Tuesday, August 12th

Wow, what a wonderful day on the water!! Today’s tours were spent on the west side of San Juan Island with L-Pod, a group of fish eating resident orcas. We enjoyed them as they traveled and foraged for salmon along the shoreline. But the real highlight of the day was the arrival of the newest member to the pod. Marina (L47, 35yr old female) was seen with her two teenage daughters, Moonlight (18 yrs) and Muncher (14 yrs) and her 24 hour old calf (L111, not yet named or sexed). All on the boat were pleased to see orcas in their natural habitat but the trip was amplified with the sight of a new beautiful calf. We sat back and watched as mom and older sisters played with the calf as it rolled around at the surface, spyhopped to get a look around and laid across the rostrum of Marina. It was truly incredible to see such a new member enjoying life to the fullest. I was happy to have such great passengers aboard to share it with, thanks again.