July 15, 2025 – We had a fun sail south passing harbor seals with newborn pups, black oystercatchers foraging and a pair of bald eagles by Deadman Island. After watching the sea lions at Whale Rocks we made our way out to Salmon Bank. We found a minke whale (aka “Dent”) milling and doing some foraging. She gave us some great views! It was a beautiful day!
Minke whale on Salmon Bank (“Dent”)
Sailing wing on wing
Turn Island State Park, Washington
Black oystercatchers foraging
Black oystercatcher foraging
Harbor seal with pup by Deadman Island
Harbor seal swimming in bull kelp by Deadman Island
Harbor seal by Deadman Island
Harbor seals by Deadman Island
Purple ochre sea star, Lopez Island
Juvenile and adult bald eagle on Deadman Island
Cormorants with Cattle Pt Lighthouse
Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks, Washington
Bride and groom at Cattle Pt Lighthouse with Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks
Bull kelp
Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks, Washington
Minke whale on Salmon Bank (“Dent”)
Minke whale on Salmon Bank (“Dent”)
Rhinoceros Auklet
Mt Baker
Minke whale foraging on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank (“Dent”)
Minke whale on Salmon Bank (“Dent”)
Minke whale on Salmon Bank (“Dent”)
Minke whale on Salmon Bank (“Dent”)
Group of Rhinoceros Auklets
Harbor seals hauled out on the beach of Long Island, Washington
Black oystercatcher
Sailing around Long Island, Washington
Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks, Washington
Route map 7/15/25