September 21, 2017 – Sailed south of of Cattle Pass where the sea lions were frolicking in a big group near Whale Rocks. It was Minke whale galore on Salmon Bank! At least 3 that we can confirm. Some of the best minke whale watching we’ve ever had as they lunged through huge bait balls being sought after by many diving birds and gulls. Incredible day!
Steller sea lion watching us
Raft of Steller sea lions
Minke whale
Minke whale
Schooner Spike Africa
Minke whale surfacing near the diving birds
Minke whale surfacing in the middle of a group of diving birds feeding on forage fish
Minke whale
Minke whale
Minke whale lunging in the bait ball
Minke whale surfacing near the diving birds
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Friends enjoying their sail as they lounge on our new bean bag chairs
Bald eagle
Group of harbor seals hauled out enjoying the sunshine
Young deer swimming from Turn Island to San Juan Island