No cetaceans were spotted on our tour today – but can you tell we are snowed in? 
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Marie
Author: laki
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We are snowed in!
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A look at the lighthouse and the birds at Melrakkaey Island
We finally had a tour again today, but, unfortunately, did not spot any whales or dolphins. However, we ventured out towards the North and West in Breidafjördur, had a look at the lighthouse and the birds at Melrakkaey Island, and enjoyed a great hot chocolate while looking at a white landscape as we have so much snow at the moment!
Marie (Tour Guide)
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Spoted two sea eagles and at least 4 Atlantic grey seals
Unfortunately, no whales or dolphins were sighted on today’s whale watching tour. We did spot two sea eagles and at least 4 Atlantic grey seals, after we had persevered in the darkness and mists. When we came back on land it even started snowing! Tours are cancelled for the next two days due to bad weather conditions.
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Lucky with the orcas!
We were out on sea again today, and this time we were very lucky with the orcas! We still had to scout far out to find them, but then found a spot where they were busy feeding. There were a lot of gulls and even some Northern gannets hovering over them, and as we were drifting, some of the individuals made a close approach at the side of the boat. Even though it was a dark and rainy day, this was so much fun, and our passengers enjoyed the spectacle. Another bad weather period is approaching, and tomorrow’s tour is already cancelled. We are hoping for Wednesday to go and check for orcas again!
Marie (Tour Guide)
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Did not spot any whales or dolphins
We scouted really far towards the East and North today, but, unfortunately, did not spot any whales or dolphins. We had stunning weather conditions, sunshine and a mirror-like sea included. We hope to find the orcas really soon again!
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Today we searched for the orcas far towards the East and North, but, unfortunately, did not spot them in the area. However, our patience was rewarded towards the end of the tour, when we spotted a playful group of white-beaked dolphins at the mouth of Grundarfjörður. There were about 10 individuals, and some of them leaped out of the water repeatedly. It was a pretty sight with the sun already disappearing again behind the mountains. Tomorrow we will try our luck with the orcas again!
Marie (Tour Guide)
#lakitours #boattour #whalewatching #dolphins #whitebeakeddolphins #Iceland #Westiceland #nature #wildlife #ocean #winter #December #landscape
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Orcas in Breiðafjörður
Finally we had another chance to go out on sea, and after a long search we were successful in spotting a small group of 4 orcas in Breiðafjörður. They were scouting the area and went for longer dives while travelling. It was dark and rainy today, but our perseverance was rewarded by a few close approaches of two of the individuals. On the way home our passengers enjoyed a hot chocolate and got to chat about the orcas with us. Another nice day on the water!
Marie (Tour Guide)
#lakitours #boattour #whalewatching #orcas #killerwhales #blackfish #orca #killerwhale #Iceland #Westiceland #nature #wildlife #ocean #winter #December
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Orcas harassed a grey seal.
On our tour today we did not have to search for the orcas for too long as we spotted them just at the mouth of the fjord. Today was very special, because we had the opportunity to witness how a group of 4 orcas harassed a grey seal. They were circling the seal, and when the seal came close to our boat for shelter, the orcas would dive underneath and then also circle our boat. The seal already had wounds on several parts of the body, and even though it was left alo…ne by the orcas later on, it most likely will not survive. After this incredible encounter, we ventured further out of the fjord, where we also spotted a small group of white-beaked dolphins that accompanied our boat for a while. A very exciting two-species day!
Marie (Tour Guide)
#lakitours #boattour #whalewatching #Iceland #Westiceland #orcas #killerwhales #orca #killerwhale #blackfish #seal #greyseal #dolphins #whitebeakeddolphins #nature #wildlife #ocean #landscape #winter #November
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Rewarded with a fascinating encounter
We were finally able to go out on sea again today, and we were rewarded with a fascinating encounter, seeing both orcas and gulls feeding on some herring in a little feeding frenzy. We had to scout for a longer time to come across the animals in Breiðafjörður, but once we found them we witnessed quite the action going on. The orcas were actively hunting the herring just below the surface, before travelling further out into the deeper waters. A wonderful experience!
Marie (Tour Guide)
#lakitours #boattour #whalewatching #orcas #killerwhales #blackfish #orca #killerwhale #Iceland #Westiceland #nature #wildlife #landscape #ocean #gulls #birds #birdlife #winter #November
