J Pod South of Point Roberts!
"The wildlife met us at the dock today! As Captain Carl was introducing the crew & giving an overview of the Island Explorer 3 a mature Bald Eagle passed just behind him!! This massive raptor with one swift move skimmed the surface of the marina water and came up with a fish in its talons!! We soon were underway and within the first hour had found 8 more mature Bald Eagles!! Needless to say it was the day of the eagle- with a total of 14 throughout the course of our trip! We ventured up the north side of Guemes Island into the Strait of Georgia and set our course towards Point Roberts. The waters were teeming with wildlife as we watched a Harbor Seal finishing its meal at the surface, enjoyed the company of 2 lazy California Sea Lions on a channel marker and watched as Harbor Porpoise moved quickly through the water surrounding the boat! We found the Orcas of J pod in calm waters and under blue skies just south of Point Roberts. With the whales spread out we selected the eastern most group to first visit with. Our guests enjoyed great looks at Riptide, J30, & his younger sister Suttles, J40. At one point all the members of J pod displayed their ability to hold their breath beyond 5 minutes- we were convinced they were deciding whether to go south via Boundary Pass or continue southward through the Strait of Georgia!! Next thing we knew they were up and Blackberry, a 17 year old male was in close proximity to us!! Our guests enjoyed breaches, pec slaps, spyhops, and a surprise pass under the boat by Riptide!! We also saw on this beautiful day Pacific Loons, Glaucous-winged Gulls, 2 pairs of Marbled Murrelets, Pigeon Guillemots, Rhinoceros Auklets, Pelagic Cormorants, Common Loons, & Turkey Vultures!!" - Naturalist Kate Janes
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