We took a long trip north today with reports that there were killer whales hanging around Saturna in Canadian waters. The ride out was beautiful. The sun was shining, there was a clear view of Mt. Baker, and the waters were calm and glassy. What’s even better is that the trip up was totally worth it; J-pod was in the area. We were able to identify Riptide and Slick amongst the individuals we encountered.
After what seemed like no time at all we were on our way back to Friday Harbor. But we were able to stop by a buoy where a young Steller’s sea lion was attempting to jump from the water onto it. After a few stumbles, the little guy was finally able to accomplish this feat while the passengers on the boat cheered. After that, we enjoyed the leisurely trip back into the harbor.
Kristen, Naturalist, San Juan Safaris