Here are some pics. You be the judge:
Ok, so these targets are salmon vacuums, not really interested in us. But they sure are magnificent creatures. We were following the K Pod just northwest of San Juan Island. Apparently, there are 3 pods (the J, K, and L Pods) that are known as the Southern residents that show up around the Puget Sound this time of year. The K Pods has 13 members (I think). Apparently, all the whales have unique markings, so they can be individually identified. [ If you care, here you go The Center for Whale Research ].
The day was glorious and the whales were spectacular. The boat ride in the warm evening sun is a remedy for all that ails you. Plus seeing the sight of these guys will warm you up! Seriously, if I could keep a Harbor Seal in our backyard, I would.
5 comments:
That is awesome. Really no other words for it.
Are you kidding me! You are really in a beautiful place. Thanks for visiting my blog!
Too. Cool.
blimey, cool!
I thought you saw them from your kayaks for a moment.. ;)
I don't think you want to be too near those guys in kayaks! They probably wouldn't eat ya, but I doubt they would care if they accidently swamped your yak! Then your in the middle of the fishing area and the one of the commercial fisherman snags you with his net and hauls you off to Australia... then the real adventure begins (but only if you're Nemo).
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