September 7th – Strange hazy light from forest fires surrounds our area and the sun barely penetrates. Pinnipeds are hauled out to warm their body temperature. Wildlife search south to Hein Bank found large groups of Murres and active bait balls.
Harbor seal, haze from forest fires
Brandts, Double Crested and Pelagic Cormorants
Resting Harbor Seals
Harbor Seals
Harbor Porpoise at Cattle Point Lighthouse
Steller Sea Lions, Male and female – Whale Rocks San Juan island
Harbor Seal Pup peers out from Kelp
Steller Sea Lion, Harbor Seals, Cattle Point Lighthouse
Harbor Seals grouped at offshore bait ball
Great Blue Heron standing on kelp