Ruffles J1 of the southern resident orca population by now has father several offspring and also must be a grandfather, perhaps a great grandfather! So this shout out is to him! Almost 60 years old, he shows no sign of slowing down. We hope he is with us for many more fathers days to come!!!

In other news, today the long awaited first superpod arrived to the San Juan Island waters! I am sure it was a grand explosion of fins, pecs, breachings, spyhops, tail lops and much social activity among orcas and spectators!

Please read this heart warming blog post about yesterday’s sightings from San Juan Island. Lots of good stuff here including J1 behaviors
Who Could It Be Now…No, not the Song the Whales! by Jeanne Hyde