17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Feeding Frenzy in Monterey Bay
Late April in Monterey Bay and the humpback whales are returning from their breeding grounds famished. We came upon a large group of whales, sea lions and birds all gorging themselves on a huge school of anchovies near the surface.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 07.2019 |
| Photo Location: | California, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON D500 |
| Copyright: | © Douglas Croft |
Awards
| Photo of the Day: 07.03.19 |
| Editor's Pick |