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
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Whales & Wildlife Report – August 31st, 2013
Local radio station KISM joined us for our Whale Watching Adventure cruise on Saturday, which turned out to be a great day for sun and Orca whales! Take a look at a few photos from the cruise, taken by Jen Irwin of Cascade Radio Group.
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 30th, 2013
Had a great show just west of San Juan Island (Middle Bank area) yesterday – 7 transient Orca whales were viewed (T-137’s and T-185’s).
Whales & Wildlife Report – August 26th, 2013
We were first on the scene with an active group of transient Orca whales today, up north again by Waldron Island.
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