Lysa, and now the whales and dolphins have one more thing to worry about, now that bush has waved his magic pen, and the navy no longer has to adhere to the restrictions about using sonar when marine mammals are present.  You may never see that mother and baby again!

Lysa - I certainly hope they make it back to the area so you can take a couple photos.  Just to see those magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is overwhelming.

Lysa, It's wonderful that you're keeping track and may just get a sight of them yet....I'm hoping you will!  It would be thrilling for you to get some shots and for us to see them. Good luck!

Terry, :(

Carol, I really hope to see some whales this season. It is an awe inspiring sight for sure. Overwhelming is a good word to use!

Carole, Thrilling is another good word :). I have received permission to post a photo of the famous pair that Joy took from shore and will post soon!

Lysa- I really like how you have that photography disclosure........first one I have seen.  And now you mention receiving permission to use a current photo ......talk about Integrity....That's all I have to say :)

Kathy, Thank you. Using someone elses photo without permission is like plagerism and is wrong but it isn't that well known of a fact unless one is a photographer. Lenn Harley is good at teaching AR members about as well. :)

Lysa, I've never seen whales in Florida.  My cousin saw one out in the gulf once years ago and I didn't believe him!  LOL

Chris, we have a few different species of whales here, the Right Whale, the Humpback, and Dwarf Sperm Whale have paid me visits. I believe Pilot Whales hang out in the Keys. Your poor cousin! We actually had Right Whales go all the way over there to the gulf a couple years ago. The scientists were scared they woudln't make it back around the state but they did :)