Busy Saturday on the water today, but the whales didnât seem to mind!!! Members of Jpod had spread out almost half the length of San Juan traveling south in Haro Strait between Lime Kiln and False Bay (48°32.15N, 123°00.87W). The first whale we encountered was Doublestuff (J34) rolling around and traveling amongst a few females enjoying the sunshine and family time.
The next group we came across was HyâShqa (J37) and her VERY new born calf J49 with Grandma Samish (J14) monitoring close behind. What a blessing to see the little one so healthy and keeping up right alongside mama!!!
Then we ran into Onyx (L87) foraging by his lonesome and out of nowhere popped up Blackberry (J27) right off our stern. I swear he has a "thing" for the Kittiwake because he always pays us a visit on that boat!
The last family we encountered were the J16s; Mama Slick (J16) leading her offspring and Big Mike (J26).
What an amazing day for whale watching! And the night cruise is yet to come...
Naturalist Tara, San Juan Safaris