The weather could have been better – it was a rainy, foggy day out on the water (calm though – winds were light). However, that didn’t matter much when we were treated to the sight of Minke Whales at Salmon Bank (west of San Juan Islands) and later, Orca Whales (J-Pod). They were breaching, splashing,… Continue reading San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 5/15/2011
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San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 5/14/2011
Today ended up being a great day in the San Juan Islands, with rain only coming for a short spell in the afternoon. The day started off with a group of Harbor Seals and Bald Eagles on Viti Rocks. Later, we found a fun group of Minke whales south of Lopez Island, several Dall’s porpoises… Continue reading San Juan Islands / Whale Watching Report – 5/14/2011
Orca & Minke Whales Sighted Over The Last Two Days
Great whale sightings continue, with J & K pods located near Vendovi Island/Viti Rocks on Tuesday, and Orca and Minke whales found just west of San Juan Island yesterday. We are now seeing them frequently on our dedicated whale watching tours on the Island Commuter, as well as our trips to/from Victoria on the Victoria… Continue reading Orca & Minke Whales Sighted Over The Last Two Days
