All Aboard Sailing

Are they finding the food they need to feed their families?

July 31, 2016 Evening 1/2 day sail – We spent time drifting on the west side of San Juan Island with the J16’s (minus J26) and the J17’s (minus J35 and J47). J50 made a definitive turn towards us to check out our hydrophone. A beautiful tranquil evening with the whales spread in small groups over a very large area. Despite the peaceful nature we have to be concerned;

Harbor Seals hauled out - Cattle Point Lighthouse

Harbor Seals hauled out – Cattle Point Lighthouse

Cormorants nesting on Goose Island

Cormorants nesting on Goose Island

Sailing through Cattle Pass

Sailing through Cattle Pass

J50 headed our way

J50 headed our way

J50 Scarlet passing close by to check out our hydrophone

J50 Scarlet passing close by to check out our hydrophone

J16 Slick logging at the surface

J16 Slick logging at the surface

J50 being playful

J50 being playful

Rhinoceros auklets flying home with supper

Rhinoceros auklets flying home with supper

J28 Polaris with J54

J28 Polaris with J54

J54 spyhop

J54 spyhop

J28 Polaris with calf J54 Dipper

J28 Polaris with calf J54 Dipper

J28 Polaris with J54 Dipper

J28 Polaris with J54 Dipper

J28 Polaris and tiny J54 Dipper

J28 Polaris and tiny J54 Dipper

J28 Polaris and tiny J54 Dipper

J28 Polaris and tiny J54 Dipper

Will they be here tomorrow?