April 20th - T65A Family at Turn Point

We headed south from Nanaimo to witness some playful behaviour from the T65As! This family of six includes the matriarch T65A, and her five offspring, ranging in age from her youngest, just one year old, to her oldest, a 15 year-old male.

This active group was tail slapping, spy hopping, and even breaching! Orcas are social animals and it was a pleasure to witness their obvious affection for one another.

Here are the photo highlights from our tour, enjoy!

T65A2, a 15 year-old male surfaces with his younger sibling. Photo by Val Watson

Twelve year-old T65A3 going for a dive. Photo by Val Watson

Some playful nudging at the surface! Photo by Val Watson

Fluke’s up! Photo by Val Watson

Spyhopping allows an orca to see what’s happening above the surface. Photo by Val Watson

Belly up with snowcapped mountains in the background. Photo by Val Watson

Surfacing together. Photo by Val Watson

Heading for the depths! Photo by Val Watson

Tail slaps like this are sometimes used to get the whole family’s attention. Photo by Val Watson

Coming up for a big gulp of air at the bluffs. Photo by Val Watson

Pec slap! Photo by Val Watson

Three of the siblings travelling side by side, as they likely will for most of their lives. Photo by Val Watson

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