Katy Dickinson

http://blogs.sun.com/katysblog/date/20080220 Wednesday February 20, 2008

Flying to See Whales in Laguna San Ignacio, Baja

Last weekend, John and I flew to see the grey whales at Laguna San Ignacio in Baja, California. Our pilot was Charlie Jackson, Sun Labs' Webmaster. Our Cessna 182 Skylane II was one of four private planes of the Shoreline Flying Club based in Palo Alto, California. We went out on two boats hosted by Antonio's Ecotours (based in Laguna San Ignacio). These pictures were taken with disposable water sports cameras. I will write more about our amazing trip but first, here are some whale and dolphin photos. Yes! That is my very own hand petting a baby grey whale.

El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve Sign
El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve Sign, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 Katy Dickinson
Laguna San Ignacio
Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 Katy Dickinson
Pelican
Pelican, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 Katy Dickinson
Shell Mound
Shell Mound, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 Katy Dickinson
Whale Bones on Beach
Whale Bones on Beach, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 Katy Dickinson
Tour Boat
Tour Boat, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 Katy Dickinson
Charlie and the Whale
Charlie and the Whale, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 John Plocher
Mama and Baby Grey Whale
Mama and Baby Grey Whale, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 Katy Dickinson
Grey Whale Nose
Grey Whale Nose, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 John Plocher
Grey Whale Under Water
Grey Whale Under Water, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 John Plocher
Grey Whale Under Water
Grey Whale Under Water, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 John Plocher
Grey Whale Nose
Grey Whale Nose, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 John Plocher
My Hand and
Baby Grey Whale!
My Hand and Baby Grey Whale, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 John Plocher
Dolphins

Dolphins, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 John Plocher
Our Boat

Our Boat, Laguna San Ignacio, Baja California
        photo: copyright 2008 John Plocher

Images Copyright 2008 by Katy Dickinson and John Plocher