Transient Orca Whales Near San Juan Island Oct 27

It was an overcast morning, with partly sunny skies by mid afternoon. 28 adventurers joined us for our final scheduled departure of the 2007 season. No whales spotted upon departure at 1:00 pm, but we were heading out on a search. Captains Nancy and Peter Hardy, as well as Rebecca Clarke, naturalist, were on board as crew. We went north of San Juan in search of whales and wildlife. Stellar Sea Lions at Green Point on Speiden. Eagles, Sheep, Deer on Speiden. Lots of sea birds near the Cactus Islands, and porpoise near Turn Point. Seas were light, and the day was enjoyed by all. Four TRANSIENT orca whales were seen later in the trip off Turn Point, Stuart Island. Did not see the resident orcas today. They may have headed out to open ocean for awhile. Last spotted on Thursday 25th on the west side of San Juan.

written by Brian Goodremont

October 20 tour with orca SUPER POD!

36 Lucky guests were witness to an extremely unusual, extra ordinary site. Not only did we see orca in October, but top that one with the unlikely 'super pod' or all 3 resident pods of orcas!!

They came up the west side of San Juan Island. We were near Open Bay when whales came towards Kellett Bluff. They were spread out over an area about 3 miles front to back and 8 miles side to side. wereoing no . They were mostly foraging. Salmon runs are strong in the area right now.

We were shut down and the wind and the waves moved the boat into Haro Strait. There was a whale acting amourous towards a female orca. We left them at Turn Point, Stuart Island.

Orca Baby, Seals and Mufflon Sheep Mating

Captain Nancy told me about Friday's (Oct 5) trip. Guests and crew saw "L" pod which were just north of San Juan Island (near Battleship Island). The mother of the new L pod baby was pushing the baby around with her nose. The day was gorgeous and the water flat. They also watched a harbor seal chowing down on a big salmon. Captain Nancy said that the male Mufflon Sheep on Speiden Island were VERY amorous. We did not see the transients but they were in the general area with reports of them chasing, killing and eating Dalls Porpoise.

There is a tour going out today and each Saturday in October. Dont miss your chance!