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“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” 
Jacques Cousteau

T2C’s & Unknown Orca

Orca surfacing

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There was one other whale in the group that I did not recognize. T2C3 has more gray than black and white. I am told there is some albinoism involved with this pod of whales.

We saw some playful activity today and pretty good views. We saw Harbor Seals, Stellar Sea Lions.

For seabirds, we saw Bald Eagles, Black Oyster Catchers, and a Rhinoceros Auklet. The Auklet didn’t seem to be acting right. After seeing the pics wondering if he got into some oil somehow.

Nice to see the T2C’s & Unknown Orca today.

 

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Big Mama's 8th calf
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Big Mama & Calf

We started the day looking for a humpback that never materialized, then made our way to a group of feeding humpbacks south of Victoria. From

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