September 25, 2017 – Gray, cloudy days can be beautiful in the Pacific Northwest especially when you’re out on the water. Excellent lighting for photography where the colors of nature just pop. So many harbor seals hauled out on Flattop and Skipjack Islands – both National wildlife refuges. Cross the border into Canada to explore the Saturna Island shoreline beginning at Monarch Head, a dramatic cliff with honeycomb sandstone holes embedded within. Bald eagles, great blue herons, black oyster catchers. Java Rocks with its own busy eco-system. Dinner in New Channel drifting in peace and tranquility followed by chocolate birthday cake!
Harbor seals on Flattop Island
Zoomed in photo of Flattop Island
Harbor seals on White Rock
Harbor seals on Skipjack Island
Monarch Head, Saturna Island
Black Oyster Catchers
Harbor seals hauled out along the interesting Saturna shoreline
Harbor seals hauled out on Java Rocks
Harbor seals hauled out on Java Rocks
Great Blue Heron
Bald eagle in Madrone tree
Harbor porpoise
Glassy seas – a gray day but sun working to shine through
Forest reflections in New Channel
Group of harbor seals swimming together
Steller sea lion near Green Pt
Steller sea lions near Green Pt
Surprise Birthday Cake