Our 1pm Zodiac trip, skippered by Mark, Thursday Oct 23rd, took us out west on a beautifully calm day. We had heard of a Grey Whale reported at Crescent Beach, Washington State. We crossed the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the Canadian side having searched for possible Orca that might be hugging the Metchosin, Sooke shoreline. Alas none were found. Out on the water many gull species were collecting at bait-balls. Pelagic cormorants were observed flying from one location to another. Rafts of Common Murres were also seen during the crossing. We found the lone, rather small, Grey Whale foraging in shallow waters of 35-50ft within Crescent Beach. It would take two to three breaths at the surface before arching slightly to show its ridges along the top of the tail stock, then sink below to the sandy bottom. We spent some time watching this whale before heading to Race Rocks Ecological Reserve to observe the Steller Sea Lions. It was a beautiful day in one of the most picturesque places on the west coast.Photos by Marie :Orca-Magic"
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