Minke Whale (Lesser Rorqual) observed dead 17 April 2006 on Morro Bay Sandspit

Minke Whale (Lesser Rorqual) (18.5 feet in length) observed dead 17 April 2006 on Morro Bay Sandspit, 3 miles north of Montaña de Oro State Park sand spit parking area, Los Osos, CA. On 19 April 2006, the whale had been buried by State Parks, by permit, for eventual (2008) skeleton retrieval for educational purposes. Slideshow at mikebaird.slide.com/ to www.slide.com/r/TM7A2wtJ3j8ZPdCK2hcvd5SJFh6Ffrzx . Photos by Michael "Mike" L. Baird bairdphotos.com

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