Day 3 – 2nd August 2014

2nd August 2014   Gloucester, Massachusetts Went whale watching today out of Gloucester, Massachusetts with the Cape Anne Whale Watch on the Hurricane II – and despite the rain and cold (very untypical weather), saw two Humpback Whales feeding. This is the second time I have been whale watching. The first time 14 years ago on my honeymoon I saw zero whales , so this is a great success by comparison. No photos of the whales however – it was raining hard and my mobile may have ended up in the ocean – so I erred on caution and simply experienced the scene as it happened in real time & not through a lens – an experience I would recommend! It may not make for the most riveting images of the day, but I can assure you I had a great day.

New York Times weather report for 1st August 2014 is not promising ! Where is the sun?
New York Times weather report for 1st August 2014 is not promising ! Where is the sun?
New York Times 1st August 2014
New York Times 1st August 2014
Cape Ann Whale Watch from Gloucester, MA
Cape Ann Whale Watch from Gloucester, MA
Heading out from Gloucester, MA on the Hurricane II
Heading back to Gloucester, MA on the Hurricane II after 3 hours whale watching
Heading into Gloucester -
Heading into Gloucester –
A fishing boat following in our wake
A fishing boat following in our wake

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Gloucester Harbourside
Gloucester Harbour side

Actually on the wildlife front I had a great day all round ! – my tally for today is:

Eastern Chipmunk

Ruby Throated Humming Bird

Gray Squirrel

American Robin

Blue Jay

Northern Cardinal (Redbird)

Tufted Titmice

White Tailed Deer

Humpback Whale

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