Mangrove Transplant Project: Laguna San Ingnacio, 2012 This is a recent project that we at Campo Cortez have been taking part in in order to grow more mangroves in the lagoons due to man-made and natural destruction. Catalina and Esla, our camp cooks run this project at the camp all year round. The goal is READ MORE ...
Guide Report: February 13-17, 2012
Report from San Ignacio Lagoon February 13-17, 2012 Campo Cortez Week of 13th to 17th of Feb. Temp. Highs: Upper 60’s to mid 70’s Lows: Upper 30’s to mid 40’s We had an amazing time during this week!! We had made friends with a baby we called Valentine and his mother Valentina (whom we found on Valentines READ MORE ...
Guest Photos-Kayaking
Photos from Alexa Boyes from our Feb. 9-13 5 day air trip Some kayaking photos with Guides Chris and Maria Kayaking the Estero in front of camp Guests return to base camp Chris – Camp guide and kayak addict Singer as well? Camp guides Chris vs. Maria Camp Guides READ MORE ...
Guide Report: February 9 – 13, 2012
Camp Update & Whale Report by Naturalist Christopher Match Week of Feb 9th to 13th Whale count 136 on the 9th of Feb Weather High: Mid 60’s to High 70’s Low: High 30’s to Mid 40’s Well the whales were friendly right off the bat for most of the group on there first whale watching READ MORE ...
Gray Whale Census: February 09, 2012
Gray Whale Census February 09, 2012 San Ignacio Lagoon Gray Whale Census Adult Gray Whales: 103 Gray Whale Calves: 33 Total Gray Whales: 136 READ MORE ...
Guide Report: Week of Feb.4-9
Week Feb. 4 to 9th Weather: Highs with 80’s through mid 60’s throughout the trip. Lows in the upper 30’s to mid 40’s We have well over 125 gray whales in the laguna right now and growing!! The “panga” (the motor boats we use for whale watching) at times have been surrounded by whales with READ MORE ...
Gray Whale Census: February 07, 2012
Ok, we’re now about on track for the same counts as last season. But things change in a day when it comes to the whales arriving and leaving the lagoons, but this is still on track for great season and the friendly whales are in force this season. Gray Whale Census: Februrary 07, 2012 : READ MORE ...
Gray Whale Census: January 25, 2012
Here’s our second census of the season and once again as you can see the numbers are fantastic for January. This is great for whales, but our human count is down by about 40%….. Census: Jan. 25, 2012 – San Ignacio Lagoon Adult Gray Whales: 73 Gray Whale Calves: 41 Total Gray Whales: 114 READ MORE ...
Gray Whale Census: January 20, 2012
This is the first official census of the 2012 season. And based on the numbers it looks to be one of the BEST seasons for a potentially large migration for this year…..yes i said this last season…but the numbers are up from last year Census: Jan. 20, 2012 – San Ignacio Lagoon Adult Gray Whales: READ MORE ...
Jan- Feb 2012 6 Day Bus Trip by: Noly Lira
We began in sunny San Diego and soon crossed the border into Tijuana, its name believed to be derived from the Yuman Indians. When translated: it means~ “near the sea.” Baja is known for its many hidden treasures. The sandy landscapes of the Vizcaino Desert being one of them. Once we arrived at Campo Cortez, READ MORE ...