Humpbacks create a feeding frenzy, Santa Barbara Channel CA USA, 4/4/2026
Posted by RABlackAuthor@reddit | whales | View on Reddit | 7 comments
I was on the Island Packers boat heading for Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park, when our crew spotted all the birds. They said the humpbacks feeding stir up the water and bring a lot of fish to the surface, and that's what the birds were going crazy over. Some dolphins were getting in on the action, too.
solarpunk___@reddit
Awesome shots! The 4th one with the mouth wide open is insanely good.
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Prestigious-Tog-2883@reddit
That must have been an incredible sight with all the birds and dolphins joining the humpbacks in the frenzy.
RABlackAuthor@reddit (OP)
It was all happening really quickly. I didn't realize some of the things I'd seen until I could take a good look at the photos.
Strange-Woodpecker71@reddit
Great shots. Thank you.
frogcharming@reddit
This is on my bucket list to see one day!
TurbulentCaregiver23@reddit
Nothing like living in Santa Barbara!!
DiveBLU3@reddit
When the bait ball forms, everything pulls up to the buffet.