It was every thing our guests would have wanted on their first trip out to see the exciting marine wildlife these waters on the west coast have to offer. Sunshine, blue sky and great visibility along with calm water, made for great conditions. We had guests from New York, Saskatoon and Victoria on board. Skippers James and Miles headed the I pm Zodiac out of the harbour and turned east in search of the large group of Transient, Killer Whales that had been reported. These are the marine mammal hunters. We caught up with them and were thrilled to see so many together. With several tail- lobs and spyhops by individuals, the small family units that usually travel alone, were actually grouped up, and traveling as one big group. They headed toward San Juan Island and then split into two groups. We left them at this stage and went to find some Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles, Cormorants, Harlequin Ducks, Rhinoceros Auklets, and Pigeon Guillemots at Chain Islets. It was another magical day on the water.
Marie, Orca-Magic.
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