A whale was visible from the new york side of the hudson river between 48th and 60th streets on sunday. The boat is quite fast and it takes approx 1 hr to get out into the gulf of maine and over the. You can view all wind and weather webcams nearby rye harbor on the above map. Ny whale and dolphin watching adventure cruise xperience days. Great views of rye harbor and the atlantic ocean the rye harbor state park is a great place to visit any time of the year.
If no whales are seen during your whale watch trip, your trip ticket will serve as a voucher to go out on another whale watch or any of our tours within three 3 years. This is the webcam overview page for rye harbor in new hampshire, united states. If you want to find things to see and do in the area, you might like to visit hampton beach and water country. Experts are trying to determine what killed a 45foot humpback whale that washed up monday onto rye harbor state park. Amazing number of whales spotted whilst whale watching in early july 2014 the. Places near rye with boat tours rye beach 3 miles greenland 4 miles north hampton 4 miles portsmouth 4 miles new castle 5 miles hampton 6 miles kittery point 6 miles kittery 7 miles newington 7 miles stratham 7 miles. The bar harbor whale watch company and town pier will be located on your left at 1 west street in downtown bar harbor. Get ready for the best boating experience in bar harbor when you plan your visit to bar harbor whale watch company.
Rye harbor is the closest mainland port to the isles of shoals. Humpback whale zorro surface feeding, jeffreys ledge. Harbor breeze whale watching discount tickets coupons. Officials with the seacoast science center in rye said the male juvenile minke whale was found floating sunday around the isles of shoals. Sightings have been reported from the statue of liberty to well north of the george. Situated on scenic rte 1a midway between hampton beach and portsmouth, rye harbors quaint locale offers ample parking facilities and provides direct ocean access within minutes of leaving the dock. Join harbor breeze cruises on an exciting california whale watching journey to view some of the largest mammals on the planet. Whale watching cruises in rye harbor, new hampshire.
Nov 22, 2016 a whale was visible from the new york side of the hudson river between 48th and 60th streets on sunday. Atlantic whale watch rye all you need to know before. The bar harbor whale watch company is located just 15 minutes from hanncock county airport, airport code bhb, with direct commuter service from boston on us airways express. Our whale watches are guided by expert naturalists from blue ocean society for marine conservation, and feature activities for kids and the chance of seeing several different. The fun begins when you hop onboard the american princess for this fourhour whale watching adventure in rockaway queens. Situated on scenic rte 1a midway between hampton beach and portsmouth, rye harbors quaint locale offers ample parking facilities and provides direct. A whale takes up residence in the hudson river the new. Hope everyone is enjoying the winter it will be spring before we know it.
Atlantic whale watch rye 2020 all you need to know. Body of humpback whale washes up on beach in rye wmur. Rye is only 68 minutes from london and 100 minutes from brighton by train. Jun 27, 2016 rye, nh scientists are trying to find out what caused the death of a humpback whale that washed up on shore at the rye harbor state park this weekend. On thursday april 9, 2009 a humpback whale was spotted in the new york harbor near the verrazano narrows bridge. Island cruises located in the rye harbor marina offers amongst many other tours a onehour lobster tour led by captain sue. We offer whale watches and fishing trips daily from midmay through midoctober, departing from scenic rye. Check the local harbor facilities for schedules and departure times.
Granite state whale watch rye 2020 all you need to. Rye, one of new englands most picturesque harbors, is easy to reach. Rye harbour nature reserve map sussex wildlife trust. Weve been awarded another certificate of excellence, for 2019, on tripadvisor. You can enjoy our amazing wildlife all day and every day along many miles of path with five birdwatching hides accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters try visiting us using public transport and perhaps bring a bike to explore the whole reserve and wider area. Granite state whale watch rye harbor rye new hampshire nh. Head out on the water and enjoy an exciting outdoor adventure as you go on the search for dolphins, whales and other wildlife in beautiful new york harbor.
Atlantic whale watch rye all you need to know before you. Search for other boat tours on the real yellow pages. Granite state whale watch rye harbor rye new hampshire. Although only 43 acres in size, rye harbor, nh has a fascinating history and its story, in microcosm, can be compared to much larger bodies of water.
Rye harbor is part of the rye harbor state park that is located on the northern end of new hampshires short coast. The harbour porpoise phocoena phocoena is one of six species of porpoise. Biologists are trying to determine what killed a humpback whale that washed up on the beach monday at rye harbor state park. Atlantic whale watch in rye atlantic whale watch 1870. Crowds gathered on the shore by rye state park and foss beach on monday to observe a rare sight. The harvesting of irish moss was a early harbor business and its first building. Although the whale was not in any immediate danger, and did not seem to be in any distress, i feel that there is a need to put up some safety nets or sound waves or something to keep whales out of this area, because although this whale was okay, the next whale may not be, they can. Humpback whale heads out to sea the new york times. Rye harbor adventures new hampshire seacoast fishing charters. By joining a harbor breeze whale watching cruise, you just might see sea mammals including humpback whales, killer whales. Reserved in advance to make sure we got aboard as we were driving from bartlett nh to rye harbor approx 2 hrs away. Jun 27, 2016 biologists are trying to determine what killed a humpback whale that washed up on the beach monday at rye harbor state park. Nestled in a row of shacks next to rye harbor, the only hint of its existence was a sandwich board one of many along route 1a, ocean boulevard in rye. For decades, harbor breeze cruises has been trusted to provide the.
A large humpback whale washed ashore at the rye harbor state park. Here are stories of dredging and jetties, of millers and lobstermen, and of industrious individuals who were willing to dig out the harbor to make room for coastal vessels. Body of humpback whale washes on shore in rye youtube. Rye, nh scientists are trying to find out what caused the death of a humpback whale that washed up on shore at the rye harbor state park this. Spring marks the return of the whales to the washington coast. Harbor breeze is conveniently located at rainbow harbor in long beach. Our trips are expertly narrated and naturalist led.
Great for a picnic in the summer and for snowy owl watching in the winter. Efforts to move dead whale via dumpster goes wrong nbc boston. Explore its changing coastline and military history, or simply enjoy a walk beside the sea. You can easily spend a leisurely day seeing the sights and exploring what the area has to offer. Facebook559tweet0pin4 by douglas scott the coming of spring marks many events in grays harbor. Our 2020 schedule has been finalized and online reservations are available now. This porpoise often ventures up rivers, and has been seen hundreds of miles from the sea. Authorities worked through the day and into the night on wednesday to remove a humpback whale carcass that washed ashore in rye, n. San juan island is considered the best place to view orca whales because of the large salmon population, which is their primary food source. A whale watch in the ocean waters of new england is an unforgettable adventure. Visit us on facebook for recent trip reports and photos. We have decided to delay our first trip of the season to june 6th. Dead whale washes up onto nh shore portsmouth, nh patch. Our whale watches are guided by expert naturalists from blue ocean society for marine conservation, and feature activities for kids and the chance of seeing several different species.
The whale watching business started in southern california, because of the high concentration of diverse sea animals that inhabit the area. A dead baby minke whale, too big for a transport container, flopped onto the concrete in a parking lot in rye, new hampshire, and the 4000pound mistake was. As its name implies, it stays close to coastal areas or river estuaries, and as such, is the most familiar porpoise to whale watchers. Harbor breeze cruises has offered public whale watching cruises for nearly two decades. Cast away all your troubles and take a relaxing boating trip with bar harbor whale watch company in bar harbor.
If and when new covid19 guidelines are issued as the. As the gray skies become less frequent, flowers start bloom, and hillsides dry out, the waters of the pacific ocean and grays harbor welcome the return of the gray whales. We offer whale watches and fishing trips daily from midmay through midoctober, departing from scenic rye harbor, nh. Atlantic whale watch in rye atlantic whale watch 1870 ocean. As the catch of the day is hauled aboard, learn about the ecosystem of our near coastal waters, the art of lobster fishing and the strange life of a lobster. Our whale watches depart twice daily from rye harbor, nh from june 15 to september 1, 2019.
New england whale watch tours discover new england. With its kidfriendly vibe, this center is a great spot for families. Small business and the covid19 crisis download the app sign up. Our experienced captains provide a comprehensive narration about the characteristics of each cruise. Rye harbour discover our wildlife in a mosaic of coastal habitats shingle, saltmarsh, saline lagoons, coastal grazing marsh, freshwater gravel pits and reedbeds. Rye harbour is a village located on the east sussex coast in southeast england, near the estuary of the river rother. Just rye harbor by thomas and rosemary clarie edited by peter e.
The boat is big enough that i can sit along the rail, ready to get whale photos as they appear, without the fear of my cameras getting wet, as would frequently happen on the smaller boats. After your whale watching trip check out the aquarium of the pacific or dine at one of the many nearby restaurants. Jun 28, 2016 crowds gathered on the shore by rye state park and foss beach on monday to observe a rare sight. A whale takes up residence in the hudson river the new york. Rye harbor state park encompasses a large are just north of the harbor area in awcomin marsh. Whale watching and fishing parties depart the harbor for daily excursions. Situated on scenic rte 1a midway between hampton beach and portsmouth, rye harbor s quaint locale offers ample parking facilities and provides direct ocean access within minutes of leaving the dock. Rye bait shops, tackle shops, fishing reports, and fishing. Holiday isle seaplane base airport, 2500 feet southeast. Explore the beautiful natural and historical sights that maine has to offer with the variety of tours available through bar harbor.
Easy parking is accessible for bar harbor whale watch companys customers. Rye harbor lobster pound of rye, nh we stumbled upon the rye harbor lobster pound quite by accident while looking for a place to park for a sunday road ride along the nh coast. Do you have questions about finding other single family real estate for sale in rye. Click for info and a sampling of photos from the book, edited by peter randall. Besides having an alternate name befitting of the most weathered outdoorsmen ragged neck, rye harbor is an excellent place to take a whale watching cruise, and is in fact the main hub of whale watching in the state of new hampshire. Rye harbour car park 1 2 5 15 car park is the long circular route of 9. Sep 27, 2014 amazing number of whales spotted whilst whale watching in early july 2014 the. The rye harbour image library will contain images and anecdotes about the area. Granite state whale watch out of rye, nh is the only fulltime whale watch company in new hampshire. Rye harbor state park 2020 all you need to know before. A list of webcams and cheap hotels in the region of rye harbour, united kingdom, including weather and weather forecast. Granite state whale watch rye new hampshire nh seacoast.
Ny whale and dolphin watching adventure cruise xperience. Apr 27, 2020 join us for a fun, educational day on the water. Atlantic whale watch rye 2020 all you need to know before. During the months of march and april, the washington coast. You can browse all rye real estate or contact a coldwell banker agent to request more information. The 2 12 hour ride out of long beach goes in search of pacific gray whales, dolphins, california sea lions, and other marine life. Scientists struggling to find out what killed humpback whale that. Find atlantic whale watch in rye with address, phone number from yahoo us local. For now there are 449 pictures and 422 comments on the site for you to browse through. The site is designed so that you can add your comments about the pictures to build up the history of the village.
So, youve come to the right place for the best of the best in whale watching. This is our 7th or 8th whale watch and we have always seen whales. For the best whalewatching in seattle, enjoy the beauty of san juan island on a whalewatching cruise from friday harbor, a quaint town on the island. Paul sieswerda, founder of gotham whale, which documents the marine mammal population around new york, said reports of humpbacks in the new york bight, where the citys harbor meets the atlantic. Whale watching trips are a fun adventure for the whole family.
1267 1437 779 10 1207 82 1319 558 337 947 274 361 1426 883 185 712 356 346 943 916 729 1110 1483 501 1404 1189 171 1296 735 123 412 733