Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Transient Orcas in the afternoon! Aug 30th, 2011













Here are a few wonderful images, by Ron Bates, MMRG, from this afternoon's incredible encounter with Transient Orcas east of Hein Bank!

Humpback Whales in the Morning! Aug 30th, 2011




















Here are a few incredible images by Ron Bates, MMRG, from this mornings wonderful encounter with Humpbacks near Race Rocks MPA! Apart from the Humpback Whales we were also able to show our passengers the large amount of Sealions & Seals at Race Rocks:)

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

T31 Transient Orca! Aug 29th, 2011













Here are a few images by Ron Bates, MMRG, from today's wonderful encounters with T31 a male Transient Orca born in 1954! Not only is he one of the Oldest male Orcas we know, but he is also one of the most ferocious killers, especially of Harbor Seals. Ron estimates that he killed at least 7 of them in the time he was watching T31!

Humpback Whales off Victoria! Aug 28th, 2011










Here are a few images by Ron Bates, MMRG, from today's encounters with Humpback Whales off Victoria. The day started out pretty foggy in the morning but by the afternoon most of the fog had dissipated!