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Rays or Skates

Andy A avatar
Andy ABeach Fanatic
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There are literally hundreds of rays or skates in various schools off Blue Mountain Beach this morning. They are moving from East to West but I don't know if they are near any other beaches or not. Quite a sight and as long as I've lived here, I have never seen them in this abundance.

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Will B avatar
Will BModerator
#3
Maybe these? :idontno: We might be seeing all kinds of wildlife that we don't usually see much of, due to all the disruption in the Gulf.

Beachgoers treated to cownose ray sighting (PHOTO GALLERY) | ray, beachgoers, sighting - News - Northwest Florida Daily News

This is normal behavior for them. I'm not sure I would attribute it to the spill just yet. They are following food and the move is more than likely temperature related...
Gidget avatar
GidgetBeach Fanatic
#4
Lucky you got to see such an event Andy! Bring your camera next time - you never know what you might see. 😀

I hope this is normal and that they are not escaping from oil in their usual neck of the gulf.

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Em avatar
EmBeach Fanatic
#5
I held my polarized sunglasses up to the camera lens to get this shot from Bud and Alley's at while dining, today. The color is a bit off due to the sunglasses, but it cut through the glare.
Gidget avatar
GidgetBeach Fanatic
#6
BEAUTIFUL - thanks so much for sharing. You take great pics - I always enjoy seeing them.

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Arkiehawg avatar
ArkiehawgBeach Fanatic
#7
They are amazing. I saw large pods a couple of weeks again while cobia fishing.

Here is a picture that a friend of mine took last year while sailing South of the Keys.
Dylan avatar
DylanBeach Lover
#8
there were a bunch in Grayton just a little bit ago...didn't have my baggies on, now I'm heading back to have a swim with em!
Lynnie avatar
LynnieSoWal Insider
#9
Really beautiful, All Y'all
Gidget avatar
GidgetBeach Fanatic
#10
Just got in from swimming laps at BMB. Rays were there!!! It was super cool to see them and swim close to them - but not too close ;-) Lifeguard said they were in fact sting rays and moondoggie got closer during his laps and said he could see the stingers.

They were very pretty to watch though.

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duneloverBeach Fanatic
#11
Saw them this morning too! Several different schools---pics will follow as soon as we get home. I would guess we saw 100-200 today in dune Allen.
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seagroverBeach Fanatic
#12
There was a large group in Seagrove near the Andalusia walkover. They were amazing!!!
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#13
Phooey! I didn't see them! (Though I did get way too excited about several shadows and rogue splashes.) :(

Guess I have my weekend plans figured out - stalking rays! 😀
Gidget avatar
GidgetBeach Fanatic
#14
LOL scooter! 😀

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