Members of L-pod head north into
Swanson Channel October 5, 2007
photo by Kelley Balcomb-Bartok. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822.
A young killer whale takes a look above the surface near Kellett Bluff, Henry Island.
photo by Kelley Balcomb-Bartok. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822.
A small sample of Killer whale poop floats to the surface near Kellet Bluff. This particular sample measures approximately 4" in diameter.
photo by Kelley Balcomb-Bartok. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822.
L74 surfaces for a breath of air off Turn Pt. as a large freighter passes nearby.
Encounter #70-1
Oct. 5, 2007
L pod
Platform: Orca
Departed Snug Harbor: 2:00 p.m.
Begin Encounter: 2:20 p.m.
Start Lat: 48° 35.319 N
Start Long: 123° 12.273 W
End Encounter: 5:13 p.m.
End Lat: 48° 42.916 N
End Long: 123° 15.277 W
Returned to Snug Harbor: 5:52 p.m.
Observers: Kelley Balcomb-Bartok, Katherine Ayres and guests.
