August 4, 2017 – Another evening with interesting light because of the forest fires up north giving everything a pinkish hue. Light winds and glassy conditions made drifting through the many islands in New Channel stunningly beautiful. Several harbor seals with pups were resting in the kelp forests. Black oyster catchers getting settled and ready for bed. Bald eagles guarded their nest. A pink orb in the sky lit our way home.
Bald eagle
Fall colors in early August
Harbor seal with pup peeking from behind
Pinkish hue over the islands
Smooth sailing towards Flattop Island
Pinkish hue over the islands
Harbor seals enjoying the sunshine
Sailing near Flattop Island
Harbor seal with pup nestled into the island coastline
Harbor seal with stunning backdrop on Flattop Island
Pigeon Guillemots
Bald eagle with fall colors
Bald eagle on Flattop Island with fall colors
Gull calling
Harbor seal pup in the kelp
Bull kelp forest in New Channel
Glassy seas near Ripple Island
Bald eagle under nest
Cactus Islands Reflections
Harbor seal with pup resting in the kelp
Cactus Islands Reflections
Black Oyster Catchers settling in for bed
Harbor seal in the bull kelp
Setting sun over Spieden Island