The Dolphins are Back!
@DeborahDiane (40053)
Laguna Woods, California
April 2, 2018 5:48pm CST
The area around Laguna Beach has a pod of approximately 200 dolphins which make the ocean waters off this beach town their home. However, it is rare to see them in the winter. Sightings are more common in the spring and summer. I assume they feed further out to sea in the winter.
This morning, while walking on the beach with a friend, the water was alive with fun-loving dolphins. Here's a photo I took of our local dolphins swimming harmlessly around some human swimmers.
It was such a treat and a wonderful sign that it is now officially spring in Southern California!
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@MrsPumpkins (466)
• Philippines
3 Apr 18
I love dolphins. I saw a dolphin on a resort. It was lonely and sad. I wish to see dolphins in the ocean, not in captivity.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@MrsPumpkins - I agree that dolphins are happiest when they are in the open ocean, not in captivity. However, whenever they are injured or sick, it is wonderful that we have facilities where they can be taken to recover, so they do not get killed by predators.
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@Hannihar (129391)
• Israel
11 May 18
@DeborahDiane
I am a dolphin lover so must be great to see them back again.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 May 18
@Hannihar - We always had lots of pets when our kids were growing up, but we don't have a pet, now. Perhaps one day we will get another one.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 May 18
@Hannihar - It's nice to meet another dolphin lover. They do bring us a lot of joy, don't they?
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@Hannihar (129391)
• Israel
13 May 18
@DeborahDiane
I absolutely love them. I wish I could have one as a pet but no place to keep it.
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@minx267 (15527)
• Hartford, Connecticut
9 May 18
@DeborahDiane for sure.. I vacationed in California once and I walked the beach one morning at 6am and saw a dolphin IN the surf.. I freaked as I was the only one on the beach.. and I thought I imagined it. and I had no one to back me up or confirm that I didn't hallucinate it.. it was magical.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
10 May 18
@minx267 - I understand. I have seen the same thing often. Sometimes, when the waves are big, you can look into the ocean from the shore and see dolphins, sharks and sea lions under the water. It amazes me. Other times, the dolphins will "surf" on the waves. I have seen them moving right along beside human surfers. Incredible experience.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 May 18
@minx267 - I love seeing dolphins in the wild. We are very lucky!
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
3 Apr 18
Oh that's wonderful. I really wish to swim with the dolphins, not so much in the are where I live.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@toniganzon - They are such beautiful, wonderful animals. I love seeing them!
@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@toniganzon - Yes, dolphins are very smart!
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
4 Apr 18
@DeborahDiane Why shouldn't they? We have ours.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Apr 18
@bagarad - Ha ha! That's true! Laguna Beach has very strict sewage rules for restaurants and other businesses, in order to make sure a minimum of bad stuff gets in the water. I wonder if that makes it more attractive to the dolphins? Who knows?
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@bagarad - They seem to cluster in certain areas. I have never seen them off the coast of Newport Beach, but I regularly see them just a few miles south in Laguna Beach and a few miles further south in Dana Point. Isn't that interesting that they have their favorite beach towns?
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@moffittjc (118427)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 May 18
Wow, that is amazing that you have so many dolphins in your area! We have many dolphins here in Florida too, so it is nice that both you and I can enjoy dolphin watching! I love them because they are such social creatures and are very intelligent and generally very friendly to humans.
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@moffittjc (118427)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 May 18
@DeborahDiane They always do seem excited when they see humans around, so maybe that is exactly what's going on in their minds! I just can't believe how smart they are! And friendly!
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 May 18
@moffittjc - Yes, they are smart and friendly. I think they probably laugh at us "poor, awkward creatures" when they see us in the water! LOL
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 May 18
@moffittjc - We are both lucky to have dolphins around. I always feel happy and delighted to see them. I wonder if they get excited when they see humans and tell their babies, "Look at those awkward creatures trying to swim!" LOL
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16531)
• China
3 Apr 18
That was quite a sight to behold and to blow people's minds.The dolphins aren't afraid of people and don't attack human being.They are such cute and intelligent animals.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
I agree! They never hurt humans and they are very intelligent. They are truly a sight to behold!
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@LadyDuck - I love seeing dolphins in the ocean, too. It is such a delight!
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@wolfgirl569 - It really is a wonderful sight!
@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@franxav - I agree they are very friendly. People do not seem to bother them at all.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Apr 18
That must an exciting sight for those on the beach.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@JohnRoberts - Everyone was taking pictures, but it always has to be especially exciting for people in the water with them!
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@JohnRoberts - I had nearly forgotten about that old TV show! LOL
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Apr 18
@DeborahDiane It's Flipper!
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@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
3 Apr 18
That is amazing! Dolphins are so beautiful
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@DesirousDreamer - I love seeing them. I agree that they are amazing!
@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@nela13 - Yes, we love seeing the dolphins!
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
3 Apr 18
I like dolphins! They are a sight to see. beautiful.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 18
@mlgen1037 - I imagine you see them in the Philippines, too.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
4 Apr 18
@DeborahDiane yes, Deborah. Hehe there was in the Visayas part of the Philippines. Hehe
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@crossbones27 (48417)
• Mojave, California
2 Apr 18
Dolphins are awesome, must have really been cool to see.
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Apr 18
@crossbones27 - It is always a treat for me to see the dolphins. They are so beautiful!
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@DeborahDiane (40053)
• Laguna Woods, California
2 Apr 18
@JudyEv - Yes, they bring spring with them ... and put a spring in my step!
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