Sitka, Day 4-Part 2

(Playing catch-up on our trip. This is from July 23.) Allen Marine Tours (here) took us out for almost 3 hours of whale, seal, otter and bird watching. 

Living close to the ocean, we’ve been on numerous boat excursions 

 

and I can safely say this was one of the best.  

  Rafts of sea otters

We saw a bunch of animals and Connor, the naturalist, was a great speaker who obviously knew his stuff and enjoyed his job.

 

The tour boats are custom-built in the company's own Sitka shipyard. 

 

The bios for the employees on our tour made it sound like this was a fun summer job for most of them - their 'real' jobs were Dr this and professor that. Very knowledgeable, professional group.  

 

It was rainy, gray and foggy so most of my pics look like this ⬆️. Thank goodness Rachel had a 'real' camera and got some great shots. 

  Seals on the beach, using my iPhone camera Seals on the beach, with Rachel's "real" camera. Just a little bit of difference...

  Humpback whale

 Bald eagle is so not impressed with you. And also? Keep away from his babies ⬇️

Truly some of the most gorgeous scenery I've ever seen.

  Almost home again

 So glad we signed up for this tour!