Sunday's Ocean Magic Adventure was spectacular. Capt Tyler and Capt Gord took the Magic out of Victoria Harbor into the beautifully clear skies and calm waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Marine Biologist Mika and Naturalist Shaun gave us a in-depth commentary of the marine wildlife found around Vancouver Island. The Ocean Magic was just miles out of the harbor when we encountered the oceans top predator, the Transient Orca. These Marine Mammals feed on seals, sea lions and whales. This group of four consisted of One large male, two smaller whales and one calf. As they circled the waters, it was evident that they were feeding. There was tail and pec slapping, with this display being over shadowed with multiple breaching by the calf and the adult male. Our trip then took us to Whirl Bay, where we viewed an Eagle and eagle nest on the rugged west coast of the Island. On our trip back in we stopped off at Race Rocks Ecological reserve, with its abundant population of Steller Sea-lions. Just a postcard perfect day on Canada's rugged west coast with Prince Of Whales. Photo's by Clint "Orcawizard"
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