July 26, 2022 – An adventure around San Juan Island including a minke whale encounter that we’ll always remember. The photos of her going under the boat are spectacular! Other trip highlights included harbor seals, sea lions, bald eagles, a Peregrine falcon, and various diving birds.
People on bow of the WA State Ferry
Common murres
Bald eagle
Harbor seals
Steller sea lions
Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks
Steller sea lions at Whale Rocks
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale foraging on Salmon Bank
Minke whale foraging on Salmon Bank
Minke whale foraging on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Interesting double-masted sailboat
Interesting double-masted sailboat with Mt Baker
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale on Salmon Bank
Minke whale foraging on Salmon Bank
Minke whale coming towards us
Minke whale visible underwater
Minke whale visible underwater
Minke whale visible underwater
Minke whale visible underwater
Minke whale visible underwater
Minke whale visible underwater
Minke whale about to surface
Minke whale coming up to the surface to breathe
Minke whale coming up to the surface to breathe
Minke whale coming up to the surface to breathe
Minke whale visible underwater
Minke whale visible underwater-white band on pectoral flipper
Mt Baker and Cattle Pt Lighthouse
Crazy currents
Lime Kiln Lighthouse, San Juan Island
Huge ship with escort
Bald eagle nest on Henry Island
Peregrine falcon on Henry Island
View across Haro Strait from Henry Island
Bald eagle on Henry Island
Another bald eagle nest on Henry Island
Totem Pole on Henry Island
Roche Harbor, San Juan Island
Route map 7-26-22