently migrating south. We are hoping to see them off the coast of San Diego at the start of December, and the first whales typically arrive home in the Lagoon during the 3rd week of December.

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Why are grey whales dying?

Why are grey whales dying? Intelligence and resilience have enabled Grey Whales navigate life in the ocean, but their home is changing rapidly… and even these adaptable mammals are struggling to cope. FROM A CNN News Article A worldwide team of academics, field biologists, and volunteers has been examining a mystery occurrence known as an […]

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Log from the Lagoon 20 January 2022

Amidst all this, the whales go on with their business. As we were enjoying the beautiful weather on the panga ride to our camp, we saw a puff of vapor in the distance. It was a gray whale calf! A more voluminous blow spouted up, this time from the mom. Baby looked so tiny next to momma.

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