by Whale Watching Naturalist | Sep 11, 2017 | friday harbor, orca whale watching by seattle, orca whale watching near seattle
[09/10/17- M/V Kestrel- Kelsey, Naturalist- 2:00PM] The San Juan Islands saw some great whales today! That’s a little bit of an understatement, but it was definitely a day that doesn’t happen very often. We got a chance to enjoy the sunny afternoon on M/V Kestrel, and...
by Whale Watching Naturalist | Sep 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
[Lauren Fritz, M/V Kestrel, 09/03/17, 9:30 am & 1:30 pm Tour] Captain Gabe and I had two tours day, and it was an early start for us today. I love going out in the morning first thing, because it gives us a chance to be the whale spotters for the day and see...
by Whale Watching Naturalist | Sep 3, 2017 | friday harbor, orca whale watching by seattle, orca whale watching near seattle
[09/01/17- M/V Sea Lion- Kelsey, Naturalist- 12:00PM & 5:00PM Charter] Happy September! It’s crazy to think that this season will be winding down soon, but not today! M/V Sea Lion and guests had a spectacular day with 17 orca whales spotted throughout the San...
by Whale Watching Naturalist | Aug 11, 2017 | orca whale watching by seattle, whale watching near Seattle
[8/10/17- M/V Kestrel- Kelsey, Naturalist- 2:00PM] Transient orcas (otherwise known as the marine-mammal eating killer whales) can span ranges from Alaska to mid-California. They can be seen here in the Salish Sea year-round, but we see them more consistently during...
by Whale Watching Naturalist | Jul 24, 2017 | friday harbor, orca whale watching by seattle, orca whale watching near seattle
[7/23/17- M/V Kestrel- Kelsey, Naturalist- 2:00PM] The Southern resident killer whales have not been around much this season, so today was a thrilling day to get a chance to see them! We have had a lot of the transient killer whales (or orcas), because the harbor...
