J6 Ralph with a young J27 Blackberry - 1996 (Dave Ellifrit)
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J6 Ralph with a young J27 Blackberry - 1996 (Dave Ellifrit)
November 16, 2021: J Pod- Haro Strait
J31 Tsuchi and J56 Tofino
J27 Blackberry
J42 Echo
J22 Oreo
J41 Eclipse and J58 Crescent
J26 Mike
J39 Mako
Photo Credit to the Center for Whale Research Encounter #87 - Nov 16, 2021
J27.
Credit: Dave Ellifrit.
MEET THE SRKW!
J-27/BLACKBERRY | MALE | 28
Blackberry, an adult male, was born the same year as Mike (J-26). He and his siblings, Mako (J-39) and Tsuchi (J-31), are often seen traveling together. However, there are times when Blackberry is off with other adult males his age. His saddle patches are strikingly bright white and combined with his tall dorsal fin he stands out in a group. He became an uncle in May 2019 to Tofino (J-56).
Breaking Stillness
Finally finished! My submission for the orca charity book (organized by @derangedhyena-delphinidae) featuring one of my favorite southern residents - J27 Blackberry!
This piece was a huuuuuge learning experience for me, both with painting techniques and subject matter (making smooth things look wet is HARD). Regardless, I’m looking forward to seeing how the book comes together!
Photo by Gary Sutton, via Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching - Cowichan Bay:
An unbelievable day today! J pod in the Strait of Georgia and J27 "Blackberry" doing this! There isn't much I can say about this....I'm still in shock. Man, I love that whale!
J27 Blackberry: 1991-
Probable grandson of J4 Mama
Son of J11 Blossom and J1 Ruffles
Brother of J25 Sheekah, J31 Tsuchi, and J39 Mako
Uncle of J56 Tofino
Probable Nephew of J15, J19 Shachi, and J21 E.T.
Probable cousin of J29 Rigel and J41 Eclipse
Probable first cousin once removed of J51 Nova, J58 Crescent, and J62
(Traci Walter - Sept. 5, 2014)
J27 Blackberry - Aug. 04, 2016 (Alan Gay)