August 6, 2006

Today was another great day spent in the company of a small group of L-Pod whales that were foraging along the southwest coast of San Juan Island. The 9 am tours found us near False Bay in the early morning fog. It was a surreal experience, and we were fortunate to have some great views of a nice group of whales, including Skana (L79). The whales were definitely intent on finding their breakfast, as we watched and listened to the orcas foraging in the fog.

By our afternoon tours, the fog had burnt off as we traveled east toward San Juan Island. On the way to the whales, we had front row seats as the Snowbirds flew by! We found the L12's foraging again on the south end of San Juan Island, and were also treated to a spectacular breach from an unidentified orca. It was another great afternoon.

Our evening tours, always a staff favourite, found us again on the south end of San Juan Island with a foraging group of L12's. However, this evening the whales were a little more active, as we saw several breaches and an amazing display of acrobatics from Skana! It was another great day on the Salish Sea!