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A gray whale surfaces during whale watching in Laguna Ojo de Liebre

This is one of several small boats that were part of our excursion to find gray whales in Laguna Ojo de Liebre, Baja. The guides told us that the whales seem to be initially attracted to the sound of the small outboard motor. And once they find you, the playing and petting begin! We were in a similar boat and had already had the pleasures.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Mexico
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Craig Lefebvre