Orcas Inbound of Victoria
Although, we didn't have a trip yesterday we still had word on the Orcas as they moved north up Haro Strait. Word on the water early this morning that the whales are moving inbound from Victoria and approaching San Juan Island. Looks like yet another great day for the Island Explorer 3. More to come from the crew on board.
A beautiful October morning for a wildlife excursion! Leaving the dock under sunny skies, the Island Explorer 3 traveled south in Rosario Strait, first spotting a Steller Sea Lion amidst some serious splashing. After a moment, Capt. Carl realized this large pinniped had caught a halibut, and was thrashing about to break the fish apart for easier feasting. An excellent start of the trip for our guests.
Our tour continued into Haro Strait, where we were excited to see Southern Resident Orcas! J Pod members were moving northbound at a good clip. We moved up to the leaders, and sure enough saw J2, Granny, and J1 Ruffles, leading the charge. A stop at Henry Island afforded our guests views of the trailers swimming close to shore, with several tail-lobs and spy-hops amongst the activity. We caught a nice look at J14, Samish and J30, Riptide making the pass.
A trip through the heart of the San Juan Islands back toward Anacortes provided views of Harbor Seals and Porpoise, as well as a Bald Eagle. Fantastic trip and exceptional weather!
-Michael Colahan
A beautiful October morning for a wildlife excursion! Leaving the dock under sunny skies, the Island Explorer 3 traveled south in Rosario Strait, first spotting a Steller Sea Lion amidst some serious splashing. After a moment, Capt. Carl realized this large pinniped had caught a halibut, and was thrashing about to break the fish apart for easier feasting. An excellent start of the trip for our guests.
Our tour continued into Haro Strait, where we were excited to see Southern Resident Orcas! J Pod members were moving northbound at a good clip. We moved up to the leaders, and sure enough saw J2, Granny, and J1 Ruffles, leading the charge. A stop at Henry Island afforded our guests views of the trailers swimming close to shore, with several tail-lobs and spy-hops amongst the activity. We caught a nice look at J14, Samish and J30, Riptide making the pass.
A trip through the heart of the San Juan Islands back toward Anacortes provided views of Harbor Seals and Porpoise, as well as a Bald Eagle. Fantastic trip and exceptional weather!
-Michael Colahan
Labels: Nice Catch
posted by Island Adventures Whale Report @ 12:00 PM
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Thanks so much to the entire crew of Island Adventures for a great day. These folks are truly fabulous at what they do, from the first phone call questions, to checking us in and then to the actual tour. KUDOS!!! My main objective was to get my husband to see the San Juans by boat. We got that and more....the Stellar sea lion with his freshly caught hailbut put on quite a show but seeing Orcas in their natural habitat was the best. Could not have asked for a better day. The sun was shining and the sea was calm and we had a great day together. Educational and enjoyable, you all do a wonderful job! Thanks and we hope to come and it try again....
Julie & Craig Davis,
Stevensville Montana
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