J's, K's, and L's head toward Swanson Channel, September 14, 2008 photo by Ken Balcomb. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822 and/or DFO license #2006-08/SARA-34. The K14's in northern Haro Strait with Mt. Baker in the background, September 14, 2008. photo by Dave Ellifrit. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822 and/or DFO license #2006-08/SARA-34. Whale breaching off North Pender Island B.C., September 14, 2008. photo by Stefan Jacobs. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822 and/or DFO license #2006-08/SARA-34. K12, K22, L72 and L105 travel tight up Swanson Channel, September 14, 2008. photo by Astrid van Ginneken. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822 and/or DFO license #2006-08/SARA-34. K14 and K42 off Pender Island B.C., September 14, 2008. View Larger Map Vessel track of Encounter #54. Encounter #54 September 14, 2008 J, K, L pods Platform: Orca Departed Snug Harbor: 11:55 a.m. Begin Encounter: 12:17 p.m. Start Lat: 48° 40.161 N Start Long: 123° 14.941 W End Encounter: 1:38 p.m. End Lat: 48° 45.477 N End Long: 123° 18.480 W Returned to Snug Harbor: 2:44 p.m. Observers: Dave Ellifrit, Astrid van Ginneken, Mackenzie Consoer and Stefan Jacobs The encounter began at 12:17 p.m. a few miles off Stewart Island in northern Haro Strait, September 14, 2008. The whales were spread out in groups milling and traveling northwest. The Center staff documented most of J and K pod as well as several L's. At around 1:30 p.m. the whales began to group up and travel at a fast pace toward Swanson Channel. The encounter ended at 1:38 p.m. at the southern entrance to Swanson Channel. POSTED: 11:30 p.m. September 18, 2008