Whale Watching Report

Pacific Loon Before the Dive

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

Sunbathing Seals (Harbor Seals at Mummy Rocks)

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

"Today we along with some lounging pinnipeds were enjoying the heat of the sun and working on our tans as the Island Explorer 3 made its way towards the Orcas of J & K pods! We found the whales really spread out in the Strait of Juan de Fuca as we came on scene with the trailers we found Riptide (J30), Mako (J39), Blackberry (J27), Oreo (J22), Doublestuff (J34), Cookie (J38) and young Rhapsody (J32) moving quite quickly in the direction of the leaders. As they rose gracefully to the surface their wet black backs glistened under the sun. Before our visit had to come to an end the group merged and slowed as they continued towards Haro Strait. We also enjoyed encounters with Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures, Pacific Loons, Rhinoceros Auklets, over half a dozen Bald Eagles, Black Oystercatchers, Harbor Seals, California Sea Lions, and Cormorants." - Naturalist Kate Janes