WHERE IS OUR SPRING WEATHER?
Even though the weather has been cooler than normal it doesn’t seem to affect our trips. Our Springtime route is very protected weaving through the out islands in search of marine mammals. Spieden Island is a must see this time of year. Steller sea lions gather around it’s southern point (Green Point). Bald eagles are so numerous we usually loose count after 20. The mouflan sheep, fallow deer and sika deer have little ones running alongside of Mom (very cute). Then we head out to Haro Strait and view Dall’s porpoises. They seem more playful this time of year, maybe because there is hardly any boat traffic. We often go out and don’t see another boat out on the water. Lastly there is always the chance of seeing orca whales this time of year, but not something we expect. As we get more into April, we should start seeing orca more frequently.
We can do all this and still stay in nice calm, protected waters. And when that yellow thing in the sky comes out, we have a real bonus. I do expect more Sunny, warmer weather soon. I can always tell when Spring is here. The frogs wake up and start their mating calls. At some places on Orcas, near wetlands, it sounds like being next to JKK airport. Very loud!
Also, towards the end of March, we should start seeing hummingbirds that come back from down south. Some are migrating through, some will stay and nest here. I can’t wait to see them again.