September 15, 2023 – Sail to Whale Rocks. Wildlife highlights include great blue herons, harbor seals, bald eagles, Steller sea lions, and various bird species.

Great blue heron squawking

Sailing around Turn Island

Harbor seals hauled out south of Turn Island by Reef Pt, San Juan Island

Harbor seals hauled out south of Turn Island by Reef Pt, San Juan Island

Bald eagle in the San Juan Islands

Sleepy harbor seal

Harbor seals hauled out south of Turn Island by Reef Pt, San Juan Island

Harlequin ducks and some harbor seals

Bald eagle on Danger Rock, San Juan Islands

Bald eagle in the San Juan Islands

Belted kingfisher

Bald eagle in the San Juan Islands

Black oystercatcher

Steller Sea Lions at Whale Rocks, San Juan Islands

Steller Sea Lions at Whale Rocks with Cattle Pt Lighthouse, San Juan Island

Steller Sea Lions in the water at Whale Rocks

Huge male Steller sea lion at Whale Rocks

Steller Sea Lions at Whale Rocks with Cattle Pt Lighthouse, San Juan Island

Steller Sea Lions at Whale Rocks with Mt Baker

Cormorant nests on Goose Island

Route map 9/15/23