Whale Watching Report

Our day started off with a couple of harbor seals hauled out on the rocks just outside of the marina. In Rosario Strait we had some great looks at some harbor porpoise as they swam by the boat. At the south end of Colville Island, we found some more harbor seals hauled out on the rocks. We continued south and found some orcas! The first orca we found was Ruffles, he was swimming off by himself. Then Riptide and Samish gave us a close "swim-by." We also saw Granny and Lulu in the distance. Then Racer, Fluke and Skoter came over for a visit. We found Slick, Echo, Mike, Suttles, Hy'Shqa and Se-Yi'chn having fun rolling around and playing. Mike gave us a couple really great looks. There were so many whales everywhere! We eventually had to leave and head back toward the dock. On our way back, we made a stop near Whale Rocks, where we found about eight Steller sea lions swimming together in the current line. It was amazing to watch! We did a slow down through Lopez Island and Castle Rock. We found a few more seals and a great blue heron perched on some bull kelp. The great blue heron took off and flew a circle around the bow. It was a wonderful day on the water, complete with whales, blue skies and calm waters!

Mt. Baker and Mike

Steller sea lions galore!