June 27, 2022 – A sail down south of San Juan Island to Salmon Bank where we found several minke whales. Other trip highlights include harbor seals, harbor porpoise, Steller sea lions, bald eagles, and a rare sighting of a sea otter.
Mt Baker
Sailing downwind
Harbor seals hauled out south of Turn Island
Harbor porpoise
Ochre sea stars
Bald eagle overlooking Deadman Island
Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks
Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks
Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks
Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks
Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks
Mt Baker
Amazing spotting conditions on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale amongst the diving birds on Salmon Bank
Minke whale amongst the diving birds on Salmon Bank
Minke whale amongst the diving birds on Salmon Bank
Minke whale amongst the diving birds on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Our fun family on board today
Our fun family on board today
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Sea otter at Turn Rock
Sea otter at Turn Rock near the bull kelp bed
Sea otter at Turn Rock near the bull kelp bed
Sea otter at Turn Rock
Route map 6-27-22