Rainbow
T36A
Transient Calf about to Dive
Harlequin Ducks
Cormorants
Harbor Seals
Passengers enjoy the beautiful conditions and marvel at the site of the Orcas
T36A & T14
T14 "Pender"Just after leaving the harbor for our 2.00pm tour today we heard reports of Transient Orcas being spotted between Salmon Bank and Middle Banks off the west side of San Juan Island. As we arrived on scene we soon realized this was the same group of Transient Orcas we had seen the two previous days, T14 with the T36's and T49's. The weather was perfect for watching the Orcas move across Haro Strait and we could clearly see them above and below the water due to the ideal conditions. At times the group seemed to be moving very slowly as if in resting mode and were surfacing & diving almost in unison. It was an incredible experience!
After watching the Orcas for a while we also headed to the Chain Islands where we saw several Harbor Seals, with many looking like they are about to give birth. A number of Harlequin Ducks and Cormorants were also observed at Chain Islands.
Our final stop was at Trial Island where we saw more Harbor Seals, including a couple of Seals swimming in the water. We also saw more Harlequin Ducks and a Bald Eagle.
With the sun shining and the calm conditions, it was a magical day to be on the water and watching the amazing wildlife!
N.B. Please note that all images were taken using a 300mm lens and have been cropped and edited.
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