Two more outstanding days in the San Juan Islands. On Thursday we spotted a group of transient Orca whales off the west side of San Juan Island, near False Bay. Then today we found two of the resident groups of Orcas, K and L pods up north in Boundary Pass.
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Whales & Wildlife Report – July 14th, 2013
Yet another amazing day out in the San Juan Islands. We had a great time viewing Orca Whales (the L-22 group) out near Pile Pt. on the west side of San Juan Island. Blue skies, sun and whales – doesn’t get much better!
Bird Watching Cruise Report – July 13, 2013
One of the most interesting sightings of this cruise was this Common Murre spotted near Colville Island, just south of Lopez Island. Unlike most Common Murres that we encounter, this one was adorned with a lengthy antenna – if it hadn’t been swimming and moving about, one could easily mistake it for a remote-controlled toy! … Continue reading Bird Watching Cruise Report – July 13, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – July 13th, 2013
Another perfect day in the San Juans – we had a nice Orca Whale viewing near Eagle Pt on the west side of San Juan Island. It was L-Pod today, with several whales spotted. Lots of sun and not much in the way of wind to report – doesn’t get much better!
J's and K's in Rosario Strait! (July 12th)
Shortly after we got underway from Bellingham this morning we received a report that a group of orcas had been sighted off of Orcas Island moving in a southerly direction. We quickly went to find out if the report was true, and to everybody’s delight, it was. As we rounded Sinclair Island we could see… Continue reading J's and K's in Rosario Strait! (July 12th)
Whales & Wildlife Report – July 8th & 9th, 2013
Two more great days of whale watching in the San Juan Islands. Sunday we saw our L-22 friends just west of San Juan Island, then today we found a larger group from L-pod – about 10 Orca whales up by Battleship Island. With plenty of whales and plenty of sun in the forecast, we hope… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – July 8th & 9th, 2013
Sucia Island Picnic Cruise – July 7, 2013
Thirty-five people joined us on our first Sunday Picnic Cruise to Sucia Island yesterday. Â It was tons of fun – we arrived at 10:45 with sunny blue skies and flat water after first observing the harbor seals and bald eagles on Puffin Island. Arriving at low tide, crew/naturalist Victoria took the children and some of… Continue reading Sucia Island Picnic Cruise – July 7, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – July 6th & 7th, 2013
Our captain said it’s been like Groundhog Day out there, with sightings of the L-22 resident group of Orca Whales, as well as Minke Whales, in the same location both days this weekend. With sunny skies and lots of whales seen, it was a great weekend in the San Juan Islands.
Whales & Wildlife Report – July 5th, 2013
Another beautiful, sunny day in the San Juan Islands! Today we found the L-22 group of resident Orca whales, just off the west side of San Juan Island (near False Bay). Several whales were spotted, in a playful mood on glassy calm waters.
Whales & Wildlife Report – June 30, 2013
Under bright blue skies, sailing through calm waters, we toured through the islands before finding a group of Minke whales near Hein Bank, SW of San Juan Island. Passengers enjoyed non-stop sunshine throughout the day, and with temps in low 80’s (cooler on the water though). Looks like this beautiful weather is supposed to last… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 30, 2013
