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(Cappuccino / K21)
(Raggedy / K40 - notice the jagged dorsal fin)
On our noon trip today, we had a cool afternoon after such a hot day yesterday, while observing a couple of Kpod (Cappuccino / K21 and Raggedy / K40 - called that because of her ragged dorsal fin) just south of Hein Bank. They seem to be headed towards San Juan Island. We found Jpod was traveling in a group near Hein Bank towards San Juan Island. They animals traveled together in groups, showing us all their family as they headed towards their usual feeding grounds of San Juan Island. Usual traveling behavior, beautiful groupings. Nice to see the Jpod again.
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(Ruffles / J1)
(Ruffles / J1 hunting and chasing Salmon)
(J14 & J40)
(Tail slap)
(Blackberry / J27)
(see the escaping fish)
This afternoon, Jpod was feeding near Salmon Bank off of San Juan Island. By now the animals were spread out feeding and milling. Ruffles / J1 gave passengers a beautiful glance, and while he sprayed into the afternoon sun - a rainbow formed over his back. How appropriate for him :). One youngster breached several times closer to shore but we all were able to see fully the awesome action of the lil fella. Also noticed an "upside-down whale" as Anna Hall put it, one youngster completely upside down and tail out of the water. Samish / J14 & Suttles / J40 passed through as well, allowing us a lovely glance at the pair, while tail fluking as they passed. I have seen that a few times actually of different animals in pairs or solo. Watched near the end one matriline family - Blossom / J11 with Blackberry / J27, Tsuchi J31 and lil Mako / J39 (born 2003). On our way home, we caught glance of a fish ball with seagulls and auklets stuffed with fish. What a treat to see today. Always amazing and perfect.
One of our young guests had a funny toy I need to get :)
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