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Minke whale, Sea otter and Orcas, T137’s

Minke whale, Sea otter and Orcas, T137’s

September 9, 2022 – We saw lots of wildlife including harbor seals, bald eagles, black oystercatchers, cormorants, a minke whale on Salmon Bank, a sea otter by Bird Rocks, and…

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Orcas T35A’s and T38A’s in Presidents Channel

Orcas T35A’s and T38A’s in Presidents Channel

September 8, 2022 – With moderately strong winds we had reefed sails as we headed north up San Juan Channel. One of the whale watching boats found a pod of…

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Minke whale on Salmon Bank, a pod of Orcas, and a sunset sail

Minke whale on Salmon Bank, a pod of Orcas, and a sunset sail

September 6, 2022 – We found some cool wildlife including harbor seals, Steller sea lions, a great blue heron, lots and lots of diving birds, a minke whale on Salmon Bank…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T60’s plus T2B circle Stuart Island

Biggs/Transient Orcas T60’s plus T2B circle Stuart Island

September 5, 2022 – After leaving Friday Harbor we headed north with news of Biggs/Transient orcas in the area. We caught up with the orca family known as the T60’s…

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Orcas T18’s with T60D & T60E followed by Humpback BCX0936 “Mantis”

Orcas T18’s with T60D & T60E followed by Humpback BCX0936 “Mantis”

September 4, 2022 – After leaving Friday Harbor we went inter-island and out Peavine Pass to see some Biggs/Transient orcas. Brothers T60D and T60E were hanging out with the T18’s.…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s by Waldron

Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s by Waldron

September 2, 2022 – We had a beautiful ride after leaving the Orcas Ferry Landing through the islands and Pole Pass to hug the north coast of Orcas Island. We…

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Orcas T49A’s, T60D and T60E, an elephant seal and a Minke whale

Orcas T49A’s, T60D and T60E, an elephant seal and a Minke whale

September 1, 2022 – It was an exciting sail with Biggs/Transient orcas known as T49A’s (minus T49A1 and T49A2) who were just south of the harbor after we cast off. We…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s and T19 with T19B hunting outside Friday Harbor

Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s and T19 with T19B hunting outside Friday Harbor

August 31, 2022 – It was an exciting action packed sail with Biggs/Transient orcas known as T49A’s (minus T49A1 and T49A2) plus T19 with son, T19B. We got to witness…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s and T19 with T19B crossing Haro Strait to Gooch Island

Biggs/Transient Orcas T49A’s and T19 with T19B crossing Haro Strait to Gooch Island

August 31, 2022 – It was an exciting sail with Biggs/Transient orcas known as T49A’s (minus T49A1 and T49A2) plus T19 with son, T19B. Little tiny T49A6 was born this…

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Orcas T49A’s and T19 with T19B hunting Gull Rock and Jones Island

Orcas T49A’s and T19 with T19B hunting Gull Rock and Jones Island

August 30, 2022 – It was an exciting sail with Biggs/Transient orcas known as T49A’s (minus T49A1 and T49A2) plus T19 with son, T19B.  Stunning backlit blows in New Channel…

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