Visiting our furred and feathered friends we sailed to Flattop, Cactus and down the west side of San Juan Island. J28’s at Lime Kiln. J28 Polaris reported as emaciated – we watched from a distance. J46 Star fished close to her mom and the toddler J54, her brother. Together with J17’s and J22’s we all headed to Salmon Bank. Hoping Polaris finds the nourishment she needs. The steller sea lions at Whale Rocks were extremely boisterous and acrobatic.

Harbor Seals and honey combed sandstone

Cactus Islands with the kelp forest

Harbor seal napping in the kelp bed

Ring around the sun – rain will come day after tomorrow

J46 chasing a fish

J28 Polaris (23 years old with two offspring) -profile photo showing loss of blubber behind her blow hole

J46 Star stops by to say hi

J38 Cookie – 13 yrs old and sprouting

J38 – dorsal fin taking on a cool shape as it grows

J35 Tahlequah – 18 years old

J47 Notch – 6 yrs old (Tahlequah’s only offspring)

Sailing with whales

Gulls taking flight at Whale Rocks over the sea lions

Steller Sea Lion leaping in the air beside our boat – a little too close for comfort!

Steller Sea Lions

Harbor Seals with Cattle Point Lighthouse in the distance

Great Blue Heron

Bald Eagle

Small island off Turn Island

Sunset San Juan Channel

Friday Harbor at sunset