Island Explorer 3 On-Scene with J and L-Pod Orca Whales!
Stay tuned to the Whale Report for updates from Naturalist Kate Janes and click here to see the position of the Island Explorer 3 from space!
"Our guests enjoyed an inner island cruise as we made our way to the Orcas of J & L pod just south of Henry Island! Along the way we visited with hauled-out Harbor Seals, watched Rhinoceros Auklets dive for fish, Pigeons Guillemots fly-by, and as we navigated through Pull Pass we even saw a few Common Sea Stars exposed due to the low tide!! The highlight of the day however belonged of course to the Orcas! We found the whales in two distinct groups. All of J pod and Faith (L57) were synchronize swimming as they slept! It was incredible to see all members of J pod, plus of course Faith, in one close knit group and swimming in unison. Sleeping is the only time that this happens!! Just as we neared Henry Island some of the younger whales began to awake as we watched a few begin to taillob!! We were all amazed as the whales swam within inches of Henry Island, making for some amazing photos as their exhalations were highlighted against the exposed basalt foundations of the island! " - Naturalist Kate Janes
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