There's no better way to enjoy the fabulous wildlife the west coast has to offer, than to take a ride in a 12 passenger yellow Zodiac. Our experienced and knowledgeable Prince of Whales skipper, Mark. 'Mallard' took the 2pm zodiac out of the harbour and headed us south and west. We were on course to meet up with the big group of Transient Killer Whales( the marine mammal eaters) that had been reported earlier, just off shore. It wasn't long before we could see many misty ' blows ' and black dorsal fins rising above the surface of the water in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. To encounter such a large number of whales traveling together was most unusual. Usually they are seen in small family groups of 2-6 individuals, and sometimes only one. We found them in a resting formation initially, but soon started to zig-zag in every direction. They eventually split up and headed off to the east in smaller groups. Our return trip took us along the rugged coastline of Sooke and Metchosin to view Bald Eagles, and a Great Blue Heron. At Race Rocks Ecological reserve we viewed a group of Steller Sea Lions and 4 Elephant Seals on rocks. Our international guests on board from Brazil, England, Holland, Germany, Scotland, Manitoba and BC experienced a true west coast wildlife tour this afternoon and loved every minute of it. Even a little rain and chop on the water added to the excitement.Marie , Orca-Magic.
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