More Marine Life

 A Great Blue Heron resting on the log boom seems to watch over the baby seals who occupy this spot all summer.  When this bird suddenly took flight, we were once again impressed by the immense span of its wings.


The Wonderland returning from a very successful salmon fishing season in SE Alaska.  That's my son on the roof, waving as they passed our house.

The Orcas are Back!

Two days in a row now a pod of orcas has cruised by -- first heading south then yesterday heading back north. We think they didn't find enough salmon to eat down south so are heading for Hood Canal where they can feast on seals. They were traveling fast, breaking the surface with loud slaps. One in particular had a very tall fin that reflected bright red late afternoon sunlight. My little camera failed to capture any interesting images so I copied this one from Google images.