News Flash: Cow/calf pairs have now been sighted in Alaska! April 23, 1999 The "first" cow/calf pairs have now been spotted in Alaska with reports from Seward and Kodiak! April 18: The M/V Tenbears saw two cow/calf pairs and one cow/yearling near Humpback Rocks (57.77 N, -149.52 W) near Kodiak. The calves were 12-15 feet. This Whale Alert sighting was previously reported on the April 21 report, but I did not have the details about the cow/calf pairs at that time. April 20: Bob and Kathy Willard, with Kenai Fjords Tours in Seward, each saw the same cow/calf pair together with another whale nearby, an "outrider", and two others separated by a quarter mile (59.53 N,-149.28W). In my next report, I will give you more information about these sightings and much more. Stay tuned! The Next Gray Whale Migration Update will Be Posted on May 5, 1999. Copyright 1999 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form