July 22, 2018 – We set sail tacking back and forth up San Juan Channel through a maze of islands. Black oyster catchers, great blue herons, bald eagles and harbor seals scattered about along our journey. So many harbor seals basking in the sunshine on Flattop Island many with new pups. A bald eagle stood guard on White Rock as the harbor seals were out on break. We crossed over to the stunning cliff face on Waldron Island, Pt Disney before sailing across Presidents Channel to meet transient orcas heading our way. T34’s, T37 and daughter’s family the T37Bs had been milling on the west side of Sucia Island for hours. It was our lucky day that they headed down the channel on a perfect course to meet us. We admired the forested coastline of Orcas Island graced by the presence of orcas swimming beside it. It was the perfect addition to the perfect day sailing around the islands.
Great Blue Heron, Low Island
Bald Eagle, Yellow Island
Harbor Seals hauled out in Spring Pass
Schooner Zodiac
Schooner Zodiac
Harbor Seals hauled out on Flattop Island
Harbor Seals hauled out on Flattop Island
Bald Eagle in flight
Harbor Seals hauled out on Flattop Island
Harbor Seals hauled out on Flattop Island
Bald Eagle at White Rock
Harbor Seals, White Rock with Point Disney Waldron Island
Harbor Seals and Gulls White Rock
Transient Orcas, mix of T34s, T37 and T37Bs, Presidents Channel, Orcas Island
Transient Orcas, mix of T34s, T37 and T37Bs, Presidents Channel, Orcas Island
Transient Orcas, Spy hop, Presidents Channel, Orcas Island
Transient Orcas, mix of T34s, T37 and T37Bs, Presidents Channel, Orcas Island
Transient Orcas, mix of T34s, T37 and T37Bs, Presidents Channel, Orcas Island
Transient Orcas, mix of T34s, T37 and T37Bs, Presidents Channel, Orcas Island
