Whale Watching Report

Captain Carl calls in a "double header" today! The Island Explorer 3 spotted a Minke Whale on the way to see Orca Whales! Stay tuned for details from Naturalist Kate Janes and click here to see the location of the Whales from space! "Our day started as we headed south down Rosario Strait passing between Colville Island & Castle Rock where we saw Harbor Seals hauled out on the rocks, Pigeon Guillemots, and rafts of Bull Kelp floating at the surface! Just moments later a Minke Whale appeared for a surprise visit! After a quick visit we continued making our way northward up San Juan Island until we came to False Bay where we found the Orcas of L & K pod milling about in the riptide no doubt enjoying some tasty salmon! We enjoyed a portion of L pod and then saw dorsal fins just south in the distance! We found Spirit & her sons, Skanna & Solstice, heading south! Skanna & Solstice were both fishing creating quite a commotion at the surface! We watched as they made quick changes in directions while the water swirled as they were under the water! We left them after they had their lunch returning to Rosario Strait and the dock for our afternoon trip!