Dolphins at a Distance

dolphins in Knight Inlet BC

When first noticing the white water created by a pod of pacific white-sided dolphins guest have a hard time wondering why we are changing directions suddenly. As we approach closer as in the above photo the cameras suddenly become very active. As with killer whales the “Whale Watching Guidelines” request that we do not approach closer than 100 meters (yards) but the dolphins seem to have their own ideas as will be shown in tomorrows post….

Black Bear Floating High

black bears swim between islands

If this was a picture from the spring there would not be much more than the bear’s head out of the water. As the season progresses and the bears put on more fat more of their back appears. Our viewing area is comprised of many islands so it is not unusual to find bears moving between islands.

Humpback Scenic or Close up? 2 of 2

photos on safari

This humpback is close when you consider that in the corner of the photo is a guest’s tablet. This post has the excitement of a whale close to the boat but yesterday’s post is hard to beat. As a guide the plan is to make sure you get both.

Humpback Scenic or Close up? 1 of 2

three humpback whales

A scenic picture of three humpbacks provided by Australia’s Gary Wilson is hard to beat unless you want a close up. Yes there are three. Look closely to the right of the second humpback you can just make out the hump of the calf as it surfaces beside it’s mother thus the “thicker” breath. Close up in tomorrow’s post….