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Pacific White-side dolphins on a tour

May 20, 2013 Lodge Guide

Often when the lodge is at capacity, eight guests, we travel in two boats and this provides an opportunity for a great photo. In this case we were traveling with a pod of pacific white-sided dolphins that like to play with the boats. When they have had enough fun riding the bow wave or running within a few feet of the back of the boat they leave and we proceed to our destination. The eight quests in the lodge means you eat with the staff and meals last as long you have questions about the day you just enjoyed or the next day’s tour. Conversations at the table cover all and any topic the key is “What happens in the boat stays in the boat unless the guest brings it up first.” But once a story of a day’s misadventure is told it is open season on guest and guides.

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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