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Ocean Magic Wildlife Adventure May 29

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Capt. Scott took the Ocean Magic from Victoria picturesque inner harbour out past the breakwater at Ogden Point and headed us west. We went past Race Rocks Ecological Reserve and along the west side of Vancouver Island. We reached Beecher Bay, here we caught up with T20 and T21. These Transient Killer Whales were deep in the bay, working the rugged shore line for their favorite food, Harbour Seals. With a large group of gulls following their every move it was soon apparent that they were feeding. Our Capt. Scott held the Ocean magic in the strong winds and kept us in perfect position to view these Orca. We then took a tour of the coast line, stopping to view Bald Eagles, Eagles nests and a trip through Race Rocks Ecological Reserve. Here we saw Seal Lions, Seals, Cormorants, Oyster Catchers and Race Rocks Light House. Once again our passengers were all smiles as we docked back in Victoria’s Inner Harbour! Clint “Orcawizard”

Ocean Magic Wlidlife Adventure May 21 3:30pm

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The 3.30pm Ocean Magic with Capt. Scott in the wheel-house, headed us out of the harbour and turned east then north to find those ‘ Orca ‘ again. J Pod had traveled past Friday Harbour, San Juan Island, and were heading further north up San Juan Channel. We had taken a different route this trip to meet up with J Pod. We found the whales hugging the shoreline, traveling slowly. J 2, ‘ Granny ‘ the Matriarch of J Pod, was swimming with her family. It is always special to see members of the Southern Resident pods. We look forward to seeing K and L Pod swimming in these waters again very soon. Our expert crew members, Mika and Liz, gave an informative talk to our guests on board. It was a great trip once again with ‘Prince of Whales’. Marie, Orca-Magic

Ocean Magic Wildlife Adventure May 13

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It was a picture perfect afternoon as Capt. Gord of the 12.15pm Ocean Magic vessel, headed our boat full of guests out of the harbour and toward a south east direction toward Hein Bank. It was here that reports of Transient killer whales were to be found. Transient ‘Orca ‘ are true apex hunters, feeding on marine mammals. On our way to find these fascinating animals we passed the ‘Pacific Swift’ a Tall Ship of the S.A.L.T. organization as well as a pair of Tufted Puffins in their spectacular breeding plumage. The lack of wind made for calm water with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and Mt. Baker in Washington State. We found the Transient Orca traveling slowly south west. We observed two big male Orca with their large dorsal fins, as they came to the surface.They were members of the T 75 family group. The research vessel from the ‘Centre for Whale Research’ on San Juan Island was out this afternoon, indentifying the whales. Following our views of the Orca we headed west to visit Race Rocks Ecological Reserve where we saw many Steller and California Sea Lions. Harbour and Elephant seals were also evident. Five different age Bald Eagles in various plumages were seen on a single rock. The ‘ MIGHTY ‘ cruise ship season has begun with an attractive vessel securely moored as we entered the harbour on our return to Victoria. It was another thrilling Wildlife adventure once again with Prince of Whales. Marie, Orca-Magic.