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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Glen Guttormsen will be honored Sunday for 60 years of generosity ... Guest Opinion: Cellphones are to blame for traffic fatalities ... Our View: Police helping abuse victims break the cycle ... Glen Guttormsen will be honored Sunday for 60 years of generosity ... Guest Opinion: Cellphones are to blame for traffic fatalities ... Our View: Police helping abuse victims break the cycle ... OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK Whale-watching posts pop up along Oregon Coast Comment By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 26, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Dec 26, 2014 at 1:34 PM By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 26, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Dec 26, 2014 at 1:34 PM » Social News The greatest show on surf returns to the Oregon Coast this week during the annual winter migration of gray whales off the state's shores, and an army of volunteers will be available all week to help you spot them. More than 18,000 gray whales cruise past Oregon each winter during their annual 12,000-mile migration from Alaska to Baja California. Mixed among the pods are about 1,000 humpback whales that join the procession. The humpbacks stand out because their dorsal fin is visible when they dive. About 400 gray whales do not go as far north as Alaska to feed in the summer, choosing instead to stick around and feed along the coasts of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. Volunteers will help visitors spot whales from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Saturday through Dec. 31. Viewing spots in Southern Oregon include Harris Beach State Park, near Brookings; Cape Ferrelo Overlook, near Brookings; Battle Rock Wayfinding Point, Port Orford; Face Rock State Scenic Wayside, near Port Orford; and Shore Acres State Park, near Charleston. For a map of all the viewpoints, information on charter boat and airplane tours, and whale-watching tips, see www.whalespoken.org . Whale-watchers generally watch for spouts of water that erupt when the behemoths exhale, usually one to three miles offshore. The spouts normally erupt about 12 feet into the air, so they can be tough to see during rough sea conditions. Fly-tying class offered The Southern Oregon Fly Tyers and the Rogue Flyfishers Association are taking registration for their next three-week series of tying classes, with this one focused on intermediate ties. The classes called "Tying Flies with a Purpose" will begin Jan. 10 and run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for three consecutive Saturdays. They will meet at the Fly Tyers Den off Hamel Road near Eagle Point. Participants should register by Jan. 3. One class will be "Introduction to Fly Tying," which will focus on the basic tools, materials and patterns. Tools are not required, and loaner sets of fly-tying tools will be available. There is a $35 materials fee. To register, telephone Dave Roberts at 541-601-5658 or Dan Kellogg at 541-200-4063. Reach reporter Mark Freeman at 541-776-4470 or [email protected]. Follow him at www.twitter.com/MTwriterFreeman . By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Mark Freeman Mail Tribune Posted Dec. 26, 2014 at 2:00 AM Updated Dec 26, 2014 at 1:34 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501