Normally, we have no Beluga Whales in the harbor of Liverpool but for the few weeks, this young creature has been hanging out around the channel markers at the entrance to the Mersey River. Many folks have told us about it, so today after brunch, we drove to Fort Point lighthouse to see for ourselves. Sure enough, we saw it surface a few times. Ten other people plus two small boats full of people were also watching to see if it was really there.
Tuesday evening there will be a talk at the Astor Theater telling about Beluga Whales. Evidently it is unusual to see them this close to shore but this lecture will give migration patterns and family structures, as well as their food. The Coast Guard is encouraging people to keep boats well away from the whale, but this whale seems to be friendly and has come right beside the little boats. Our friend Isaac said he could have reached out to pat him. Some folks think they have seen two whales. In Liverpool, the Beluga Whale is the talk of the town.
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