Whales, Whales Everywhere!!
"We wandered through the inner islands where we not only visited with Bald Eagles, a Great Blue Heron, Harbor Seals but also a few Common Sea Stars exposed due to the low tide! We rounded the western edge of Orcas Island heading north towards Patos! Just south of Mail Bay on Waldron Island an immature Bald Eagle was enjoying the sunshine perched high in a tree!! We caught up with portions of J & K pod just south of Point Roberts in the Strait of Georgia!! Shortly after arriving on scene the whale began porpoising at about 11 knots!! After a short sprint then slowed slightly then without warning Mike (J26) breached!! We also enjoyed the company of Sequim (K12) and her youngster Rainshadow (K37) as they gave our guests some great looks! With the great water conditions we were able to follow the whales "footprints"!! Our morning trip ended with a mature Bald Eagle perched by its nest on Guemes Island!! The afternoon sent us south into the Strait of Juan de Fuca where we found a different group of Southern Residents near Iceberg Point!! These whales were not only breach happy but we also enjoyed them spyhopping, a young male did a series of bellyrolls, taillobes and cartwheels! At one point watching from the stern we watched in awe as two whales breached almost in unison and in close proximity to one another!! This amazing feat was followed by a final breach by one of the two whales!! What an amazing way to end a spectacular day out in the San Juan Islands ! Our day also included visits with Rhinoceros Auklets, Pigeon Guillemots, Harbor Porpoise, Turkey Vultures, and the first Red-necked Phalarope of the season!!" - Naturalist Kate Janes
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