J's and L's milling on the west side, August 21, 2008 photo by Dave Ellifrit. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. The J16's travel tight up the west side of San Juan Island, August 21, 2008 . photo by Courtney Smith. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. J's and L's milling and socializing in Haro Strait, August 21, 2008. photo by Dave Ellifrit. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. L47 and L111 heading up the west side, August 21, 2008. photo by Dave Ellifrit. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. Whale spyhopping off San Juan Island, August 21, 2008. View Larger Map Vessel track of Encounter #38. Encounter #38 August 21, 2008 J, L pod Platform: Orca Departed Snug Harbor: 12:20 p.m. Begin Encounter: 12:30 p.m. Start Lat: 48° 34.28 N Start Long: 123° 10.03 W End Encounter: 2:55 p.m. End Lat: 48° 36.89 N End Long: 123° 12.44 W Returned to Snug Harbor: 3:40 p.m. Observers: Dave Ellifrit and Courtney Smith J pod and some members of L pod were encountered milling off Bellevue Point at 12:30 p.m., August 21, 2008. The whales were spread out on loose groups. Individuals were both milling and traveling north at a medium pace. The encounter ended at 2:55, just north of Henry Island. POSTED: 2:00 p.m. August 28, 2008