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Biggs Orcas T137A, T137D, T37A3 and T37A4, Humpback Whale BCZ0345 and so much more!

Biggs Orcas T137A, T137D, T37A3 and T37A4, Humpback Whale BCZ0345 and so much more!

September 4, 2023 – Before we left the dock we watched as four Biggs/Transient orcas were deep inside Friday Harbor. The orcas were two pair of siblings (T137A and T137D…

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Biggs Orcas T65, T63 “Chainsaw” and T46C2 followed by Humpback Whale BCZ0345 “Victory”

Biggs Orcas T65, T63 “Chainsaw” and T46C2 followed by Humpback Whale BCZ0345 “Victory”

September 3, 2023 – After leaving Friday Harbor we moved south rather quickly with the hopes to intercept a pod of orcas including the one and only T63 “Chainsaw” with…

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Humpback Whale BCZ0345 “Victory” on Salmon Bank

Humpback Whale BCZ0345 “Victory” on Salmon Bank

Sept 1, 2023 – We headed south after leaving Friday Harbor checking out the harbor seals south of Turn Rock and by Deadman Island. There were many Steller sea lions…

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Humpback Whales BCX1057 “Divot” and BCY0458 “Raptor” near East Point

Humpback Whales BCX1057 “Divot” and BCY0458 “Raptor” near East Point

August 12, 2023 – A beautiful day to explore the Salish Sea. Many harbor seals were resting at our favorite wildlife refuges in the Wasp Islands, Flattop Island and White…

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Humpback whales BCY0946 “Slits” and BCY1022 “Scratchy” plus a Minke Whale

Humpback whales BCY0946 “Slits” and BCY1022 “Scratchy” plus a Minke Whale

August 8, 2023 – Today we decided to go south despite the flood current and tucked inside of Griffin Bay to find a back eddy. There were many harbor seals…

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Humpback Whale BCY0409 “Yogi” by Sucia Island

Humpback Whale BCY0409 “Yogi” by Sucia Island

August 7, 2023 – Shortly after casting off from Friday Harbor we spotted two bald eagles messing about in the grass, and one had just caught the catch of the…

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Humpback Whale BCY0409 “Yogi” near Clements Reef

Humpback Whale BCY0409 “Yogi” near Clements Reef

August 6, 2023 – After leaving Friday Harbor we pointed south and had a good scan down the channel, but decided to change course on account of the weather conditions…

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Multiple Minke Whales and a Pair of Humpback Whales (BCX1773 “Valiant” & BCX1640 “Bond”)

Multiple Minke Whales and a Pair of Humpback Whales (BCX1773 “Valiant” & BCX1640 “Bond”)

August 3, 2023 – After casting off from Friday Harbor we headed south taking the channel behind Turn Island. The raccoons were out foraging on the waters edge for goodies…

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Humpback Whale BCZ0414 “Zephyr” in Haro Strait

Humpback Whale BCZ0414 “Zephyr” in Haro Strait

July 28, 2023 – With a report of a humpback whale northbound along the westside of San Juan Island we moved quickly north to get a chance to see her.…

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Humpback Whale BCX1333 “Ghost” with playful new calf

Humpback Whale BCX1333 “Ghost” with playful new calf

July 20, 2023 – Today was a special day for us because we got to see a new humpback calf born this year traveling with its mother BCX1333 “Ghost”. As…

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