31.10.2017 – Where do whales go to the toilet?
November 5, 2017
02.11.2017 – Hide, seek & follow
November 8, 2017
Today’s motto was: next Stop Ponta do Pargo! All almost all sightings happened there. Bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic Spotted dolphins, Tropical whales chose the area in front of Ponta do Pargo and for that reason us as well. But there were exceptions. Ribeira Brava had a Tropical whale close to shore during the morning trip. While the last Stenella trip was already on its way to “Stop Ponta do Pargo” some Blainville Beaked whales crossed our way. And guess who is the very good with Beaked whales? Yes, correct: our captain Filipe! I really believe these small whales are in love with him! With Filipe we have special and unforgettable Blainville Beaked whale encounters. During the introduction I talked about the shyness of these whales but it rang quite hallow since our guests (and the crew as well) were lucky to have a totally different experience with our Blainvilles. Curious approaches to the boat; circuiting around us; turning to their side; coming to the bow; turning away just to come quickly back to us and again and again we saw into these beautiful whale eyes. Whose heart wouldn’t melt? They were cozy, sweet, curious, close, interested and beautiful. It was just a dream! I am sure you guessed already right. Yes, I am a total Blainville groupie!!!
by Fatima Kutzschbach
Sightings of the day
Ribeira Brava
10.00: Tropical whale
14.30: Bottlenose dolphins
Stenella
10.00: Atlantic Spotted dolphins, Tropical whale
12.30: Bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic Spotted dolphins, Tropical whale
15.30: Blainville Beaked whales, Bottlenose dolphins
