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Bird Watching Cruise Report – June 7th and 8th, 2014

We had bird cruises this month on both Saturday and Sunday. Our Saturday trip was full, so we added a Sunday Cruise. On both days our trips were similar with bird sightings and our route remained identical. We traveled across Bellingham Bay and then turned north into Hale Passage between Lummi Island and the Lummi… Continue reading Bird Watching Cruise Report – June 7th and 8th, 2014

Whales & Wildlife Report – June 8, 2014 – Transient Orca Whales

It was a decent day out in the San Juans yesterday, mostly sunny with just a bit of breeze towards the end of the day visit the site. We had a beautiful cruise up in the north end of the island, taking in some of the exotic wildlife on Spieden Island. Then, as we prepared… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 8, 2014 – Transient Orca Whales

Whales & Wildlife Report – June 7, 2014 – More Humpbacks

We had a great time yesterday on our Whale Watching Adventure cruise, having a wonderful opportunity to watch a couple of Humpback whales (a mom and a baby). There were several breaches and tail slaps, which were very exciting for our guests (and crew). They were out on the west side of San Juan Island,… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 7, 2014 – More Humpbacks

Whales & Wildlife Report – June 6, 2014 – Humpbacks & Orca Hydrophone Recordings

It has been an incredible week of whale watching – we’ve been seeing members of J and L resident pods of Orca whales, and yesterday we had a chance to see two Humpback whales near Hein Bank (west of San Juan Island). Earlier in the week we took a tour group on a 3 day… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 6, 2014 – Humpbacks & Orca Hydrophone Recordings

Whales & Wildlife Report – June 3, 2014 – Two Pods Of Resident Orcas!

Just got a report from our captain aboard the Viking Star, which is in the middle of a 3-day tour of the islands. We’re seeing members of J and L pods just off Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island. It’s great to see many of the resident Orcas back in the area!

Whales & Wildlife Report – June 1, 2014 – Orca Whales Seen!

Another great day in the San Juan Islands with clear sunny skies and calm seas. We were able to have a great look at members of J-pod today, this time on the west side of San Juan Island near Lime Kiln. It sounds like this great weather is set to last through the week –… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 1, 2014 – Orca Whales Seen!

Whales & Wildlife Report – May 31, 2014 – Sunshine & Orca Whales!

It’s been an amazing day in the San Juan Islands today – lots and lots of sunshine, calm waters and Orca whales! We found several members of resident group J-pod up near Turn Point, off the west side of Stuart Island near the lighthouse. After a great time watching them swim off-shore, we headed into… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – May 31, 2014 – Sunshine & Orca Whales!

Whales & Wildlife Report – May 25, 2014 – Humpback & Orca Whales Spotted!

Hope everyone’s having a great Memorial Day weekend. Our Whale Watching Adventure cruise is off to a great start – we started the day heading south past Lummi, Eliza, Vendovi, Sinclair and Cypress Islands. Then, just 90 minutes into the cruise, we found a Humpback whale! After a good look we started hearing reports of… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – May 25, 2014 – Humpback & Orca Whales Spotted!

Bird Watching Cruise Report – May 3, 2014

Migrants of May (Photos courtesy of Jim Bachman) What a beautiful day we had two weeks ago out on the Salish Sea. Our travels started out on the South side of Bellingham out of Fairhaven. We crossed Bellingham Bay heading south. Here we encountered dozens of Bonaparte’s gulls in their full breeding plumage. They are… Continue reading Bird Watching Cruise Report – May 3, 2014