Sunday, April 30, 2006

J 30 comes to the surface.


J 30 comes to the surface.
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
Just a spectacular day with The English groups and new immigrants. In the morning and a great international Canadian mix in the PM. We all had a lot of fun watching the Js go through several life cycles; fishing, socializing and rest swimming.
I appreciate our relaxed atmosphere on board and like that sometimes we just quietly idle along chatting and watching together. A very nice way to spend the day! Cheers- Jeff

J 30 Breaching


J 30 Breaching
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
Lots of social activity this afternoon as J Pod came to gether as a group and played a bit before going into a restive mood. - Jeff

J POD Surprises All


J POD Surprises All
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
J Pod came south down Rosario Strait this morning
surprising all! Thought to have gone west on Friday, we were surprised and delighted to spend the day with them south of San Juan Island.

It seems they are here to stay as they have been seen several times this last week. Yea!

Jeff

Saturday, April 29, 2006

Sunset @ Race Rocks


Sunset @ Race Rocks
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
So Beautiful.

Race Rocks Tower and the Southwest

From Friday evening's trip west.

The Orca Afterglow


The intrepid
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
This young Canadian couple were very interested in learning all about the Resident Orca.

The Old Fellah J1 Ruffles


The Old Fellah J1 Ruffles
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
J Pod returned to Victoria this afternoon around 5 PM. The supercat had was south bound in Haro Strait when we got the word animals had be sighted near the Bedfords, a small islet group west of Race Rocks. The Cat was returning from a trip circumnavigating Stewart Island in search of Transient orcas and a Minke whale friend we have not seen for some time. With porpoise and sea lions already seen, all onboard were ready to see an Orca. With a quick stop in the outher harbour for fuel we were soon into overtime as we sped west.

J Pod back in Victoria Area Today


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Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.

Friday, April 28, 2006

English Boy with charm


English Boy with charm
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
A charmer, this fellow liked the Sea Lions roar and put up with being the only kid in a group of travelling english seniors with humor.

Tove's back onboard!


Tove
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
Lead naturalist Tove made this years first evening trip a lot of fun!

Thursday, April 27, 2006

Canadian Women


Canadian Women
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
Four interesting and fun canadian girls our for whales!

VCG Group Chopper


VCG Group Chopper
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
There is always something happening at the Coast Guard helipad!

Elinore


Elinore
Originally uploaded by Jeff Lorton.
She's Scottish but lives in England.

J POD South of Victoria Wednesday

Terrific visit with the Js today. However a mystry has us all asking where's J1 & J2? They were not to be seen at al durring our trip.