July 1, 2017 – We caught up with transient orcas known as the T49As in Spieden Channel as they were eating their meal. Sailed downwind with the whales along the shore of Spieden and found a brand new harbor seal pup. Circumnavigated Stuart Island returning via Johns Pass to see a beautiful sunset.
Barbara showing the transient ID guide
Transient Orca T49A1 – born 2001
T49A’s in Spieden Channel
Harbor seals on Spieden Island
Harbor seals on Spieden Island
Harbor seal with brand new pup
Bald Eagle
Black Oyster Catcher
Belted Kingfisher
Turn Point Lighthouse, Stuart Island
Mt Baker
Bald eagle nest
Bald eagle who was eating a dead harbor seal pup
Johns Pass
Great Blue Heron in the kelp
Bald eagle and half moon
Peregrine Falcon on the rock between the two trees
Harbor seals in the sunset
Bald eagle
Layers of islands in the setting sunlight
San Juans Sunset
San Juans Sunset
San Juans Sunset