March continues to be a good month to head out in one of the 'Prince of Whales ' bright yellow Zodiacs, to experience some of the awesome marine mammals and bird life found along the west coast. On board the 1pm Zodiac, with Skipper Mark at the controls, we had visitors from Germany, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Ontario. Although the weather at this time of year is not always sunny, one can anticipate having a good time soaking up the incredible view of the Olympic mountains of Washington, USA that border one side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca while the rugged, rocky coast of Vancouver Island borders the other. Today, Bald Eagles perched on their nests were observed, as well as many colour morphs of Harbour Seals lounging on rocks. A visit to Race Rocks found Steller and one California Sea Lion jockeying for position at the crest of a large rock. Unfortunately, the Orca remained illusive so after an exhaustive search we headed back to the harbour and found two more 'Prince of Whales' trips heading out to enjoy the sights and sounds of the west coast.Photo's by Marie "Orca-Magic"
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