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Southern Resident J Pod northbound near Friday Harbor

April 23, 2023 – Southern Resident J Pod orcas came north up San Juan Channel passing Friday Harbor. There was light drizzle in the air and we were under sail as we watched them pass.
Note: Photos taken with equivalent 800mm lens.

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas in San Juan Channel

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas in San Juan Channel

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas in San Juan Channel

J Pod Spy Hop

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas in San Juan Channel

J pod orca with Turtleback Mountain

WA State Ferry

J Pod calf breach

Looking towards Nob Island

Southern Resident J26 with Yellow Island

Southern Resident J26 with Yellow Island

Common loon

Looking towards Coon Island

J Pod headed north – Spieden Island in the distance

Layers of islands

Migrating birds

Southern Resident J Pod Orcas continuing North

Layering of islands

Great blue heron

Bald eagle