July 16, 2021 – Sailed south to Cattle Pass by way of the Lopez coastline from Big Rock down passing Shark Reef and by Deadman Island. Bald eagles were out and about and a great blue heron stood on Sharks Reef while harbor seals snoozed. A visit to Whale Rocks to see the Steller sea lions and harbor seals before heading out to search for minke whales. We got lucky with great looks at two different minkes hanging out on the western edge of the bank. The sun was shining through the clouds leaving streaks of light shining down. A beautiful evening with incredible skies and a pretty sunset.
Bald eagle
Great blue heron
Harbor seals
Bald eagle
Steller sea lions on Whale Rocks
Steller sea lions on Whale Rocks
Minke whale coming towards us
Minke whale coming towards us
Minke whale coming towards us
Minke whale dorsal fin
Gorgeous scenery
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale
Minke whale with pretty evening light
Minke whale with pretty evening light
Minke whale with San Juan Island behind
Minke whale with San Juan Island behind
Beautiful sky
Gorgeous rays of sunlight breaking through the clouds
Cattle Point Lighthouse
Cattle Point Lighthouse with rays of sunlight
Goose Island with rays of light
Cattle Point Lighthouse with Goose Island
Beautiful sunset light
Lopez Island in the sun with Orcas Island behind
Beautiful sunset light
Looking up San Juan Channel at the sunset colors
Pink sunset light
Route map 7-16-21-pm