Transients off Kellett Bluff early morning, September 1, 2008 photo by Ken Balcomb. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. T46B,T30B close to shore off Henry Island, September 1, 2008. photo by Ken Balcomb. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. T30B in Haro Strait early morning, September 1, 2008. photo by Ken Balcomb. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822. T30B, T46B2, T46B travel tight past Battleship Rock. September 1, 2008. Encounter #44 September 1, 2008 Transients Platform: Orca Departed Snug Harbor: 7:11 a.m. Begin Encounter: 7:20 a.m. End Encounter: 7:30 a.m. Returned to Snug Harbor: 7:45 a.m. Observers: Ken Balcomb The T46B's and T30B traveled north past the Center for Whale Research at 6:30 a.m., September 1, 2008. Ken Balcomb responded to the sighting and encountered the transients off Kellett Bluff at 7:20 a.m. The whales were traveling tight together and close to shore. The individuals encountered were: T46B, T46B1, T46B1, T46B2 and T30B. The encounter ended at 7:30 a.m. just off Battleship Rock, with the T's continuing north through Haro Strait. POSTED: 3:30 p.m. September 2, 2008