Bigg's T65A's T137s and T18s

We saw the Bigg’s T65A’s T137s and T18s today. I started off with viewing the T65A’s and T137’s. They were bucking a pretty strong flood tide and not making much speed over ground. While viewing them I observed several pairs of Marbled Murrelet. This bird forages for fish and then fly’s deep into old-growth timber where it nests.

The T18s were crossing into US waters just as we arrived with the afternoon tour, but then they paralleled the border for a bit and turned back towards Victoria. We had to watch them get further away. Then we headed east to be with the others again since this didn’t work out as planned.

After leaving the Orca we stopped by Smith Island on the way back and saw a pair of Tufted Puffin for a few pics. Other sights were a Lions Mane Jellyfish, Bald Eagles, a seal in the harbor with a seaweed crown that looked comical. We saw the Steller Sea Lions including one bull who looks like it has an eye injury. There is so much marine life around us in this beautiful environment.

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