Signs of Summer
The Smallest Orca (K42)
Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
Getting Air
Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
Towards the West (Mega L41)Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
"This morning we found ourselves taking an inner island cruise towards Spieden Island. It was just south of Stuart Island when we found the Orcas of J & K pod spread throughout the waters of Haro Strait! Our guests enjoyed a great visit with Lea (K14) & the newest member of the Southern Residents, K42! We also visited with Sequim (K12), Rainshadow (K37), & Blackberry (J27)! We witnessed taillobes, cartwheels, spyhopping, breaching & even a couple of Orcas fishing! In the evening we headed south towards the southern end of Lopez Island and out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Just before arriving on scene with a portion of L pod a Minke Whale appeared for a quick visit! We just love doubleheaders (this is when we see two species of whales on one trip)! The Orcas were just becoming more active and grouping up when we began seeing their exhalations! We first visited with Mega (L41) & his sister Matia (L77). We also saw Mystery (L85), Skanna (L79), & his mother Spirit (L22). We watched as the whales came rising high out of the water above the waves! Our guests throughout the day also enjoyed a huge Bald Eagle's nest, Harbor Porpoise, Pigeon Guillemots, Harbor Seals, Rhinoceros Auklets, Bald Eagles, and Turkey Vultures!" - Naturalist Kate Janes
posted by Island Adventures Whale Report @ 10:54 PM
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