July 23, 2022 – A fun adventure up into Boundary Passage where we got to see Southern Resident orcas from J pod at a distance. Other highlights included bald eagles and harbor seals on White Rock National Wildlife Refuge and Skipjack Island National Wildlife Refuge, and beautiful coastlines of Waldron and Orcas Islands.
Note: All images of Southern Resident orcas are heavily cropped. We comply with all Federal and State Regulations.
Bald eagle on White Rock
Bald eagle on White Rock
Bald eagle on White Rock
Harbor seals on White Rock
Harbor seals on White Rock
Skipjack Island with Mt Baker
Southern Resident orcas from J Pod in Boundary Pass
Southern Resident orcas from J Pod in Boundary Pass
Southern Resident orcas from J Pod in Boundary Pass
Southern Resident orcas from J Pod with Mt Baker
Southern Resident orcas from J Pod with Mt Baker
Southern Resident orcas from J Pod in Boundary Pass
Southern Resident orca calf from J Pod
Southern Resident orca calf from J Pod
Southern Resident orcas from J Pod in Boundary Pass
Southern Resident orca mom and calf from J Pod
Southern Resident orcas from J Pod in Boundary Pass
Southern Resident J pod orca breach
Southern Resident J pod orca breach
Southern Resident J pod orca passing Monarch Head
Southern Resident J pod orca in Boundary Pass
Southern Resident J pod orca in Boundary Pass
Southern Resident J pod orca in Boundary Pass
Skipjack Island
Harbor seals on Skipjack Island
Black oystercatchers with Mt Baker
Harbor seals on Skipjack Island
Harbor seals on Skipjack Island
Harbor seals on Skipjack Island
Harbor seals near Skipjack Island
Bull kelp
Harbor seal in the bull kelp
Giant Madrone tree
Bald eagle
Harbor seal with cool rock formation
Garry oak trees on Waldron Island
Waldron Island
Orcas Island
Orcas Island
Bald eagle on Orcas Island
Bald eagle on Orcas Island
Bald eagle on Orcas Island
Historic Lime Kiln on Orcas Island
Route map 7-23-22