WhaleTales

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

L’s, J’s, 37A’s, 36B

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Lots of Resident whales were around today. There were plenty of Biggs Killer Whales T37A’s including “Floppy Top” T37A4 who has a bent dorsal fin.

Seabirds made a great showing today including Bald Eagles, KingFisher, Great Blue Heron, Cormorants, Murs, and Auklets.

We also saw Harbor Seals and Stellar Sea Lions.

In one of the Biggs pics, you can see a chunk of seal meat in the mouth of the whale just under the surface of the water.

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Big Mama's 8th calf
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