September 28th - Humpback whales Zorro and Split Fluke north of Nanaimo
What a day of wildlife! Not only did our boats find two gorgeous humpbacks, Zorro (BCX0308) and Split Fluke (BCX1068), we also saw California and Steller sea lions, harbour seals, cormorants, a moon jelly, AND an ELEPHANT SEAL!
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here is an essay of photographs taken by our crew and our guest who snagged the elephant seal photo:
Migration time! Photo by Alanna Vivani
THIS IS NOT A JOKE. THIS IS AN ELEPHANT SEAL! YES, SEEN AROUND NANAIMO! Photo taken by guest Martina Rehfeldt
Fluke shot of “Split Fluke” BCX1068. Photo taken by Alanna Vivani
Two whales is better than one! Photo by Alanna Vivani
A humpback whale’s blow can shoot 10-15 feet up into the air! Photo by Alanna Vivani
Stunning rock formations of Gabriola Island. Photo by Alanna Vivani
Moon jelly! Photo by Alanna Vivani
A couple of California sea lions playing together in the open. Look at those teeth! Photo by Alanna Vivani
From this angle you can really appreciate their size! Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Split Fluke about to fluke. Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
North shore mountains and a large humpback whale! Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Flukeeee! Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Snow capped mountains and humpback whales, what a great afternoon! Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Beautiful British Columbia. Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
The unique dorsal fins of these two animals is enough to tell them apart! Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Waterfall or whalefall? Photo by Rodrigo Menezes
Showing off its pectoral fin! Photo by Rodrigo Menezes