Zodica Wildlife Adventure Jan 26 1pm

Our intrepid 'Prince of Whales' skipper, Mark Malleson, seems to know instinctively where those whales are. Out there in all that west coast water these illusive animals can traverse the Strait of Juan de Fuca, while traveling in search of food. It was here, three miles south of Sheringham Lighthouse, that the 1pm Zodiac found a group of Transient Killer whales, T 30's with T172 today. These top predators were in hunting mode. We watched as these animals created swells, with their active behaviour around a little harbour seal. It appeared they were playing with it. Finally the four smaller whales headed off to join the big male who was heading further out west. Meanwhile, the seal was able to swim away. To conclude our westcoast wildlife trip we visited Race Rocks Ecological Reserve. Here we viewed Steller Sea Lions in the water, and Harbour and 4 Elephant Seals, lounging on the rocks. A pair of Bald Eagles were also seen. Our happy, international guests from Australia, Germany, Holland, and Saskatchewan experienced a fun filled west coast adventure on a relatively mild, calm day in January.
Marie, Orca-Magic.