The M/V Kittiwake departed from our Friday Harbor location today with spirits set high with an awesome whale report early on. We confirmed the report later when we got on scene with our L-Pod Orcas! It was going to be a great day!
After going through the renowned Cattle Pass and a little bit of fog, the Kittiwake made her way to the Southwest side of San Juan Island off Pyle Point. It's always a great sight to see your first dorsal fin and our guests were amazed at their grace and beauty. Our L-Pod Orcas were traveling close together tail slapping, spy hopping, and porpoising out of the water. L-87 (Mystery), L-85 (Guia), L-2 (Grace), L-88 (Wave Walker), and L-77 (Matia and her Calf) were all identified while on the water.
Heather, Naturalist, M/V Kittiwake
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