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Biggs/Transient Orcas T137A, T137D, T37A3 & T37A4, then Orcas T65A’s, and Humpback Whale BCZ0345 “Victory”

Biggs/Transient Orcas T137A, T137D, T37A3 & T37A4, then Orcas T65A’s,  and Humpback Whale BCZ0345 “Victory”

September 5, 2023 – Shortly after leaving Friday Harbor David thought he spotted a blow by Turn Island, but then thought he imagined it as he didn’t see another. Well,…

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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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Biggs/Transient orcas T18 with T19C pass Friday Harbor

Biggs/Transient orcas T18 with T19C pass Friday Harbor

August 31, 2023 – Biggs/Transient orcas T18 with grandson T19C were southbound towards Friday Harbor. We popped out for a quick view to watch them pass Friday Harbor. It was…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T75B’s with T77D pass Friday Harbor

Biggs/Transient Orcas T75B’s with T77D pass Friday Harbor

August 28, 2023 – We sailed north on account of the flood current and had a fast sail to the Wasp Islands. After passing by Shirt Tail Reef and Yellow…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T65, T63 “Chainsaw”, T46C2, T38C, T38E and the T99’s near Cordova Bay

Biggs/Transient Orcas T65, T63 “Chainsaw”, T46C2, T38C, T38E and the T99’s near Cordova Bay

August 26, 2023 – Close hauled into wind with a strong flood current in our favor carried us quickly across San Juan Channel tacking through the Wasp islands towards Jones…

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Young Gray Whale in Wasp Passage

Young Gray Whale in Wasp Passage

August 24, 2023 – Today we were both very surprised and excited to see a gray whale passing through the area during a time when gray whales aren’t usually here.…

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Biggs/Transient Orcas T60D and T60E followed by rest of the T60’s passing Friday Harbor

Biggs/Transient Orcas T60D and T60E followed by rest of the T60’s passing Friday Harbor

August 21, 2023 – We left Friday Harbor with a report of Biggs/Transient orca brothers T60D and T60E coming into New Channel first and then back tracking to go into…

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