3 April: Herring Time

The herring spawned on Sage Beach this morning. This afternoon I went with the photography class out on the boat toward where the herring fishery was taking place.

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Herring spawning activity has turned the water milky white.

The gulls take advantage of the herring's presence in shallow water.

I just missed this Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching near Kruzof Island.

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) slapping it's fluke.

Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) with herring fleet in the distance.

Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) with herring fleet in the distance.

Many Long-tailed Ducks (Clangula hyemalis) spend much of the winter in the channel.

Herring spawning activity has turned the water milky white.

Herring spawning activity has turned the water milky white.