T93 Returns to the Salish Sea!!
T93's Return!Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
Transient TogethernessPhoto by Naturalist Kate Janes
"We left the dock under blue skies on this beautiful September day! Entering into Rosario Strait we were welcomed by a large group of Double-crested Cormorants that took flight over the glassy calm water! As we rounded Lopez Island venturing into the Strait of Juan de Fuca fog cloaked the area as we continued towards Vancouver Island. The fog lifted as we approached Salmon Bank revealing blue skies and diverse wildlife in its waters! It appeared to be a sea of Common Murres as the juveniles swam along side their parents, diving to depths up to 590 ft!! Looking into the water giant red Lion's Mane Jellies floated by as Glaucous-winged Gulls, Heerman's Gulls, Harbor Seals, Rhinoceros Auklets, and Harbor Porpoise fed on bait fish!! We were within view of Victoria, B.C. when the tall dorsal fin of a large Transient Orca came into view! It turned out that the male was T93, who hadn't been seen in the area for 3 years!! Our passengers were excited to be part of welcoming this large male back into the San Juan Islands!! T93 displayed his agility and athleticism with his consistent speed and direction changed that occurred after a couple of his deep dives! It wasn't long that he set course just as a couple of females and a youngster quickly made their way towards T93 as he slowed to meet them! We watched as the foursome slowed, grouping up in a more relaxed pace as we departed. Our return to the dock was under blue skies and on calm waters!" - Naturalist Kate Janes
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