June 8, 2006

We were with a small group of transient orcas today. We first met up with them off Lime Kilne Lighthouse where they were moving fast, only briefly slowing down for a slight change in direction and for a spyhop.

In the afternoon they had moved off the southwest shore of San Juan Island into the Strait. The whales spent their time traveling, with a few changes in direction. There were a large number of harbour seals out on the rocks today and many active seabirds both on land and in the air (eagles, cormorants, pigeon guillemot, seagulls).

Tonight we were at Turn Point with J-Pod. We had a great sighting of a group of 3 whales which included a mother and calf. As well, in the distance 3 breaches were seen! We had a great group of passengers brave enough to face the rain.