July 21, 2010

Good morning from the Float House - Discovery Harbour Marina

Very busy with the Orca these days so just a short note and a few pictures of yesterday.

Picture of A11 - senior matriarch of her family entering Nodales Passage yesterday about 1:00 pm along with her daugther (A56) and new calf. Notice the colour difference of the new born. Their surface is almost "buttery" as the water is shed very easily. Purpose ? Does this help to protect against infections or perhaps to reduce the drag (friction) with the water, making it easier to keep up with the family.?

Regardless, this little one is full of life and has put on 100's of miles in the last week.

The weather is good and the wildlife even better !

Hope to see you on the water or at the marina soon.

Cheers for now.

Hurricane Jack
Campbell River Whale Watching