Whale Watching Report

J and K Pod Orca Whales were seen today by our guests on the Island Explorer 3. Captain Carl said they were seeing some great activity! Stay tuned for a full report from Naturalist Kate Janes.

Special Guests (Spock K20 & Comet K38)

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

Blackberry Beneath (J27)

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

Brotherhood (Blackberry J27 & Mako J39)

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

"It may have been a grey day, but the faces of our guests were glowing when their eyes saw the black dorsal fins of our Southern Resident Orcas! We found J Pod and a portion of K Pod just north of False Bay really spread out. Granny (J2) and Ruffles (J1) were the furthest off shore on their own making their way northward. We first visited with some members of K Pod (Spock K20, Comet K38, and Skagit K13) before enjoying a surprise visit with Blackberry (J27) and his siblings. Blackberry with younger brother Mako (J39) made a close pass while our engines were out of gear which was a special treat for all. Seeing their gorgeous white portions under the water as they slowly rose in the water column- it is beyond words. Mixed in with Blackberry and family was Spock's younger brother Scoter (K25) obviously enjoying some boy time." - Naturalist Kate Janes