We were first on the scene with an active group of transient Orca whales today, up north again by Waldron Island.
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Whales & Wildlife Report – August 25th, 2013
We had to venture north today once again, into the Canadian Gulf Islands, but we were able to see several different transient groups of Orca Whales. It delayed our arrival into Friday Harbor by a few minutes, but it was well worth it after seeing so many whales. Today (Monday) is looking good as well,… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – August 25th, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 24th, 2013
Although there was a bit of light rain last night, it was dry all day long today and partly sunny – great conditions for whale watching in the San Juans. Today we ventured up into the Canadian Gulf Islands and were able to spend 35 minutes or so with a group of transient Orca whales.
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 22nd, 2013
Yesterday was a great day for whales – we found a group of transient Orcas on our Whale Watching Adventure cruise in the San Juan Islands. Included are a few photos taken by Eric Creitz.
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 18th, 2013
SUPER POD! We were fortunate enough to see all three local pods of Orca whales on Sunday – J, K and L pods. When all three resident groups of Orcas get together in one area we call it a “super pod”. It only happens a few times each season – what a thrill it was!… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – August 18th, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 17th, 2013
It started a little gray this morning, but the skies soon cleared for a sunny, beautiful day in the San Juans. We ventured out west of San Juan Island, and found L-Pod near the Lime Kiln lighthouse.
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 12th, 2013
Orca whales are back in abundance now! This past weekend we had sightings of all 3 pods of resident Orca whales – so great to have them all in the area once again. Today we spent time with K-Pod just south of Lopez Island, then found a Minke whale a little later. Overall a great… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – August 12th, 2013
Bird Watching Cruise Report – July 27, 2013
We left the harbor on another wonderful summer day. We cruised to Chuckanut Bay to observe the nesting Pigeon Guillemots and the Glaucous-winged gulls. The Glaucous-winged gulls have chicks that are a ball of fluffy grey. Â Glaucous-winged gulls are the only gulls that stay here year round and nest here. The other gulls that we… Continue reading Bird Watching Cruise Report – July 27, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 3rd, 2013
We had a great time watching Minke Whales today in several locations, as well as seals, eagles and a rare sighting of a Tufted Puffin. Orca whales were out of range for us today, but with lots of sun and abundant wildlife, it was a great day in the San Juans.
Whales & Wildlife Report – July 20th, 2013
Local Orca whale group K-pod was seen by our passengers on today’s <a href="http://www why not check here.whales.com/Cruises/San-Juan-Adventure-Full-Day-Cruise.aspx”>Whale Watching Adventure cruise, up near Turn Point.
