We had a great time watching Minke Whales today in several locations, as well as seals, eagles and a rare sighting of a Tufted Puffin. Orca whales were out of range for us today, but with lots of sun and abundant wildlife, it was a great day in the San Juans.
Tag: Whale Watching
Whales & Wildlife Report – July 20th, 2013
Local Orca whale group K-pod was seen by our passengers on today’s <a href="http://www why not check here.whales.com/Cruises/San-Juan-Adventure-Full-Day-Cruise.aspx”>Whale Watching Adventure cruise, up near Turn Point.
Whales & Wildlife Report – July 18th & 19th, 2013
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.
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!
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!
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
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
Whales & Wildlife Report – June 29, 2013
Lots and lots of Orca whales today – all of L pod was spotted just off Kellett Bluff on San Juan Island. Lots of breaching and feeding activity, all on flat calm and sunny skies. What a fabulous day in the islands – can’t wait to get back out there tomorrow on another Whale Watching… Continue reading Whales & Wildlife Report – June 29, 2013
