One morning while sitting on Willis's beach we were treated to a visit by a sea lion and a porpoise. The porpoise announced his arrival by making some loud unique noises to let us know the show was about to begin. Out came four pairs of mini-binoculars and we watched the porpoise perform what looked like circus tricks. Another time, on Nettle Island, we had a close encounter with a large river otter. It was a treat to see one on land close up.
Bird life is also abundant.
Bald eagles are everywhere. Not a day of paddling goes by without seeing many of these majestic birds. At our campsite on Gibraltar we watched an eagle swoop down with talons extended into the water to catch something, but it missed. The eagles are so used to kayakers that they are easily viewed close up. Herons, gulls and smaller sea birds are also plentiful.