Leaving home…
At this time of year the Bald Eagles chicks leave the nest to take their first flight. On a recent, windy day this fledgling appeared to be having a bit of a “bad hair” day …
At this time of year the Bald Eagles chicks leave the nest to take their first flight. On a recent, windy day this fledgling appeared to be having a bit of a “bad hair” day …
Yesterday’s Broken Group Islands Wildlife Cruise started with a lovely close up sigting of this momma Black Bear with her two playful cubs .
Recently we have been welll entertained by Rufous Hummingbirds who visit us at lunch time while we are anchored in the beautiful Broken Group Islands. Thanks to John Morris who let us share his photos.
We anchor for lunch in different places, depending on wind and weather. This was today’s lunch spot in the Broken Group Islands – proof that even a rainy day can be beautiful
We have thoroughly enjoyed our first few trips of the season. We have seen Gray whales on all but one of six trips and bears three times which is encouraging for this time of year. The whales that we have seen have been feeding, in areas that are on our regular route, which is especially welcome news considering there have been very few whales in our area over the last two years.
The Raincoast Maiden is close to “ready for action”. Yearly haul out, inspections, repairs and (most) mechanical work is now behind us and we’re on to the more fun jobs. A time when every inch of the boat is obsessively waxed, polished, oiled or painted.