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Benbugman
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2016
Hi, I'm Ben. I am an amateur wildlife photographer and videographer. I also keep a number of reptiles, amphibians, Invertebrates, and fish. Please enjoy!
Monterey Bay Whale Watching April 2023. Killer Whales and Humpbacks
On April 6th, I went whale watching in Monterey Bay California. We saw several humpback whales and got to spend some quality time with a group of 5 California Transient / Bigg's Killer Whales. This group (Identified by the California Killer Whale Project) included CA20 Glacier, His possible mother CA54, Long term traveling companion CA177, as well as CA58B and CA58A1, an uncle and nephew that have been traveling together a lot this past year.
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching May 2022. Risso's Dolphins and a Humpback Whale
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On May 4th 2022 I went whale watching in Monterey Bay California with Monterey Bay Whale Watch. Despite the dense fog present this day we sighted a group of Risso's dolphins and spent time hanging out with a humpback whale.
Monterey Bay Whale Watching May 2022. Dolphins, Humpbacks, and Spring Feeding Frenzies
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On May 1st 2022 I went whale watching with Monterey Bay Whale Watch in Monterey Bay California. I saw a lovely mix of species including Risso's dolphins, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Northern right whale dolphins, Humpback whales, California sea lions, and numerous seabirds. This trip was spectacular in terms of just how much activity and cooperative feeding between sea lions, humpbacks, and s...
Condor Express Whale Watching August 2022. Dolphin Superpods and a Humpback Whale
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On August 27, 2022 I went on a whale watching trip with Condor Express Whale Watching in Santa Barbara California. Despite the foggy conditions, we were able to see thousands of long-beaked common dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins. We also encountered humpback whale CRC-17996 "Stevie Bubbles". Additionally we spotted harbor seals, pelicans, California sea lions, and northern elephant se...
Monterey Bay Whale Watching August 2022. Risso's, Sea Lions, and Dense Fog
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On August 16th 2022 I went whale watching with Monterey Bay Whale Watch in Monterey Bay California. This trip occurred during a period of dense offshore fog that made finding marine wildlife very difficult. Regardless, I still had an amazing time watching the numerous California sea lions that were briefly occupying the inner harbor, the largest mola mola I've ever seen, a California sea lion e...
Point Reyes August 2022. Late Summer Wildlife
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On August 11th, 2022 I visited Point Reyes National Seashore. This beautiful peninsula north of San Francisco provided an excellent location to view an abundance of wildlife and catch a break from the summer heat. Numerous red-tailed hawks dotted the fence posts and soared through the skies, watching for rodents to snack on. Several coyotes searched through the grass, also hoping to catch a mou...
Monterey Bay Whale Watching May 2022. Humpbacks and Dolphin Superpods
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On May 9th 2022, I went whale watching with Monterey Bay Whale Watch in Monterey Bay CA. On this trip I encountered several humpback whales and hundreds of dolphins including multiple pods of Risso's dolphins, Pacific white-sided dolphins, and Northern right whale dolphins.
Monterey Bay Whale Watching April 2022. Humpbacks, Dolphins, and Porpoises
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On April 14th 2022 I went whale watching with Monterey Bay Whale Watch in Monterey Bay California. The trip started with a look at the assorted seabirds and California sea lions in the harbor area before heading out into the bay. We encountered a resting group of Risso's dolphins and a few scattered harbor porpoises before spotting a group of 6-10 humpbacks cooperatively feeding with several hu...
Sea Ranch 2022 Part 5. Morning Beaches and Heading Home
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On March 16th 2022 I returned home from Sea Ranch CA. As a place I have visited almost every year since I was born, Sea Ranch has a special place in my heart. On this day I awoke early to watch the sunrise from the harbor seal rookery and watched the local blacktail deer herd grazing in the morning light. I then walked down to the local beaches before beginning the drive home. On the drive I sp...
Sea Ranch 2022 Part 4. Misty Mornings, Hiking, and Sunset
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On March 15th, I spent my last full day at Sea Ranch CA. The morning was shrouded in a thick fog for several hours but once that burned off I went on a long wildflower hike before returning briefly to the tide pools. The previous day's storm had generated some large waves which I enjoyed watching from the balcony. Several gray whales were sighted along with a large number of seabirds. I ended t...
Sea Ranch 2022 Part 3. Whales and Tide Pools
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On March 14th 2022 I spent the day at Sea Ranch CA. I spotted many seals, blacktail deer, and migrating gray whales along with numerous marine tide pool species.
Sea Ranch 2022 Part 2. Wildlife and Coastal Hikes
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On March 13th 2022 I spent the day at Sea Ranch CA. I saw numerous harbor seals, gray whales, black tailed deer, and assorted seabirds.
Sea Ranch 2022 Part 1. Sonoma Coast State Park and Arrival
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On March 12 2022 I visited Sonoma Coast State Park on the way to Sea Ranch CA. This park contained many wildflowers and birds along with a series of rocks that were used as scratching posts by Columbian Mammoths during the last ice age. I also spotted a bald eagle on the drive north. After arriving at the Sea Ranch, I encountered a cottontail rabbit, numerous seabirds, harbor seals, and some ti...
Point Reyes January 2022. Abundant Wildlife and Afternoon Fog
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On January 20th 2022 I visited Point Reyes National Seashore. During this trip, I saw gray whales, elephant seals, tule elk, coyotes, blacktail deer, and a variety of birds including white crowned sparrows, red tailed hawks, and massive groups of seabirds and shorebirds.
Monterey Bay Whale Watch January 2022. Gray Whales and Risso's Dolphins
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On January 17, 2022 I went whale watching in Monterey Bay California with Monterey Bay Whale Watch. We started the trip with a variety of seabirds in the harbor along with many California sea lions and southern sea otters. We traveled out off of Asilomar and the Monterey Peninsula and encountered a large pod of Risso's dolphins, including Casper the white dolphin! After spending time with them,...
Monterey Bay Whale Watching November 2021. Orcas and Humpbacks
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching November 2021. Orcas and Humpbacks
Monterey Bay Whale Watching October 2021. Humpbacks and Sea Lions
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching October 2021. Humpbacks and Sea Lions
Monterey Bay Whale Watching May 2021. Lunge Feeding Humpbacks and Playful Dolphins
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching May 2021. Lunge Feeding Humpbacks and Playful Dolphins
Monterey Bay Whale Watching May 2021. Blues, Fins, Humpbacks, and Risso's
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching May 2021. Blues, Fins, Humpbacks, and Risso's
Monterey Bay Whale Watching April 2021. Humpbacks, Dolphins, Porpoises, and Orcas.
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching April 2021. Humpbacks, Dolphins, Porpoises, and Orcas.
Monterey Bay Whale Watching April 2021. 8 Hours With Orcas
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching April 2021. 8 Hours With Orcas
Monterey Bay Whale Watching March 2021. Gray Whales, Risso's, and Bottlenose Dolphins
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching March 2021. Gray Whales, Risso's, and Bottlenose Dolphins
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge November 2020
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Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge November 2020
Monterey Bay Whale Watching November 2020. Risso's and Humpbacks.
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching November 2020. Risso's and Humpbacks.
Monterey Bay Whale Watching October 2020. Humpbacks and Fog Banks
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching October 2020. Humpbacks and Fog Banks
Condor Express Whale Watching September 13. Blue Whales and Common Dolphins
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Condor Express Whale Watching September 13. Blue Whales and Common Dolphins
Condor Express Whale Watching September 12 2020. Blue Whales, Minke Whales, and Common Dolphins.
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Condor Express Whale Watching September 12 2020. Blue Whales, Minke Whales, and Common Dolphins.
Monterey Bay Whale Watching September 2020. Casper the Risso's Dolphin and a Humpback
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching September 2020. Casper the Risso's Dolphin and a Humpback
Monterey Bay Whale Watching July 2020. Humpbacks and Tuna
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Monterey Bay Whale Watching July 2020. Humpbacks and Tuna
Condor Express Whale Watching July 12 2020. Dolphins and Minke Whales
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Condor Express Whale Watching July 12 2020. Dolphins and Minke Whales
your videos are awesome!
Hi Ben great video. Ì was on TH-cam looking for another similar video to yours but this one had music playing in the background and had a big planted tank with lots of millipedes and pillbugs in it. Have you seen this video. I would love to see it again. I have just ordered some millipedes and they should arrive this week. If you know who made the other video can you let me know. Cheers
Meant to say the other video might have been about 15 years ago cheers
Am the first comet in 3 years lmfao
new ben upload hell yeah💯💯
hey man was this a 3 foot tank? or 4 footer
I have a lava tube in my yard on the big island.
There’s a cool book I read about the wolves in Yellowstone, its called the Rise of Wolf Eight and it was really cool 😎
I have been looking for inspiration for a new 40 gallon breeder For a community pearl gourami tank. I think I found it. Absolutely beautiful tank! I know the videos from 6 years ago but is that a built-in background the rock wall? I was thinking of doing black sand you changed my mind.
Hey, my father and I went on the same day trip that day! I was so happy to see Blue whales for the first time. Fantastic footage!
I’m in the East Bay area as well. I’ve been thinking about putting in a trough pond for my mud turtle. I would love to see an update to your pond. Thank you.
One time the owner gave me a free baby molly
10/10, very pretty and relaxing
Any updates on your aquariums coming soon?
amazing
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Do these guys breed really easily?
beautiful I have aa pond .can't put anything living in it tho as had raccoon issues.floating plants n make it lush I still enjoy ..goldfish pretty .I do own goldfish in a 30 gal tank in house .
sure thats a 50 gallon?
How are ur hermit crabs
I love how playful yet protective humpbacks are and how beautiful and peaceful the blue whales are, but my favorite will always be the Orca! I love everything about them 💕 Thanks for sharing!!
Very pretty but I admit I got concerned when you kept adding more and more goldfish! Lots of toxins there, my friend. Two or three goldfish, maybe in a tank this size. Otherwise many water changes in your future.
So many great views!
Awww this is beautiful and the sounds of trickling water and bird song is food for the soul:)
How many gallons was the whale pond?
Fantastic setup 👍👍👍🐠
Beautiful!
that's a really beautiful set up
Obviously it's a moot point now because this was 5 years ago, but never never never dig up molting crabs unless you absolutely have to. The stress of being moved can kill them. If you have an exposed molter (accidental dig up or surface molting), there is a procedure for isolating them to keep them safe until they regain strength, because the others will absolutely dig through that leaf easily and potentially kill and eat them while they're weak and defenseless. Otherwise, awesome tank. I just saw that and thought Ooooh nooooo.
Cool! Nice footage and pictures!
It seems like you've done a lot of trips out of Monterey. Can you recommend a good company to go with from there? I've only gone out once in Monterey on a big boat and they were nice, but I wouldn't have minded being closer to the water. Most of my other trips have been out of Dana Point with Captain Dave. I love their boats because you're either on a small one close to the water, or on one of the bigger catamarans with the netting you can stand on, look down through and see the dolphins looking up at you. Thanks for sharing your trips and amazing sightings!
This is what I want to see. A full update and not just the set up. Beautiful pond , very well maintained.
Thanks for sharing this video! We kayaked with some in Sausalito today. It's awesome that San Francisco Bay has its own cetaceans!
I take the view, Humpbacks are the most gentle wild giants in Nature. Yes they can get angry, if humans get too close in case there are babys arround but generally they take care, not to hurt anybody.
Superb
Amazing video and pictures of this Whales, dolphins watching!! 🐋🐬
Great video, thank you. I always wanted to keep harvestmen as pets.
That looks both simple and cool
Your hermit crabs live in the best type of sea shell
What are the dimensions of the tank? I'm getting a 80x40x45. I'm wondering how many fish I could keep. Thinking 1 male betta, 5 otos, and maybe 6 neon tetras.
2:14 any idea what this fish is?
Overcowded. Cool but adding gouramis with this many fish a bit overkill.
How big is the pond?
Sweet find! What's the difference between a fire rainbow and a sun dog?
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whoa! love it!
How do you deal with all the goldfish waste? How often do you do water changes?
How could you have so many goldfish wasn't your amonia level through the roof? How big is your pond?
I was wondering about this too. Lots of Ammolock maybe :)
hey, this is rlly cool :) pretty
OMG A POST 😱
Just bought 3 of these online. Ive always wanted these & Im so excited to set up there enclosure. Also housing them with a flat back millipede (POLYDESMID) & orange isopods