The Landlubber’s Guide to Whale Watching in Massachusetts

The Landlubber's Guide to WHALE WATCHING IN MASSACHUSETTS Soak Up These Facts Before Setting Sail Whale Watching Season in MA April to October - main season Whales go south in winter for mating/birth • Some sightings in March and November • Return north for feeding in the summer Favorite Feeding Fish Mackerel Herring Krill • Most schooling fish • Follow the fish, find the whales Types of Whales Humpback – most common Finback Minke Sperm, beluga, right, pilot, sei, and blue whales sometimes seen Top Sighting Spots Jeffreys Ledge (Rockport to Cape Elizabeth) Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Cape Cod Packing for Whale Watching March to May/October to November - winter coat, hat, and gloves June to September - jacket or sweatshirt Rubber-sole shoes Camera or binoculars Sunscreen Captain John Whale Wwnch ng wd Fahing Tours Infographic provided by: Captain John Whale Watching & Fishing Tours ww. www.captainjohnwhalewatchma.com Sources: http://www.captjohn.com/WhaleWatching/index.htm http://traveltips.usatoday.com/time-whale-watching-massachusetts-16460.html http://www.discovernewengland.org/new-england-activities/whale-watching/