May 13, 2017 – A short sail extended on account of a good time. Peregrine falcons calling, two California sea lions barking, water rushing, evening bird song. There are benefits to sailing. Peace and quiet. “Serenity now. Insanity later.”
Great Blue Heron
Washington State Ferry, Wasp Passage
Upwellings leaving a smooth surface in strong current
Clouds over Canada
Sailing to Green Pt, Spieden Island
Steller sea lions logging
Two California sea lions have been here for a few days that we know of
Elephant Rock
Canada Goose
New Channel reflections
Cactus Islands
Peregrine Falcon on squiggly tree
Peregrine Falcon in flight
Peregrine Falcon in flight
Peregrine Falcon in the flowers
Haro Strait – looking for whales
Two sides of Spieden Island
Harbor seal in new growth kelp forest
Bald eagle on stunted Aspen tree on Ripple Island. These are thought to be the oldest living trees in the state of Washington.
Looking north into Boundary Pass
Good times with friends
Pair of Bald Eagles
Layers of Flattop Island
Juvenile Bald Eagle
Sunset in the San Juans
Washington State Ferry, Wasp Passage
Sunset in the San Juans