We had wonderful views of 4 Transient Killer Whales! We first saw the Orca Whales near Green Point as they were traveling north. The pod included one physically mature male, he was massive. When we arrived on scene, the whales were taking turns slapping their tail flukes on the surface before they continued traveling north. They then circumnavigated Flattop Island, performed several lobtails and once again continued north.Â
After viewing the Transient Orca Whales we found Harbor Seals, one of the Transient Killer Whales primary prey species, soaking up the sunshine safely on the shores of Cactus Islands. A mature bald eagle was perched on a tree overlooking the scene. As we cruised along Spieden Island we observed a number of Mouflon Sheep, Sika Deer, and Fallow Deer. Then as we again neared Green Point we found one lone Steller Sea Lion cruising along the shore. He was lucky those Transient Killer Whales headed north. :D
Naturalist Amy, San Juan Safaris Whale Watching and Wildlife Tours