April 23, 2023 – Southern Resident J Pod orcas came north up San Juan Channel passing Friday Harbor. There was light drizzle in the air and we were under sail as we watched them pass.
Note: Photos taken with equivalent 800mm lens.
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas northbound by Shaw Island
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas in San Juan Channel
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas in San Juan Channel
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas in San Juan Channel
J Pod Spy Hop
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas in San Juan Channel
J pod orca with Turtleback Mountain
WA State Ferry
J Pod calf breach
Looking towards Nob Island
Southern Resident J26 with Yellow Island
Southern Resident J26 with Yellow Island
Common loon
Looking towards Coon Island
J Pod headed north – Spieden Island in the distance
Layers of islands
Migrating birds
Southern Resident J Pod Orcas continuing North
Layering of islands
Great blue heron
Bald eagle