Our international guests were given a rare glimpse into the world of the Transient Killer Whale on Zodiac trips today. Skippers James and Myles took the yellow Zodiacs out of the harbour and into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It was a great day to be on the water for the visibility was excellent for spotting marine wildlife. Although the sky was heavy with cloud, it was flat calm on the water. We encountered many Orca, 25 or more socializing together, west and south of Race Rocks Ecological Reserve. They were very active with behaviours of breaching, spy-hopping, porpoising, backward swimming and diving. Transients are the top predators of the ocean, the marine mammal hunters. They are usually seen traveling in small family groups of 2-6 individuals. This number of Transients together was most unusual and a rare treat for all of us. We left then heading toward the east and San Juan Island. A visit to Race Rocks Lighthouse, gave us looks at California and Steller Sea Lions, Harbour and Elephant Seals. It was another wonderful encounter with west coast wildlife.Marie, Orca-Magic.
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