On Nov 23, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Jeff Gilligan <jeffgilligan10@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > On Nov 23, 2013, at 4:15 PM, Russ Namitz <namitzr@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> Although I respect Jim Rice's assessment of the recent strandings, I would >> say that Risso's Dolphins ARE unusual in Oregon waters less than 40 miles >> from shore, at least during the fall season. >> >> Russ Namitz >> Home sick in Medford > > > I have seen Risso's Dolphins (Grumpuses) on only three of the about 30 trips > on cruise ships, and one of the sightings was off northern California. > > Jeff Gilligan >