Baja Wild Encounters

Name: Baja Wild Encounters
Address: La Ventana, 23232, MX
Telephone: +526122134372
Rating: 5

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La Ventana
Baja Wild Encounters

Experience the beauty of our Oceans in a sustainable way
We offer adventure trips in and around the Baja Californian Peninsula of Mexico!
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Message us now to get quotes on trips ranging from 1 to 6 days. Snorkel, Scuba, Whale watching and More!

21/11/2024

We know that marine animals are some of the most social creatures out there, and on our trips and expeditions, we’re lucky enough to see some incredible interactions between different species 🐋 🩵 🐬

This time, we got to witness some humpback whales having a great time with a group of sea lions during our expedition in MagBay! 🦭

Although we could not get the full action, we caught one of the humpbacks rolling and playing around with the sea lions, clearly having lots of fun! 😁 - but, these playful moments aren’t just about fun - they help young animals to learn, bond, as well as practice skills they’ll need later in life. 🐋🤝🦭

On Slide 2, a S***m Whale mom and her calf peacefully cruise with a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins 🐬 Dolphins are naturally curious and love company, so it’s not unusual to see them swimming alongside whales like this. We think they’re just hanging out, enjoying the journey together 😌

I wish we could show you every time we see these beautiful shows that Nature prepares for us every day we are out there 🌊 Comment or send us a message if you want to join in on our next trip and be part of it!!🩵

🎥 .j with the drone 🚁

18/11/2024

While our Marlin Expeditions are off to a great start in Mag Bay, the waters here in La Ventana are blooming with life! Thanks to the early cooling of the water this year, we’re seeing an amazing variety of species lately, and we can’t get enough of it 🌊😁  1. A playful Sea lion showing off their best side 📸  2. A pod of Pilot Whales cruising calmly by our boat (with a nosy gull making an appearance 😏)  3. A massive pod of Common Dolphins putting on a show 🐬   Want in on the action? Send us a DM and join our daily Ocean Safaris! 🌊🩵

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17/11/2024

This year's Striped Marlin and Sardine run season is off to a crazy start! These are just a few seconds from our first expedition of the season! Look how fast these predators are!

What a 💩 time to be a sardine!! 😅

This is seriously a photographers playground!

📹 By .j on a Expedition
With and Capi

13/11/2024

On a day when the wind was high we were thinking to play it safe, we pushed all of our chips into the middle for all in, and oh 💩 did it pay off! So many static bait balls and barely another boat in sight! 😁 Look how mesmerising the bait balls are when they move!

What a second day of the expedition!!! 😁

📹 By .j on a Striped Marlin and Sardine Run expedition with @ and Capi

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09/11/2024

Baja is home to some of the biggest and most beautiful marine life in the whole world! Where else in the world can you see such a huge variety of big animals?!

📹 By .j on various expeditions! Send us a message and tell us your bucket list animal and we will tell you which tour is best for you 💙

28/10/2024

Our Striped Marlin and Sardine Run expeditions will be starting soon! We’re hoping that this season will be just as good or even better than last year's!

Last year, we experienced El Niño, a climate phenomenon where the Pacific Ocean’s surface waters become unusually warm. This warming can shift marine ecosystems, altering food availability and migration patterns for species like marlin, sardines, and even whales.

This year, however, La Niña is expected. La Niña brings cooler-than-average water temperatures in the Pacific, which can result in more nutrient-rich waters and potentially increase marine life activity, attracting more fish and predators like marlin. However, La Niña also tends to bring stronger winds and more unpredictable sea conditions, which might affect visibility and sea states.

We’re excited to see how these changing ocean conditions will shape the upcoming season! 🌊🐟💙

Are you wanting to join us? Comment 'Marlin info' and we will send you full details for our last minute spots. We only have a handful of spaces left so don't wait around!

21/10/2024

Hunting, dancing, and just living. Three examples of cetacean behaviours. Three behaviours that they all must do day in day out.

Did you know that some of the ocean's largest creatures consume a massive amount of food daily to fuel their energy needs?

Orcas (Killer Whales): Adult males can weigh up to 6,600 kg and eat 3-4% of their body weight daily—that’s around 150-300 kg (330-660 lbs) of fish, squid, other cetaceans or pinnipeds.

Pilot Whales: Weighing between 1,000-3,000 kg, they consume 4-5% of their weight, that's 40-150kg everyday, feasting on fish and squid.

Fin Whales: These giants, weighing up to 80,000 kg, can consume 2 tons of krill and small fish daily, about 2-3% of their body weight.

Above stats are averages and vary throughout different times of the year and migrations.

These numbers highlight the incredible energy demands of marine mammals as they thrive in the wild!

📹 By .j on expeditions.

18/10/2024

From the biggest cetacean, to one of the smallest! Tell me a place in the world that has as much biodiversity as Baja?!

The first video compares the biggest blue whale that we have ever seen to our 8m/26ft boat! But do you know what the second video is of? It's a very rare species that we have seen a few times now. It has a similar name to the biggest predator in the world, but is smaller than many dolphins! Answers in the comments!

📹 By .j on tours!
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17/10/2024

Ocean sounds that make us happy! Make sure you have your volume up for these!

1. S***m whale mother and calf passing closely by the boat, notice the little baby nestling in under their mother's belly. It wasn't until checking the footage after the trip did we notice the sounds of the clicks from the mother using her echolocation and her mouth open to check us out!

2. Humpback whale jumping to try to touch the sky! This particular humpback was breaching time after time giving us the perfect opportunity to capture it's belly flop!

3. The cutest little pilot whale calf playing with the bubbles of its mother that was swimming ahead and deeper. As the calf catch a bubble it let's off the cutest little scream to celebrate! 🥹 Do you think the mother blew the bubbles on purpose and this was a game that they play? Or is it just coincidence and the calf was having fun by itself?

Many of these sounds give us a better insight into the lives of animals. How they interact, how they play, how they communicate. The hydrophone (underwater microphone) is a great addition to our expeditions. We put extra effort into understanding the animals behaviour so that you can have better encounters. We have a hydrophone so that you have the full immersive experience.

Many of these sounds provide deeper insights into the lives of animals. How they interact, how they play, how they communicate. The hydrophone, an underwater microphone, is a great addition to our expeditions. We put extra effort into understanding animal behavior so you can enjoy more meaningful encounters. You'll experience a fully immersive adventure, hearing the underwater world like never before!

📹 By .j on various tours

10/10/2024

What a humbling experience it is to be in the presence of such magnificent, large animals! Humpback whales have some of the most incredible personalities in the animal kingdom. They sing, they jump, they splash, and they play!

Being accepted into their world is a privilege—a privilege we must remember and RESPECT! We are guests in THEIR home, and we must treat it as such. No chasing, no harassing, and not too many people. Sadly, in "eco" tourism, too many are focused on getting only photos and being as close as possible, often with no care for the welfare of the animals.

We think it's time to take a look in the mirror - Why are we really going on these trips? Do you actually care if you annoy or harass the animals in order to get your picture or your self high? Do you care about the conservation? Do you give a 💩 about the local economy and learning about local cultures?

It's essential to let the animals lead the interaction on their account and follow best practises not to harass the animals. Cutting directly infront of their passage in close proximity isn't following best practises.

Please be a respectful, conscious guest in their home. Choose tour operators with ethics that prioritize animal welfare, not just photos and getting close. Ask around, read reviews, and check social media. It’s not always easy to filter the good from the bad, but we’re always happy to help you find a respectful operator, even if it’s not us.

What are your thoughts on this topic? Let us know in the comments!

📹 By .j on a Swim with Humpback Whales expedition with

*Whale songs recorded on the trip and added onto videos 💙

Dirección

La Ventana
23232

Teléfono

+526122134372

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http://www.BajaWildEncounters.com/

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Videos

🌊 Sardine Survival 101 🌊 Ever wonder why sardines go full ball mode when predators are around? 🐟 It’s essentially the Hail Mary of survival strategies. Here’s how it works. Baitballs result from individual fish trying to minimize personal risk. When predators are closing in, each sardine is like, “If I blend in with 10,000 friends, maybe someone else will be eaten first” (the “Not me!” vibes…). And, a sphere is the most compact shape, minimizing surface area for the same volume - basically, fewer fish are directly exposed to predators.  Sure, it doesn’t always work perfectly (ask the sealions 😁), but when the alternative is being dinner for the day 🍣 you might as well take your chances in the crowd 😅   🎥 By @natureman.j on a @bajawildencounters Sardine Run & Striped Marlin Expedition  #BaitballBehavior #SardineRun #OceanLife #SurvivalOfTheFishiest #MagBay #WildlifeFacts