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The San Juan Islands were originally part of the Central coast Salish these islands were all part of five islands such as the Squamish, Halkomelem, Nooksack, the Norhtern straits (includes the Lummi Islands) and Klallam. This name "San Juan" was given the name from the spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza in 1791 charting the islands giving them the name Isla y Archiepelago de San Juan. He also named Orcas Island all part of the San Juan Islands. These islands are linked to the wonderous, beautiful Puget Sound that is full of life, sea creatures, mammals, and fish of all sizes. Bald eagles nest in high tree tops in the branches and wait until spring to come and give birth to their babies. Then you have the whales of all sizes and shapes coming back from there winter getaway, from the tropics. Anything from Grey whales, Orcas (killer whales), Minks, Blue whales, Baileen whales,etc.... all coming together to breed, feed, and give birth to the new life.