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Orca (killer whales) in fog

December 9, 2013 Lodge Guide

foggy orca — Click to enlarge then click again

On whales watching tours from the lodge it is often best to sit and wait. In the fog it is possible to locate the orca with the aid of a hydrophen but that does not tell you their direction of travel and only a rough idea of how close they are by the loudness of the calls. Once you are able to hear their blows as they surface to breath it pays to sit and wait quietly with engines turned off. This photo is a testimony to patience and I assure you that my guests pictures were allot better than my small point and shoot.

Bald Eagles

Bald Eagles are frequently sighted in our area. At times they can be seen in large numbers. This is usually where food supplies are high. For example this could be in areas with high concentrations of baitfish or along the rivers in the fall when the salmon are spawning. They are not migratory, but do move around with the food supply. As mentioned earlier when the salmon are spawning we often see many along the rivers, while there will be fewer along the coastline. With little need for camouflage their white head and tail feathers can be spotted easily. The female is slightly larger and her white head extends down a bit farther onto the body, but it is subtle. It takes these birds 4.5 – 5 years to acquire this unique plumage. As juveniles they are a brown colour. With exceptional eyesight and the ability to view 270 degrees they are understandably often seen in high perches and in trees near points and passageways.

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