Warn temperatures and ideal conditions continue on the waters off Victoria, so taking a whale watching adventure has never been better. Orca are plentiful most days while the Southern Resident Pods frequent the west coast of San Juan Island in search of Salmon. Our 12.15pm Ocean Magic vessel with Capt. Anna and expert crew members, Mika, Liz and Michaela headed us over toward San Juan Island this calm afternoon where we encountered the oldest member of the Southern Resident Pod, J 2 , affectionately known as 'Granny '. She, at 99 yrs of age, was in the company of other members of her family. A youngster possibly granddaughter, traveled along with her. There were may behaviours of 'spyhopping ' , looking up above the surface of the water, and' kelping ', where they drag kelp over their tails. The Orca looked to be having a 'whale of a time' in the company of family and friends. A glimpse of the Gray Whale on our return to the harbour made for a thrilling adventure once again with Prince of Whales.
Marie, Orca-Magic.
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