Egg Harbor, Coronation Island

Coronation Island is south of the tip of Kuiu Island, hanging out in Dixon Entrance and the edge of the Gulf of Alaska. The weather has to be near perfect to visit, as it can be a rough trip. For centuries, the Tlingit would wait in Egg Harbor until the weather was calm enough to paddle out to the Hazy Islands to collect bird eggs.

The whales were with us as we set out from Bay of Pillars.

There were caves to explore.

And critters to see.

Sea Otter shares the water with Murres.

And beautiful wildflowers.

Pretty Shooting Star

Huron Green Orchid

Spring Cinquefoil

King's Crown

Northern Maidenhair Fern

Spring Cinquefoil

Red Columbine

We took our dinghies and explored the west coast of Coronation Island until the seas became too rough from the wind piping up. Even more wildlife to see.

Pelagic Cormorants

Rhinoceros Auklet Surf Scoter

Egg Harbor was a very protected anchorage. We were met with smooth water when we turned the corner into our anchorage. Still time for more exploring...

Kelp

Surf Scoters

Solomon's Seal

Until dinner time.