WELCOME TO 2010!!! Thursday, January 7, 2010

WELCOME TO 2010!!! Thursday, January 7, 2010

NATURE

We don't know about you, but our reaction to movies like "Avatar" is that "Yes, they are great achievements of Computer Science and they tell a message that we need to heed... But we are so lucky here to have the opportunity to see REAL images, hear REAL sounds and have REAL experiences that are equal to or even more amazing than anything that we might try to conjure up through computer-enhanced special effects."

At Five Star Whale Watching we have a hopeful vision that relies on seeking out and inciting the best of Human intentions and will. We need to tap into that to continue to encourage the repairing of our damaged "Environmental, Ecological and Spiritual Infra-structure" (Not only the choices we make in consuming, but how we collectively teach our children and grandchildren to view Nature) as that is every bit as much in need of help as is the "Physical Infra-structure" of highways, bridges, water systems, and other utilities.

Join us a we explore and marvel at Nature.

Education and Research, Naturally.

J, K & L-pod!! Oct 7th, 2009.

Here are a few images from todays spectacular encounter with J, K & L-pod off San Juan Island! When we arrived on scene most of the Orcas were in a resting/traveling formation and were slowly moving North. It was an amazing sight seeing so many Orcas slowly surface in unison.

As we continued to watch the Orcas we saw some active foraging and tail slapping as the Orcas began to become more active.

With wonderful conditions on the water it was another stunning day!

J & L-pod in the morning! Sept 28th, 2009.

Above and below, Orca chasing Salmon!

Orca head about to break the surface!

Cruise ships at Ogden Point.

Dalls Porpoise

Mother and Calf

J1 "Ruffles"

Here are more images from this mornings encounter with members of J & L-pod pff San Juan Island!

Multiple Humpback Whales off Victoria! Sept 25, 2009.

Picture of passenger taking picture of Humpback:)

Passengers on board Supercat thrilled with the Humpback Whale encounters

Here are more images from this afternoons amazing encounter with five Humpback Whales off Victoria and Race Rocks:) September continues to provide some of the most exciting trips of the season!