June 10, 2022 – Bald eagles, harbor seals, various diving birds, and the highlight was a pair of humpback whales traveling along Stuart Island. One of the humpback whales was BCZ0298 “Split Fin” but the other we couldn’t confirm ID without seeing the underside of the tail flukes.
Bald Eagle wat cheese as we leave Friday Harbor
Nob Island and Turtle Back Mountain
Bald Eagle at nest on Flattop Island
Pigeon Guillemot
Mouflon rams and sheep on Spieden Island
Cool rock formation on Spieden Island
Wildflowers on Spieden Island bluff
Wildflowers on Spieden Island bluff
Humpback whale passing our friend Lisa’s house
Humpback BCZ0298 “Split Fin” and friend in Haro Strait
Humpback BCZ0298 “Split Fin” and friend in Haro Strait
Humpback BCZ0298 “Split Fin” and friend in Haro Strait
Humpback BCZ0298 “Split Fin” and friend in Haro Strait
Sailing whale watching
Humpback Whale BCZ0298 “Split Fin” tail flukes
Humpback Whale BCZ0298 “Split Fin” tail flukes
Turn Point Lighthouse and Lovers Leap, Stuart Island
Turn Point Lighthouse, Stuart Island
Humpback BCZ0298 “Split Fin” along Lovers Leap
Turn Point Lighthouse, Stuart Island
Humpback BCZ0298 “Split Fin”
Humpback BCZ0298 “Split Fin”
Humpback whale heading into Boundary Pass
Humpback whale heading into Boundary Pass
Humpback BCZ0298 “Split Fin” heading into Boundary Pass
Scenes from New Channel
Mouflon rams on Spieden Island
Harbor seals in New Channel
Steller sea lion hauled out at Green Point, Spieden Island
Cutting through Shirt Tail Reef
Route map 6-10-22