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
Category: San Juan Islands
January 27 Update On Orca Whale L-87’s Movement / New Animated Map
It’s been interesting following local Orca whale L-87’s movement over the last month or so. Unfortunately, the tag stopped transmitting a few days ago. Battery failure doesn’t seem to be the cause, so most likely the tag fell off. To conclude this tracking effort, NOAA has added an animated map that shows the movement of… Continue reading January 27 Update On Orca Whale L-87’s Movement / New Animated Map
January 16 & 22 Update On Orca Whale L-87’s Movement
NOAA issued two updates in the past week showing the movement of Onyx (L-87), along with members of J pod. They covered quite a distance, including the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Saratoga Passage to the east of Whidbey Island, and down south near Tacoma. It is fascinating to see just how far they go… Continue reading January 16 & 22 Update On Orca Whale L-87’s Movement
January 14 Update On Orca Whale L-87’s Movement – Headin' West
NOAA’s latest update on resident Orca Whale L-87, nicknamed Onyx, shows that he’s moving west, along with members of J-Pod. As of January 14th, they were out near Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States. The whales were definitely on the move over the last four days, travelling about 300 miles or… Continue reading January 14 Update On Orca Whale L-87’s Movement – Headin' West
January 10 Update On Orca Whale L-87's Recent Movement
NOAA issued an update on resident Orca Whale L-87, nicknamed Onyx, on January 10th. It looks like Onyx, as well as the members of J-pod with him, are in the same area. However, the chart below shows their movement, with them circling Texada and Lasqueti Islands. We will continue to post updates here, or you… Continue reading January 10 Update On Orca Whale L-87's Recent Movement
Follow Local Resident Orca Whale L-87 On NOAA’s Website
In late December the Northwest Fisheries Science Center tagged local resident Orca L-87 with a satellite linked tag. According to the Center, “The information gathered from this tag will address the data gap in winter distribution identified in the Recovery Plan as well as provide information for improving Critical Habitat designation. This technique has been… Continue reading Follow Local Resident Orca Whale L-87 On NOAA’s Website
New La Conner / Deception Pass Lunch Cruise Introduced
We are excited to introduce a brand new cruise for 2014 – our La Conner / Deception Pass Lunch Cruise from Bellingham, WA. We’ll be going out six Saturdays during the months of June, July and August, departing Bellingham at 10:30 am. This tour aboard the Salish Sea gives you a great opportunity to visit… Continue reading New La Conner / Deception Pass Lunch Cruise Introduced
2013 Bellingham Central Lion’s Club Christmas Ship A Huge Success
The Victoria Star 2 arrived back last night after a wonderful weekend in the San Juan and Gulf Islands, spreading joy, toys and treats to kids throughout the Salish Sea. Volunteers with the Bellingham Lion’s Club dressed as pirates and clowns, handing out handmade toys and balloon swords, and of course Santa was on board… Continue reading 2013 Bellingham Central Lion’s Club Christmas Ship A Huge Success
10% Off 2014 San Juan Cruises Gift Certificates
Looking to get your holiday shopping done early? San Juan Cruises has gift certificates available for our 2014 season. It’s the perfect holiday gift for friends, family or co-workers. Gift certificates for our Whale Watching Adventure Cruise, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www web based project management tool.whales.com/Cruises/Cracked-Crab-Evening-Cruise.aspx” target=”_blank”>Chuckanut Cracked Crab Dinner Cruise, Sucia Island Picnic Cruise, unWINEd On The Bay Wine Tasting… Continue reading 10% Off 2014 San Juan Cruises Gift Certificates
Christmas Ship 2013 With The Bellingham Lions Club
The Bellingham Lions will be taking out the Victoria Star 2 again for their annual Christmas Ship cruise in the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands. Santa will be aboard, delivering gifts and cheer to children throughout the islands. It’s a tradition that’s now in it’s 66th year. Whatcom Magazine just ran a nice feature… Continue reading Christmas Ship 2013 With The Bellingham Lions Club
