Killer Whales Today off San Juan Island

Yep. We saw most of J-Pod today. And what a day it was. J8 came up and breathed out with her usual weeez.

J1 Ruffels was off by himself-handsome as ever.

We never did end up seeing J2, 'the old gal'. Does't mean she wasnt out there.

Not but a hand-full of whale watching boats out today. Amongst us was Ken Balcomb from The Center for Whale Research - observing.

Perfect day. Chilly yes, but no wind. Calm waters just perfect whale watching conditions. Most of the tour we spent just south of Roche Harbor, but north of the light house. The whales were mostly feeding. Not in a hurry. Spread way out all over. There were never more than four together in any one place while we were out.

Pictured in red is Captain Brian and the other photo is a family, originally from New Zealand, here on San Juan Island for Spring Break, Margarat, Tony, Erin and Rod. Boy, did they luck out or what.

It is a bit early for whales that traditionally return mid-April. This family of whales swings through the island every few weeks (or months) October - mid April. What great luck for all of us. What a satisfiying day.

Over and out,

Natty, Colleen