The images below were taken by Ron Bates, MMRG.
Early this morning Ron Bates, MMRG, had confirmed reports that 3 Transient Orcas (Marine Mammal eating Orcas) have been sighted near Becher Bay and so our vessel Supercat headed west. Shortly after leaving the Harbor our vessel was on scene with the three Transients, much to the delight of our passengers. We believe we may have witnessed a kill whilst we observed the Orcas, possibly of a Harbor Seal. Apart from the Orcas we also saw Northern Elephant Seals, Sealions and a large number of Harbor Seals, which is what probably attracted the Orcas into the area in the first place.
In the afternoon we again saw the Transient who had by now traveled further into the Strait of Juan De Fuca. Orcas can travel up to 100 miles in a 24 hour period and are constantly moving in search of food. The Transients were identified as T87, T88 and T97.
It was another wonderful day on the water!
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