by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jul 7, 2012 | orca whale watching by seattle
It’s been a while since the last time we had to travel far north out of Friday Harbor, but this afternoon that’s just what we did to spot some killer whales. The ride up was beautiful! The water was like glass, the sun was shining, and the breeze was warmer than it...
by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jul 4, 2012 | orca whale watching by seattle
The 4th of July proved to be a WHALE of a day! Members of J- and L-pods were observed traveling north along the west side of San Juan Island near Lime Kiln Point State Park (48°30.3261N, 123°10.8999W). L87 “Onyx” was exhibiting foraging behavior, surfacing quickly and...
by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jul 2, 2012 | orca whale watching by seattle
Southern Resident Killer Whales today! Caught up with about 7 slowly foraging members of J-Pod, including Granny (J-2), Blackberry (J-27) along with Onyx (L-87) on the west side of San Juan Island at 48.27.388N 123.03.597W. We stayed with them until peeling away at...
by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jul 1, 2012 | orca whale watching by seattle
A great day to be on the water; we had blue skies, wispy white clouds, and plenty of wildlife to observe. First we headed out to Spieden Channel and came upon a group of harbor seals hauled-out on an exposed rock. They were snoozing and enjoying the sunshine. We...
by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jun 26, 2012 | orca whale watching by seattle
I experienced something new and beautiful today. We had a service at sea during the first part of a charter trip this morning. Not much to say except that we were honored to be a part of it. After which we headed north, first slowing by Spieden Island looking for...