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T38E Hocker & T38C Borrowman pass close to shore at Point No Point.
photo by Amy K. Fowler, July 14, 2024
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ORCA NETWORK
WHALE SIGHTING REPORT
We are watching and visiting the whales in their home.
Please observe, love, and respect them from a distance.
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SUMMARY
Sightings through July 18 include:
Southern Residents - No reports.
Bigg's Killer Whales - On July 10, probable T37A1 & T65As minus T65A5 in Hood Canal. T34s, T37, T37Bs, & T49C were in Puget Sound. T109A2s were in the San Juans. T75Bs & T77s were in the eastern San Juans.
On July 11, probable T37A1 & T65As minus T65A5 in Hood Canal. T36As & T65A5 were in the San Juans. T49As and others were in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. T65Bs were in the San Juans.
On July 12, probable T37A1 & T65As minus T65A5 in Hood Canal. T46Bs were in Admiralty Inlet. T65Bs were in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
On July 13, a T party comprised of approximately 40 Bigg's orcas made their way east through the Strait of Juan de Fuca & south into Admiralty Inlet where they slowly started to spread out. Attendees include: T34s, T35As, T36As, T37s, T38s, T46Bs, T49As (minus T49A1 & T49A2), T49C, T65A5, T75, T75A, & T75Cs. The orcas in Hood Canal, presumably the T65As (minus T65A5) & possibly T37A1, exited the canal and headed into Admiralty Inlet as the T party made its way south and joined them. T65Bs made their way north in Rosario Strait - one year old T65B3 surfaced with a harbor seal in his mouth!
On July 14, T36As, T38C, T38E, T65As (minus T65A5) made their way north in Puget Sound and into Admiralty Inlet. T34s, T37s, T49C, & T49As (minus T49A1 & T49A2) made their way south through central Puget Sound then likely flipped north. T35As & T38As made their way into South Puget Sound. T46Bs, T75, T75A, & T75Cs spent most of the day in Port Susan. T109A2s were in Haro Strait. T49A1 was spotted in the San Juans.
On July 15, T65A5 was spotted in South Puget Sound. T46Bs, T75, T75A, & T75Cs made their way south in Possession Sound & then north in Admiralty Inlet. T109A2s were in Haro Strait.
On July 16, T35As & T38As spent the day going up and down Pickering Passage.
On July 17, T65Bs were in the Strait of Georgia. T109A2s were in Haro Strait. T35As & T38As made their way north through Puget Sound.
On July 18, T109A2s were in Haro Strait.
Humpbacks - BCX1251 Orion has been hanging out in inland Puget Sound.
Gray Whales - A juvenile gray whale was spotted in Central Puget Sound. CRC53 Little Patch, CRC2259, & CRC2557 continue to keep a presence in Possession Sound.
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) | |
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Thu, Jul 18 - Haro Strait (T109A2s)
11:00 - Looks like this group is still hanging around the D'arcys. They went behind the rocks between the two islands just now.
Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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08:45 - Small group of killer whales - likely the T109A2s - south of D’Arcy Island in Haro Strait heading southeast. Visible far offshore of County Park and Lime Kiln.
Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
Wed, Jul 17 - Strait of Georgia (T65Bs)
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T65B3
Galiano Island, BC - T65Bs. Link to more photos.
photos & ID by Cindi Crowder Rausch, July 17, 2024
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Wed, Jul 17 - Haro Strait (T109A2s) | |
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Saw T1092A Fuser and her children today in the waters off of Canada just across from San Juan Island today. It was beautiful.
photos by Gina Lucariello, July 17, 2024
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11:25 - Not sure if this would be the same group or not, but the T109A2s have been reported milling north of Discovery Island on the Canadian side of Haro Strait.
Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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08:00 - Multiple orcas spotted in Haro Strait off Sunset Point, on the Canadian side, traveling north!
Erin Brink [WSSJI]
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Wed, Jul 17 - Puget Sound (T35As & T38As) | |
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Off of Southworth earlier today.
photos by Mollie Segall, July 17, 2024
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21:30 - Found them! Northbound very close to Kitsap side off Apple Tree Point.
Sara Frey
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16:45 - It looks like they are northbound off of Restoration Point.
16:19 - Northeast bound [approx. 47.563549, -122.519374].
Kyla Bivens
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16:02 - In front of large white boat, north of Blake Island, in Manchester side.
Laura Jensen
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16:11 - They’re going north. Whale watching boat trailing.
16:00 - At least three orcas just passed in front of us! North of Blake Island heading north.
Christine Flores
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15:34 - On a kill [approx. 47.532666, -122.510121].
Kyla Bivens, PSE
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15:22 - Hunting midchannel off of the north tip of Blake.
15:09 - Moving north quickly directly out from Harper fishing pier.
15:02 - Correction: they went west side of Blake. Continuing northwest.
14:59 - Passing Southworth, mid channel just south of Blake Island. Appear to be aiming northeast, but too early to tell for sure.
14:50 - They're just coming around the point towards Southworth right now. Closer to the Kitsap side than the Vashon side still northbound.
Mollie Segall
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14:52 - I have them at Southworth coming north.
Julie Davis
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14:45 - Small pod orcas close to Kitsap side northbound exiting Colvos Passage.
photo by Tim Ferris, July 17, 2024
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14:33 - They have passed Frageria still northbound Colvos hugging the Kitsap side.
April Janice Basham
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14:32 - Viewing from Driftwood Cove northbound.
Roxane Jackson Johnson
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13:45 - Seeing them northbound at Ollala [video in FB comments].
Paul Davis
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13:42 - They're on the move again. Northbound, headed towards Olalla. Five miles per hour.
Joel Salafia
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13:41 - Orcas have now picked up speed and have resumed northbound travels, passing Lisabuela headed towards Ollala, mid channel to mainland side of.
Marla Smith, Orca Network
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13:35 - Debbie called to report seeing three to four orcas midway up Colvos headed north toward Olalla Bay.
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13:28 - Stalled out chasing harbor porpoise just south of Lisabuela out in mid channel.
Orca Network
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13:25 - Spy hopping tail slappin’ and playing mid channel north Colvos.
Ricky Frazer
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13:17 - Look to be on a hunt just south of Lisabeula mid channel.
Ellen Weir
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13:15 - At least five heading north along Colvos Passage [approx. 47.385715, -122.533611].
Kathryn McMillan
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13:12 - Viewing from Lisabuela, approaching steady northbound, midchannel.
Ellen Weir
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13:09 - Approaching Lisabeula Park at about five to eight miles per hour.
Joel Salafia
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13:06 - Just past Point Richmond now, mid channel to slightly mainland side of, steady northbound.
Marla Smith, Orca Network
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12:50 - They have committed northbound Colvos Gig Harbor side. Leisurely pace now.
April Janice Basham
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12:39 - Heading north across from Sunrise Beach.
Kristen Iyall
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12:34 - After a long dive they’re steadily cruising again headed north toward Sunrise Beach now.
Jasmine Myers
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12:32 - SJC leaving these whales currently heading northbound looking like they're committing to Colvos. However, they've flipped quite a few times and may make more directional changes. North of Gig Harbor. Fun ones! T38A's and some T35's it looks like. Dana with her signature white mark!
Alli Montgomery
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12:25 - They are in view from Dune northbound a long way from here at the moment pointing towards Colvos but hard to say what they'll do next.
Jim Pasola
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12:16 - There may be two pods. We see at least two still milling out from Gig Harbor mid channel and a whale watch boat moved ahead towards Colvos and stopped and has been sitting in same place awhile. My husband saw movement up by them. They’re close to the Gig Harbor north area near the shore.
Jasmine Myers
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12:15 - Just went past.
photo by Shannon Bonnett Manke, July 17, 2024
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12:00 - Gig Harbor side, passing entrance to Gig Harbor, trending north up Colvos.
Sean Clinton
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12:00 - Off Point Defiance.
photo by AirWaterLand Photography, July 17, 2024
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11:55 - They have reached the tip of Point Defiance after a short hunt. Still northbound.
April Janice Basham
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11:49 - Still here feeding. Seems to just be a few. Maybe the larger pod split?
11:37 - They’re off of Point Defiance now and are cruising quickly. Not sure direction yet.
Jasmine Myers
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11:23 - Mid channel straight out from Point Defiance dog park.
Erin Pritchard
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11:05 - They are very close to the middle of Salmon Beach.
Karen Caldwell
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11:00 - Mid channel north of bridge under the power lines going north.
Susan White
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10:48 - Just north of Narrows Bridge middle of bridge near boats.
Erin Pritchard
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10:42 - North of Narrows Bridge going north. Gig harbor side, sailboat just passed one.
Susan White
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10:17 - I saw them under bridge with a spyhop heading north.
Julie Davis
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10:19 - 10:24 - Ready to go under the Narrows Bridge heading towards mid channel now. Pretty close to the west tower on south side still at 10:19. Could be on a kill right under the bridge close to mid channel.
10:05 - Northbound swiftly on Gig Harbor side almost to the Narrows Bridge.
Karen Caldwell
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10:08 - Off Titlow moving north towards Narrows Bridge, at least five whales.
James Rempt
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09:52 - Just spotted them out in front of Day Island slow roll towards the Narrows Bridge.
photo by Mary Davis Pubols, July 17, 2024
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09:10 - Just saw them from Steilacoom. Heading south near the ferry terminal. Closer to the Steilacoom side of the shore. Looked to be multiple.
Katie Dyer
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07:40 - Orcas seen on the east side of Anderson Island this morning. Seen by people waiting in line for the ferry. Last update headed south towards Island Marina.
Lisa Elliott
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Joe Barboza
Date of Sighting: July 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: 47.354206,-122.812906
Direction of travel : they were staying in the area, swimming around
Behaviors observed: hunting i think
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: we were out on a night kayak, so its hard to say how many orcas there were. I know two for sure because they were right next to our kayaks. I did see one fully breach the water and it had a very tall dorsal fin. There were probably more than 2 but it's hard to say for sure.
Photos available?: No
Tue, Jul 16 - Deception Pass
For the record: these whales did go east under the bridge in Deception Pass; they didn't stay too long and flipped back west, exited the pass, then headed north in Rosario Strait.
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We saw two small-ish orca whales sneak through Deception Pass completely unnoticed by the whale watch boats. It was like watching a jailbreak.
Cape Grayson [ONCG]
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: David Anderson
Date of Sighting: July 16, 2024
Time: 1:25 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: 48.39370° N, 122.66446° W
Direction of travel : W
Behaviors observed: Milling, spyhop
If orcas, any males?: Unknown
Any unusual markings?: No
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: One juvenile based on apparent size of dorsal fin
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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Tue, Jul 16 - San Juans
20:12 - A group of three to four are headed to Reuben Tarte right now.
Ross Jackson [WSSJI]
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18:55 - Pod of four just left Echo Bay… Swam through the harbor!
Ricarda Burnett
Tue, Jul 16 - South Puget Sound (T35As & T38As)
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A few little video clips from the flippy floppy whales yesterday in and out of Pickering Passage. T38As and T35s sure gave us a fun day. Link to FB video.
April Janice Basham
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From last sunset looks last night. Absolutely perfect [video in FB comments].
April Janice Basham
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21:12 - In the far distance under some cotton candy clouds they are milling at the entrance to Pickering Passage but trending south into it. Lots of breaches, tail slaps, and tail lobs. Viewing from Victor.
20:22 - Still from Victor line of sight Treasure Island they have flipped again. Southbound.
Candace Gavin
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19:38 - Northbound Case Inlet mid channel line of sight is Stretch Island currently headed towards Allyn. Don't hold your breath on these flippin’ whales.
April Janice Basham
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18:15 - They passed Jarrel's Cove about 10 minutes ago. Eastbound.
David Bennett
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18:03 - Lost them on a deep dive northbound between the bridge and Jarrell's Cove.
17:54 - Still northbound at a steady clip.
T.j. Smith
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17:56 - Limited service. From the bridge about 30 minutes ago they flipped back northbound in Pickering.
April Janice Basham
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17:30 - Pickering Passage northbound heading toward Jarrell’s Cove & Allyn.
Steven Venetta
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17:31 - Heading northbound at a brisk pace.
17:20 - They were heading south and surfaced for a bit just north of the bridge. Spyhops and goofed around for a bit. Then they turned around and are northbound again hugging Harstine Island at 17:27.
Bree Mays
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17:25 - From Harstine Island Bridge earlier when they flipped [video in FB comments].
Candace Gavin
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17:45 - Still traveling north. Deep dives and no more surface activity, so moving at a good clip.
17:28 - Turned around before the bridge and started heading north.
17:20 - Approaching Harstine Island Bridge, southbound.
17:10 - South bound now. Headed towards the bridge.
T.j. Smith
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Bobbie Mostyn
Date of Sighting: July 16, 2024
Time: 5:19 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Pickering Passage
Direction of travel : South
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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17:06 - Breaching and having a blast just off Walkers Landing.
April Janice Basham
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16:46 - They’re just south of Jarrell's Cove on west side of Harstine.
Nicole Nolten Selby
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16:36 - Moving a bit more slowly just past Jarrells. On the west side of Pickering Passage heading south toward Harstine Bridge. Looked like four.
Teresa Saunders Westcoat
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16:34 - My neighbors caught them moving southbound an hour ago near Allyn.
Theresa Williams
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16:30 - They’re going along the west side of Harstine right now.
Nicole Nolten Selby
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16:20 - Jami Cantrell reports seeing them from Jarrell's Cove still southbound Pickering pretty quickly.
April Janice Basham
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16:14 - Southbound approaching Jarrell's Cove.
Jami Cantrell
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15:10 - They have made a hard flip southbound headed back towards Pickering Passage.
April Janice Basham
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15:00 - Close to Treasure Island.
photo by Laura Jewell St, July 16, 2024
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14:58 - They are still steady northbound headed towards Allyn. Seeing five to seven.
14:21 - Exiting Pickering Passage headed northeast towards Vaughn.
April Janice Basham
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13:41 - My guess is somewhere over here northbound. Sailboat with them [approx. 47.296326, -122.881351].
Jami Cantrell
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13:18 - Just spotted them from Jarell’s Cove Marina, heading north quickly closer to mainland side.
12:33 - Looks like they have flipped and are now northbound, still a ways north of the bridge.
12:19 - Spotted them heading south towards the Harstine Island Bridge from the Harstine Island Bridge. Still probably over a half mile away.
Connor O'Brien
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11:49 - As they headed north. From shore. [video in FB comments]. T38As at least present.
Andrea Simpson Donald
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11:48 - Confirmed from a friend who lives on Harstine Point they’re headed south in Pickering fast.
Jami Cantrell
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11:32 - About four orcas five minutes ago between Grapeview and Dougall Point on Harstine Island heading south in Pickering Passage… they dove when a fishing boat passed by, at what looked like a respectable distance. Haven’t resurfaced. They were definitely southbound at a fairly fast speed, completely disappeared as soon as the boat was in my sight. I didn’t see any sign of them after that. I am viewing from land, Grapeview side of Pickering Passage.
Cammy Malm LaRiviere
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08:30 - Same area [Pickering Passage].
Steven Venetta
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07:45 - 08:00 - I work for DOH, sampling oysters for Vibro and while sampling at a site I encountered four orcas in Pickering Passage! Three adults and ohe calf. Looked to be hunting for something, likely a seal; then leaving Pickering Passage going back north [approx. 47.252666, -122.925569] [video in FB comments].
Malena Reyes
Mon, Jul 15 - Haro Strait (T109A2s)
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T109A2 Fuser
A few saddle patches and interesting rake patterns on T109A2s, making their way up Haro Strait. Link to more photos.
photos by Jenna Darcie, July 15, 2024
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I filmed the T109A2s in Haro Strait. Link to video.
Gerald Graham
Mon, Jul 15 - Possession Sound/Admiralty Inlet (T46Bs, T75, T75A, T75Cs)
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T75A Stone
Orcas! I think it was the T46Bs and T75s. So much surface activity near Possession Point around 13:30. Link to more photos.
photos by Cara Dana, July 15, 2024
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This encounter was off the shore of Whidbey Island between Glendale and Possession Point. The party goers were the T46Bs, T75 and T75A, and the T75Cs. So many littles in this surface active encounter! Link to more photos.
photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, July 15, 2024
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18:47 - Breach northbound towards lighthouse.
Kaitlyn Milliken
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18:45 - They’ve drifted east. From Greenbank I can see blows in between the channel marker and the sailboat off of Fort Worden. Victoria Clipper with them.
18:42 - Lots of splashing now! From my vantage point on Whidbey, they are east of the sailboat.
18:15 - Just crossed ferry lanes heading northbound toward Fort Worden.
Amy Smith Norris
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17:53 - I am seeing them from Marrowstone Point here they are directly off the point in front.
Jennifer Taylor
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17:48 - I spoke too soon… blows across channel.
Janet Moody
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17:47 - Viewing from north Lagoon Point. Orca are on Marrowstone side of the channel. Approaching the end of Marrowstone. Still northbound.
16:56 - Our glorious sharp toothed friends are currently swimming by Bush Point. They must have a date up north because they are moving with a purpose. I’d saw they are mid channel.
Cindi Crowder Rausch
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16:20 - Update westbound [approx. 47.969235, -122.570725].
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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16:08 - I’m at Point No Point lighthouse, saw a few spyhops!
Haley Egan
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16:06 - They made a kill and now they are swimming quickly northbound again.
15:46 - Update still northwest direction [approx. 47.942941, -122.508366].
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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15:37 - Viewing from Point No Point, they are very close to Whidbey side. Still heading north.
Catherine Alvarado Soto
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15:25 - Northwestbound [approx. 47.913150, -122.489312] all grouped up.
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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15:25 - Northbound off of Point No Point, mid channel [approx. 47.913150, -122.489312].
Kyla Bivens, PSE
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15:10 - Entering Admiralty Inlet northbound across from Point No Point. Long down times moving fast.
David Michael
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14:45 - Whales have now flipped and are northwest towards Eglon. Mid channel to Kitsap side. Viewing from Picnic Point.
Candace Gavin
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13:57 - Heading southwest from Possession Point State Park.
David Michael
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13:40 - Well, that was fun! They're past Possession Point headed out towards the buoy still southbound. I'm a bit jealous of those you at Possession Point as that was a nice close pass on a beautiful day.
Ed Pearson
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13:35 - Appear to be moving fast just passed the point in Possession State Park still south.
Kate Williams
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13:34 - Gorgeous pass at Possession boat ramp. Orcas continue to hug Whidbey shore. They are still southbound!
Cindi Crowder Rausch
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13:23 - Just passing the boat launch which gives the crew there a nice breach fest. Still southbound towards Possession Point.
Ed Pearson
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13:21 - Coming up to Possession Sound! Just northbound of here still heading this direction.
Kate Williams
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13:20 - Getting close to Possession Point State Park, still surface active and looked more grouped up. Southbound.
13:05 - North of & approaching Possession Point, southbound.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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13:04 - San Juan Clipper leaving this tail slap and breach happy group still going steadily southbound getting close to Possession Point!
Alli Montgomery
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12:50 - They seem to be moving a little faster southbound. Past Glendale now.
12:42 - They are just arriving at Glendale still southbound.
12:25 - Quite the collection (swarm) of boats arriving. Still headed south halfway between the ferry and Glendale.
Ed Pearson
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12:20 - Coming into view north of Glendale, close to Whidbey shore. Southbound.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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12:00 - Just saw three by Clinton ferry - from ferry boat. whoa! Breaching.
Dorothy Jacobsen
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12:00 - Milling with surface activity just south of the Clinton ferry/north Columbia Beach. Slow progress southbound.
Emily Wandres
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Abbey Hughes
Date of Sighting: July 15, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 10
Where seen: 47.93766° N, 122.35393° W
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: Traveling / hunting
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?: Unknown
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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11:54 - Steady southbound travel close to Whidbey. So fun seeing happy active orcas pass by close to shore. Just south of Clinton dock.
Rachel Haight
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Madeleine Fairley-Wax
Date of Sighting: July 15, 2024
Time: 11:50 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Adjacent to Clinton-Mukilteo ferry dock (approx47.9769556, -122.3498034)
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: Traveling, breaching, tail splashing
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?: Top 1-1.5 ft of the dorsal fin curved backwards.
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Appeared to be one mature male, two calves, and one or two mature females. Bull and calves were breaching frequently, and females were splashing with their tails.
Photos available?: No
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The 11:30 Suquamish from MUK left late at 11:44 and we are now docking in north slip to give the breaching pod of orcas passage very close to Whidbey. More fun than seeing the whales was the excitement from passengers. An older gentleman asked what I was looking at as I stood on bow of boat and I said orcas. He said he’s lived here all his life and never seen a whale. I told him where to look and we saw a double breach. It never gets old watching people watch whales doing their wild thing.
Debbie Stewart
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11:32 - Talking to staff member Rachel who is seeing who looks to be T46Bs, T75/T75A approaching Clinton ferry dock, just north of it, close in to the Whidbey side. Surface active with tail slaps, and a couple breaches!
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11:31 - We are at Randall Point and they are just passing us!
Kate Williams
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11:25 - Currently on the west side of Gedney Island, heading south.
Paul Kelly
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11:29 - Nevermind, he's here! About ten [orcas].
11:20 - Just north of Brighton, not far from shore. Not seeing a male, wondering if T75A & others broke off.
11:10 - They have been southbound suuuuuper slow, but coming slowly closer towards Brighton area.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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11:01 - Leaders approaching north end of Hat Island. Looks like they will be heading down the west side.
Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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10:55 - I can see them north of me at Brighton Beach. Distant, need binos, appear slow, some surface activity. South/southeast bound appears.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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10:47 - Viewing from Waterman. Trust north of Clinton, they are well off shore between Camano Head and Hat Island. Appear from here to be heading southeast.
Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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10:21 - They’re dividing. Three heading toward Hat Island and the other three toward Clinton.
Shannon Boss
10:13 - Just passing Sandy Point southbound close to shore.
10:00 - Nearing Sandy Point Whidbey side southbound.
Marilyn Armbruster
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Meredith Neal
Date of Sighting: July 15, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 10
Where seen: Saratoga Passage, about quarter mile north of Langley
Direction of travel : Southbound
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Large pod including babies and male
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
Mon, Jul 15 - South Puget Sound (T65A5)
18:30 - Just passed Southworth ferry. At least one immature female and possibly a second. Not sure. Last seen heading north towards Blake Island.
Tom McCarthy
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18:25 - Only saw one, and it should be at Southworth or north of there by now.
18:14 - Should be visible at Southworth now or very soon.
18:08 - Approaching Driftwood Cove northbound.
Roxane Jackson Johnson
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18:06 - Single orca headed north through Colvos Passage. West side of passage headed near Wilson Creek.
Daniel Marth
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17:15 - We just received a community report of whales passing Lisabuela headed north in Colvos.
Sound Action
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15:15 - Moving from PSWS twenty minutes ago: “Just spotted one lone orca just south of the Narrows Bridge”.
Jami Cantrell
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T65A5 Indy
13:22 - Just spotted him traveling south from the east side of Fox Island. Heading towards the Fox Island fishing pier. Long downtime and traveling fast.
photo by Barb Pritchard Hulbert, July 15, 2024
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12:30 - Solo male spotted under the Fox Island Bridge.
Tiger von Pagel
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12:49 - T65A5 steady eastbound in Hales out from Cromwell. Slow surfaces and long down times.
Ashley S Whitman
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12:46 - Very close pass by the Fox Island Spit!
Rachel Running
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11:03 - We have spotted one orca so far. T65A5 traveling north along the shore [approx. 47.234152, -122.629427]. We saw another fin from behind a long distance away so no chance at an ID for that one yet.
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Rosemary Bluhm
Date of Sighting: July 15, 2024
Time: 9:45 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: 1 mile south of Tacoma Narrows bridge.
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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09:49 - At least two to three heading towards Point Defiance [approx. 47.326943, -122.529428].
08:39 - Orcas in Dalco Passage milling west of the ferry lane.
David Michael
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08:42 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 09:02 to report: 0842hrs: Vessel reports they've spotted a single orca whale located 1/2 mile west of the TAHL terminal heading in a southbound direction.
Mon, Jul 15 - South Puget Sound
18:27 - Orcas heading north in Case Inlet. Now north of Heron Island and heading towards Allyn. At least four of them.
Jerilyn Evans
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16:35 - This group was spotted [approx. 47.197952, -122.841597] heading north along Harstine Island. They continued north with long dives.
Courtney A Turk
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15:55 - Evidently the two I saw this morning were part of a larger group, five to six. Neighbor just shared her friend was in Fish Trap Loop and saw them. They have passed through Dana Passage and were off of Harstine Island. I got her message at 15:55.
Joan Ahre
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16:09 - I can confirm (from someone else's video) that they went up through Dana Passage. No telling if they went back into Case Inlet or hung a right and headed toward Nisqually Reach and those parts.
15:00 - They exited Eld Inlet and swung over to the entrance to Budd. Stuck around there for a brief stint and are now heading north - passing Boston Harbor very close to shore. They were really close to shore (across from me) when they passed by Boston Harbor heading north out of Budd Inlet. DEEP DIVES. But from that trajectory, they were more likely to go up Dana Passage with Harstine Island on their left. But I totally missed them going by me this morning as they headed south into Eld. First sighting for me of them was at 14:15 as they turned around and were heading north. As they exited north out of Eld and before they crossed over to sniff the entrance to Budd Inlet. They are passing the spit of Cooper Point. Budd Inlet is behind that sand bar. I have no idea who these are and how many. I think five. At least one male [video in FB comments].
Kim Merriman
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14:18 - This was today in Eld Inlet.
photo by Elizabeth Wittgow-Styles, July 15, 2024
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13:44 - Geoduck divers in Eld Inlet reporting a group that appear to be hunting. Deep in Eld about 2000 feet from Chelsea farm racks.
Marie Wils
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10:45 - I'm seeing two smaller orcas at the tip of Johnson Point. Could they have gone into South Sound? I could see them milling by the point but view obstructed by neighbor's landscaping. Not sure if they headed to Case Inlet or Olympia.
Joan Ahre
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07:15 - Four to five orcas seen off southern tip Anderson Island this morning.
Erik Willis
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Erik Willis
Date of Sighting: July 15, 2024
Time: 7:10 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Southern tip of Anderson Island
Direction of travel : SE then turned around and headed NW
Behaviors observed: Hunting
If orcas, any males?: Yes
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
Sun, Jul 14 - Haro Strait (T109A2s)
T109A2s. They’ve been in that area all day.
John Boyd [WSSJI]
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21:00 - I believe this group was last seen crossing the border eastbound towards Henry Island. Might be worth keeping an eye out for them.
16:10 - Seeing some big splashes north of Little D'Arcy island.
15:03 - And as soon as I typed that in, they changed directions. Now back over by the Kelp Reef mark.
14:55 - This group has now taken a more southerly course, headed south/southeast now. Still on the Canadian side in Haro Strait.
14:50 - This group is approaching the Kelp Reef mark.
14:30 - Watching on Lime Kiln camera, unknown whale activity between D'Arcy and Little D'Arcy islands.
Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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I present this visualized sound clip. There appears to be a brief orca call in it. It was recorded at 3:41:55 PM. Link to clip.
Fred Horn [WSSJI]
Sun, Jul 14 - San Juans
19:10 - Looks like they are now headed down channel.
19:02 - Milling - no direction. At least four.
18:57 - A few orcas mid channel between Shaw Island and Friday Harbor.
Bryn Black [WSSJI]
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14:15 - From Maria Doss: Possibly up to seven orcas heading west through Pea Vine Pass.
13:00 - Eight whales now westbound from the northwest side of Blakely.
Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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12:30 - We encountered at least five orca that were headed south in Rosario Strait on the east side of Orcas Island. We first spotted them as they rounded the point near Obstruction Island. They proceeded west between Obstruction and & Blakey Island.
photo by David Meade, July 14, 2024
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Sun, Jul 14 - San Juans (T49A1)
13:00 - T49A1 passing Turn Island northbound towards Friday Harbor.
Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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12:20 - Came in close to the rock off Jackson Beach and then moved on towards Pear Point.
Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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11:15 - Single male orca heading north from Cattle Point up west side of strait, angling west into Griffin Bay probably - surfaced four or five times, then went down a long time and lost sight of him.
Jeanne Sept [WSSJI]
Sun, Jul 14 - Port Susan (T46Bs, T75, T75A, T75Cs)
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T75A Stone
World orca day with killer whales! They were super far away in Port Susan, but we had a good time watching them anyway. As they traveled north, they covered a lot of ground. They were practically sprinting through the water. We dashed to the next beach and just like that, gone. We waited for over an hour to see them again and they just vanished. After leaving and making it back home, we heard the whales had turned south and exited Port Susan. We were surprised that 13 whales snuck out right under our noses! Link to more photos.
photos by Kat Martin, July 14, 2024
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16:31 - Northbound midchannel off Tillicum. Moving fast.
Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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18:00 - I have them spread out between Tulalip Shores and about half way between Camano Head and Tyee. They appear to be hunting.
John C Storbeck
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15:41 - They headed north back into Port Susan.
Diana Pham
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14:18 - Super active, orca party [approx. 48.058424, -122.301181]!
Andrea Duffield
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13:45 - Whales are here-ish [approx. 48.049986, -122.326915]. Still southbound. They are in no hurry.
12:57 - Viewing from Sandy Point bluff. Orca are mid channel to Camano side. Traveling southbound slowly. Exiting Port Susan.
Cindi Crowder Rausch
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11:54 - Ten orca southbound between Sunny Shore and Tulare about 2000 feet off shore, moving slowly.
John C Storbeck
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11:25 - The T46B pod, T75, and T75A are southeastbound at my map spot [approx. 48.123296, -122.391724].
Bart Rulon Wildlife
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11:22 - Southbound mainland side of midchannel between Tillicum and McKees.
10:47 - Heading east now, lots of breaches.
Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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10:40 - The T46B pod,T75, and T75A are southbound at my map spot [approx. 48.131722, -122.400949].
Bart Rulon Wildlife
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10:37 - Southbound on Camano side now off Bretland (north of Pirates Cove). On the west side of Swiftsure.
Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Megan Dunnigan
Date of Sighting: July 14, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: (48.1295340, -122.3854265)
Direction of travel : SE, slowly
Behaviors observed: Hunting porpoises
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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09:55 - I counted ten orca, last spotted about 25 minutes ago heading further north into Port Susan, north of Kayak. They were lined up six a breast in the lead group and four swimming behind, very slowly after each group took a harbor porpoise about 4500 feet off Tillicum Beach.
John C Storbeck
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09:06 - Last saw the leaders heading north/northeast, midchannel north of Tillicum (between McKees and Kayak Point from my perspective).
08:57 - They are split right now. One group drifting north, the others drifting west towards Camano. Lots of directional changes still.
08:48 - Seeing lots of directional changes, maybe hunting. One male in the group.
08:46 - Orcas northbound in Port Susan straight out from Tillicum Beach, mainland side midchannel. Too far for IDs.
Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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08:30 - Reports of seven to eight orcas northbound in Port Susan, out from Tyee on mainland side, per Port Susan Chat.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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06:15 - Bradley Coombe, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: SUQUAMISH reports a pod 3-4 Orca [off Mukilteo] traveling North into Possession Sound.
Sun, Jul 14 - Puget Sound (T36As minus T36A1s, T38C, T38E, T65As minus T65A5)
20:31 - I think they might be off Mutiny Bay on Whidbey Island right now. They were going north.
Gretchen Burks
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18:55 - Dorsals up, now completely unbothered as they pass Norwegian Point northbound, light glinting on their dorsals, a tightly knit family group, beautiful sight, goodnight orcas.
Donna Green Van Renselaar
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18:51 - Passed Norwegian Point, traveling fast northbound midchannel.
Jenny Klis
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18:40 - Parallel with Norwegian Point still steady northbound.
18:30 - Straight off of state park launch north of Point No Point northbound Kitsap side.
Donna Green Van Renselaar
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18:25 - Looks like T65As passing Point No Point northbound further offshore.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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T38C Borrowman
18:10 - Off Point No Point.
photos by Catherine Alvarado Soto, July 14, 2024
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18:37 - Trailing group of four plus with at least one male heading north in shipping lanes, northeast. of Point No Point.
18:18 - Rest of group still offshore in shipping lane, traveling north with some surface activity.
18:05 - Male and female just made super close pass along Point No Point!
photo by Amy K. Fowler, July 14, 2024
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18:03 - This group [T38C & T38E] popped up close to shore at Point No Point unexpectedly.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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18:00 - Group of three to four passed Point No Point, ten yards off the point, heading west.
17:53 - Seeing the orcas from Point No Point, moving northwesterly.
Sue Surowiec Larkin
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17:50 - They are stalled on a hunt southeast of Point No Point.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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17:29 - Definitely seeing killer whales north of the Saratoga’s location [approx. 47.893496, -122.482146]!
17:24 - Saratoga paused again and I see some blows and maybe dorsals north of them!
Amy K. Fowler
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17:00 - Saw these beautiful orcas off PSE heading northbound from Kingston. Link to more photos.
photos by Kristen Waite-George, July 14, 2024
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16:30 - T65As (minus A2 so far), T38C, T36A, T36A2, T36A3, T36A5 seen in this group so far that just killed a porpoise! Back on the move again northwest direction. We are leaving the scene. Waiting at Point No Point might be a good call if they continue the direction they are going [approx. 47.891686, -122.464325].
16:04 - Northwestbound at my map spot [approx. 47.864965, -122.483957]. T38C and T65A3 IDed so far plus more.
Bart Rulon Wildlife
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15:24 - Five dorsals up northbound north of Edmonds from Apple Tree Point west of mid tightly grouped.
Donna Green Van Renselaar
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15:25 - At least five more northbound off Apple Tree Point. Kingston. Large males, etc.
15:20 - At least three orca west side of shipping lanes off Apple Tree Point Kingston. Northbound.
Sara Frey
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15:16 - Two dorsals northbound straight east of Apple Tree Point northbound Kitsap side toward mid.
Donna Green Van Renselaar
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15:10 - Ten plus approaching Kingston. Northbound and mid channel.
Catherine Alvarado Soto
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15:08 - [orcas approx. location 47.816548, -122.459952].
15:00 - Two large males across from Apple Tree Point still northbound west side of channel with some speed.
14:45 - Seeing seven to eight headed north from Richmond Beach. They are mid channel approaching Kingston.
Brooke Thompson
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13:47 - Just saw these two from the Victoria Clipper in the spot Lois said they were! One is definitely a male.
Bry Werkheiser
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13:00 - Spotted two orcas headed north along Bainbridge. Near entrance to Port Madison but offshore and continuing north.
Lois Leland Cheney
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12:30 - I just heard a radio call from a boat that there is another pod of orcas somewhere in the vicinity of Golden Gardens. They said between Shilshole Bay and the sierra golf buoy. I personally am not in a position to visually confirm.
John Patrick Darmody II
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11:49 - There are at least five heading vaguely north west directly across from Rockaway Beach on Bainbridge but closer to Alki.
Rafe Pose
Sun, Jul 14 - Puget Sound
17:55 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Tacoma Master reports 4 orca off Tyee shoal milling about
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17:30 - Out from Murden Cove. Can barely see from Alki, closer to Bainbridge.
17:02 - Three breaches Blakely Harbor northbound.
16:55 - West of yellow buoy off Restoration.
Mary Hartmann
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16:50 - Northbound, frolicking, tail slaps [approx. 47.577080, -122.466878]. Breaches!
Ben Blankenship
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16:46 - Between Manchester cargo ship and Bainbridge.
16:44 - Mid channel, many boats following.
16:39 - Tail lobs seen at north tip of Blake view from Constellation Park.
Mary Hartmann
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16:12 - This group (see five total) continuing north mid channel, closer to Seattle-side, Alki area.
Anna Carlson Munson
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16:13 - Closer to Blake, they are past the north tip of Blake.
16:06 - Viewing from Lincoln Park as they pass Blake Island, still heading north.
Lucia Congeni Bonfiglio
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15:56 - Watched this group all the way across the water on the 15:45 Vashon/Fauntleroy ferry. They ended up just south of Blake Island still heading north. Lots of surface behavior (tail slaps and a few breaches).
Natasha Dillinger
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15:43 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Kitsap Master reports 2 orca NB from Vashon Island and ferry lanes.
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15:27 - Viewing from Vashon ferry dock (north end). Four seen. One male.
Natasha Dillinger
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15:08 - Mixed pod of at least ten northbound almost to Dolphin Point. Mid channel. Slightly spread.
Candace Gavin
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Matt Penning
Date of Sighting: July 14, 2024
Time: 2:25 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Dilworth
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: They were breathing, seemed playful
If orcas, any males?: Yes 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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13:55 - Looking west from the north side of Three Tree Point they just passed the yellow buoy, on the west side out by the small boats.
13:37 - The previous group that passed at 12:55 are now looking [to be moving] northbound, almost mid channel, west of Three Tree.
Steve Rice
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13:53 - Northbound near Three Tree Point buoy. About to cross over to the northside of Three Tree Point.
Sandhya Ballal
Sun, Jul 14 - Puget Sound (T34s, T35As, T37, T37Bs, T38As, T49As, T49C, & likely T65A5)
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T35A Lester & T35A4
From today’s visit in Des Moines, WA on World Orca Day. Link to more photos.
photos by Mollie Segall, July 14, 2024
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T35A Lester & T35A4
Under Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Wonderful big orca weekend in the Sound! Link to more photos.
photos by Cynthia Swensøn, July 14, 2024
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Unique face of T49A6
So much activity [today]! These are my views from Alki Point, Brace Point, and Three Tree Point. It was fun to see the distinctive T49A6 and share my binoculars with a handful of first-timers. Link to more photos.
photos by Steve Rice, July 14, 2024
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20:55 - At least three passing Horsehead Bay northbound towards Kopachuck.
Candace Gavin
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20:42 - Still westbound off Green Point.
20:41 - Still off Green Point.
20:34 - Appear to be hunting off Green Point. Lots of breaching & direction changes.
20:28 - Continuing westbound off Green Point.
20:15 - Have passed Bella Bella westbound into the Sunset! Spectacular pass. I must have been wrong about the bulls... not seeing any.
20:14 - Today's pass at Bella Bella. Sorry about all the chatter! Link to Youtube video.
19:58 - Milling just east of Fox Island Bridge about mid channel. I'm seeing at least two bulls.
Melissa Bird
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T38A Dana
From the Fox Island Bridge!
back of camera photo by Jami Cantrell, July 14, 2024
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19:41 - Heading for the Fox Island Bridge, lead group is six to seven whales and there are at least two trailing. Last update for me, happy viewing all!
Brooke Casanova
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19:41 - Just west of Wollochet, heading toward Fox Island bridge. About five or six.
Patrick Pfau
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19:37 - One boat seems to still be with them, moving directionally towards the Fox Island Bridge and more mid-channel, but still quite a ways a way.
19:29 - Viewing from Cromwell, heading into Hales Passage mid channel but closer to Gig Harbor side.
Anika Blake
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19:24 - Seem to be milling.
19:10 - Continuing west into Hales Passage.
Brooke Casanova
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19:12 - In Hales westbound.
19:06 - Look to be trending into Hales.
19:01 - Approaching Point Fosdick close to Gig Harbor side southbound.
Melissa Bird
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18:59 - Milling near Wollochet viewing from Titlow.
18:53 - Lead group passing Titlow.
Jason Cook
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18:49 - Lost them as they went southbound in front of Narrows Park.
T.j. Smith
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18:45 - Very fast pass under the Narrows, continuing south. Haven't seen any signs of a second group yet.
Jolena Tagg
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18:45 - Three southbound just went under Narrows Bridge.
Cynthia Swensøn
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18:44 - Just crossed under the Narrows on Gig Harbor side of Gig Harbor tower. Southbound & active.
Melissa Bird
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18:42 - Crossing under the Narrows Bridge southbound mid channel. Long down times.
Mark Barrett
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18:28 - Just spotted them north of the bridge still heading south. Looks like mid-channel.
Craig Craker
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18:19 - First group southbound here [approx. 47.303032, -122.558141].
18:10 - Update possibly hunting in that area [approx. 47.314190, -122.565358].
18:00 - One group right here southbound.
Jami Cantrell
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17:56 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Salish Master reports 4 orca off the ferry crossing heading west bound
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17:34 - They just went around the point of Point Defiance.
Craig Craker
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17:22 - Right in the ferry lanes heading towards Point Defiance. Editing: directly out from the tip of Point Defiance, midway.
Shannon Kovalick
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17:05 - Spouts visible from Owen Beach. Appear like they are approaching the ferry Lane. Saw at least four blows. Westbound travel still.
Ashley S Whitman
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17:05 - They are approaching the Point Defiance ferry lanes still westbound.
April Janice Basham
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16:57 - Further south now, still southbound. From the ferry they appear to be heading straight towards Ruston.
16:46 - Viewing from the Point Defiance ferry - heading south, from my vantage point appear to be mid channel west of Browns Point.
Kirsten Vacura
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16:27 - There are five to seven in this group approaching the south tip of Maury still southbound.
April Janice Basham
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16:19 - Just in front of these sail boats, about about to hit the tip of Browns Point a ways out.
16:10 - Out from Browns Point heading more west now towards Ruston.
Lisa Moe
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16:03 - At least five with one male passing Dash Point pier. Mainland side. Continuing towards Browns Point.
Mollie Segall
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16:00 - Spotted them moving south - mid channel viewing from Browns Point Lighthouse.
Paul Davis
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15:57 - Under for a bit approaching Browns Point. One sail boat behind them.
Lisa Moe
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15:40 - I am standing at the Dumas Bay theater and they’re halfway between me and the cargo ship that’s passing right now [video in FB comments].
Amanda Aird Penland
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15:30 - Group of five, traveling westbound [approx. 47.338970, -122.373762].
Jessica Gasperini
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14:45 - They passed Saltwater State Park southbound - a small group of I think four, no males.
Christine McCann
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14:27 - Approaching Redondo, mainland side of channel and continuing southbound.
14:18 - Beautiful pass by Des Moines marina with about six to eight orcas moving southbound just out from the pier on the mainland side.
Mollie Segall
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14:13 - Viewing from Des Moines marina moving south. Close to marina.
Mandy Michelle
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13:30 - Another small group just passed by Three Tree Point southbound.
Steve Rice
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13:33 - Still at southside of Three Tree Point. Drifting north very slowly. Same pack of boats near.
13:20 - Milling off southside of Three Tree Point. Mid channel. No direction. Look for pack of idle boats.
Sandhya Ballal
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13:10 - The group coming from Seahurst/Normandy is now visible from Des Moines pier. Moving with a purpose towards the others that are milling north of Point Robinson. Midchannel.
Mollie Segall
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13:10 - They are milling in Three Tree Point and appear to be headed south.
photo by Joe Koncikowski, July 14, 2024
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13:03 - A handful northwest of the Foss tug. As viewed from Des Moines fishing pier [approx. 47.415338, -122.390673].
Jason Cook
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13:00 - Multiple orcas were still hanging out in front of Seahurst neighborhood. Now heading south. Still close to the mainland side. (Great for us on this side of the water!)
Susan Plecko
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12:55 - Semi close pass from south side of Three Tree Point. Southbound.
Steve Rice
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12:55 - Staying semi-close to shore headed toward Normandy Park.
12:48 - Passing Three Tree Point, west side of the channel, hugging the shoreline. Moving fast with long downtimes. They seem to have broken into two groups, one with two larger ones and one with four to five including a youngster.
Michelle Welch
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12:41 - Seeing three orcas - looks like two adults and a younger one. Out from Seahurst Park, closer to the mainland side.
Susan Plecko
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12:25 - Lead group stalled out on a hunt. North of the Clipper. Swimming in circular pattern. Viewing from Des Moines fishing pier.
photo by Jason Cook, July 14, 2024
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12:13 - Viewing from Seahurst Park close to Vashon side.
Mandy Michelle
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12:11 - Leaders visible from Des Moines fishing pier mid way in East Passage well behind the SJC. Southbound travel.
Jason Cook
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11:52 - Group of orca southbound, south of Brace Point close to Seattle side of channel.
Ellen Cole [ONCG]
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11:40 - Just passed the Fauntleroy ferry dock heading south fast.
Amie Macnab
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11:25 - SJC departing orcas no ID yet southbound off Fauntleroy. ID as T49c T34s T37s.
Angelica Patyten
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11:22 - Passing Lowman Beach, two close to shore, four to five mid channel. Headed south.
Michelle Welch
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11:15 - Orcas or porpoises spotted from Lincoln Park Beach.
Kristen Kyriacou [ONCG]
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11:14 - Great viewing off Alki. Group I was watching headed south towards Blake Island. The boats following them stopped there and are hanging out. I can’t see them anymore from Constellation Park.
Lynne Meddaugh
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11:08 - Just south of Three Tree Point. Tail slaps, one breach, and five to six total in the pod. Closer to the Normandy Park side.
Jamie Smugeresky
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11:00 - Heading south! In front of Constellation Park.
10:53 - Heading west out of Elliot Bay. Clipper following along behind.
Mallory Nelson
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10:54 - Viewing a group off 56th and Alki.
Izzy Edwards
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10:42 - Small group off 1300 Alki moving southwest Clipper on scene.
Mary Hartmann
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10:26 - Probably a different group given the timing, but a small group headed into Elliot Bay now. Closer to the north shore. Approaching the cruise ship terminal.
Holly Harrison
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10:21 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 10:22 to report: KITTITAS Captain reports 6 Orca near Vashon off of Dolphin Point.
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10:21 - Folks at Seahurst Park should be seeing them. Still southbound. I counted seven to nine. Good luck everyone.
10:09 - Leaders approaching the Vashon ferry terminal. Are traveling southbound, eastside of Vashon, westside of shipping channel.
Shari Tarantino
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10:00 - Orcas passing Constellation Park.
09:17 - You can see eight dorsal fins. Taken from Constellation Park in West Seattle - when orcas were moving south between Bainbridge and Manchester.
photos by Robin Sinner, July 14, 2024
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09:45 - Friend reports more coming around corner close to shore (I assume still at Constellation Park).
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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09:44 - Large group (five at least?) heading south straight south as viewed from north end of Vashon looking north towards Magnolia. They’re playing out by Constellation Park, maybe moving east? Or southeast?
Jessica Medina
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09:35 - Friend says they're southbound on east side of Vashon now.
09:17 - Friend reports: They are off Constellation Park, pretty close in. EDIT/UPDATE: friend may have been mistaken earlier, but definitely seeing at least six further out between Alki & Blake Island.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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09:00 - Large group between Alki Point and Bainbridge. Headed south towards the mid channel buoy. Viewed from 60th and Spokane.
Douglas B. Greenswag
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08:43 - Can see from Jack Block Park viewpoint.
08:16 - Orcas in Elliot Bay. Looked like two to four, they were heading south close to the waterfront side. Last saw them in front of ferris wheel, from Alki.
Tim Couch
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There were multiple groups earlier this morning, some in Elliot Bay some farther out closer to Bainbridge.
Christopher Johnson
Sat, Jul 13 - Rosario Strait (T65Bs)
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T65B3 with harbor seal in his mouth!
T65Bs Hunt off Bird Rocks! Link to more photos.
photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, July 13, 2024
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T65B Chunk spyhopping
Playing in the bull kelp, around Bird Rocks, near Anacortes. Link to more photos.
photos by Sarah Geist, July 13, 2024
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Just as we passed the Burrows Lighthouse, Captain Carl made a hard left turn toward Bird Rocks where he saw some blows - and this turned out to be the 65Bs; matriarch T65B Chunk (b. 1993) and her boys, T65B1 Birdsall (b. 2011 and sprouting), T65B2 Nettle (b. 2019) and calf T65B3 (b. 2023). They were scouting around the kelp and rocks, and eventually made a big kill right in front of us! So warning for a few pictures... beautiful, crazy active, tail slaps, breaches... incredible lighting... total of about 21 orcas today!
photos by Bonnie Gretz, July 13, 2024
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20:00 - At Bird Rocks with Island Adventures Whale Watching. Shout out to Captain Carl and crew for letting us stay out late to experience the T65B’s play in the bull kelp and have their dinner! Link to more photos.
photos by Susan John, July 13, 2024
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20:00 - The 65Bs successfully hunted a harbor seal at bird rocks near Anacortes.
Sarah Geist
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12:56 - They're visible from Hastie Lake Park, much farther offshore now though and headed towards San Juan Island.
Katie Keil Mauldin
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12:45 - Passing Hastie Lake. Northbound. Moved out a bit. But still visible naked eye.
12:10 - Past Libbey Beach. Whidbey. Closest I've ever seen them.
Sarah Geist
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12:30 - Nb [northbound] slowly. Nearing Hastie Lake County Park.
12:01 - 65Bs again northbound at Point Ebey. One mile offshore.
photo by A, July 13, 2024
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11:20 - We left the T65B pod northbound at my map spot [approx. 48.209750, -122.786061].
10:50 - The T65B pod just made a kill and is eating a meal at my map spot [approx. 48.188198, -122.748819]. No direction.
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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10:21 - Three orcas just east [per AIS, south] of Point Partridge, in navigation channel. Whale/pleasure boats nearby for reference. Heading northwest.
Cyrilla Cook
Sat, Jul 13 - Strait of Juan de Fuca/Admiralty Inlet (T34s, T35As, T36As, T37/T37Bs, T38s, T46Bs, T49As minus T49A1 & T49A2, T49C, T65A5, T75, T75A, T75Cs)
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T75A Stone
I spent some good time on the water with some friends. We watched as a huge pod of Bigg’s killer whales made their way south in Admiralty Inlet. We spent a good deal of time with these whales. Around the end of our encounter, we decided it was time to leave. We departed from the whales and made our way back to the harbor. However, in the corner of my eye, I spotted the whales again. They were right in front of us! As if to say goodbye in the best way possible, these whales popped up right underneath the boat! All engines were shut off. There will be a video that follows soon. What made it special was the fact that it was just our boat that experienced this unexpected treat! Everyone else was so much further away! This encounter left me with lifelong memories. Link to more photos. This video captures one of the most spectacular moments of my entire life. We were departing the scene, leaving all the whale watch boats behind, when I suddenly spotted the whales right off our bow! All engines were shut off right away. We drifted in the current as the huge group went right under our boat! I was ready to cry. This moment is so special to me, as no one else really saw what happened. We were far from everyone else. It was such a crazy turn of events and it’ll live with me forever. Link to FB video.
photos by Kat Martin, July 13, 2024
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Beginning out in Juan de Fuca and moving into Admiralty. There are two videos at the end as well. Link to more photos. A little video from [the] super pod before they entered Admiralty and split into multiple groups. Link to video.
photos by Charvet Drucker, July 13, 2024
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T75A Stone
Sort of speechless about what a wonderful day this turned out to be! At the VERY last minute I decided to get on Island Adventures whale watching… made it to the dock with 15 minutes to spare… reports of 30-40 Bigg's incoming. The morning grouping had split apart a bit, and headed south toward Port Townsend. We caught up with some at Point Wilson and got a lovely pass across our bow. Overall we had the T49As (minus A1 and A2)...matriarch is Nan (b.1986) and kids Nat, Neptune, Nebula, and Charlie II; T75 Kidney (b. 1971) and her big son, T75A Stone (b. 1991) - rare sightings of these two in the Salish Sea; and the T46Bs with matriarch T46B Raksha (b. 1988), daughter T46B2 Akela and her calf T46B2B (b.11/23), plus 46B3 Sedna, 46B4 Quiver, 46B6 Sol (these are sister and cousins to the T46B1s I saw last week), and T75C Bam Bam (b. 1998) and her kids 75C3 and 75C4 (b. 2021 and 2023). This group is also new to me. We stayed with them as far south as Lagoon Point but on the Kitsap side to mid-channel of Admiralty Strait, then reluctantly had to head back to Anacortes.
photos by Bonnie Gretz, July 13, 2024
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Saturday was beyond amazing and truly a day I will never forget. We were out with The Salish Sea School in the Salmon Banks area I believe. There were 40 killer whales - T034s, T035s, T036As, T037s, T038s, T046Bs, T049As, T049C, T075 and T075A matrilines we were told! Link to my photos.
photos by Alison Jantzi, July 13, 2024
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T49A6 on left
From "Superpod Saturday"! Taken from shore near the Lighthouse at Point Wilson. Link to more photos.
photos by Jennifer Taylor, July 13, 2024
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T36A2 Kailas
From the close pass by Lagoon Point. Link to more photos.
photos by Isaac Gibson, July 13, 2024
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I did too [saw them at Point Wilson], It was amazing! So grateful for this group Orca Network or I would have missed them!
Johnathon Technowski
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Life dream fulfilled. Saw them at Point Wilson!
Kristi Haile
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21:30 - Male dorsal and female ahead of him north of Norwegian Point Kitsap side to mid.
Donna Green Van Renselaar
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21:18 - Still watching a group well north of Norwegian Point, closer to west side of channel. Haven’t seen any come south of them but they may have snuck by.
20:49 - Seeing one group close together mid-channel, definitely west of where I first spotted blows and still well north of Norwegian Point.
20:41 - Spread out across Admiralty, too far to really tell what direction they’re heading but I feel like they’re trending west?
20:35 - Seeing blows and splashes from Norwegian Point, looking north toward Bush Point. Just behind/north of Victoria Clipper.
Amy K. Fowler
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Anthony Cummins
Date of Sighting: July 13, 2024
Time: 8:33 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Point No Point
Direction of travel : East
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Traveling East past lighthouse almost mid channel.
Photos available?: No
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19:53 - Seeing distant blows and sun shining on fins thru binos from Point No Point.
Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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19:50 - Large group passed south of Bush Point, heading more to Kitsap side.
Heidi Bruns Shank
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19:50 - Many more coming south about level with Bush Point. Moving fast.
Mike Meyer
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19:50 - Trailing group just passed Bush Point, southbound, believe 75A here in this group.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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19:34 - Viewing from Norwegian Park, looking north - southbound to the left of buoy seeing lots of blows.
Jenny Klis
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19:40 - Lots of activity at the red buoy near Foulweather Bluff.
19:28 - Long down times.
19:21. At least three two miles south of Bush Point. Heading south. Moving quickly.
Mike Meyer
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19:20 - Large group a bit north of Bush Point, Whidbey side, southbound.
19:00 - Maybe leaders? Right off Bush Point. We just left the others off Lagoon so can't be those.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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19:21 - They’ve moved more mid-channel.
19:15 - Seeing more now, not sure how many.
19:11 - One lone orca came by south of Bush Point, very close to Whidbey, still southbound and moving fast.
Heidi Bruns Shank
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7:01 - Look to be headed to Bush Point.
Lucy Miller
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18:55 - Just now spotted four(?) orcas off Lagoon Point, Whidbey Island.
Marilyn Polis [ONCG]
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18:42 - One group passing southbound close in at Lagoon Point.
Dori Dace
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18:41 - One big male, maybe six to seven total. One very small one. Close in, 100 yards.
17:55 - Many orca southbound off Lagoon Point. Moving fast, too far to get a picture. Mid channel.
photos by Bill Setter, July 13, 2024
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18:20 - Seeing at least four, maybe more near Lagoon Point. Viewing from Fort Flagler.
Haley Egan
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18:00 - Visible from Marrowstone Point now.
Rebecca Berger
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17:58 - Tour boats and pod moving past Flagler south/southeast, can't see them without binos from Flagler.
Andrew Leisner
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17:46 - Headed past Driftwood Beach now southbound. Viewing from beach.
Mel Nasby
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17:39 - I don’t know if this is the group or not but at least T49C and one other headed south in Admiralty Bay.
Kat Martin
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17:39 - Seeing from Fort Casey heading south. So many!
Rubie H Baker
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17:38 - At Fort Flagler Lower Campground. Can see the tour boats shadowing them between here and Port Townsend. So close, yet so far away. No one around with binos.
Andrew Leisner
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17:26 - Visible from Coupeville ferry terminal.
Heather Marie
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17:25 - Group of orcas passed close to point at Fort Casey headed east along shore, others southeast into the bay further out. Group close in was T36As & T49C & others came over to join.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Mallika Ghurye
Date of Sighting: July 13, 2024
Time: 5:15 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Fort Casey Park in Whidbey island
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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17:15 - The T46B pod and big T75A are southeastbound very close to Point Wilson. Other orcas swam right by the shore at Point Wilson but I didn’t get a good look at them [approx. 48.144387, -122.752819].
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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17:11 - Point Wilson is the spot to be right now!
Kevin Phillips
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17:31 - A few came over and made a very close pass at Fort Casey beach!
17:03 - Seeing them from Fort Casey on the Port Townsend side.
O'Lee Miyagi
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16:57 - Lead group three miles due north of Fort Flagler. Still southbound.
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16:45 - Fort Worden get ready. Whales are pushing southwest towards Port Townsend. T49As are present.
Kat Martin
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16:33 - T34s, T37s, and T35s are southeastbound from my map spot [approx. 48.157952, -122.775533]. Others are scattered to the north in different groups. They just made a kill (probably a porpoise).
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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16:27 - Visible from Point Wilson.
Joe Griffin-Harte
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15:58 - Coming into view at North Beach, headed [east]. Way out there, swimming close together. PSE boat nearby.
Cyrilla Cook
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16:25 - Lead groups will be on west side, nearing Point Wilson now. Some group closer to Whidbey north of Ebey's Landing. Others spread in between.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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16:23 - Still traveling east(southeast). In front of Ebey's Reserve. Should be viewable from Point Wilson soon.
Cyrilla Cook
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16:03 - Big spread. Some southwest of Fort Ebey, headed south/southeast, another group following further north, straight out from Fort Ebey. Need binos to see.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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15:49 - Second group of at least a dozen are also southbound but three miles to the north [48.203737, -122.798879].
15:44 - Lead group heading towards Port Townsend. Lead group has between 15 and 20 whales.
13:47 - Still eastbound [48.223869, -122.944447]. Estimated 39 to 40 here. I don't recall all the numbers.
13:24 - Superpod eastbound.
14:56 - [Spread out] almost two miles north to south at this point.
14:50 - They are breaking up and spreading out.
14:47 - Five miles due west of Point Ebey still eastbound. Three miles per hour.
14:45 - Still eastbound. Five miles west of Point Ebey.
photos by A, July 13, 2024
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12:00 - A huge Bigg’s killer whale superpod is eastbound at my map spot [approx. 48.186302, -123.071959]. Too many to get all the IDs right now but I know we at least have the T34s, T35As, T37s, T46Bs, T75s and maybe more!
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
Sat, Jul 13 - Hood Canal (Probable T37A1 & T65As minus T65A5)
19:35 - Saw three spouts (in sequence) from 104 bridge. Looked like a single animal heading north about to pass the head. But by the time we got parked at Shine tidelands we couldn't see it anymore.
Alison Lewis
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19:05 - Just spotted heading north close to Driftwood Keys at top of canal.
Bridget Treloar Anderson
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Dana Danley
Date of Sighting: July 13, 2024
Time: 6:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Hood Canal Bridge
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Unknown
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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18:26 - I was watching from Shine and saw them heading north just south of bridge and then lost them so I’m assuming they went under and kept going north, but I can’t see around the bridge to confirm.
18:07 - Saw a group of at least four. I saw them right by the bridge and haven’t seen them since so I think they went under.
18:00 - Group just south of channel marker south of bridge now, likely about to go under.
17:51 - Just seeing one, definitely porpoising. It’s cruising north toward the bridge.
17:50 - Seen north of Kitsap Memorial Park, heading north. Watching from Shine seeing big splashes, can’t tell if it’s breaching or porpoising.
Amy K. Fowler
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17:21 - Right off of Kitsap Memorial Park, one male. South[bound].
Lindsay Suter
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16:46 - Two orcas just spotted passing sub escorts the other way heading north to Lofall.
Jennifer Ferrante
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15:47 - Viewing from the west side of the bridge, I saw a few splashes. I think they are off Bangor.
Catherine Alvarado Soto
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15:41 - Orcas and submarine! They were heading north in front of the submarine then turned south, passed the submarine and are heading back towards Vinland area (I’m near Edgewater, south of Lofall).
Jennifer Ferrante
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14:00 - Three passed Hazel Point heading north. They went past us toward Bangor.
Kristen Nielsen McSherry
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08:00 - Just saw them in Dabob, looked like they were headed north up the bay.
Kyle Rucker
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05:30 - Four orcas heading north mid channel off McDonald Cove.
Marilyn Barnowe-Meyer [ONCG]
Fri, Jul 12 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca (T65Bs)
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T65B1 Birdsall
These are the T65Bs.
photo by Cindi Crowder Rausch, July 12, 2024
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17:19 - Now southeast bound again.
17:02 - 65Bs currently at Eastern Bank [about halfway between the tip of Dungeness Spit and Smith Island] eating.
12:33 - Four [orcas] I think. Hunting at Hall Island right now.
12:06 - [Orcas off] Iceberg point [south Lopez]. Southwest bound.
photos by A, July 12, 2024
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Fri, Jul 12 - Admiralty Inlet (T46Bs)
Orcas in Port Ludlow Bay! Our first time seeing them here in our bay! Link to FB video.
Robin L Westler
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20:50 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Kennewick Master reports a pod of 8 orca NB in Separation zone North of Fort Warden.
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20:48 - Seen from far off from Port Townsend ferry - middle lane; headed south at a good clip.
Michelle Booker
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18:40 - These whales are just south of East Beach on Marrowstone, but drifting to midchannel as they go slowly north.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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16:42 - Still northbound. This will be my last report as we leave the scene. They appear to be aimed towards the south end of Marrowstone Island (Admiralty side) rather than the Hadlock cut [approx. 47.961908, -122.675073].
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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16:32 - They’re headed north at Basalt Point.
Rebecca Carpenter
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16:24 - Update. After eating a meal the T46B pod ate northbound now at my map spot [approx. 47.948818, -122.680789].
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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14:50 - Just saw a couple blows north of the Edmonds/Kingston ferry lanes, closer to Kitsap side.
Amy K. Fowler
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15:39 - In Port Ludlow Bay. No direction yet. Eating a meal [approx. 47.941571, -122.675175].
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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13:00 - Orcas are definitely over by Basalt Point where the San Juan Clipper is on the map below. Still holding a southbound travel. Slowly. May even be heading into the Hood Canal simply because of how west they are [approx. 47.964473, -122.673454].
Kevin Phillips
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11:28 - Viewing from Bush Point lighthouse now… heading south very close to Marrowstone shore. Saratoga on-site.
Nikki Clarke
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11:14 - T46Bs are southbound closer to the Marrowstone side [approx. 48.043614, -122.660402].
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:10 - About midchannel headed south just north of Bush Point.
Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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10:54 - Still southbound [approx. 48.070629, -122.625759].
10:22 - 46Bs southbound here [approx. 48.100329, -122.643658].
Kyla Bivens, PSE
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10:24 - T46Bs inbound southbound from north Marrowstone.
Bart Rulon, PSE
Fri, Jul 12 - Hood Canal (Probable T37A1 & T65As minus T65A5)
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21:26 - Taken just south of Lofall (near Aldo Road) and still milling around until a few minutes ago.
photo by Benjamin Sy, July 12, 2024
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21:28 - North of Bangor base. Right in between Bangor and Lofall.
21:12 - There are three just playing south of Lofall. They don't appear to be heading in any particular direction. They are circling heading north just really really slowly.
Jan-John West
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20:11 - We see at least three mid channel just north of Bangor heading north. Amazing!
Bob Conroy
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Mike Spieker
Date of Sighting: July 12, 2024
Time: 5:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Hood Canal at Scenic Beach Park
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: 1
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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17:47 - They are heading towards Bangor at a decent pace. Definitely not going up the inlet. For sure saw two adults and at least one little.
17:41 - Just passing by Scenic Beach in the middle of the channel heading north.
Aaron Sturtevant
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15:34 - Passing near Triton Cove!
Debbie Thompson
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15:10 - Whales coming north almost to Scenic Beach.
Melissa Brown
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14:34 - Going by Holly. Headed north.
Nancy Kerns Cambron
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14:15 - Just passing Hama Hama Oyster Saloon heading north!
Jenn Lawler
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13:21 - They turned around and are heading back towards Ayock Point again. Two females, a big male and a baby.
Christina Milliken
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13:20 - My parents just saw them in Lilliwaup, said they turned around and are heading north now. Two females, a large male, and a baby.
Kaitlyn Milliken
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13:15 - I just saw four or possibly five traveling north just north of Eagle Creek!
Laura Straight
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11:12 - Southbound, mid channel just passing rest a while (Sund Rock).
10:19 - Approximately quarter mile north of Dewatto, east side, circling.
09:48 - I can see three? (Edit: three large and one small spout) spouting on the east side, probably across from Eagle Creek. It [is] a bit choppy, with whitecaps, hard to see, about three miles from me. Still southbound.
Steve Illman
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Debbie Bates
Date of Sighting: July 12, 2024
Time: 9:28 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: 400 yards south of Ayock point
Direction of travel : S cruising
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: No
Any unusual markings?: No
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
Thu, Jul 11 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (T49As, T75, T75A, others)
20+ Bigg’s off Sooke. Link to FB reel.
Paul Pudwell
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T75 Kidney & T75A Stone
Link to more photos.
Paul Pudwell, Sooke Coastal Explorations
photos by Pacific Imagery, July 11, 2024
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T49C Neilson
Giant T-party in the Strait of Juan de Fuca on July 11th and 12th! Link to more photos.
photos by Suzie Sevigny, July 11, 2024
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Thu, Jul 11 - San Juans (T36As & T65A5)
22:10 - T36A's & T65A5 near Cattle point about an hour ago.
Rochelle Shimizu [WSSJI]
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16:45 - Passing Friday Harbor southbound.
14:49 - I asked a friend on the water and was just about to post - they report T36As southbound with T65A5!
Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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13:00 - Several [orca] just north of Johns Island.
Steve Anderson
Thu, Jul 11 - San Juans (T65Bs)
T65Bs.
Ellie Sawyer, Maya’s Legacy [WSSJI]
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06:30 - Three orcas headed northeast through Pea Vine Pass.
Maria Doss [WSSJI]
Thu, Jul 11 - Hood Canal (Probable T37A1 & T65As minus T65A5)
19:28 - Just saw a blow straight out from Scenic Beach Park area. Heading north. Mid-channel.
19:33 - Orca just south of Scenic Beach Park mid-channel headed north.
18:07 - Orcas heading north south of Black Point. Mid-channel. Small boat with them.
Kathy Cole
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17:12 - Someone said just passing Anderson Cove headed north towards Scenic Beach.
Tessa King
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Michelle K Johnston
Date of Sighting: July 11, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Hood Canal across from Hoodsport
Direction of travel : Unsure; the stayed in one w
Behaviors observed:
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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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: William Boyd
Date of Sighting: July 11, 2024
Time: 1:50 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Hood Canal waters near Hoodsport
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Travelling
If orcas, any males?: Unknown
Any unusual markings?: Unknown
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
Wed, Jul 10 - San Juans (T109A2s)
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T109A2A Seekah
East side of San Juan, T109A2 matriline. Link to more photos.
photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, July 10, 2024
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21:37 - Trending southbound again.
21:30 - Visible breaches from Jackson Beach.
Amy Nesler [WSSJI]
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12:15 - T109A2s north of Point Caution heading north up the San Juan shoreline.
Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
Wed, Jul 10 - Haro Strait
19:35 - Three to four close to shore and four to five farther out.
19:27 - Passing County Park.
Olivia Carpenter [WSSJI]
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19:11 - 19:12 - Going back on the camera at 19:11 on the Lime Kiln feed there's a group visible offshore and then 19:12:30 some are close! Hydrophone quiet. Confirmed as Bigg’s!
Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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19:12 - Maybe five or six unidentified orca came out of nowhere northbound at Lime Kiln. Headed to County Park. Very tight against the shoreline.
Calvin Schubert [WSSJI]
Wed, Jul 10 - San Juans
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Tim Serban
Date of Sighting: July 10, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: 48.56289° N, 122.98524° W
Direction of travel : East from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Behaviors observed: Traveling, milling and hunting
If orcas, any males?: No
Any unusual markings?: None observed
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: They circled in the cove of Shaw Island directly north of Friday Harbor, then cruised to the middle of the straight and around Turn Island State park where they headed out toward Goose Island
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Timothy Serban
Date of Sighting: July 10, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: 48.56289° N, 122.98524° W
Direction of travel : E, S, W, in the bay 10 minutes in a semi circle in the bay of Shaw Island
Behaviors observed: Traveling Milling hunting with babies
If orcas, any males?: Unclear likely three babies and one female
Any unusual markings?: Not that we could see see
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?:
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19:00 - 20:30 - Three to four juveniles and one female, no males seen. Shaw Island south side across from Friday Harbor.
Tim Serban
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Wed, Jul 10 - Eastern San Juans (T75Bs & T77s)
These were the T77s and T75Bs.
Ellie Sawyer, Maya’s Legacy [WSSJI]
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Cynthia Nielsen
Date of Sighting: July 10, 2024
Time: 4:05 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Guemes Channel off Cypress Island. Heading NE up the channel between Cypress Isl and Guemes Isl.
Direction of travel : NE
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?: At least 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Same group that was spotted off Washington Park in Anacortes earlier.
Photos available?: No
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15:31 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 15:32 to report: KALEETAN Captain 2 Orca between Reef and Shannon Point.
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15:19 - A long way off Washington Park in Anacortes heading northeast towards Cypress Island.
Meghan McMahan
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Meghan McMahan
Date of Sighting: July 10, 2024
Time: 3:12 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: North of Washington Park Anacortes heading northeast quickly toward Cypress Island
Direction of travel : NE moving quickly
Behaviors observed: Travelling
If orcas, any males?: Probably one male
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
Wed, Jul 10 - Hood Canal (Probable T37A1 & T65As minus T65A5)
21:43 - [approx. 47.654049, -122.894126].
21:33 - Viewing from Seabeck Boat Launch. Multiple blows, heading north but they are still south of the boat launch, opposite side of shore.
Kenzie Erickson
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20:48 - Straight out from McDonald’s Cove about mid channel.
Antonio Rubal
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20:24 - We saw one male northbound off Trident Cove.
Lisa Stowe
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: John Bartol
Date of Sighting: July 10, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Just north of Ayock Point on Hood Canal, about 200 yards of the western shore
Direction of travel : North, easy pace
Behaviors observed: Traveling, surfacing
If orcas, any males?: 1 possibly 2
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Looked to be a pod of 2 males, 2 females, and 2 smaller one (juvenile?)
Photos available?: No
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Rich Mazzola
Date of Sighting: July 10, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Great Bend of Hood Canal, seen from just north of Potlatch State Park
Direction of travel : Slowly circled the Great Bend traveling south by Potlatch, East toward Union, and North past Rendsland Oyster Beach
Behaviors observed: Two adults and a youth traveling slowly and calmly together.
If orcas, any males?: too distant to guesstimate the dorsal fin size
Any unusual markings?: None that we could see
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: There were no spectacular breaches, no signs of a particular draw into the area, just an easy meandering circle around Anna's Bay on a warm summer day.
Photos available?: No
Wed, Jul 10 - Puget Sound (T34s, T37, T37Bs, T49C)
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T49C Neilson
A memorable day in the Seattle area, we had the privilege of encountering T34s, T37s, and T49Cs in the water. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife was present, diligently informing nearby vessels of the whales' whereabouts. We played a part in reducing the speed of one vessel, underscoring the importance of prudent whale watching practices. When given the opportunity to observe whales from a boat, it is essential to thoroughly review and follow the Be Whale Wise Rules and Regulations. Link to more photos.
photos by April Janice Basham, July 10, 2024
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20:27 - [approx.47.735230, -122.477275].
19:39 - Spotted heading northbound.
Levi Sawyers
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19:04 - They are heading towards Discovery Park now, but are pretty far to the west side of the channel. We are out on our boat basically directly across from the Discovery Park bluff close to Bainbridge and they are between us and Discovery Park.
Katie Rogers
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18:45 - Viewing from Manitou Beach, they are still heading north, closer to Bainbridge.
Catherine Alvarado Soto
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18:20 - They are directly in front of us heading north [approx. 47.630050, -122.479583]. A large pod of six to ten with at least one male.
Katie Rogers
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18:15 - Off Bainbridge.
photo by Ty Rogers, July 10, 2024
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18:04 - Right off Eagle Harbor right now in the middle of a sailboat regatta!
Paul Mooselips Dudley
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17:46 - From the Bainbridge ferry [video in FB comments].
K Van Petten
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17:31 - Got them! Spotted them [from the Bainbridge Island ferry] before we passed. Thanks!
photo by Amy Douglas Ramos, July 10, 2024
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17:26 - They are traveling north still closer to Bainbridge viewing from Alki close to lighthouse.
Julie Davis
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17:23 - From my vantage point on main Alki, the ferry is stopped due to the orcas. They are some where near that ferry.
Julie Davis
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17:16 - We saw them northbound just west of buoy Tango 30 minutes ago from the Spirit of Seattle. We were over a mile away but 90 people on board were able to see them!
Paul Mooselips Dudley
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17:02 - Pods are moving to the west side of the channel towards Blakely Rocks.
Candace Gavin
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16:58 - I have eyes on them from Alki.
Julie Davis
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16:43 - Pods are now grouped up mid channel. Passing Restoration Point northbound. Long down times.
Candace Gavin
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16:25 - They were headed north towards Bainbridge.
16:06 - Watching from Lincoln Park .
Mandy Michelle
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16:08 - Confirm northbound east of container ships anchored off Manchester.
Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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15:52 - On Beach Drive looking towards Blake Island, looks like they flipped and going north.
Dana Sheppard
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15:50 - They have flipped northbound mid channel headed back towards Bainbridge.
15:39 - They are slowly slowly southbound mid channel now moving to the east.
April Janice Basham
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15:27 - Headed south close to Blake. East side. I'm viewing from Beach Drive and I really can't tell how many.
Patti Waterfall
15:14 - Just past the north tip of Blake Island (from my perspective), near the group of small boats. Slowly southbound.
Steve Rice
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15:06 - They are continuing southbound west side of the channel east side of Blake Island.
April Janice Basham
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15:02 - Passing the photography boat and headed down the east side of Blake Island.
14:57 - [approx. location 47.549508, -122.488863].
Steve Rice
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14:52 - We just passed a pod headed south across from Seattle.
photo by Tina Brown, July 10, 2024
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14:49 - South end of Manchester, between the big Liberty and Glovis ships. Slowly southbound. Viewing from Weather Watch Park.
Steve Rice
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14:34 - Roughly pointed towards East Passage. But, certainly zigzagging.
David Scott
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14:21 - Half mile south of Restoration Point now. WDFW is doing a good job keeping boats at a safe distance.
Ben Blankenship
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14:18 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 14:19 to report: CHIMACUM Captain reports 2-4 Orca SB near Restoration Point.
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14:11 - My location, southbound six knots. WDFW on scene [approx. 47.584511, -122.472437].
David Scott
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14:01 - We have orcas just south of Eagle Harbor!
Jenica Herndon
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13:57 - Right off shore of Bainbridge, right here right now [approx. 47.605584, -122.490901].
13:49 - I just saw them. Right outside Eagle Harbor. Bainbridge ferry was very close.
Alexander Simenstad
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12:57 - I was way over on the other side on the Suquamish pier with binoculars. Last saw them just after Golden Gardens in the shipping lanes.
12:33 - They’re at Discovery steadily heading south.
Haley Egan
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12:24 - SJC departing the amazing T34s, T37s, and T049C. The two groups split up but are both heading steadily southbound off Port Madison.
Angelica Patyten
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12:20 - Still southbound and a little spread out. Approaching Ballard.
Haley Egan
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11:57 - Boats appear to be aiming toward Port Madison Bay.
11:53 - Boats are southbound midchannel northwest of Golden Gardens. Too far to see any fins without binos.
Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout
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11:41 - It looks like they’re all grouped up again and milling here-ish [approx. 47.739263, -122.456691].
11:28 - Just spotted a male southbound, so they may not have all actually flipped and might just be milling still. The group of five to six are still northbound a mile or so north.
11:22 - Saw five to six on this last surfacing and they’re all pretty steady northbound now, midchannel, just north of my last map.
11:14 - One more larger male, milling here-ish [approx. 47.730394, -122.451223]. They’re all doing longer downtimes.
11:02 - Just spotted three-ish out from Richmond Beach, still southbound.
Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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10:50 - Just spotted two! Southbound, south of Shoreline, east side.
Trish Moylan Davis
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10:04 - About seven orcas including T49C at this location [approx. 47.676968, -122.491764].
Tony Tilt, PSE
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10:08 - They moved closer to Edmonds Marina, still slowly heading south.
09:55 - We spotted orcas in the Edmonds ferry lanes. They are southbound and closer to Kitsap. One male at least.
Catharine Alvarado Soto
Mon, Jul 8 - Port Susan (T36, T36Bs, T99s)
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T99C Barakat, T99 Bella, T36B Tattertip, T36B1 Bhotia, T36 Flapjack, T36B2 Greenfelder, T99B Holly
We saw the T36s and T99s in Port Susan in the morning then saw them again on the west side of Hat/Gedney island in the afternoon.
photos & IDs by Kyla Bivens, July 8, 2024
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Fri, Jun 28 - Puget Sound (T34s, T37, T37Bs) | |
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World Orca Day! I think this is T37 Pizza Fin a few miles northwest of Shilshole. Love the water tension! Link to more photos.
photo & ID by Hongming Zheng, June 28, 2024
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Sun, Jun 23 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (T37As) | |
Fri, Jun 21 - Gulf Islands, BC (T36As, T46Bs, & T65Bs) | |
Mon, Jun 10 - South Puget Sound (T137s) | |
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T137A Jack & T137 Loon
This is from a couple weeks ago but I had to share my first experience watching orcas play in water wake! T137s. Link to more photos.
photo by Amber Stanfill, June 10, 2024
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Sun, Jun 9 - South Puget Sound (T137s) | |
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T137 Loon
This is from a visit from the T137 pod to Henderson Bay. Link to more photos.
photo by Randy Witter, June 9, 2024
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Sun, Jul 7 - California Coast
Around 08:30 - I got a call from Richard Thornton of Anchor Charters, he was running a fishing trip down to a reef just north of Van Damme and saw this pod attack a California Sea Lion. I've asked him to send you more videos. He thinks there may have been eight to ten individuals present. I drove down there and saw them from shore, about half a mile out, just south of the buoy at Van Damme: 39°15'49"N 123°48'01"W. When I saw them they were just milling around, rolling, lunging and occasionally jumping - we saw several full breaches. Then the fog rolled in and we lost sight of them. They were too far away from us for photos. I'll be really interested to know if the pod can be identified. Hoping the videos have enough information for that. This is only the second time in 25 years I have seen orca off Mendocino.
Tim Bray
Mendocino Coast Audubon Society
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Thu, Jul 18 - Puget Sound (BCX1251 Orion) | |
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18:20 - [humpback].
photos by Mike Tong, July 18, 2024
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17:23 - Orion the humpback is zig zagging but trending southbound [approx. 47.904369, -122.369964].
Kyla Bivens, PSE
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14:00 - Humpback BCX1251 Orion is currently south of the Clinton Mukilteo ferry lanes. Making lots of direction changes but generally trending north [approx. 47.946470, -122.345588]. LOTS of fishing and personal crafts out there, please be aware of the whales in the area!
Alli Montgomery
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13:40 - Clipper is still with it past Glendale going slowly towards Clinton. Whidbey side of center.
Ed Pearson
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13:17 - The WW clipper is now with it [video of humpback in FB comments].
13:10 - Humpback about here [approx. 47.927380, -122.355545] traveling north bound toward Mukilteo slightly east of mid channel.
Emily Gause
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08:26 - Crew on the Victoria Clipper V spotted a humpback mid-channel between Point Monroe [Bainbridge Island] and Meadow Point [Golden Gardens]. Unable to tell the direction.
Lauren Ryan Booth
Wed, Jul 17 - Admiralty Inlet (BCX1251 Orion)
17:53 - Humpback whale Orion southbound at this pin [approx. 47.976344, -122.566708].
Kyla Bivens, PSE
Tue, Jul 16 - Puget Sound (BCX1251 Orion)
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15:00 - Humpback Orion off of Edmonds Marina trending south but some directional changes.
Janine Harles
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12:22 - San Juan Clipper has located BCX1251 Orion milling around in the Possession Triangle, in line with Eglon. Smooth surfacing with five minute downtimes [approx. 47.848398, -122.447918].
Alli Montgomery
Mon, Jul 15 - Puget Sound
17:00 - I saw him [humpback] off of Saltwater Park in Richmond Beach.
Barb White
Sun, Jul 14 - Puget Sound
17:45 - Humpie is right out here at north end of Apple Tree Point Kitsap side.
Donna Green Van Renselaar
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15:07 - Humpback heading south, three miles south of Possession Point.
Karen Murphy [ONCG]
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11:28 - Humpback whale north of Point No Point [edit with follow up: it was heading northwest of Whidbey Island].
Michael Bradshaw
Sat, Jul 13 - Puget Sound (BCX1251 Orion)
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20:45 - Humpback, maybe it’s a gray I’m not sure, but it’s headed towards Eglon on the Kitsap side of the channel at a very quick pace.
20:02 - No orcas but a huge humpback breached right in the middle of the Possession triangle and he is blowing quite a bit now.
Brooke Thompson
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15:14 - Humpback now out in front of Edmonds a long way. Being watched by Puget Sound Express.
Joe Foos
Fri, Jul 12 - Puget Sound (BCX1251 Orion)
19:00 - Humpback whale Orion is circling around at my map spot [approx. 47.838917, -122.444609].
Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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18:55 - Humpback whale ‘Orion’ near this pin [approx. 47.831468, -122.462968].
Kyla Bivens, PSE
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18:49 - Blows still visible just north of the Edmonds/Kingston ferry lanes, Kingston side of mid-channel.
Megan Stuart Chapin
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14:50 - Just saw a couple blows north of the Edmonds/Kingston ferry lanes, closer to Kitsap side. They were fairly far [north of the ferry lanes] but I swear I could see a dorsal from the ferry. I lost them as I raced toward the bow to get outside with my camera. As we were approaching Kingston I saw a couple blows look up toward Possession Triangle area [between Edmonds/Kingston/south Whidbey], didn’t see any dorsals and the blows seemed tall for killer whales?
Amy K. Fowler
Thu, Jul 11 - Puget Sound (BCX1251 Orion)
13:38 - San Juan Clipper departing surface active humpback whale ID as Orion! East side channel by Eglon feeding trending north but mostly milling. He breached five times!
Angelica Patyten
Mon, Jul 8 - Puget Sound (CRC-21650 Thunderbolt)
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We saw the humpback whale Thunderbolt off of Possession Point, then saw gray whale #53 Little Patch in Port Susan in the morning. On our way south we saw Thunderbolt again this time off of the south side of Hat/Gedney Island.
photos by Kyla Bivens, July 8, 2024
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Thu, Jul 18 - Possession Sound (CRC53 Little Patch, CRC2259, CRC2557)
12:51 - SJC has observed three gray whales in Possession Sound. CRC2259 and 2557 are currently feeding on the edge of the Delta south of Mission Beach and CRC53 Little Patch is circling the shallow edge of southeast Hat!
Alli Montgomery
Tue, Jul 16 - Strait of Juan de Fuca
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Lauren McKaig
Date of Sighting: July 16, 2024
Time: 2:05 PM
Species seen: Gray whale
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Botanical Bay BC
Direction of travel : Milling no movement
Behaviors observed: Milling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
Sun, Jul 14 - Possession Sound
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After seeing the orcas, we were heading back to Everett when we saw the pair of gray whales again!
photo by Diana Pham, July 14, 2024
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07:28 - I came up to Grand Avenue Park in Everett to look for the orcas referenced earlier but am instead seeing what appears to be two blows with no surfacing seen by me yet between my location and Hat Island for the past 15 minutes or so. More in the triangle between Hat Island and Everett and the Tulalip reservation.
D.j.
Fri, Jul 12 - Central Puget Sound
16:30 - Literally were five feet from me at one point. At Owen Beach/Point Defiance [video shows gray whale].
Carrie Lanphear
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08:40 - I think this is what we saw [July 12] just off of Devil's Head! The two points [fluke] we saw as it went down had us stumped! It's making more sense now.
Shannon Boldt
Thu, Jul 11 - Possession Sound
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Kurt Kassahn
Date of Sighting: July 11, 2024
Time: 10:17 AM
Species seen: Gray
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Between Everett and Hat Island
Direction of travel : SW
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?: Very gray with blotches.
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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10:00 - Apparently milling about, not traveling.
09:45 - Off Jetty Island.
09:44 - I see at least one gray whale northbound close to shore off Everett.
Rich Kuras
Thu, Jul 11 - Puget Sound
[Video in FB comments shows gray whale close to ferry terminal].
Luan Roberts
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14:42 - Just got this message from community member: Humpback [confirmed gray] at the "dolphins" at Point Defiance ferry terminal.
Amy Carey, Sound Action
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07:17 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 08:02 to report: 0717hrs: Vessel KITSAP reports they've spotted two grey whales located in front of the FAU dock heading south bound.
Wed, Jul 10 - Possession Sound
13:47 - SJC departing two gray whales ID unknown. Logging milling south of Hat Island.
Angelica Patyten
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12:30 - Greys south of Hat Island.
Suzanne Summer
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12:18 - Two grays heading north east [approx. 47.972093, -122.281325].
Tony Tilt
Tue, Jul 9 - San Juans
Think we spotted a gray whale off of Cattle Point on San Juan Island. Once at South Beach and then near 4th of July Beach.
Shamira Morgan
Mon, Jul 8 - Possession Sound/Port Susan (CRC53 Little Patch, CRC2259, CRC2557)
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CRC53 Little Patch
We saw gray whale #53 Little Patch in Port Susan in the morning. In the afternoon we saw the two grays #2557 and #2259 on the east side of Hat/Gedney.
photos & IDs by Kyla Bivens, July 8, 2024
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Wed, Jul 17 - Admiralty Inlet
15:03 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 15:20 to report: 1503hrs: KENNEWICK Vessel reports via 800MHz they've spotted a single minke whale, located mid-channel, north of the vessel position.
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Wed, Jul 17 - Possession Sound
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: John Shackman
Date of Sighting: July 17, 2024
Time: 5:40 AM
Species seen: Possibly gray or humpback
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: LAT 48.00251 LON -122.2658
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Milling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Possession Sound between Hat Island and Jetty Island
Photos available?: No
Sat, Jul 13 - Puget Sound
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09:44 - I may have seen the juvenile gray whale this morning. I was viewing from Dune Peninsula and saw a blow and something surfaced just a bit then went back under. It was between Maury and Dune but closer to Dune and was moving east toward Commencement Bay. Note: there is a log at the left, and what surfaced is at the right.
photo by Alisa Miller, July 13, 2024
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Tue, Jul 16 - Pickering Passage
18:40 - I’m with [a] single Pacific white sided dolphin milling/northbound from Jarell's Cove. I’m on my paddleboard without a camera but if it gets close I’ll try to get video. I was in the water when he first popped up! He was actually decently close at that point - like maybe 30 feet from me.
Jami Cantrell
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