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
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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
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Whales & Wildlife Report – September 19, 2013
Super Pod! We saw all three local pods of Orca Whales on Thursday – a “super pod” is what local whale watchers call a gathering of members of J, K and L pods in one area. It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it’s very cool! Lots of activity all around the boat… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 19, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 15, 2013
There was a bit of fog again this morning, but it dissipated as we made our way into the San Juan Islands. We journeyed through the middle of the archipelago, before heading out towards the southwest side of San Juan Island. Once there, we found a group of active Orca whales, and were able to… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 15, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 14, 2013
Despite the fog (which cleared in the afternoon), we had a great day out in the islands. We started the day by cruising through the middle of the San Juans, then started hearing reports of resident Orcas to the north. We went up close to Point Roberts, and were rewarded by seeing members of all… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 14, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 13, 2013
Friday the 13th was far from unlucky for us and our guests aboard the Victoria Star 2 today – we spent nearly 2 hours with a group of transient Orca whales, following them from just south of Shaw Island all the way up to the Wasp Islands. We’re sold out tomorrow, but tickets are still… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 13, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 8, 2013
Lots of whales and lots of sun today! We were able to have long looks at J and L pod (2 of the three resident pods of Orca whales). They were out off the southwest side of San Juan Island. This is shaping up to be a great week – resident and transient Orca whales… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 8, 2013
Whales & Wildlife Report – September 1 & 2, 2013
Still lots of whales to be seen – yesterday it was a Humpback whale that we had the opportunity to watch for about 45 minutes in Rosario Strait. Then today (Monday) we found a small group of transient Orca whales near the Lopez Island Ferry Dock. We still have a few weeks to go in… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – September 1 & 2, 2013
