J's,K's and L87 along Prevost Island heading north up Trincomili Channel
Photo by Mark Malleson

Encounter # 6 • February 21 • J's, K's and L87

Shoreline observers: Lisa Moorby and Richard Philpot

We received a report at 11:00 am that whales had been spotted in Swanson Channel off Morseby Island heading north. From shore at Thieves Bay Marina we observed whales travelling in a tight group about 500m off shore. Identified in this large group of 20+ whales were, members of J pod, K pod and L87.

These photos were taken under MMPA permit #532-1822