November 23, 2021 – Out for a short sail with friends and we found a minke whale outside of Friday Harbor traveling south in San Juan Channel. He/she has a big nick on the back behind the dorsal fin. A bald eagle was soaring near its nest on Shaw Island. We returned while watching the setting sun.
Minke whale in San Juan Channel outside of Friday Harbor
Minke whale close up
Minke whale with nick on back behind dorsal
Minke whale in San Juan Channel outside of Friday Harbor
Minke whale in San Juan Channel outside of Friday Harbor
Looking south towards Olympic Mountains
Bald eagle nest
Bald eagle
Sunset light
Part of our Route map 11-23-21