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L105 confirmed male during encounter
June 28, 2007 in Haro Strait region



photo by Stewart Macintyre. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822.
L90 (right) bellyflops near L105 as they cross Haro Strait towards the San Juan Islands.


photo by Astrid van Ginneken. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822.
This specific photo of young L105 confirms he is a male.


photo by David Ellifrit. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822.
L82 breaches off False Bay, San Juan Island, June 28, 2007.


photo by Stewart Macintyre. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822.
J27 does half-breach off Stuart Island, June 28, 2007.

Encounter #034
June 28, 2007
J-pod, members of L-pod
Platform: Orca
Departed Snug Harbor: 9:25 a.m.
Begin Encounter: 9:48 a.m.
Start Lat: 48° 27.00 N
Start Long: 123° 09.50 W
End encounter: 3:12 p.m.
End Lat: 48° 44.207 N
End Long: 123° 16.16 W
Returned to Snug Harbor: 3:52 p.m.
Observers: Dave Ellifirt, Astrid van Ginneken, Kathy Babiak and Stewart McIntyre.


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