Guide ReportCampo Cortez at San Ignaco Lagoon

Feb 9th-13th, 2013

HIghs in the mid-60’s

Lows in the mid-30’s

Winds averaging 15-20mph

It’s great to be back in the Laguna San Ignacio!! This
group had a lot of fun watching the whales court one another, as mating was in
full display. We observed numerous courtships, as two males would pursue one
female in hope of releasing it’s offspring to start the gestation period for
the female Gray Whale. Notice in the picture, the two male’s genitalia, the
“pink floyd” wrapping around the female. Followed by quite vigorous
splashing about.

The tides were perfect for kayaking around the
mangroves nearby, while searching for the migratory birds that nest above the
all you can eat seafood buffet. As the smaller fish take shelter amongst the
aerial roots of the Red Mangroves they also hide from the predators that are
lurking below. Paco, son of Maldo, escorted the group with myself, in search of
a nearby octopus to observe. As we scattered about, stepping over the bountiful
Pen Shells or better known as Scallops. 🙂

We also found numerous Chocolate
Clams to crack open to help lure the octopus out of it’s dark, neatly placed
shells around the hole, in which it hides during the low tide.

It was an amazing trip to experience, and everyone seemed to really
enjoy the fun in the sun while splashing about. I hope you can make it down
soon!!

All the best,

Christopher Match

Gray Whale Watching & Sea Kayaking Guide

Baja Ecotours