We are now on our full-time schedule whale watching seven days a week (weather pending of course!). On Saturday we spent time with a humpback whale on each of our trips. In the morning the whale was so close to shore!
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| This whale was just off the beach! |
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| Humpback whale |
This whale never fluked so we never saw its unique tail pattern. The dorsal fin shape also didn't jump out at us as a familiar friend, so for now, this individual remains unknown. The morning trip provided another unique sighting close to shore. A pair of harbor seals were getting pesky with each other just outside the harbor. They were so busy in their own antics we enjoyed a few moments of their chaos.
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| Two seals pestering each other. Their faces may look cute but they are fierce and have sharp teeth! |
On Saturday afternoon we found Pinball! She was spending a bit of time below the surface but showcased her beautiful tail on every dive. A minke whale even scooted through the area at one point.
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| Pinball diving (above and below) |
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| Pinball |
On Sunday, we headed out towards Jeffreys Ledge surrounded by a small swell and almost no wind. On our way offshore we had a few great looks at a minke whale. We then ended up finding three humpback whales. Time was spent with Clamp, Satula and Sedge, each darting around the general area.
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| Satula |
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| Sedge's uniquely-shaped dorsal fin |
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| Diving whale |
Early in the trip on Sunday afternoon we watched a seal munch on a fishy-snack before heading back offshore.
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| Seal |
This time Satula and Sedge were still maneuvering around in the afternoon seabreeze. Sedge created a few bubble clouds, also taking advantage of the plentiful food availability.
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| Whale spout |
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| Sedge |
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| Sedge swimming past us |
The trip was topped off with a sighting of an ocean sunfish. Hoping all the fathers out there had a Happy Father's Day!
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| Ocean sunfish |
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