J, K, and L-pod cavort off the west side
of San Juan Island, October 8, 2007
photo by Dave Ellifrit. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822.
A killer whale throws a massive splash during a cartwheel off the west side of San Juan Island.
photo by Dave Ellifrit. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822.
A killer whale rises out of the water during play with another whale just beneath the surface.
photo by Dave Ellifrit. This photo was taken under MMPA permit #532-1822.
The small nicks along the trailing edge of this killer whale fluke likely occured during rough play with other killer whales.
Encounter #71-1
Oct. 8, 2007
J, K, and L pod
Platform: Orca
Departed Snug Harbor: 10:55 a.m.
Begin Encounter: 11:36 a.m.
Start Lat: 48° 25.09 N
Start Long: 123° 01.79 W
End Encounter: 5:40 p.m.
End Lat: 48° 27.13 N
End Long: 123° 01.79 W
Returned to Snug Harbor: 6:15 p.m.
Observers: Kelley Balcomb-Bartok, Katherine Ayres, and Dave Ellifrit.
