Orca Whales were heard on the west side of San Juan Island today, through the hydrophone array at Lime Kiln State Park. They were later spotted from land in the vicinity of Kelp Reef around 11:00am. I wish my kayak trip left a bit earlier today, as the whales were south bound. That means they could have been up in the northern part of Haro Strait, where sea kayak tours typically paddle. No news on which whales, but typically when we hear vocalizations on the hydrophone, that means they are members of J, K, or L pod which make up the Southern Resident Community.
For more information on how to listen to our Southern Resident Killer Whales (Orca Whales), check out orcasound.net.
I'll post my kayak trip a little later this evening. It was a great trip!!
Brian Goodremont