The annual gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) migration is under way and whale watchers could have several opportunities in March to spot the large marine mammals. The whales are making their annual journey north from the coast of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean, where they spend the summer feeding before heading south again. While most continue on to Alaska, some gray whales linger in the waters of the Pacific Northwest during the spring and summer months, dipping into the Strait of Juan de Fuca and other areas of Puget Sound. The best way to spot a gray whale – from land or sea – is to look for "spouts" of water that can reach 10 to 12 feet in the air when the whales exhale. #wildlifewednesday

Leanr more about gray whales: https://wdfw.wa.gov/species.../species/eschrichtius-robustus

Photo credit: David Wheller (NOAA Fisheries)