Cetaceans Galore!
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Harbor Porpoise Out In Great NumbersPhoto by Naturalist Kate Janes
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First of Three Minke Whales!Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
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Tattered Lady (Raggedy K40)
Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
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The Man of K Pod (Cappuccino K21)
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Tattered Lady (Raggedy K40)Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
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The Man of K Pod (Cappuccino K21)Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
"Once off the dock we began our search for wildlife, which took us south down Rosario Strait. In amongst a huge group of Harbor Porpoise we found our first whale- a Minke Whale feeding near Lawson Reef! The stillness of the day not only provided glass calm conditions we watch the sleek creature move through its environment but also we were treated to hearing its exhalations. After some great looks at this Minke Whale we continued heading westward where we found yet another huge Minke feeding near Iceberg Point with more Harbor Porpoise close by. It was only moments later after departing our 2nd Minke of the day that we encountered Southern Resident Orcas! We enjoyed visiting with Gaia (L78), his mother Grace (L2), and his little brother Wave Walker (L88). Spread out they eventually began their move off shore and reconvened together. More Orcas began moving towards this subpod and we were able to spend some time with the brother-sister duo, Raggedy (K40) & Cappuccino (K21) before having to leave. Before stopping off near Swirl Rocks where we found a pair of Bald Eagles and a few Harbor Seals we got a glimpse of some Dall's Porpoise!! One never calls it quites until the boat is back at the dock, because while heading up Rosario Strait we had a 3rd Minke Whale make an appearance! Quite the day, full of surprises around literally every corner." - Naturalist Kate Janes
posted by Island Adventures Whale Report @ 9:39 PM
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