Alaska Cruise from Seattle, Sep 2011

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Thu 15th - Ketchikan

Thursday morning started with an early arrival at Ketchikan. Kellie and I opted for the Lighthouse, Totems, and Eagles cruise around the area with Captain Rob. We saw a total of 16 eagles, quite a few eagle nests, herons, terns, and seals. Plus a quick cruise around the Totem park and the Guard Island Lighthouse. The stop was over by noon, and we spent the rest of the day heading back toward Seattle.

Dockside in Ketchikan — Dockside in Ketchikan
Across the bay from our ship.

Ketchikan Homestead — Ketchikan Homestead
Across the bay from our ship.

Ward Cove Cannery — Ward Cove Cannery
Abandoned industry in Ketchikan

Rocky — Rocky
Touring the waterfront in Ketchikan

Eagle 1 p1 — Eagle 1 p1
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Eagle 1 p2 — Eagle 1 p2
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Eagle 1 p3 — Eagle 1 p3
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Eagle 2 — Eagle 2
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Eagle 2 p2 — Eagle 2 p2
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Eagle 3 p1 — Eagle 3 p1
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Eagle 3 p2 — Eagle 3 p2
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Eagle 4 p1 — Eagle 4 p1
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Eagle 4 p2 — Eagle 4 p2
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Eagle 5 p1 — Eagle 5 p1
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Lazy Harbor Seals — Lazy Harbor Seals
on the Lighthouse and Eagles Excursion in Ketchikan

Eagle 4 p3 — Eagle 4 p3
of 16 eagles photographed on our excursion

Eagle 5 p2 — Eagle 5 p2

Eagle 5 p3 — Eagle 5 p3
just had my feathers washed and I can't do a thing with them!

Lazy Harbor Seals 2 — Lazy Harbor Seals 2
on the Lighthouse and Eagles Excursion in Ketchikan

Lazy Harbor Seals 3 — Lazy Harbor Seals 3

Heron in Flight — Heron in Flight
on the Lighthouse and Eagles Excursion in Ketchikan

Heron Landing — Heron Landing
on the Lighthouse and Eagles Excursion in Ketchikan

Eagle 6 — Eagle 6

Eagle 7 — Eagle 7

Eagle Nest — Eagle Nest
Up in the tree

Eagle 8 — Eagle 8

Perched Gull — Perched Gull

Carvings — Carvings
at Totem Bight Park

Totem Bight Park — Totem Bight Park
Front view

Totem Poles — Totem Poles
at Totem Bight Park

Totem Bight Park — Totem Bight Park
Side view

Eagle 9 — Eagle 9

Eagle 10 — Eagle 10
Possibly a parent of eagle 9, who was on the ground below.

Nest Over the Houses — Nest Over the Houses
Eagles' Nest

Whipple Creek — Whipple Creek
Small waterfall and gulls

Eagle 11 — Eagle 11

Guard Island Panorama — Guard Island Panorama
Multiple shot panorama, enhanced by Topaz Adjust

Nest Near the Lighthouse — Nest Near the Lighthouse

Guard Island Lighthouse — Guard Island Lighthouse

Eagles 12 and 13 — Eagles 12 and 13

Three Terns — Three Terns

Seals on the Rocks — Seals on the Rocks

Seals on the Rocks 2 — Seals on the Rocks 2

Two More Terns — Two More Terns

Some Sort of Ducks — Some Sort of Ducks

Sleepy Puppy — Sleepy Puppy
Old sled dog traveling on the boat with us

Tern on a Channel Marker — Tern on a Channel Marker

Alaskan Homestead — Alaskan Homestead

Eagle 14 — Eagle 14

Eagles 15 and 16 — Eagles 15 and 16

Lighthouse Excursions — Lighthouse Excursions
The boat we rode for our tour

Captain Rob and His Dog — Captain Rob and His Dog
Excellent guide for our Lighthouse, Totems and Eagles Tour

Charles Leaving Ketchikan — Charles Leaving Ketchikan

Kellie Leaving Ketchikan — Kellie Leaving Ketchikan

Charles Leaving Ketchikan 2 — Charles Leaving Ketchikan 2

Coast Guard Escort — Coast Guard Escort
As we left Ketchikan

Unknown Lighthouse — Unknown Lighthouse
On an island south of Ketchikan

Thursday Sunset — Thursday Sunset
Heading south from Ketchikan toward Victoria