Whale Watching Report

The Littlest Whale (J45)

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

Look Both Ways When You Cross the Traffic Lanes

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

Samish's Surprise! (J14)

Photo by Naturalist Kate Janes

"Our journey today took the Island Explorer 3 up into Canadian waters where we found J Pod Orcas and a portion of K Pod really spread out. We spent our time visiting with Samish's subpod who was showing off its newest member, J45! Gorgeous conditions allowed our guests to see the whales cruise through the water effortlessly and Samish at one point quickly changed into hunting mode sending a HUGE splash across the water. I'm sure that Salmon didn't get away! Also seen were Harbor Seals, Bald Eagles, Common Loons, Marbled Murreletts, Rhinoceros Auklets, Pigeon Guillemots, Harbor Porpoise, Pacific Loons, Brant Geese, and a Coyote on Guemes Island." - Naturalist Kate Janes