Our day began with an early wake-up call — killer whales were near the ship! The observation deck on the bow filled with joy as the group swam around, giving us all great looks and beautiful photos. We continued to cruise around Frederick Sound, stumbling upon a pair of humpback whales feeding. After passing by Five Finger Lighthouse, we sailed to our anchorage for the afternoon and explored Cascade Creek through a variety of hikes and Zodiac tours. The day ended with our transit through Wrangell Narrows, as we headed toward the town of Wrangell, our destination for the next day.
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- 30 Jun 2024
Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, 6/30/2024, National Geographic Sea Lion
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Bryan Holliday, Naturalist
Bryan comes from Illinois, where he was visited by an American Robin at the age of four. This remarkable encounter began his lifelong interest in birds, which led him to study at the University of Illinois, where he earned his B.S. in Ecology and as...
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