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Whales at Whale Rocks?? When Orcas Fly!

Whales at Whale Rocks?? When Orcas Fly!

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Sep 14, 2017 | friday harbor, killer whales, orca behavior, san juan island, Southern Resident killer whales, Whale Watching Friday Harbor

The M/V Sea Lion departed Friday Harbor yesterday at noon with a boat load of guests and a boat load of whale reports! We headed in the direction of the L-4s and company, traveling south of Orcas Island. Reaching the west-bound orcas rather quickly, we discovered a...
A Whale of a Time in the Strait of Juan de Fuca

A Whale of a Time in the Strait of Juan de Fuca

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Aug 29, 2017 | whale watching near Seattle

[Naturalist Sarah C. 8/28/17 M/V Sea Lion 1:30 departure] It’s the beginning of a scorching hot week on the mainland today, with temperatures set to rise above 90 degrees. Yikes! Over here in the San Juans, however, we’re enjoying a typical late-summer...
L pod Orcas fish off Salmon Bank and a Minke Whale says Hi!

L pod Orcas fish off Salmon Bank and a Minke Whale says Hi!

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Sep 26, 2016 | orca whale watching by seattle

Yesterday we got to take our fast boat out again! Captain Brian, myself, and a great group of people all donning our sleek red and black exposure suits boarded the M/V Kestrel for a super exciting ride. We headed south and shortly stopped to check out a pretty large...
Transient Orcas Hunt With A Porpoise…well hunt a porpoise

Transient Orcas Hunt With A Porpoise…well hunt a porpoise

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jun 25, 2016 | Uncategorized

On Thursday, we went out on the Kittiwake. Captain Jim, myself, and eight super guests set out towards the south where Haro Strait combines with the Strait of Juan de Fuca to search for orcas! Before we saw any orcas we stopped and saw a whole lot of Harbor Seals...

Whale Report, June 28, 2012:

by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jun 28, 2012 | orca whale watching by seattle

Today was another great day amongst our Southern Residents! We found members of J and K pods spread out in the strait, in groups of 3 or less, between Salmon Bank and False Bay (Haro Strait 48°27.07N, 123°04.02W). Some were foraging, some were resting, while others...
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