Orca Whales North of Andrews Bay
The Island Explorer 3 is on-scene with Orca Whales - stay tuned for updates from Naturalist Kate Janes.
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Cruising Through Glass Water (Gaia L78)Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
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Spyhop Along StuartPhoto by Naturalist Kate Janes
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Bull Kelp Tail Stand
Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
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Think Mountain Goat, Be Mountain Goat (Mouflon Sheep on Spieden Island)
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Bull Kelp Tail StandPhoto by Naturalist Kate Janes
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Think Mountain Goat, Be Mountain Goat (Mouflon Sheep on Spieden Island)Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes
"It was a beautiful day for a boat ride through the interior of the San Juans in search for wildlife. Just outside the marina we encountered a group of Harbor Seals hauled out on a private dock. Our good fortune continued into the islands as we enjoyed Rhinoceros Auklets, Pigeon Guillemots, Harbor Porpoise and herds of exotics on Spieden Island before we encountered Orcas. Reflecting the blue sky above, the still water rippled and gave way as members of K & L pods moved up island. Interlaced the two pods, spread out over quite a bit of distance, moved steadily northward. We first saw Georgia (K11), the daughter of the late matriarch Lummi, traveling in close proximity to Gaia (L78). As we watched the distance separating the two shrink we witnessed Georgia make one huge breach, showing off her white belly, and then Gaia appeared further away on his next exhalation. The two continued moving towards a tightly formed group that was approaching the shoreline of Stuart Island. The rest of Georgia's extended family waited as she & Gaia joined their ranks. In the mix, was Georgia's daughter Skagit (K13), grand-daughter Spock (K20), great-grand calf Comet (K38), grand-son Scoter (K25), grand-daughter Deadhead (K27) and her youngest grand-son Cali (K34). The group moved in towards a Bull Kelp forest located on the point, where we one use its flukes to lift the stem of the plant up and out of the water, causing a stalled out headstand. As my last day on the water for the 2009 season, it was the perfect end to my involvement in an incredible season. Here's to many more captivating days on the water with the areas wildlife." -Naturalist Kate Janes
posted by Island Adventures Whale Report @ 1:41 PM
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