T18s and T37As in Juan de Fuca -Pinnipeds and Sea Birds

A trip down island into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We made our way down to the Bigg’s killer whales known as the T18s consisting of T18 the matriarch, T19, T19B and T19C. T19 B and C are 2 adult males. The other group we saw were the T37A’s.

The T37As consist of the matriarch T37A and her offspring T37A1, T37A2, T37A3, T37A4 and the 7 month old calf T37A5. T37A4 has a dorsal fin that is folded over. We have called him Floppy Top. It is the result of an injury at some point becuase early photos of him show a normal fin.

On the way back we stopped to try and reaquire a Humpback Whale that had been viewed earlier but we were unsuccessful in that effort. We moved on to see Harbor Seals, Steller Sea Lions, and Bald Eagles.

My guests today had taken an Uber from Seattle to Anacortes where they caught the ferry as a walk on. On the way back to the harbor they tried to arrange an Uber for the return trip but no car was available.

I made a call to Kenmore Air to see about a flight from Friday Harbor to Seattle but the last plane had already left. Next I called San Juan Clipper. They were due to leave Friday Harbor at 5:15 this evening but were willing to wait till I got to them at the dock. I was dockside at 5:20 and my guests were able to ride the Clipper back to Seattle. A big Thank You to the captain and crew for waiting for us. It was very much appreciated.