Aug 3, 2016 – Triple hitter: minke whales, humpback whales, and L pod Southern Resident orcas. Hein Bank and beyond then heading north when reports indicated inbound from Trial Island. It was a spectacular evening. Sunset colors in mirror waters. We were with the trailing L pod members including the L47’s, L90 and L92 close together in socializing groups. Baby L122 was hanging out having fun with the older boys. Incredible vocals with the loudest vocals in air that we’ve ever heard – crystal clear under the silence of sail.
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Harbor Seal
Sea lion on Salmon Bank marker
Cormorants nesting on Salmon Bank – chick on top
minke whale
minke whale
humpback whale breach
Humpback whale
Humpback whale
Humpback whale fluke
Humpback Tail fluke
L92 Crewser
Passing Lime Kiln Point State Park
L110 Midnight
Sailing with whales
Southern Resident Orcas
L83 Moonlight in the sunset
L122 checking us out
Southern Resident Killer Whale
L92 in the sunset heading north in Haro Strait
L47’s with L90 and L92 along Kellett Bluff
Orcas pass Kellett Bluff in sunset light
L92
Killer Whales evening light
L91 and L83 along Kellett Bluff
Sunset Sailing towards Kellett Bluff