March 27, 2021 – It was a rare treat to see Southern Resident J pod orcas in Wasp Passage as they traveled in a tight group. They crossed San Juan Channel passing close by onlookers at Reuben Tarte Park. Note: all photos are heavily cropped
J Pod passing by Pole Pass
Sailing along Shaw Island
J pod male orca crossing towards Yellow Island
J pod male orca swimming beside Yellow Island
J pod swimming beside Yellow Island
J pod swimming beside Yellow Island
Male orca passing behind Low Island
J Pod and Pacific madrone trees
J pod swimming beside Yellow Island
J Pod crossing San Juan Channel
J Pod crossing San Juan Channel
Cormorants and gulls on Low Island
Sailing wing on wing
Pacific madrone tree on Jones Island
View looking west on north side of Jones
Cormorant on Danger sign
Sailing close hauled
J Pod passing Reuben Tarte Park
J Pod in the sun streak
Junk rigged sailboat
Cedar tree reflections
Pair of bald eagles
Route map 3-27-21