May 18, 2017 – We ran up north into Canada to see 2 humpback whales eastbound from Java Rocks. Drift sailing downwind on a whisper of a wind with the sound of the whales’ deep blows. Peregrine falcon calling from the honeycomb caves at Monarch Head. Incredible scenery.
Harbor seals at Java Rocks
Flowering Madrone tree
Interesting geology of Saturna Island
Bald Eagle
Humpback whales: BCX1057 ‘Divot’ and BCZ0298 ‘Split Fin’
Fluke of BCZ0298 ‘Split Fin’
Monarch Head and a Peregrine falcon somewhere on the cliff calling
Humpback Whale BCX1057 ‘Divot’
Cliffs on Saturna Island
Humpbacks slowly traveling toward East Point
Sailing whale watching
BCZ0298 ‘Split Fin’ and BCX1057 ‘Divot’
Split Fin going on a deep dive
Double the blow holes
Humpback whales – Saturna Island in the background
Interesting cliff face on Saturna Island
Harbor seals on White Rock
Bald Eagle on White Rock
Bald eagle taking flight
Sleepy harbor seals
A beautiful view
Going for a ride in our Bullfrog Tender
Ride in our Bullfrog Tender