February 14, 2025

As the T124A2s & T124Ds made their way past the Fox Island Fishing Pier.

photo by Jolena Tagg, February 11, 2025

SUMMARY

Sightings through February 14 include:

Southern Residents - On February 8, J Pod was spotted in Haro Strait.

Bigg's Killer Whales - On February 6, T46s minus T46D were in Elliott Bay; they joined with another group of Bigg's orcas, probable T124A2s & T124Ds.

On February 7, T46s minus T46D were in Port Susan. T124A2s & T124Ds made their way into Possession Sound.

On February 8, T46s minus T46D were headed north out of Admiralty Inlet. Probable T124A2s & T124Ds were in Central Puget Sound.

On February 9, probable T124A2s & T124Ds were in Central Puget Sound.

On February 10, probable T124A2s & T124Ds were in Central Puget Sound.

On February 11, T46Bs & T46D made their way through Rich Passage and Port Orchard. T124A2s & T124Ds spent time in South Puget Sound.

On February 12, probable T46Bs & T46D made their way north in Admiralty Inlet. Probable T124A2s & T124Ds were in Central Puget Sound. T19s were in Spieden Channel.

On February 13, T124A2s & T124Ds made their way north through Colvos Passage.

On February 14, T124A2s & T124Ds made their way south from Possession Sound.

Humpbacks - No confirmed reports.

Gray Whales - At least two to three unidentified grays spending time off northwest Whidbey Island. Sounders confirmed in inland Puget Sound: CRC22 Earhart, CRC53 Little Patch, CRC531 Gretchen, CRC2246 Azulão, & CRC2362 Thidwick.

EVENTS:

Virtual Youth Event: Pinnipeds of the Salish Sea!

Join us for an exciting and educational online event hosted by the Langley Whale Center where we’ll dive into the world of pinnipeds who call the Salish Sea home!

DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

TIME: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Location: Virtual! (Link provided upon registration)

The Salish Sea is home to several species of pinnipeds, each with unique behaviors and adaptations that make them an important part of our coastal ecosystem. Whether they’re basking on rocks, swimming gracefully, or raising their pups on the shore, these amazing marine mammals are truly a sight to behold.

During this fun and interactive event, our youth audience will:

Learn about local pinniped species: Garry, Orca Network's Stranding Coordinator, will tell us all about the differences between harbor seals, sea lions, and other pinnipeds in the Salish Sea.

Take part in a hands-on activity: We’ll wrap up with a creative craft activity!

How to Join: Registration is free but required! Click the link here to sign up and get the Zoom link sent to your inbox. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dive into the world of pinnipeds in the Salish Sea with the Langley Whale Center!

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Real-time, or near real-time, call/text alerts create opportunities for people to connect with and observe the whales in their natural habitat from shorelines and other platforms around the Salish Sea. And for those who wish to contribute to Community Science you can report your sightings to our Whale Sighting Network team who vets, records, and disperses collected data to researchers, scientists, agencies, educators, public, etc. 

Sat, Feb 8 - Haro Strait (J Pod)

It was a pleasant surprise to see all of J-Pod heading slowly north up Haro Strait this afternoon from the west side of San Juan Island. The dramatic light made it an even more impressive sight. It was our first time getting to meet the newest calf, little J62! Link to more photos.

Orca Behavior Institute

photos by Monika Wieland Shields, February 8, 2025

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From Center for Whale Research Encounter #6:

“The encounter began at 1530 about three-quarters of a mile offshore with J pod in a single tight group moving very slowly up the west side. They appeared to be resting. We were able to photograph all 26 members of J pod. The new calf, J62, seems to be filling out nicely and was seen bouncing around between J41 and other members of the J19s. The calf was rolling around and Katie was able to get the belly shots needed to confirm that J62 is a female! We were able to get a good enough look at J35 to determine that she was no longer carrying around the carcass of J61. We ended the encounter at 1710 due to failing light.”

Link to Center for Whale Research’s Encounters Map.

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J Pod passes the Lime Kiln Lighthouse. Link to Youtube video.

Fred Horn [WSSJI]

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Here's what the scene looked like about an hour and a half before they approached and then passed Lime Kiln Lighthouse - Link to Youtube video.

Here's a link to my video of J Pod of endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales as they passed Lime Kiln Lighthouse - Link to Youtube video.

Gerald Graham

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21:51 - J pod calls, latest reported by Orcasound Lab hydrophone listeners. Link to clips.

21:18 - Nice calls on Orcasound Lab hydrophone through vessel noise from the tug Taurus SB 9.5kt (MMSI 303398000).

20:03 - Very faint SRKW calls on the Orcasound Lab hydrophone reported by listeners. Confirming J pod calls, including S01s & S04s calls. Link to clips.

Scott Veirs, Orcasound [WSSJI]

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19:25 - Faint SRKW vocals on Lime Kiln hydro.

Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]

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18:00 - J pod calls on the Orcasound Lab hydrophone!

Scott Veirs, Orcasound [WSSJI]

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17:07 - Present on the live stream.

Hannah Marie Munro

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16:38 - Still on live stream. Count: I'm going with 11, including sweet J62.

Kathleen Cage

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16:33 - The little J62 hops out of the water are adorable!

Katharine Anne Morales

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16:22 - Still visible on the live stream, and fabulous. Even had a spyhop.

Kathleen Cage

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15:51 - Still visible on the live stream.

Hannah Marie Munro

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15:39 - Including the baby!

15:38 - All visible in the Lime Kiln web cam right now!

Denise Joines

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15:48 - Beautiful view of them on the webcam, grouped up as they travel north.

Serena Tierra, Orca Network

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15:14 - Are these [orcas on Lime Kiln webcam] them?

Andrée Hurley

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14:14 - Many killer whales spotted offshore of Pile Point in Haro Strait heading north.

Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]

Fri, Feb 14 - Possession Sound/North Puget Sound (T124A2s & T124Ds)

17:57 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 18:05 to report: 1757hrs: CHIMACUM Vessel reports via 800MHz they have slowed due to a single orca which breeched directly in front of the vessel, at the west entrance to Elliott Bay, north of Alki Point, on the SEA>BI ferry route.

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13:06 - Still there, active but not easily visible from Kingston 12:40 ferry.

Slavica Frljanic

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12:50 - I saw multiple orcas from the Kingston ferry. Unsure of how many.

Shandy Ellis

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12:20 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 12:21 to report: SUQUAMISH Captain reports 2 Orca SB near KING.

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12:18 - The yellow boat is the approximate location [47.800239, -122.450038] of this group of orcas... within a few hundred yards of it.

Kevin Phillips

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Orca on right is T124A2A Agafia

ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network

12:00 - Orcas spotted by Kingston ferry lines. Joined Puget Sound Express for their first trip of the season [videos in FB comments].

photo by Jaime Shields, February 14, 2025

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10:50 - Still southbound. In the middle of the Possession triangle [SSCH].

09:50 - Southbound out from Haines Wharf [SSCH].

Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound

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09:31 - They just snuck past my house. Around Picnic Point at this time, or very close to it [video shows whales are still southbound].

photo by Jodi Krause Poissant, February 14, 2025

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08:30 - Orcas maybe 4-5 headed south close to Mukilteo side. Just south of the Mukilteo ferry dock.

Melissa Simmons, WSF

Thu, Feb 13 - Central Puget Sound (T124A2s & T124Ds)

T124A2B Litton

ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network

T124s hunting between Blake Island and Manchester. The most bitter and cold day this week, our fingers were going numb as we watched the T124s teaching little T124D4 how to hunt. They pushed closer to the mainland beach, but still just out of reach down the private beach. The conditions make these not even remotely good quality, but it was still impressive to watch all this explosive power through my lens. Another photo at the end from the Southworth ferry as they passed between the dock and the distant Space Needle. Link to more photos.

photos by Jolena Tagg, February 13, 2025

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Baby got a lesson in seal hunting today.

photos by Jim Pasola, February 13, 2025

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Pomeroy Park & Southworth. Link to more photos.

photos by Hongming Zheng, February 13, 2025

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So cold out but so glad I headed to Manchester to see this group of orcas. Link to FB video.

Jill Yakowenko

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16:40 - Surface activity just south of Eagle Harbor. Close to Bainbridge.

16:19 - Northbound just south of Blakely Rock as viewed from Alki up on a hill near the east end of Constellation Park.

16:26 - North of the rocks as viewed from 64th Alki, but only sprays and splashes are visible through the haze.

Steve Rice

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16:05 - Just spotted lots of splashing, looks close to shore and near to the red buoy [approx. 47.586698, -122.461271].

Kristin Mandrink

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15:36 - Last sighting they were headed into Elliott Bay toward Alki direction [approx. 47.584893, -122.470372].

15:31 - Getting deeper in Elliott Bay now going southeast slowly.

15:25 - They are spread out still hunting south Bainbridge.

14:42 - Headed north not taking Rich Passage headed towards Bainbridge more but still hunting.

14:27 - Activity hunting in front of Rich Passage, slow north direction.

14:15 - Looks like they could be headed towards Rich passage having fun along the way, from Manchester.

14:08 - Headed north behind the anchored barge off Manchester fuel depot.

Noelle Morris

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14:08 - They are moving to the east side of the ship parked out of Manchester. Moving northeast at this time. Last update from us as it is getting colder and starting to snow. Beautiful watching them today!

Candace Gavin

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14:01 - East of fuel barge on an easterly heading.

13:58 - Three orcas just off Manchester fuel depot light after spending over an hour slapping and breaching between the depot and Manchester launch.

Paul Lee

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13:40 - Still viewing from Pomeroy Park. They are still in the same general area they have been in. Lots of surface activity. Not committed on any direction.

Candace Gavin

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13:37 - South of Manchester dock hunting.

Noelle Morris

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13:14 - There’s been a lot of action way out there.

12:40 - Still in same area. Possibly on a hunt. Seeing lots of surface activity.

12:28 - Now moving north again after a big breach.

12:23 - They were facing/moving south (slowly). Right near where the small white power boat is now, south of Manchester.

12:08 - Visible in my scope from near Weather Watch Park West Seattle. Still moving north, tightly grouped, and most definitely on the other side of the channel, south of Manchester.

Steve Rice

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12:13 - Pods are grouped tightly. Viewing from Pomeroy Park. Still on the west side of Blake. SLOWLY moving northbound.

11:44 - About halfway up Blake Island. Still northbound on the west side of Blake.

Candace Gavin

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11:34 - Watching from Olympiad Drive, close to Blake going toward Manchester.

Mairenn Dumont

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11:12 - Stalled at the north side of the Southworth ferry dock. Generally between ferry dock and west side Blake Island.

Candace Gavin

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11:05 - All 6 crossing Southworth ferry line northbound.

11:00 - At Southworth.

Jolena Tagg

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10:43 - Passing Driftwood Cove. Should be visible from Southworth in a few minutes.

Roxane Jackson Johnson

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10:12 - At least three just passed Anderson Point moving quickly.

Suzanne Self

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09:52 - Seeing them from Olalla Bay Market now. Passed quickly.

Mairenn Dumont

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09:10 - Trending more mid channel now, getting closer to Point Richmond but with directional changes.

08:58 - Stalled out, may be on a kill, seeing only very distant blows south of Point Richmond, lots of seagull activity.

08:50 - Seeing blows vashon side of mid channel, approaching Point Richmond.

Marla Smith, Orca Network

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08:08 - Six orca have been playing around the Spring Beach [Vashon] pilings for more than a half an hour! They’re headed a little bit north but slowly. One large male and one very young baby, maybe even still pinkish. We’ve seen squid eggs on the beach and four eagles plus a lot of seagulls have been swooping in. 

Amy Carey, Sound Action

Wed, Feb 12 - Spieden Channel (T19s)

12:10 - Just rounded Green Point going northeast.

11:55 - Identified as the T19s, now apparently milling in the channel.

11:20 - Report of orcas eastbound in Spieden Channel.

Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [SSCH]

Wed, Feb 12 - Admiralty Inlet (Probable T46Bs & T46D)

17:03 - Friend reports grouped up orcas, trending north/hunting. Approx. location [47.969394, -122.612437].

11:25 - Possibly going more west than north.

11:21 - My last update, they do appear to be continuing north but moving west as they do, so nearly out of sight for me. Approx here [47.951245, -122.623506].

11:16 - Was to be my last update - but two appeared to went around west side of Foulweather Bluff headed south into Hood Canal... then a minute later the rest started porpoising north bypassing the canal. So trying to confirm before I leave!

11:09 - Group has resumed travel & nearing tip of Foulweather Bluff.

10:59 - Male has now also stalled, facing south, but making no progress, yet. The rest seem to be stalled on a hunt maybe here [47.931543, -122.597053].

10:53 - What appears to be a lone male continued ahead, disappearing in the mirage northbound just north of Foulweather Bluff. The rest have stalled west of Hansville.

10:40 - Orcas west/northwestbound in Admiralty Inlet approximately here [47.938129, -122.583034]. Way too far to tell numbers/makeup. 

Rachel Haight, Orca Network

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09:34 - Four orcas including one male half way between Eglon and Pilot Point very close to shore. Heading north.

Kim Page

Wed, Feb 12 - Puget Sound (Probable T124A2s & T124Ds)

16:50 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 16:54 to report: 1650hrs: ISSAQUAH Vessel reports via 800MHz they have slowed due to 4 orca NB, west of the shipping lanes, just east of Vashon Head.

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16:11 - About there [approx. 47.504987, -122.441685], lots of surface activity with tail slaps and spyhops.

16:00 - Appear to be hunting south of ferry route.

15:51 - Sitting at the Fauntleroy dock waiting to depart and seeing blows closer to Vashon. Still south of ferry route.

Jolena Tagg

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15:40 - I think they may have continued north. Stepped away for a bit and I can’t see any activity where they were posted.

15:24 - Still in same spot as photo above.

15:14 - They’re where the heart is [approx. 47.499427, -122.448887].

15:11 - Very slowly moving north. Closer to Winghaven than Glen Acres now.

15:05 - End of Glen Acres. They are indeed hunting, at least five with a calf I’d say. 

15:02 - They’re still here (Glen Acres) watching them from my porch.

14:49 - At end of Glen Acres right now.

photos by Lo Selby, February 12, 2025

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14:15 - Orcas straight out from Gregory Heights on the Vashon side!

Traci

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13:32 - Whales have headed north and should be at or near the north-end ferry lanes.

Amy Carey, Sound Action

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12:51 - Four to eight whales still in front of Glen Acres.

12:42 - Looks like they are on a kill.

12:33 - [relayed from a friend] Whales playing in front of Glen Acres [Vashon]!

Marla Smith, Orca Network

Tue, Feb 11 - Rich Passage/Port Orchard (T46Bs & T46D)

17:11 - They continued south back toward Brownsville. Lost sight of them now.

Becky Whitlock

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16:55 - The group I was watching has flipped south!

16:38 - The orcas are now picking up speed to pass northbound toward Agate Pass. Sandy Hook Road side.

Sue Surowiec Larkin

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16:20 - Lost sight from Agate Pass bridge. Milling in front of KeyPort. Possibly headed into Liberty Bay.

David Smart

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15:20 - Moving past Brownsville headed towards bridge to Bainbridge Island.

Jenna Inglese

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14:58 - I just saw several going north heading towards Brownsville.

Jennifer Leigh

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14:15 - Off Crystal Springs on Bainbridge. Link to FB reel.

Laurie Ender

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14:00 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 14:30 to report: 1400hrs: WALLA WALLA Vessel reports via 800MHz they have slowed due to 4 orca WB in Rich Passage at light #9.

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T46B3 Sedna, T46B4 Quiver, T46D Strider

T46D Strider & T46B6 Sol

T46B2 Akela & T46B2B in the lead

IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network

14:40 - After hunting around Point White for the last 45 minutes they are now motoring northbound towards Brownsville.

13:40 - They are up close to the fuel depot appear to be heading into Rich.

13:15 - From the south end of Bainbridge they are between here and Blake Island moving towards Manchester at the moment. Four to six small fins and a male trailing.

photos by Jim Pasola, February 11, 2025

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13:50 - Passing by Manchester State Park into Rich.

Jenna Inglese

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12:35 - From Magnolia - saw a few blows and dorsals off the southeastern tip of Bainbridge - roughly at the dropped pin [approx. 47.607961, -122.457307]. Heading southbound and now past that buoy. Hard to see that far and with the glare to have better details.

Kas Alexis

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09:31 - They were just to the right of me as I looked out the windows I could see 3 or 4, not positive. They are heading into a crazy bright spot/ mirage on the water and it's getting hard to see, but probably my quickest spot from a sighting post yet! Thanks again! [47.753062, -122.456716].

Ashley Alecci Goninan

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Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Katherine Nikirk

Date of Sighting: February 11, 2025

Time: 9:15 AM

Species seen: Orca

Number of animals seen: 3

Where seen: Just north of Jefferson Beach

Direction of travel : southbound moving quickly

Behaviors observed: Traveling

If orcas, any males?:

Any unusual markings?:

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:

Photos available?:

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08:49 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 10:59 to report: 0849hrs: [SUQUAMISH] Vessel reports they've come to bare steerage/all-stop for a pod of 10 orcas located just off the KING dock, heading southbound

Tue, Feb 11 - Puget Sound (T124A2s & T124Ds)

T124D Field

ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network

From Fox Island Fishing Pier. Link to more photos. Link to FB reel.

photos by Amber Stanfill, February 11, 2025

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T124A2 Elkugu

ID by Felix Robin Joelle Schaefer

On the Fox Island Fishing pier... I have never experienced orcas this close at this location. Link to more photos. 

photos by Jolena Tagg, February 11, 2025

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Cold but exciting day to day.

photos by Ryan Dicks, February 11, 2025

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From Fox Island Fishing Pier. Link to FB video.

April Janice Basham

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17:40 - Viewing from Chambers but they are HARD to see, look like they would be close to Penrose Point, maybe Maple Hollow.

Sammie Lapinne

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17:02 - Right off the southwest end of Fox Island between McNeil and Fox Island midchannel. Milling/surface active/hunting. Started moving north up Carr Inlet.

Sasha Ertl

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16:42 - Viewing from Chambers. They went up Carr and are pretty deep in. I can see a lot of surface activity. 

Stephanie Morris

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16:29 - They may have turned and gone up Carr Inlet after they passed the southern tip of Fox Island about 16:20. Several with lots of activity. Too far away for me to see more detail. Seen from University Place side across from the Fox Island fishing pier.

Barbara Ostrander

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16:00 - Southbound near southern edge of Fox - lots of tail flips.

Sherry Mezger

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16:00 - Pod has now passed the Fox Island Pier now southbound towards McNeil Island.

Candace Gavin

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15:55 - I’m seeing splashes from Day Island on the Fox Island side heading south. Appear to be very close to Fox Island shore.

Alexa Mercurio

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15:20 - I went to Chambers and saw some dorsals.

Crystal Renee Ashley

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15:48 - Definitely closer to Fox Island than Day Island, possibly at entrance to Hales Passage so may be obscured from the pier, viewing from Titlow area.

15:33 - They’re still there, multiple dorsals and breaches.

14:49 - Seeing splashes and hunting behavior directly between Day Island and Fox Island, massive bird presence.

James Rempt

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13:55 - Last time I saw was in between Fox Island and Day Island side mid channel southbound.

13:45 - They just passed the Titlow and pretty much dog for a long time past southside of Gig Harbor don’t know the direction.

Nori Kimura

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13:45 - Midchannel between Narrows Park and Titlow. Southbound.

13:34 - Can see them in the mirage line from the Narrows Beach Park. Still north of the bridge, seeing tail slaps and lots of birds in area.

Jolena Tagg

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13:43 - I just spotted them through binoculars from my balcony. They're closing in on Hidden Beach and Titlow about now. [Dorene via SSCH].

Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound

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13:33 - (I am in the passenger seat) we saw the pod from Narrows Bridge as we were crossing. Mid channel just north of the bridge. Lots of birds over them!

Candace Gavin

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13:30 - Look like they may be hunting off Point Evans mid channel.

13:19 - Coming up on Point Evans/Narrows Bridge, more on Gig Harbor side, southbound.

Melissa Bird

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13:03 - Committed southbound in Narrows, closer to Salmon Beach.

12:56 - Viewing from old ferry landing in Gig Harbor, they do appear to be heading south in Dalco towards Narrows.

Jolena Tagg

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12:48 - Pod has passed the Point Defiance ferry lanes. Currently it looks like they are headed southwest towards Point Defiance as viewed from Dune Peninsula.

Candace Gavin

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12:25 - Approaching the southwest tip of Maury/entrance of Quartermaster Harbor. Continuing southwest quickly and on the Vashon side of the channel.

Mollie Segall

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11:53 - From Dunes we have a group of about five to six orcas steady southbound passing Gold Beach Maury side.

April Janice Basham

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09:20 - Viewed from hillside of Arroyos area.

Elizabeth Hernandez 

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10:06 - Whales now reported to be near Tramp Harbor and headed south towards Maury. 

07:15 - Just got a report of small group of whales just south of north end [Vashon] ferry headed south/southeast on the 7:15 run.

Amy Carey, Sound Action

Mon, Feb 10 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

12:00 - At least one male. Whidbey side of mid. Southbound into Admiralty. Looking for others now. Viewing from Fort Ebey.

Sarah Geist

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11:00 - I just saw them at Libby Beach… a lot of activity… maybe on a kill.

10:40 - I just saw several orca fins passing the Hastie Lake parking lot… in the distance.

Janet Moody

Mon, Feb 10 - Puget Sound (Probable T124A2s & T124Ds)

17:34 - Orcas milling in front of Chennault Beach [video in FB comments].

Alice Thuy Talbot

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14:01 - Orca group is directly west of Marina Beach. East of mid channel. Slicing the increasing whitecaps north at good speed. 

Justin Goslin

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13:29 - Continuing northbound approaching Kayu. Less than mile offshore.

13:16 - Northbound just past nearshore buoy at Richmond Beach. At least three adults, one juvenile and a baby. Kayu should be seeing soon.

13:08 - Northbound from Richmond just beyond nearshore buoy. Visible naked eye.

Beriah SoOrio

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13:07 - Orca group just getting to Richmond Beach. Tight group, east of mid channel moving north in choppy seas. South aspect of the beach viewing angle.

Justin Goslin

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12:11 - Still north direction, mid channel . Will be to Richmond Beach soon.

Larry Benesh

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12:01 - Saw one pop up here [approx. 47.714509, -122.433140].

Rachel De Villava

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12:08 - Moving north fast.

11:46 - Have eyes on them from Carkeek.

Bryn Black

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11:37 - Passing Golden Gardens, heading north.

11:23 - Heading toward Golden Gardens now.

11:03 - Passing Shilshole steadily heading north.

Malinda Sorci

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back of camera photos by Alicia Barnes, February 10, 2025

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photo by Andrée Hurley, February 10, 2025

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10:20 - They're moving northwest parallel of Magnolia Park.

David Bennett

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10:21 - Quickly passing Magnolia - Discovery Park you’re up next!

09:44 - Viewing from Magnolia viewpoint. About a third of the way between here and Alki - milling with directional changes. Seem to be heading westbound slowly.

Kas Alexis

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09:22 - Lots of splashing just south of Elliott Bay marina. Slowly heading north.

Sanya Hardin

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09:03 - Viewing from Centennial Park, they are moving northbound.

Alice Pearson Rickenbach

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09:20 - Slow westbound towards West Point escorted by gulls. View from Duwamish Head. Were feeding by marina earlier.

08:40 - Between Elliott Bay marina and grain terminals westbound view from Duwamish Head. Tight group.

photos by Mary Hartmann, February 10, 2025

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08:41 - [video from water taxi in FB comments, orcas approx. 47.597957, -122.380470].

08:35 - Headed north but slowly. Seen from King County Water Taxi which stopped and let us enjoy.

Annette Messitt

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08:36 - We are watching at least two closer Alki from Pier 70. Too far to get good pictures.

Theresa Rivkin

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08:31 - They’re still around that same spot. Sticking pretty close to it. Right along the ferry path. There's at least one baby out there.

08:16 - Still out there. Right around this dropped pin [approx. 47.603167, -122.380793].

Rachel De Villava

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07:30 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 07:33 to report: [PUYALLUP] Captain reports 4 Orca heading East near Elliot Bay.

Sun, Feb 9 - Puget Sound (Probable T124A2s & T124Ds)

17:08 - They’re heading south from the lighthouse now, more mid channel.

17:01 - Still there at the lighthouse!

Flo Hardy

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16:00 - 17:00 - Watched them from West Point lighthouse for over an hour from 16:00-17:00. They were super active on the surface and circling the area. Saw a few great spy hops! Lots of tail splashes.

photos by Lauren 'Lo Blakeley, February 9, 2025

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16:54 - Still in the same area. Seeing lots of tail slaps.

16:34 - Using binoculars from up on Sunset Ave in West Seattle, I can see them west of the buoy that is of west of West Point.

Steve Rice

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16:00 - Lots of mixed direction now and circling. Maybe on a kill!

15:50 - Nearly directly west from West Point Lighthouse, slightly north, mid channel, closer to east side. Pointed southward but barely moving. Visible with the naked eye but binocs help. Lots of time at the surface!

Brian Hoffman

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15:51 - Been feeding off west buoy viewing from Sunset Hill Park. Leisurely southbound. Just east of mid channel.

Beriah SoOrio

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15:40 - Still visible from West Point Lighthouse mid-channel.

Hannah Marie Munro

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15:05 - Just saw them come up northwest of West Point lighthouse thank you!

Bennett Walkes

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14:51 - Still slowly trending south.

14:48 - Last saw group of 5+ north of West Point lighthouse.

Amy FowIer

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14:40 - Watching them right now off Sunset Hill overlook. At least three individuals. Surface active, mid channel or somewhat west of mid.

Karen Anderson Davis

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14:24 - Found them again! Roughly here at pin [47.672436, -122.433580].

13:33 - Found them from Fay Bainbridge!! Southbound, mid to east side. At least one male. I don’t know me Seattle side landmarks well but I think they’re near Carkeek?

Amy FowIer

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14:07 - Still moving slowly southbound.

14:02 - Viewing from Sunset Hill. Seeing them about halfway in between here and Fay Bainbridge. Look to be milling with a lot of surface activity - not sure on number of orcas yet.

Kas Alexis

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12:00 - Pod of 6? 8? right off Point Jefferson, Kingston. Lots of semi stationary activity albeit still slowly moving south. It must be Bigg’s because it looks like they have a kill happening.

Chris Beamer Otterson

Sat, Feb 8 - Admiralty Inlet (T46s minus T46D)

They told us at the whale center they were headed north. They saw them from the 09:30 ferry.

Donna George

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T46E Thor

ID by Marla Smith, Orca Network

10:00 - Four orca sighted from Port Townsend ferry to Keystone heading north.

photos by Ryan Klippel, February 8, 2025

Sat, Feb 8 - Puget Sound (Probable T124A2s & T124Ds)

14:50 - They were headed north towards East Passage around the southeast corner of Maury. Grouped up tight and hugging Maury. I have lost them in the mirage.

Candace Gavin

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14:34 - Viewing from our house off of Ruston Way. They are right in front of the red, grey and white ship. Heading east.

Tenaje Calloway

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14:24 - Viewing from Point Defiance. Still heading east. Approaching Neill Point.

Nathan Ahlgren

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14:19 - I'm guessing only here but it appears it's the 124A group that has been hanging around. I'm seeing about 5-6 and they are eastbound past the Tahlequah ferry. I'm viewing from Dunes.

April Janice Basham

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14:15 - Right in front of Tahlequah ferry dock heading east. 

Nathan Ahlgren

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14:13 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 14:16 to report: 1413 hrs.: Master reports Whales now hanging out behind the vessel in TAHL. They will hold in and take traffic until whales move on eastbound, count is now 4.

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14:16 - Very slowly heading east. In front of the Tahlequah ferry dock at this time.

13:57 - Orcas spotted between Owen's Beach and Point Dalco. Around four and heading east.

Anna Panasiuk Simmons

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13:57 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Chetzemoka Master reports a small pod off Dalco Point, hanging out unknown number.  

Fri, Feb 7 - Port Susan (T46s minus T46D)

12:15 - Call from Tom reporting single male orca heading northwest about 1 kilometer off Mission Beach, Tulalip Reservation. 

Howard Garrett, Orca Network

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10:09 - Orcas here. Southbound [approx. 48.053150, -122.323648].

Sarah Geist

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T46E Thor

08:50 - Pass by Tillicum southbound. Here is the male. I saw three others I believe

photos by Susan John, February 7, 2025

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08:42 - Orcas, North Tillicum Beach [no direction of travel given].

Cole [PSWW chat]

Fri, Feb 7 - Puget Sound (T124A2s & T124Ds)

T124A2A Agafia

T124A2 Elkugu

IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network

From Glendale. Link to more photos.

photos by Sarah Geist, February 7, 2025

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[video in FB comments].

Sara Bowen

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15:30 - [video from ferry in FB comments].

Melissa Simmons, WSF

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15:31 - [video in FB comments].

15:04 - About to cross in front of the MV Kitsap (which is about to depart) and the Mukilteo terminal. Lots of tail slaps and surface activity.

Durand Dace

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15:01 - At Mukilteo ferry, at lighthouse on seawall look north, six jumping. Viewing only with naked eye.

Pam Sandblom-Shifflette

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14:53 - Going by Edgewater Beach soon.

14:48 - Behind Clinton ferry.

14:36 - Will be coming up the Clinton ferry terminal soon south side.

Teresa Bara

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14:45 - In ferry lanes. Mukilteo side of mid.

Sarah Geist

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14:15 - Viewing from Glendale-all grouped up Whidbey side and headed north -chill pace.

Cindi Crowder Rausch

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13:51 - Blows between Possession Point and green buoy. Viewing from Mukilteo. Too far to note direction.

Beriah SoOrio

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13:50 - Whidbey side of midchannel almost to Glendale. 

13:37 - Just saw a few blows on Whidbey side passing Possession Point northbound. 

Alice Thuy Talbot

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13:15 - Northbound into Possession.

Sarah Geist

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12:50 - I spotted the pod just south of Cultus Bay heading east. Link to FB video.

Ann Marie Corley

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12:34 - They appeared to be west of mid facing south.

Charlie Pingree

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11:48 - Still here. Hunting. Small boat with them.

11:30 - This group is here [approx. 47.878204, -122.443109]. And pointed northwest.

Sarah Geist

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10:50 - About a mile north of Stamm Overlook, mid channel, still going north!

Elena Sarah Kuo

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10:15 - Northbound, mid channel, out from Stamm overlook, appear to be NE-bound [SSCH].

Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound

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09:45 - Passing Apple Tree Point northbound just west of mid channel at a good clip.

Sara Frey

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Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Lucy Falla

Date of Sighting: February 07, 2025

Time: 9:11 AM

Species seen: Orcas

Number of animals seen: 6

Where seen: South of Kingston ferry

Direction of travel : North quickly

Behaviors observed: Traveling

If orcas, any males?: No

Any unusual markings?:

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Looked like a quite small one was with the group. Hard to tell how many but looked between 5 and 7

Photos available?: No

Thu, Feb 6 - Puget Sound (T46s minus T46D & probable T124A2s & T124Ds)

11:53 - Update. At Golden Gardens. Spouts on the far west side of the channel. Barely visible on binoculars.

Alec Sills-Trausch

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10:54 - Right in front of the bathhouse at Golden Gardens.

Chase Elliott

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10:29 - Marie Waterman, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 11:16 to report: 1029 hrs: MV TILLIKUM Captain reports via 800MHz, a pod of 12 orcas NB just off West Point.

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10:27 - From West Point Lighthouse at Discovery Park heading north.

photo by Tarun Sharma, February 6, 2025

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10:05 - Now a second larger group (7-8 animals) is off Discovery Point seemingly fast traveling or surface active. The 3-4 group is approaching them. all were headed north. The smaller group was roughly at the pin [approx. 47.643958, -122.425678], and the larger group looked like they were quickly approaching Discovery Point from the south, headed north. Looked like the smaller group was hustling to join the bigger group. 

09:48 - Just saw 4-5 including a big male traveling west at the west end of the Elliott Bay Marina breakwater. Had been approaching the grain terminal, but have turned back west.

Sasha Ertl

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T46E Thor

ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network

10:05 - Same group (T46s) now heading back north.

09:23 - Pod of orcas. Central Puget Sound. Heading toward Elliot Bay coming from Discovery Park. Heading south.

screen grab from video by Dany Ramo, February 6, 2025

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09:10 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 09:22 to report: 0910hrs: PUYALLUP Vessel reports they've spotted 3 orcas, two adults and one calf, to the north of the vessel while on approach to P-52.

Wed, Feb 5 - Discovery Passage, BC (T86As)

Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Andy Schwanicke

Date of Sighting: February 05, 2025

Time: 4:00 PM

Species seen: Transient Biggs

Number of animals seen: 8

Where seen: Discovery Passage

Direction of travel : feeding & travelling south

Behaviors observed: hunting feeding

If orcas, any males?: A definite pair of orcas identical size, dorsal and markings

Any unusual markings?: unable to see

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: The orcas were feeding in front of our house for over one half hour. They made a "kill" which I thought was likey a seal judging by the amount of blood seen in the water, Plenty of action, breaching, tale flops, etc. Young animals were visible as well. The two larger orcas were indiscernible from each other, travelled together and clearly dominant.

Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org

T86A4 Akia

Upper left orca is T86A3 Tyndall

IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network

photos by Andy Schwanicke, February 5, 2025

Sun, Feb 2 - Colvos Passage (T124As)

T124A6 Kasuun & T124A Kittiwake

IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network

From Olalla Bay in Colvos Passage. Link to more photos.

photos by Jolena Tagg, February 2, 2025

Fri, Feb 14 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

13:57 - Southern most gray is on a northern trek closer to Swan Lake lookout. The northern two are slowly north as well, great flukes.

12:54 - Update: definitely grays! There are now 3 of them in this area: one southernish between Hastie Lake and Swan Lake overlook and two about one mile off shore together with some big dives and nice large fluke action with some body as they dive down.

12:05 - Per Harriet: One whale milling between Hastie Lake and Swan Lake overlook.

The other is westboundish. Pointed at Smith Island but still far away.

11:25 - Harriet Boone Vick is reporting two whales from Swan lake lookout a.k.a. West Beach graffiti wall parking lot. Per Harriet: "Whoop! Seeing big blows from graffiti parking lot. Two, one to left and one to right!" 

Kevin Phillips

Thu, Feb 13 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

14:15 - Still milling out there, can see from Swan Lake West Beach turnout.

13:40 - This is a gray whale. Milling approx 1/4-1/2 mile off shore, between Hastie Lake & Swan Lake West Beach turnout.

Rachel Haight, Orca Network

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Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Ashton Mead

Date of Sighting: February 13, 2025

Time: 12:50 PM

Species seen: Humpback [confirmed gray whale]

Number of animals seen: 1

Where seen: Seen from Joseph Whidbey's West Beach, looking towards Port Townsend

Direction of travel : Northwest, slow pace

Behaviors observed: Traveling

If orcas, any males?:

Any unusual markings?:

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Splashing with its fluke

Photos available?: No

Thu, Feb 13 - Saratoga Passage

16:35 - Viewing from Sandy Point on Whidbey and can see one gray feeding close to shore just north of Summerland community.

E. W.

Wed, Feb 12 - Saratoga Passage (CRC22 Earhart)

CRC22 Earhart

16:30 - There was a gray feeding off Summerland. I believe this is Earhart.

photos & ID by Susan John, February 12, 2025

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Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Bambie Fontana

Date of Sighting: February 12, 2025

Time: 3:15 PM

Species seen: Gray

Number of animals seen: 1

Where seen: Summerland beach Camano Island

Direction of travel : Feeding, slowly moving up the coast

Behaviors observed: Feeding on ghost shrimp

If orcas, any males?:

Any unusual markings?:

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: I watched her feed for about an hour. Another watcher said they thought it was Earhart because of a bubble marking on her and the way she lunged out of the water.

Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org

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08:12 - Amazing frozen Camano morning today at Summerland! Purple full moon setting over Whidbey, lavender light on the Olympics, outlining every nook and cranny, eagles singing in the trees, and one of our beloved whales, I'm not sure who, heading south, flipping her tail as she went. On her way to feeding in the cove south of the Summerland boat launch. The cold seems to have brought everything alive this morning!

Anna M Walker [CWW]

Wed, Feb 12 - Possession Sound (CRC531 Gretchen)

Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Beverly Yoshioka

Date of Sighting: February 12, 2025

Time: 3:19 PM

Species seen: Gray

Number of animals seen: 1

Where seen: Between Langley and Clinton

Direction of travel : N

Behaviors observed: Milling and feeding very close to shore

If orcas, any males?:

Any unusual markings?: Too far to tell

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:

Photos available?: No

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Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Beverly yoshioka Yoshioka

Date of Sighting: February 12, 2025

Time: 2:58 PM

Species seen: Gray

Number of animals seen: 1

Where seen: Heading south near Waterman property, Clinton

Direction of travel : S,

Behaviors observed: Milling and feeding

If orcas, any males?:

Any unusual markings?:

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:

Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org

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14:10 - CRC531 Gretchen feeding off Witter Beach, Whidbey.

13:52 - Watching the gray south of Sandy Point that Marilyn spotted and it is doing the weirdest stuff - feeding SO close to shore but just rolling around and only put a fin up after 5 minutes.

photo & ID by E. W., February 12, 2025

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13:37 - Grey passing Sandy Point sb [southbound] close to Whidbey.

Marilyn Armbruster [PSWS]

Tue, Feb 11 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Riley Logan

Date of Sighting: February 11, 2025

Time: 12:40 PM

Species seen: Gray. MAYBE humpbacks but I’m 99% sure gray

Number of animals seen: 2

Where seen: (48.3855223, -122.7306204)

Direction of travel : Circling west same area, going back and forth north to south

Behaviors observed: Circling, many directional changes so Hunting, maybe mating? And deep diving/ tail flips

If orcas, any males?:

Any unusual markings?:

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: There were two, GUARANTEED, I have witness and we saw them both blow simultaneously at a distance from each other, but they have been following each other all day. Maybe breeding?

Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org

Tue, Feb 11 - Upper Saratoga Passage (CRC22 Earhart)

12:46 - Gray feeding between Mariners Cove and Polnell Shores [approx. 48.280865, -122.540133].

Terra Parham

Tue, Feb 11 - Upper Saratoga Passage

11:20 - One grey or humpback whale close to the shore on Madrona Beach [Camano] 10 minutes ago, heading north. It surfaced a couple times - not long enough to get a great body visual, but we did see a nice fluke display before it went down again. No dorsal, def not an orca.

Stephanie McCarthy [CWW]

Tue, Feb 11 - Possession Sound

10:00 - Closer to the northwest tip of Hat.

09:50 - Grey that was at Sandy Point headed southbound to almost Witter Beach and is now northbound between Hat Island and Whidbey.

09:09 - Second gray just north of Sandy Point feeding.

09:00 - Now trending northeast see map [approx. 48.048978, -122.338510].

08:45 - Trending proper north now. Link to FB video.

08:30 - Grey pretty much milling in the area shown on map [approx. 48.044901, -122.341423].

Marilyn Armbruster

Mon, Feb 10 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Riley Logan

Date of Sighting: February 10, 2025

Time: 1:15 PM

Species seen: Gray whale

Number of animals seen: 1

Where seen: Off the coast of NAS Whidbey Island, directly west, approx (48.3633705, -122.7302848)

Direction of travel : Pretty fast! It was going back and forth north to south and circling

Behaviors observed: Hunting. Tail and fins also above water occasionally. Back breaching water and blowing often

If orcas, any males?:

Any unusual markings?:

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:

Photos available?:

Mon, Feb 10 - Saratoga Passage (CRC22 Earhart & CRC531 Gretchen)

14:17 - Both feeding at Camp Diana, maybe trending south. Last update from me.

14:02 - 531 now feeding at Camp Diana, 22 still south of her.

13:58 - They've stopped feeding. Continuing northbound between Mabana and Camp Diana.

13:29 - Feeding and trending north of Mabana.

13:12 - Earhart and Gretchen northbound south of Mabana.

12:43 - Two grays northbound just south of Summerland.

12:31 - At least one gray between Pebble Beach and Summerland, close to Camano. Can only see blows from Mabana.

Serena Tierra, Orca Network

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11:40 - See pinned location on map [approx. 48.055591, -122.379682].

11:34 - Aimed towards Camano and north of Camano Head northbound.

11:00 - Grey passed Sandy Point northbound.

Marilyn Armbruster

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09:32 - It just passed Sandy Point and is headed south close to the Whidbey shore.

09:05 - Gray whale traveling in Saratoga Passage southeast approaching Sandy Point.

09:20 - Gray whale about even with Sandy Point now still slowly heading eastward. Not sure if it’ll head south or east once it passes Sandy Point.

Luanne Seymour

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CRC531 Gretchen

ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network

Off Sandy Point in Langley, Whidbey Island. Link to more photos.

photos by Michael Rapp, February 10, 2025

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Sun, Feb 9 - Saratoga Passage (CRC22 Earhart)

CRC22 Earhart

ID by Orca Network

13:15 - About a mile north of Langley, heading northbound. Long down times [approx. 48.047521, -122.423615].

photo by Andrew Wright, February 9, 2025

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12:30 - Northbound see pinned location [approx. 48.045120, -122.399063].

12:15 - Traveling northbound north of Sandy Point further out from shore but on Whidbey side.

11:40 - Video of Earhart taken around Sandy Point area.

Marilyn Armbruster

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CRC22 Earhart

ID by Orca Network

11:10 - The feeding gray is now moving northbound toward Langley Marina.

10:55 - Another gray whale just north of Sandy Point feeding.

10:55 - Gray whale southbound almost to Sandy Point.

photos by Michele Tosh Brodsky, February 9, 2025

Sun, Feb 9 - Saratoga Passage

Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Sean Riney

Date of Sighting: February 09, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM

Species seen: Gray Whale

Number of animals seen: 2

Where seen: Bells Beach, Whidbey Island

Direction of travel : South

Behaviors observed: Turning up the seabed

If orcas, any males?: Unknown

Any unusual markings?:

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:

Photos available?: No

Sun, Feb 9 - Port Susan

10:20 - Same area. No direction

09:45 - Seeing two spouts [later confirmed grays] over by Warm Beach area [Port Susan].

Thomas [PSWW chat]

Sun, Feb 9 - Possession Sound

10:37 - Grey off K division [southeast Hat Island] right now.

Kari Hayden [HIWS]

Sat, Feb 8 - Saratoga Passage

17:00 - One gray just surfaced 3 times in front of CSP [Camano Island State Park] northbound traveling with some speed.

Krista Paulino

Sat, Feb 8 - Saratoga Passage (CRC22 Earhart)

14:30 - Saw the grey swimming it was right at Bells Beach it was traveling north pretty slow.

Ashley Jurasek

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12:00 - Mid Bells Beach southbound and feeding along the way. 

11:30 - Feeding between East Point and Bells Beach.

Marilyn Armbruster

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10:15 - Gray whale feeding off East Point in Saratoga (Whidbey side) [CRC22].

Shannon Kavanaugh

Sat, Feb 8 - Port Susan

07:20 - Big gray at Mission Beach [Tulalip].

Lisa Oakes-Dearborn

Fri, Feb 7 - Saratoga Passage

14:11 - In front on Hidden [Beach] parking lot.

Eliseanna Morrison

Fri, Feb 7 - Holmes Harbor 

08:50 - Two possibly three grey whales northbound west side of Holmes Harbor north of golf course.

Sandy Pollard

Fri, Feb 7 - Saratoga Passage (CRC2362 Thidwick)

CRC2362 Thidwick

ID by Orca Network

10:01 - Has rounded the point. Close to Whidbey.

09:55 - Gray whale. Southbound just north of Sandy Point.

photo by Sarah Geist, February 7, 2025

Fri, Feb 7 - Possession Sound

Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Beverly Yoshioka

Date of Sighting: February 07, 2025

Time: 12:02 PM

Species seen: Grey

Number of animals seen: 1

Where seen: Off Witter Beach, about 1 mile south of Sandy Pt, Langley

Direction of travel : Feeding and milling, has been here since about 9 am

Behaviors observed: Feeding

If orcas, any males?:

Any unusual markings?:

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:

Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org

photo by Beverly Yoshioka, February 7, 2025

Thu, Feb 6 - Oregon Coast

Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Bruce Tegen

Date of Sighting: February 06, 2025

Time: 2:30 PM

Species seen: Grey whales

Number of animals seen: 2

Where seen: 47’14’23 n. By 124’13’17 w

Direction of travel : South heading north

Behaviors observed:

If orcas, any males?:

Any unusual markings?:

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: 3 to 400 yards off shore of Moclips

Photos available?: No

Thu, Feb 6 - Saratoga Passage

15:21 - Now northeast of Rocky Point. Viewed from Greenbank, Whidbey Island.

15:05 - Now east of Baby Island, milling around but still slowly heading south.

14:40 - Two gray whales south of the Baby Island navigational buoy, heading south.

Martha Poppy Sinclair

Thu, Feb 6 - Holmes Harbor

11:25 - They have moved a little north of the previous map. They are still on the east side.

Cindi Bowen

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11:04 - Two - look to be possibly northbound on east side.

10:50 - Gray whale in Holmes Harbor approx. [47.63981. -122.40942].

Rachel Haight, Orca Network

Thu, Feb 6 - Saratoga Passage (CRC531 Gretchen)

12:25 - Gray just northwest of Sandy Point near Whidbey bluff. Feeding. Not sure who it is but one fin is very white.

Luanne Seymour

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12:22 - Gray between Langley and Sandy Point. Whidbey side, direction unknown.

Heather Hardin

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CRC531 Gretchen

ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network

photos by Marynne Strobel, February 6, 2025

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08:03 - Gray whale feeding north of Inn at Langley.

photo by Shannon Arndt, February 6, 2025

Tue, Feb 6 - Possession Sound

14:42 - Grey whale headed north toward N division [northwest tip of Hat Island]!

Kim Vest Gleason [HIWS]

Wed, Feb 12 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

14:14 - One or two humpbacks off West Beach overlook [these could have been a gray whale, unknown -RH].

Shelley Nielson Humphreys

Tue, Feb 11 - South Puget Sound

Sent via form submission from Orca Network

Name: Sandra Meza

Date of Sighting: February 11, 2025

Time: 4:48 PM

Species seen: Unknown

Number of animals seen:

Where seen: Between Fox Island and McNeil Island

Direction of travel :

Behaviors observed: Water spouts [video appears to show an exhalation of a marine mammal]

If orcas, any males?: Na

Any unusual markings?: Na

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:

Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org

screen grab from video by Sandra Meza, February 11, 2025