Recent Whale Sightings

March 10
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -
Mon, Mar 10 - Monterey Bay, CA (K Pod) - K37 Rainshadow - We had another amazing day with the Southern Residents today - K Pod! They were breaching, spyhopping, grouping up, separating, and likely foraging for a couple of hours. This ecotype of killer whale feeds mainly on Chinook Salmon, and has traveled down to Monterey, CA since the year 2000 when we documented the first sighting in this area. Most of the time, K pod and some of L pod travel together to this area, but so far we have only documented K! There are 14 whales in K Pod, with some really beautiful and large males in the group. Link to more photos. -Monterey Bay Whale Watch -photo by Dane McDermott, March 10, 2025

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March 6
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -
Thu, Mar 6 - Haro Strait/Swanson Channel, BC (J Pod) - J Pod grouped up nicely in Swanson Channel off Pender today. I think I managed to get them all in… Link to FB video. -Kathleen Durant
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07:49 - Great echolocation and calls of the SRKWs = Southern Resident Killer Whales right now on the Orcasound - Listen for Whales Orcasound Lab hydrophone in Haro Strait. This suggests they are heading north from Lime Kiln this morning. -Scott Veirs, Orcasound 
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07:33 - just heard a call [Lime Kiln hydrophone]. -Orca Network
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07:21 - San Juan Island, Lime Kiln hydrophone and web cam. Orca calls I'm presuming SRKW [confirmed J pod]. -Kevin Phillips

March 5
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -
Wed, Mar 5 - Puget Sound/Admiralty Inlet (J Pod) - J62 - From Jpod's early morning pass as they exited Colvos Passage. Link to more photos. -photos by Marla Smith, March 5, 2025
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Made it to Southworth just in time this morning.  -photos by Erin Ensign Mock, March 5, 2025
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Jpod, Vashon. Link to more photos. -photos by Wayne McFarland, March 5, 2025
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J Pod exiting Puget Sound. Link to more photos. -photos by Hongming Zheng, March 5, 2025
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17:40 - 18:00 - From Whidbey, 2 miles south of Bush Point, seen first at 17:40, then again at 18:00, slightly east of midchannel, bunched up, committed northbound. -Howard Garrett, Orca Network
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17:35 - Viewing from Shore Meadow, whales are between here and just south of Foulweather Bluff on the Whidbey side of mid channel.
16:40 - Viewing from Limpet Lane looking south, two groups are northbound right outside the green buoy on the Whidbey side > Whidbey side of mid. -Emily Wandres
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16:00 - Viewing from Maxwelton northbound. Looks closer to Point No Point. Lots of splashing. -Jayn Goldsen
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15:53 - Can see from Point No Point, but on far side, so only with scope. -Hope Smith
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15:21 - From Stamm looking towards Point No Point lighthouse leaders are approaching the lighthouse mid channel with the trailers spread as far back as Pilot Point all currently slowly northbound still. -April Janice Basham
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15:20 - Several passing between Possession Point and Eglon. Northbound. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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14:46 - Can see a few whales in this general area. Animals facing north, can’t tell if traveling or foraging [approx. 47.855160, -122.451610]. -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout
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14:40 - From the ferry about 2/3 of the way to Edmonds, looking northwest. -Steve Rice
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14:30 - Continuing north towards Point No Point, spread pretty far north to south with some well ahead of the green can and trailers behind. West side of the midchannel. -Sara Frey
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14:34 - Continuing northbound west of mid in ripline towards Point No Point, will they exit or flip at upcoming tide change? 
14:20 - Some appear to be changing direction possible southbound flip? sight line from Apple Tree Point to Cultus/Scatchet Head area. -photos by Donna Green Van Renselaar, March 5, 2025
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14:20 - Leaders now moved past Cultus, west side. Northbound.
14:13 - Some leaders with foraging activity. West side line of sight Apple Tree Point to Cultus. Trailers still off top of Possession.
14:00 - Groups on the west side appear to be committed to Admiralty. Steady northbound. Spread from Haines north to around Eglon area. See some further east as well [approx. 47.855354, -122.477593]. -Sara Frey
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13:40 - Correction: J39 & J45 East side (leapfrogging each other lol). J26 west side. All Js spread west to east heading north into the triangle. Likely J35 and J57 present side by side midchannel at that time Positive IDs so far (from 1335 EDM/King ferry) for J19, J45, J49, J39, J35, J57, J26
13:31 - From MV Spokane at Edmonds dock. Can see J19 off in distance northbound, east of research boat. -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout
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13:30 - Multiple orcas at mid channel or just to the west of mid channel behind and in front of the research boat, approaching the Edmonds Marina and stretching in a line up to the ferry and past the ferry. Sight line from Apple Tree Point. Steady slow travel mode. -Donna Green Van Renselaar
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13:28 - Between Apple Tree Point and the Edmonds ferry. Slowly northbound and seem to have drifted more midchannel. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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13:16 - Viewing from Edmonds Marina Beach Park - they’re on both sides (front and back) of the research boat. -Elissa Martin Story
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13:15 - Can see fins with research boat mid channel northbound, approaching ferry lane. Viewing from Edmonds ferry terminal. -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout
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13:15 - Generally encompass this area. Male just did cartwheel off Point Wells. Bulk carrier coming in southbound traffic lanes so may push them over more. Some drifting east anyways. Baby is east of mid trailing lead female and few others. Genuine last one from me I think. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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13:05 - Approaching Kingston ferry lanes. -Michelle Tynan
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13:04 - I think J19s in lead now together east of mid channel sightline north of Kingston from Kayu Kayu, Richmond Beach. Others trailing spread in singles to family groups. I think maybe J16s west of mid? Slow steady northbound w/occasional lazy breach/other activity. So serene. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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13:00 - First glimpse from Sunset Ave in Edmonds. Slowly northbound, east of midchannel between Kingston and Edmonds and spread south. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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12:56 - Watching from Kayu, Point Wells heading north. Yay! -Joni Barnes Pollino
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12:50 - At least dozen spread around the yellow buoy. Lead female/calf. Several spyhop by multiple whales. Still spyhopping just north of the buoy. Making their way north.
12:48 - Lead female just passed on the East side of the yellow mid channel buoy out from Kayu Kayu/Richmond Beach. Steady northbound is glassy calm sea. Others trailing.
12:40 - Lead J pod members have passed Jefferson Head mid channel to west of channel. Northbound spread out. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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12:38 - In line with Point Jefferson as viewed from Richmond Beach. Still mid channel, occasional breaches. -Steve Rice
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12:26 - Can see them from Kingston near research boat.  -Joe Dreimiller
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12:25 - It seems it was a non research boat - yikes. Pod seems to be milling somewhat, seeing tail slaps and other playful behavior. -Michelle Tynan
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12:10 - Visible from Richmond Beach looking toward Fay Bainbridge, mid channel. Right with the research boat. -Steve Rice
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12:05 - They’re straight out from Carkeek right now! -Elise Cranston
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11:53 - Viewing from Golden Gardens. Seem about mid-channel with research boat trailing them making it easy to spot. Appear to be at least 2 large males in this group. Steady northbound without much directional change. Viewing with Point Jefferson in the background. -Kas Alexis
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11:52 - Viewing from Carkeek Park. Way far on west side of channel, out in front of the research vessel. -Austin Richard
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11:55 - Js traveling in 3 groups northbound, near entrance to Port Madison, viewing from Golden Gardens. Edit- looks like traveling 2 groups now; west side of channel.
11:31 - Viewing from pier at Golden Gardens, large male and others west of mid northbound directly out from me. -Nikol Damato, Orca Network
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11:18 - Orcas have passed West Point lighthouse, northbound mid channel.
10:50 - Orcas still northbound, east of channel nearing Magnolia. Research boat on scene now. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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10:46 - I’m on the Bainbridge ferry and they have all cleared the ferry lanes. Slightly east side. -Hongming Zheng
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10:37 - Viewing from Magnolia, group of 8-10 passing the north end of Eagle Harbor. Moving northbound. -Kas Alexis
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10:30 - Right outside Eagle Harbor [approx. 47.616538, -122.487867]. -Alexander Simenstad
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10:20 - Passing Yeomalt Point as viewed from 64th Alki. -Steve Rice
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10:!9 - Just read near Bainbridge ferry terminal. -Susie Cannon
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10:19 - Line of sight from Rockaway Beach Bainbridge, they just passed the Space Needle.
09:43 - Seeing blows and fins from Rockaway Beach Bainbridge Island. -Katie West
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09:45 - Approaching south end of Bainbridge as viewed from Constellation Park. Spread out.
09:47 - East side of Bainbridge. Passing yellow buoy. -Steve Rice
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09:42 - Passing lighthouse at Alki now northbound.
09:21 - Viewing from Manchester, northbound grouped close in two groups still Alki lighthouse will be great place in a few minutes!! -Noelle Morris
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09:04 - Still northbound approaching the north end of Blake Island on the east side of the island. -Mike Yov
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08:51 - Northbound, west side of channel, towards east side of Blake Island.
08:42 - All of Jpod, grouped up, northbound past north tip of Vashon nearing south end of Blake Island.
08:29 - Can confirm members of Jpod!
08:24 - Approaching Southworth, mainland side of mid, possibly seeing Mike’s dorsal but too far to confirm. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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08:27 - Just passing Point Southworth, still northbound. Close to Vashon side. -Hunter Sasser Oetinger
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07:15 - Pod of orcas at Prospect Point just north of Olalla Bay Market. Hugging Vashon side heading north. Must be 6-10 orcas total. -photos by Kyle Buffenmyer, March 5, 2025

March 4
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -
Tue, Mar 4 - Monterey Bay, CA (K Pod) - K20 Spock & K45 Prosper - Southern resident orcas in Monterey Bay! Such an amazing day today with the endangered Southern Residents! They were feeding on salmon for several hours, plus socialized a bit with some breaches and spyhops! K pod was definitely here and we are working with colleagues to continue identifying all individuals. Link to FB video. Link to photos. -Monterey Bay Whale Watch -photo by Daniel Bianchetta, March 4, 2025
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Tue, Mar 4 - Puget Sound (J Pod)
16:33 - Sounds like faint calls on the Sunset Bay hydrophone the past few minutes. - Link to recordings. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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14:05 - Intermittent calls on Sunset Bay hydrophone. -Joe Dreimiller
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13:37 - Lots of calls on Sunset Bay now! -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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13:27 - Calls audible on Orcasound, Sunset Bay. -Lori Robinson
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11:40 - This was taken at 1140. Freighter passed east of them, fishing boat west of them so even though they looked "midchannel" they are very much on the west side [approx. 47.863275, -122.499868]. I left at 11:45. They were much more spread out but all surface active and southbound.
11:16 - From Eglon - jpod is grouped up and headed southbound on the westside of sound. Straight out from Eglon now. Lots of surface activity as they travel. -Jenny Klis
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11:46 - They went on a deep dive and surfaced much farther east, but still out from Eglon.
11:39 - West side of channel.
10:54 - Viewing from Eglon, line of sight to Cultus Bay. I’m seeing at least 6 with one male, heading south/southeast. Rain just picked up so losing visibility. -Katie West
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10:28 - They’re spread out on the west side of the triangle up and down from the original spot about 30 minutes ago. Far as I can tell they’re all still trending south. 
09:56 - Looks like they’re trending south. Pretty big group spread out.
09:53 - Found them. Just south of Eglon on the west side of the triangle. Can’t really tell direction. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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09:56 - I see them, too. They are heading south fairly quickly [approx. 47.860673, -122.499255]. -Carly Sprague
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08:17 - Heard a squeal on the Sunset Bay hydrophone. -Megan Stuart Chapin
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07:06 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Suquamish Master reports a pod of orca - maybe 10 whales off Edmonds North bound.
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06:40 - A report received with short video taken from Kingtston/Edmonds ferry at 06:40 included 2-3 males in the group. -Alisa Lemire Brooks

March 3
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -
Mon, Mar 3 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (L Pod) - And most of L pod off Sooke! -Paul Pudwell
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Mon, Mar 3 - North Puget Sound (J Pod) - J Pod returned today! Link to more photos. -photos by Hongming Zheng, March 3, 2025
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J58 Crescent -photos & ID by Ariel Yseth, March 3, 2025
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J62 -photo by Jim Pasola, March 3, 2025
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photos by Donna Green Van Renselaar, March 3, 2025
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18:00 - North of West Point, east of mid, northbound. -Deb Cronheim
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17:43 - Viewing from Manitou. Southbound past Discovery. -Vanessa Franz
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17:19 - On fast ferry - had to slow down to pass jpod. Spread across whole channel but most were east of mid. Just south of location traveling southbound [approx. 47.688475, -122.452134]. -Jenny Klis
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17:12 - Looks like all of the whales are south of Faye Bainbridge far on west side heading south. A few toward mid channel. -Torrey Volk
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16:25 - J pod continues southbound travels spread out some west of mid, many west of that, out from and slightly south of Fay Bainbridge. Generally where green boat icon is (Kitsap Fast ferry) [approx. 47.706448, -122.478838]. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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16:02 - A group is approaching Fay Bainbridge, midchannel to slightly west of mid, southbound. -Jami Cantrell
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15:49 - Trailing group (the one in front of the fast ferry) has what looks like the J14s with maybe the J11s (J27 is present) and J38. They’ve pushed more mid-west channel. They had previously been east of mid. Steady south bound. -Tamara Kelley, Orca Conservancy
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15:45 - The fast ferry just slowed for a group of 6-10ish that I’m not entirely sure is Residents. They pretty far west and maybe even north of were the leaders were, but it could be them. The trailing group seems to be drifting that way [approx. 47.732907, -122.450677].
15:12 - Spread roughly here-ish [approx. 47.752170, -122.442423], still in the same groups. Leaders are southeast of Point Jefferson on the mainland side, trailers are approaching the yellow channel marker by President Point, also east of mid. All southbound.
14:55 - 10-15 trailers are southbound east of midchannel between Kingston and Kayu Kayu Ac.
14:25 - A handful are spread between Point Jefferson and Kingston and then there’s a large group of 10-15 between Apple Tree Point and Point Wells. All still southbound, slowly. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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14:30 - Southbound passing yellow channel marker north of Jefferson Head. Mid channel viewed from Kingston side. -Beriah SoOrio
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14:16 - Edmonds Marina Beach, can see with the naked eye, but far over towards Kingston. -Kristine Stevens
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14:03 - Leaders are slowly southbound passing Kingston. Trailers are still north of Point Wells. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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13:55 - J62 and family mid channel southbound crossed ferry lanes. -Hongming Zheng
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13:44 - J62 present with J41, 51, 19, J58 and others. -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout
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13:50 - There’s another group a mile or so northwest of Point Wells, so they’re pretty spread between Kingston and Edmonds. Mostly directly in the ferry lanes. Kingston-bound ferry just stopped.
13:35 - Pretty midchannel. They seemed to have drifted more west than they were earlier.
13:30 - More steady southbound travel now. Leaders approaching Apple Tree Point. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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13:09 - Some orcas are southeast bound at the yellow arrow. There’s a gray whale at Kingston ferry, like right there [approx. 47.852968, -122.426198]. -Hongming Zheng
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13:04 - From MV Suquamish docked in Kingston: can see 4-5 (line of sight Kingston ferry to Possession Point) milling aiming south. -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout
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13:00 - Another 8-12 are a lot further north, traveling north. Line of sight is Marina Beach Park to Double Bluff.
12:58 - I’ve seen 8-12 so far. Some surface activity and hunting behavior. Milling, but drifting + casually traveling more north than south now.
12:50 - Milling here-ish [approx. 47.834465, -122.452032]. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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13:16 - There is still a small group with foraging behaviour directly out from Apple Tee Point around the shipping lanes far side of the west shipping lanes as well as at least one male and additional whales coming down from the area between Possession Point/Mukilteo/Picnic Point. It seems possible for JPod but I don’t have close enough or time to check any ideas leaving my beautiful whale watching spot now.
12:49 - Some are grouped up just out from ATP past shipping lane on a kill foraging hunting not sure what the prey is or the ecotype but we had a big jump out of the water and then continued hunting behaviour. 
12:40 - I’ve counted at least six individuals if not more spread in a long line continuing southbound now line of sight ATP to Cultus Bay/Possession Point all the way down to north of Edmonds. -Donna Green Van Renselaar
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12:37 - They’ve stopped. Just milling around in circles. Just slightly south of my last post.
12:17 - I see many southbound east of the shipping lanes between Apple Tree and Eglon. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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12:10 - From Apple Tree Point viewing orcas travelling steady southbound west of midchannel between here and Scatchet Head, just on this side of the fog line. Female porpoising with most of body above water. And it looks like a male well in the lead, slowly and steadily moving south in line from here to the gap between Possession Point and Mukilteo. Just west of the Possession triangle… looks like they are all spread out from each other quite a ways in a line. -Donna Green Van Renselaar
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12:02 - Difficult to make out landmarks but it's getting clearer. I'm seeing whales just north of Sunset, line of sight, and all the way to just north of Edmonds ferry terminal line of sight from Eglon.
11:55 - Fog is lifted momentarily see a larger group no males more like mid channel all moving southward.
11:45 - I saw another big male in the fog three breaths and poof! Moving southward.
11:15 - From Eglon I saw one large male, two or three smaller ones right at the fog line southbound can't relocate them. I think the fog line was about maybe a quarter of the way across from here. -Jim Pasola
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11:15 - I heard a few faint calls. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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11:00 - Hearing more calls now on the Sunset Bay hydrophone. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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10:45 - J pod calls were reported on Sunset Bay hydrophone, link to clip. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Charlotte Black
Date of Sighting: March 03, 2025
Time: 8:10 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 8
Where seen: Between Double Bluff and Hansville
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Coming up for air regularly
If orcas, any males?: 2
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Looks like at least 1 young orca
Photos available?: No

March 2
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -
Sun, Mar 2 - Bellingham Bay/Bellingham Channel (J Pod)
18:30 - 19:00 - A pod went between Guemes and Cypress. -Alexie Gregory
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16:21 - Looking west bound from Wildcat Cove. In between Samish and Vendovi one member of J pod did a BEAUTIFUL breach! Some blows as well seen. -Liam Doucet
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15:13 - Appear to be milling in this general vicinity [approx. 48.603273, -122.566676 (1 mi. E of Vendovi Island & 1 mi. N of Samish Island)]. -Tamara Kelley [WSSJI]
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12:35 - J-Pod widely spread heading northeast into Bellingham Bay. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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10:23 - 5 orcas on west side of Lummi Island heading south. Nearing Lummi Rocks. One baby! -Pamela Jons [WSSJI]
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Sun, Mar 2 - San Juans (T19s & T49As) - This afternoon we caught up with the T19s and T49As in the northern San Juan Islands. It seems like these two Bigg's killer whale families always meet up here this time of year. Look at how big T49A3 Nat (left) is getting relative to T19B Galiano (right)! -Orca Behavior Institute -photo by Monika Wieland Shields, March 2, 2025
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17:56 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Tillikum Master reports 2 orca in the San Juan Channel – no direction.
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15:20 - Veered west into New Channel.
14:40 - T19s and T49As heading southeast from the north side of Johns Island. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Sun, Mar 2 - Central Puget Sound (T124A2s & T124Ds) - T124D4 & T124D Field - From an incredible close pass from the T124A2s and the T124Ds from somewhere between Seacrest and Alki pier. Link to FB videos. Link to more photos. -photos by Kelly Dawson, March 2, 2025
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Can’t believe this actually happened today! -photo by Mychelle Culver, March 2, 2025
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Such a special day in West Seattle! -photo by Meghan Houghland, March 2, 2025
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Quite the show in West Seattle today! Link to FB reel.  -Robin Anderson
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18:30 - Slightly further south now. Still playing around. Losing them in the dark.
18:15 - Still active a few hundred yards off of 1730 Alki Ave looking toward southern Bainbridge. They’ve been practice-hunting with some birds (grebes) for a while now. -Steve Rice
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T124D Field - T124A2A Agafia -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
17:27 - 17:42 - T124Ds, T124A2s from Seacrest to Anchor Park. Incredibly close off the west side of Don Armeni. Lots of surface activity, audible exhalations, tail lobs, pectoral slaps. One of the best West Seattle orca experiences ever. -photos by Robin Sinner, March 2, 2025
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17:43 - Spouts and a fluke just left of the black/white blinking buoy off Alki. Still viewing from Pier 70. -Taylor White
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17:35 - Viewing at Alki Beach Pier, hugging shores. -Jessica Ramirez
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17:30 - Orcas are headed out of the bay, Don Armeni and Alki Beach will like get a pretty close to shore pass! -Meghan Houghland
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17:22 - Viewing from Pier 70. They’re eastbound approaching the self storage towards Salty’s/tip of Alki. -Taylor White
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17:06 - Moved down to Salty’s-has a second group been reported? Viewing them right off Salty’s in front of the port being tailed by a red boat. -Meghan Houghland
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17:06 - From Seattle Park Rangers at Seacrest Park! -Alysse Daniels
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17:04 - Now off Vigor shipyard. -Jason Mihok
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16:41 - Looking east just by orange cranes. It seems there is at least 4 to 6 of them out there. View ping from shore Seacrest Park Cove 1. -Jessica Ramirez
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16:40 - Viewing from Hamilton Viewpoint definitely some type of hunting event right in from of the stadiums. -Meghan Houghland
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16:38 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Puyallup Master reports 3 orca in Elliot Bay by the Eastway waterway.
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16:33 - Viewpoint swim Seacrest Park Cove 1 just north of Salty’s on Alki. Viewing with binoculars from pier. -Jessica Ramirez
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16:22 - Traveling west now!
16:17 - Viewing from Kerry Park with binoculars, splashing out towards the white cranes west of the stadium. -Camryn Phipps
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16:15 - Seen passing Smith tower moving south as viewed from Don Armeni boat ramp. -Steve Rice
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16:00 - Viewing from Pier 70, saw them middle of the bay headed toward stadiums. -Kristin Mandrink
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16:00 - In line with orange cranes heading deeper into Elliott Bay view from Don Armeni. -Mary Hartmann
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15:47 - Viewing from Alki pier heading east into the bay. -Kelly Dawson
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15:36 - Just saw them from Elliott Bay Marina heading towards Alki [approx. 47.617756, -122.420478]! -Josh Rands
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15:32 - Viewing from Centennial Park, 2 of them are headed southbound towards the middle of the channel. -Haley Hanson
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15:25 - Spotted in my scope from Bonair Drive SW, West Seattle, in the general area of the highlighted boat on the map. They were facing roughly southeast at the time [approx. 47.629909, -122.431831]. -Steve Rice
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15:13 - Appear to have turned into Elliott Bay now.
15:01 - 2 orcas moving southbound. Just passed Discovery Park lighthouse. -Carrington Stephenson
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Christian Schormann
Date of Sighting: March 02, 2025
Time: 2:56 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen:
Where seen: Off West Point
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed:
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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14:50 - Tried to view at Golden Gardens but just missed them heading past Discovery lighthouse! -Haley Hanson
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14:11 - Spotted what looked like 2, but maybe just 1 lone whale, from the beach at Carkeek Park, headed southbound. -photo by Kristin Mandrink, March 2, 2025
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13:21 - Lone whale hugging very east of mid channel in front of Kayu Kayu southbound [approx. 47.781179, -122.409893. -Jill M Rotset
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13:00 - Viewing from the Kingston ferry terminal, they are still headed south. -Sara Perovich
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12:35 - We departed the T124A2 pod southbound at my map spot. The T124D pod was due south of them at least a half mile ahead [approx. 47.829092, -122.412437 (2 mi. NW of Edmonds)].
12:23 - The T124D pod is here too. They branched off to the south about a half mile south of the T124A2 pod where my original map spot was.
12:11 - T124A2 pod southbound at my map spot [approx. 47.843668, -122.450251 (3 mi. NE of Kingston)]. -Bart Rulon Wildlife
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11:00 - The three that flipped and splashed around Possession Point State Park have proceeded south and are now out by the Possession Point buoy. Not sure where the other three went, but had been headed south. Now all are out of sight from me.
10:46 - Circling, feeding at the shoreline at Possession Point State Park.
10:44 - They were milling off Possession Point and now couple have flipped and are now right by the shore at Possession Point State Park northbound.
10:30 - Long down times, they are passing Possession Point State Park, still Whidbey side southbound.
10:20 - I see 6 somewhat spread out. Whidbey side of the channel approaching the Possession boat launch, moving quickly southbound. -Ed Pearson
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10:00 - Still southbound approaching Glendale.
-9:49 - Better visual there is at least 6 with one young one, pretty sure I recognize this group from a couple weeks ago [approx. 47.941566, -122.337848].
09:35 - Orcas southbound at Clinton/Mukilteo crossing mid channel. At least 3. Still looking for them to appear again give a better update. -Melissa Simmons, WSF
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Sun, Mar 2 - Puget Sound
10:30 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops emailed at 10:32 to report: SPOKANE Captain reports one Orca near EDM terminal heading southbound.
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Sun, Mar 2 - South Puget Sound (T137s) - T137D Wright - T137 Loon - One of the harbor porpoise hunts by the T137s. Link to more photos. -photos by Jami Cantrell, March 2, 2025
18:08 - Slowly traveling southbound, across from Forest Beach now - very stealthy, not much surface activity but awesome to hear them! -Deanna Foster Goldberg
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17:56 - Hanging out by Scott Point at the mouth of Horsehead Bay. South of Kopachuck State Park. -Duffy Lord
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17:12 - Just passed the south end of Raft Island, so going very slowly.  -Randy Witter
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17:05 - Still in front of Raft Island moving slowly back in the direction of Cutts Island. -Gaby Kinner
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16:55 - Started heading south. In front of Raft Island now and moving.
16:40 - They are in front of Allan Point, Henderson Bay and loitering. Might have grabbed another meal. -Randy Witter
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16:40 - Seeing blows and fins from Purdy Spit. -Andrea Facer
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16:40 - Seeing far out blows at Purdy Spit. -Brittany Dean
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T137D Wright - T137B Tempest -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
16:30 - Orcas (4-5) hunting what appears to be a harbor porpoise just off Allen’s Point in Henderson Bay. Photos taken from Raft Island. -photos by Katherine Walsh, March 2, 2025
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16:17 - North of Raft Island heading towards Purdy Spit. -Kari Figueira
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16:10 - Viewing them at a distance from Purdy. At the end of my spotting scope range. Can't judge direction. -Paul Davis
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15:54 - Just south of Deadman’s Island. -Kari Figueira
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15:52 - Viewing from Raft Island bridge, they seem to be just in front of Kopachuck. -Candy Hull
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15:40 - And still at Forest Beach. -Nicole Antonia
15:28 - Resurfaced, still south of Deadman’s Island.
15:18 - Spotted off Forest Beach, they were headed north toward Kopachuk but did a long dive and haven’t resurfaced. Several boats respectfully waiting in the area. -Deanna Foster Goldberg
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15:16 - Right here heading north towards Kopachuck Horsehead Bay side [approx. 47.286507, -122.702080]. -Jami Cantrell
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15:09 - [approx. 47.275560, -122.685257 (1 mi. NW of Fox Island)]. -Cari Black
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15:09 - They are no longer visible from Bella - continuing northbound.
14:59 - Viewing from Bella they’re heading north in Carr towards Henderson.
14:55 - Seems like they’re going north as of now.
14:48 - Far down Bella seeing fins! Close to Fox Island side! -Andrea Facer
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14:55 - From Bella Bella as they were going north.
14:34 directionality headed up toward Bella Bella closer to Gig Harbor side. -Torry Chamberlayne
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14:25 - Viewed them from Steilacoom moving west on south side of Fox Island. -Paul Davis
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14:22 - Milling and getting a kill [approx. 47.241004, -122.642165]- they haven’t continued into Carr just yet but next spot would be Bella Bella. -Torry Chamberlayne
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14:20 - They’re getting farther northwest towards Bella Bella.
14:08 - HOLY PORPOISE HUNT RIGHT IN FRONT OF KAMUS! They’re still trending west in Carr on a kill. -Jami Cantrell
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14:08 - I got to Steilacoom around 14:00. The orca [in Carr Inlet] killed the porpoise at 14:08 or so. -Janet Bower
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13:48 - Just popped up in front of my home! Looked to be heading west still [approx. 47.203597, -122.620294 (1 mi. SW of Fox Is.)]. -Laura Kozar Batanian
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13:21 - Just saw 2 [orcas] from Steilacoom heading up Carr. -Justin McDonald
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Janelle McDonald
Date of Sighting: March 02, 2025
Time: 1:15 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: In front of Steilacoom Ferry terminal
Direction of travel : West into Carr Inlet
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?:
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GRAY WHALES -
Sun, Mar 2 - Upper Saratoga Passage
11:50 - Gray between Maple Grove and Utsalady Point headed east. -Pat Sebelsky [CWW]
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Sun, Mar 2 - Saratoga Passage (CRC531 Gretchen)
14:35 - Gray whale closer to Whidbey shore southbound from the Hidden Beach cove, approaching parking lot.
14:05 - Gray whale a bit off shore of the north end of the Hidden Beach cove, heading west in towards the shore. -Emily Wandres
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13:40 - Gray whale CRC 531 is southbound at my map spot [approx. 48.152623, -122.564755 (2 mi. N of Hidden Beach)]. -Bart Rulon Wildlife
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CRC531 Gretchen
13:49 - Still heading south back at original location 1.5 miles north of Hidden Beach closer to mid channel Whidbey side .
13:30 - Looks like it might be changing direction.
13:15 - Still heading north Whidbey side, feeding along the way.
12:40 - Gray whale heading north one and a half miles north of Hidden Beach Whidbey side. -photos by Aaron Gill, March 2, 2025
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Sun, Mar 2 - Saratoga Passage
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Janett WIngett
Date of Sighting: March 02, 2025
Time: 10:26 AM
Species seen: Gray
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Breezy Point marker 4 Camano Island
Direction of travel : Nw
Behaviors observed: Slowly traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: 300 feet offshore, following the coastline
Photos available?: No
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Sun, Mar 2 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca (CRC2362 Thidwick & others)
14:20 - Got Thidwick about a mile off Swantown, 2 others 2 miles further south. -Trevor Derie
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09:20 - Moran Beach: Report sent in to WIWS: Single grey whale sighting about 300 yards off the coast of NAS Whidbey Island right by the runway. Surfacing every 8-9 minutes then diving showing its flute. Beautiful!  -Kevin Phillips
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08:57 - Gray whale reported somewhere off NAS Whidbey in eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca. [Whale Alert app]

March 1
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Sat, Mar 1 - Central Puget Sound (T124A2s & T124Ds) - Discovery Park lighthouse today. -photo by Jill M Rotset, March 1, 2025
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T124A2s and T124Ds off Alki! Link to more photos. -photos by Valerie Unger, March 1, 2025
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I have dreamt of this moment since I was a little girl, and it finally happened at Pocket Beach. Link to FB videos.  -Klara Beaver
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17:28 - One heading east between Carkeek and Edmonds, visible from North Beach.  -Malinda Sorci
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16:58 - Very spread out. Some have pulled more to the east and are very visible with binos. Close to the sailboats looking north from Sunset. A few more mid-channel. Seeing at least 4-6, appear to be all female. -Kas Alexis
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16:57 - Viewing from Golden Gardens. -Laura Rosman
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16:56 - Orcas slowly northbound east of midchannel. Sightline south Fay Bainbridge due east to Golden Gardens. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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16:50 - Viewing from Sunset Hill moving northbound in 2 groups at a slow pace. Mid/east of mid channel. In between Sunset Hill and Fay Bainbridge. -Kas Alexis
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16:49 - Can be seen from Golden Gardens near sail boats heading north. -Haley Hanson
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16:36 - Think I see them from Ray’s Boathouse. West of Discovery Park closer to Bainbridge. -Makham Mac Bubphamanee
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16:28 - Directly west mid channel form West Point lighthouse northbound. -Jill M Rotset
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16:30 - Viewing from Golden Gardens. Spouts visible on northwest of West Point lighthouse, west side of channel, near a buoy. -Austin Richard
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16:15 - I lost them from Creosote Point but if they continued at same rate there were going, they should be north of the West Point lighthouse now. Roughly here as of 16:04 [approx. 47.640132, -122.435777].
16:01 - They popped back up right after I posted. Now north of the red sail boat, approaching Discovery Park.
15:58 - Spotted from Creosote Point on Bainbridge, looking across toward Magnolia water tower. Heading north, last seen south of the big red sail boat. -Amy FowIer
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15:56 - They’re here at Magnolia Viewpoint going north. -Summer Staley
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15:47 - Heading north from Elliot Marina. Long down times. -Adam Albee
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15:40 - Barely visible in binoculars west of the green buoy west of West Point, looking from just west of Duwamish Head. -Steve Rice
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15:36 - Just saw them just north of the Elliott Bay marina a few minutes ago. Looked like they were still heading north but were pretty far from shore. -Cam Parrucci
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15:30 - Heading northwest. Viewing from Elliot bay marina. They’ve been down for a long period at the moment [approx. 47.632153, -122.417079]. -Jill M Rotset
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15:23 - Moving fast, heading west. Lots of boats around now [approx. 47.620373, -122.416108 (1 mi. W of Elliott Bay marina)]. -Katie Domingue
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15:12 - They are just past the grain silos in Elliott Bay heading out. Lots of boats around them so easy to spot but they have been under quite a bit. -Meghan Houghland
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Danielle Troy
Date of Sighting: March 01, 2025
Time: 3:05 PM
Species seen: Orcas?
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: From Sculpture Park
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: I was at the sculpture Park. They were quite far away but looked like 3 -5 whales (possibly orcas, the fins were quite tall) and they were heading north. I’ve lived here 23 years and never have seen whales from shore in Seattle until today!
Photos available?:
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15:04 - Last sighting heading toward Elliot Bay marina. -Katie Domingue
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15:00 - [video in FB comments]. -Stephanie Day
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14:56 - New white boat tailing them way too close, not sure they are aware the group is right in front of them. Have passed Pier 70.
14:54 - Spotted from Hamilton Viewpoint approaching Pier 70 headed out of the bay, being trailed by a white fishing boat. Seem to be under a lot. -Meghan Houghland
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14:50 - Downtown Waterfront - heading north. -Katie Domingue
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Emilee Longmore
Date of Sighting: March 01, 2025
Time: 2:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Near Seattle ferry terminal (ferry to Bainbridge Island)
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Unknown
Any unusual markings?: Unknown
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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14:30 - In line with grain terminals view from Seacrest dock moving toward downtown Seattle. -Mary Hartmann
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14:26 - Right around here. Couple boats around [approx. 47.614482, -122.384549]. -Alexander Simenstad
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14:23 - They just got into Elliott Bay. -Laura Clark
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14:22 - They are right in the middle of Elliott Bay now. Hard to see from shore in any direction but seem to be heading north-ish. -Katie Domingue
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14:21 - I see them heading north, pretty fast. I’m on Alki Beach, they look to be pretty close to the Magnolia neighborhood now. -Michael Banet
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14:09 - Boats forcing them north toward Elliott Bay. Maybe 4-6, frequent deep dives. Now past all Alki businesses. -Laura Clark
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14:08 - Heading east towards downtown quickly.
14:07 - Just saw them in this area [approx. 47.583564, -122.409514]. -Katie Domingue
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14:00 - From 64th and Alki. -photos by Mary Hartmann, March 1, 2025
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13:57 - They are currently visible from Alki Beach on the cactus side just before the fog on the opposite channel. No apparent direction, milling about. One boat VERY close, basically coming into the middle of them. Just north of the point. -Laura Clark
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T124A2 Elkugu, T124A2B Litton, T124A2A Agafia -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
13:25 - Emerging from the fog today from Constellation Park. -photo by Robin Sinner, March 1, 2025
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13:15 - Robin called to report at least 4 orcas northbound off Constellation Park headed towards Alki light house, east side of channel, no large males.
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Sat, Mar 1 - South Puget Sound (T137s) - T137s from Joemma Beach State Park. Link to more photos. -photos by Jason Cook, March 1, 2025
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Our boat overheated and these guys came by! so exciting near Devils Point [video in FB comments]. -Tanya L. Bamford Soriano
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17:28 - All 4 T137s still southbound slowly. Now headed toward passing Oro Bay on Anderson Island. I’ll note that here at the Anderson Island Riviera Marina, there were multiple families with kiddos of all ages squealing and overjoyed to be seeing them with their bare eyes. Those are the best days.
17:22 - Jack is trailing, leisurely southbound. Seeing Loon and Tempest ahead of him [approx. 47.152112, -122.653204]. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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17:15 - Viewing from Anderson Island ferry I see fins close to Anderson Island Marina. -June Juliano Huelskamp
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17:10 - Southbound between Ketron and Anderson Islands. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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17:06 - They’re heading for the Anderson Island marina. -Roger Encarnacion
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17:02 - Viewing from Satars Point. Seeing them halfway between McNeil and Eagle Island. -Paul Davis
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16:54 - McNeil ferry dock. -Ryan Dicks
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16:53 - Almost to McNeil ferry dock now. Otso Point on Anderson Island heading towards Eagle Island 16:40. -Dan Sessler
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15:00 - Viewing from Joemma looking south. Lots of surface activity and very close to shore. -Torry Chamberlayne
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14:53 - Still near Joemma. Not moving much.
14:03 - We are viewing from Zittels. Appear to be on a kill. Tail slapping and staying near same spot [approx. 47.215905, -122.813408 (.5 mi. SW of Joemma SP)]. -Paul Davis
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14:15 - Looking through the scope I can confirm we have T137A and T137D for sure so I'm sure the other 2 are here as well. I'm only seeing four. -April Janice Basham
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15:45 - They just passed Taylor bay southbound grouped up moving fast. -Andrea Facer
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15:21 - All grouped southbound towards Devil's Head. Closer to that side. Out of sight from Joemma -Candace Gavin
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15:20 - Moving now, almost to Taylor Bay. 
15:06 - Pamela Pettingill They are along the Key Peninsula heading (ever so slowly) toward Taylor Bay. -Joan Ahre
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15:00 - Saw tail slaps and lots of surface activity south of Joemma Beach. Close to shore. -Andrea Facer
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14:40 - They are still milling just south of Joemma State Park. Lots of splashing and tails. -April Janice Basham
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14:08 - 4 spotted southeast of the Joemma Beach Pier.
14:06 - It's spotted from the Joemma Beach Pier. -Jen Dotson
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14:07 - They are busy splashing southside of Joemma. Black and white boat sitting still but getting a good show.  -Joan Ahre
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14:05 - Stalled out just south of Joemma State Park. No committed direction.
13:55 - Picked them up from Joemma State Park. Still headed generally south at this time. Should be approaching Devil's Head soon. Very leisurely. -Candace Gavin
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Jennifer Williams
Date of Sighting: March 01, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: 47.2601983, -122.8671931 (Harstine Island State Park)
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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10:00 - Orcas northbound Heron Island in Case Inlet. Get ready Pickering Passage/Allyn area they may be headed your way! -April Janice Basham
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GRAY WHALES -
Sat, Mar 1 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca (CRC2557 & CRC2615) - CRC2615 - A very thin gray whale off Moran Beach. Link to more photos. -photos by Sam Wallace, March 1, 2025
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CRC2615 - CRC2557
13:00 - Whale watching with Island Adventures today. Spotted the two grays by Moran. One was CR2557, not sure on the second yet [CRC2615], but got flukes for both. -photos by Jaime Shields, March 1, 2025
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13:06 - Moran Beach just to the left of IE5 on the map. 2 gray whales [approx. 48.367414, -122.685202].
12:51 - I'm seeing two grays out here IE5 is with them, just south of Moran.
10:26 - Gray whale just to the south of Moran Beach [Whidbey] towards the Navy Base, eastbound towards shore. Still a bit off shore. Great big fluke action on the down dive, been down 3 minutes thus far. -Kevin Phillips
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Sat, Mar 1 - Upper Saratoga Passage
13:30-15:30 - We couldn't ID these [gray whales]. They were between Mariners Cove and Polnell Point all day. -A
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Sat, Mar 1 - Saratoga Passage (CRC531 Gretchen) - Gray whale off of Mabana today. Link to more photos. -photos by Charvet Drucker, March 1, 2025
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17:45 - Gretchen ended the day south of Mabana. -photo by Susan John, March 1, 2025
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14:11 - Still southbound midchannel south of the state park. Edit: actually starting to angle southeast now.
13:55 - Southbound between the south end of Camano Island State Park and Baby Island, Camano side of midchannel. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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13:42 - Gray whale out from boat launch at Camano Island State Park. -Linda Aitkins
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13:18 - Update on Gretchen crc531 eastbound [approx. 48.129721, -122.525967].
12:57 - CRC 531 southeastbound at my map spot [approx. 48.122925, -122.554195]. -Bart Rulon Wildlife
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13:15 - Pretty sure my 12:55 sighting was Gretchen, who circled around and is now eastbound, midchannel, between Hidden Beach and Camano Island State Park.
12:55 - Gray whale northbound 100 yards off Hidden Beach. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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MINKE WHALES -
Sat, Mar 1 - San Juan Channel
12:33 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 12:38 to report: KALEETAN Captain reports a Minke south bound in San Juan Channel.

February 28
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Fri, Feb 28 - Agate Passage 
09:15 - These orcas blasted through Agate Pass northbound with a fair tide [video was submitted with report]. -Ben Blankenship
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09:10 - My daughter didn't get a picture but she spotted an adult and baby from the bridge onto Bainbridge Island [Agate Bridge]. -Arya Getachew
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Fri, Feb 28 - South Puget Sound (T124A2s, T124Ds, T137s)
17:40 - Currently milling between Devil's Head, Zittles Marina, Anderson Island [approx. 47.155932, -122.776898]. -Joan Ahre
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17:31 - Between Zittles Marina and Devils Head last we saw them heading east/south east.
17:05 - Now south towards the south side of Key Peninsula.
16:55 - Heading north west.
16:50 - Right now south end of Harstene - Dana Point. -Rachel Drechsel
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15:29 - 2 orcas south end of Harstine Island. -Joe Prybylski [PSWS]
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Mike Malon
Date of Sighting: February 28, 2025
Time: 3:18 PM
Species seen: Orca (Biggs)
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: 47°11'27"N 122°48'52"W
Direction of travel : East
Behaviors observed: Unsure
If orcas, any males?: Unsure
Any unusual markings?: Unsure
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Visible from harstine Island, orcas headed out of Case Inlet around Johnson Point
Photos available?:
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14:30 - Spotted them right in front of Mount Rainier! Heading southeast by Squaxin Island toward Boston Harbor, Olympia. From Hope Island, we saw them on the west side of Squaxin in Squaxin Passage. -Michele Neary
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14:00 - Large group of at least 10 now south of Harstine Island Bridge almost out of sight from the bridge. Next up would be Arcadia Point. Spread out and all southbound. -Candace Gavin
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Mark Severson
Date of Sighting: February 28, 2025
Time:
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: Pickering Passage and Harstine bridge
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Mark
If orcas, any males?: 5 ft on the large Bull
Any unusual markings?: no
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Sounded before harstine bridge and resurfaced 1/4 south Spectacular!
Photos available?: No
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13:00 - Passed Jarrell Cove. More than 3... maybe 6, one big male. Heading south in Pickering Passage. -Ken Donald
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Exciting encounter from our deck in Grapeview! Link to FB video. -Steven Venetta
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10:30 - Smith Cove, [east side of] Harstine Island Headed north [in Case Inlet]. Video provided to me by one of our neighbors. Link to FB video. -Heather Barrio Parman
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GRAY WHALES -
Fri, Feb 28 - Saratoga Passage (CRC2249 Hattie)
15:15 - Passed Camano Island State Park moving steady. Got stealthy; only a couple breaths per cycle. Confirmed CRC2249 Hattie! -Sam Wallace
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15:10 - Northbound north of Camano Island State Park boat launch, long downtimes.
14:38 - Northbound midchannel about 1 mile south of Camano Island State Park.
14:11 - Still slowly northbound around midchannel. North of Mabana now, line of sight to Baby Island.
13:54 - Slow travel with long downtimes. Seems to be trending west.
13:46 - Gray northbound midchannel off Mabana boat launch. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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08:20 - On this Friday morning, like clockwork, a gray whale enjoys the cove at Polnell Point. -Steve Rothboeck

February 27
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -
Thu, Feb 27 - Haro Strait (J Pod) - On a fluke, I happened to look out on Haro Strait last night at sunset just in time to see Jpod (swimming alongside a tugboat and barge)! All photos from shore on the Canadian side in Victoria, BC. Link to more photos. -photos by Jenna Darcie, February 27, 2025
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Thu, Feb 27 - San Juans (T46s) - Today Sara and Monika caught up with T46D Strider in Upright Channel. Just like his namesake from the Lord of the Rings, Strider is a known wanderer, but today felt a little different! The three siblings he usually travels with - T122, T46E, and T46F - had been with him earlier in the morning. But they doubled back and were picked up moving at speed in the opposite direction! Meanwhile T46D was going back and forth in Upright Channel, vocalizing and doing occasional surface percussives like this pec slap. As always, we'll never know the full story, but it sure felt like they left him behind and he was wondering where they went! -Orca Behavior Institute -photo by Monika Wieland Shields, February 27, 2025
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12:30 - Activity north side of Green Point. -Edenonthe Salishsea
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11:23 - T46s just went through Pole Pass [Bethany via SSCH].
10:35 - Monika has T46D east of Turn Island and Bethany has the rest of the T46s in Cayou Channel [SSCH]. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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10:37 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 10:43 to report: 1037hrs: TILLIKUM Vessel reports via 800MHz they've spotted 3 orcas in Cayou Channel, heading west. TILLIKUM has slowed to maintain a safe distance.
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09:07- Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 09:16 to report: 0907hrs: [TILLICUM] Vessel reports via 800MHz they've spotted 5 orcas in Upright Channel off Upright Head, heading south. 
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08:33 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 08:43 to report: 0833hrs: [ISSAQUAH] Vessel reports via 800MHz they’ve spotted 3 orcas in Cayou Channel heading towards LPZ terminal.
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Thu, Feb 27 - Discovery Bay (T99s minus T99Bs) - T99C Barakat & T99E
08:15 - 4-5 orcas. Probably one male, there was a large one, one baby. Discovery Bay, north shore of Beckett Point. 48.0765°N, 122.8904°W. Milling about, circling a little, stayed in one general area for about 10-15 minutes, then traveled around point further into Discovery Bay. -photos by Lynne Brandkamp, February 27, 2025
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Thu, Feb 27 - (T124As, T124A4s, & others) - I played hooky from work to enjoy a marvelous false spring February day in West Seattle. It was incredible to see a pod of transient orcas swim passed downtown with Cascades in the background. Link to more photos. -photos by Kyle Anderson, February 27, 2025
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Calf in the middle is T124A1A - T124A7 & T124A Kittiwake -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - From the shores of West Seattle. It was exciting to point them out to so many first-timers, especially as they passed closely to Anchor Park, and their blows were easily heard from Emma Schmitz overlook. Link to more photos. -photos by Steve Rice, February 27, 2025
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18:22 - They're southbound past Point Robinson. Close enough to hear them breathe clearly. Been about 8 minutes since I last saw them.  -David Bennett
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16:40 - Second group which I think is the 124As passed the Fauntleroy ferry southbound about 20 minutes ago. Saw them from Lincoln Park. Side note: original group split into two while exiting Elliot Bay. -Tamara Kelley, Orca Conservancy
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16:17 - Just passing Vashon ferry terminal. Directional changes for a bit after ferries passed, but committing back south. Viewing from mainland, Shorewood on the Sound. -Shari Tarantino, Orca Conservancy
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16:19 - They came closer about 100 yards of Lowman. Moving slowly with baby should be about the ferry lane now.
15:53 - Group southbound middle of the channel across from Blake Island. -Matthew Lau
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15:50 - Two to three spotted just now around the bend of Alki Point, mostly staying under or just on top of the surface seem to be moving southbound pretty quick. -Meghan Houghland
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Jackson Baker
Date of Sighting: February 27, 2025
Time: 3:22 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Alki Beach Park approx. 47.58701° N, 122.40432° W
Direction of travel : W
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Unknown
Any unusual markings?: Unknown
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Saw one larger and one smaller orca swimming together and then another orca close by traveling with them.
Photos available?: No
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14:43 - [Orcas] In water taxi lane close to Seattle -Karen Fields
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14:38 - Seemingly stalling there.
14:34 - Right off water taxi terminal. -Manuel Valdes
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14:30 - South of Smith Tower as seen from Don Armeni boat ramp. Possibly on a hunt. -Steve Rice
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14:17 - In front Pier 70 from West Seattle water taxi. -Oliva Esquivel
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14:15 - Just off aquarium. Moving into bay. -Manuel Valdes
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14:15 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 14:48 to report: 1415hrs: PUYALLUP reports 6 orca SB in the traffic lanes, south of the SEA>BI route crossing.  
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14:00 - Approaching pier 91 cruise terminal moving east. As seen from Duwamish Head. -Steve Rice
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13:52 - From West Seattle water taxi. -Kyle Anderson
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13:45 - Approximate location. Moving east/southeast [approx. 47.630853, -122.425566 (2 mi. W of Seattle Marina)]. -Steve Rice
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13:43 - Heading east into Elliot Bay.
13:41 - Trending a tad east with long downtimes.
13:32 - Quickly passing Magnolia. Mid-channel. At least 3-4 tightly grouped. Southbound. -Kas Alexis
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13:37 - Heading south almost to Bainbridge ferry route. -Kathryn Hamilton Morgan
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12:57 - Breaching mid channel out from West Point. -Torrey Volk
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12:40 - 4-5 southbound east of mid approaching West Point Magnolia. -Gary Peterson
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12:25 - Spotted off of Golden Gardens with long down times. Trending south. -Mateja Jagodic
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11:48 - Group is motoring south in wavy but very blue seas. 1 male slightly ahead of tight group of 4-5 east of mid past Richmond Beach. -Justin Goslin
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11:23 - Just passed Point Wells mid channel. Should be at Richmond Beach shortly! -Michelle Tynan
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10:55 - Off of Marina Beach Park in Edmonds, mid channel. -Christie Reneer
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10:35 - Group just passed Ocean Ave mid channel headed southbound toward ferries. -Laurene Stappenbeck
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10:30 - Watching from Edmonds, seeing them east side of channel about to enter ferry route heading south. -Holly Bailey Aprecio
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10:23 - 4-5 at at least one male, spotted from Haines Wharf, mid channel southbound, long down times. -Sara Battin Pearson
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10:00 - Separate post, but Maia in the SSCH spotted what she's confident is a Dall's porpoise from the Edmonds fishing pier going southbound quickly. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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09:35 - Spotted one from the amtrak train near Picnic Point. Orca was heading south about 300 yards off shore. Only had about 30 seconds to view as the train was heading north. -Chris Clemence
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09:13 - I just missed a pod passing close to shore at Mukilteo Park quickly traveling southbound. A group of people here confirmed they were orca. I can't confirm numbers but based on the sprays and blows I saw from a distance, I'm guessing 4 or 5.
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09:00 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 09:06 to report: 0900hrs: [KITSAP] Vessel has spotted 4-6 orcas in the vicinity of the Mukilteo Lighthouse, heading south.
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Thu, Feb 27 - Central Puget Sound (T124A2s & T124Ds) - T124A2 Elkugu - Beautiful day in the south sound watching the T124As and T124Ds from Point Defiance Marina, Hidden Beach and Chambers Bay! Link to more photos. -photos by Cherie StOurs, February 27, 2025
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The T124A2s and T124Ds made a quick pass through Tacoma today. Link to more photos. -photos by Amber Stanfill, February 27, 2025
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17:56 - Heading north past Taylor Bay into the Case Inlet. -Courtney A Turk
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17:48 - In front of Longbranch! Viewing from zittles marina heading west! -Charro Rodriguez
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16:23 - Orcas heading west along the south shore of Anderson Island. -Colleen Moe
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16:23 - We saw two at Chambers Bay! My heart is so happy! -Jennifer Bonagofsky Palermo
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15:49 - Trending around the south corner of Anderson Island.
15:43 - They’re going toward Oro Bay.
15:40 - Actually maybe 5 of them, including baby.
15:36 - Three of them spotted.
15:30 - Spotted from DuPont bluff trail. They’re trending south toward us close to Anderson Island side. -Allison Cameron
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15:19 - Spotted going south off east side Anderson/past Ketron [approx. 47.139955, -122.6793]. -Angela Noël
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15:13 - [Approx. 47.151123, -122.655263 (btw Riviera Boat Launch and Ketron Is.]. -Jason Nelson
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14:07 - Surface active south of Salters Point.
13:54 - This seems to reconcile with all the reports. From our perspective at Anderson Island, they are tending steadily south [approx. 47.198873, -122.619716]. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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14:00 - Looks like two orca in front of Steilacoom. They are moving southbound and just reaching the north tip of Ketron Island. Looks like they're going in between Ketron and Anderson Island. Looks like one female and maybe a baby? Very lazy travelling. -Jennifer Tebaldi
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13:56 -Three passed McNeil buildings heading south. -Carol Eckert
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13:47 - Southbound north side of Ketron slowly moving towards west side. They had milled and probably had a meal as they have been in this area for 20 min. At least 4 in this grouping. -Sherry Mezger
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13:34 - They are continuing south at a leisurely pace, closer to Chambers Bay. Two are south of the buoy, others not yet there but from our perspective, they should become visible from the golf course soon if they aren’t already. Barely visible for us. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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13:31 - Milling mid channel, closer to Tacoma side, viewing from Steilacoom. -Rose Vandiver
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13:25 - Currently at Sunnyside. -Grace SJ Lee
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13:23 - From the Anderson Island ferry dock, we’re seeing splashes and dorsals in front of Sunset Beach, trending south-ish [approx. 47.209486, -122.603029]. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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13:08 - First half is almost all the way past my line of sight up Carr Inlet and the others appear to be crossing over as well from the Chambers Bay side towards Carr. -April Janice Basham
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13:05 - One group of orcas right in front of Chambers by the elevated bridge heading southbound. -Sherry Mezger
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12:58 - Two groups. One hugging Tacoma side southbound should be approaching Chambers shortly and the other group seemed to cross over and trend towards Carr Inlet. -Jami Cantrell
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12:56 - They are crossing over to the other side just south of Fox Island and possibly headed into Carr Inlet.
12:46 - Viewing from Fox Island pier. They are closer to the Tacoma side directly out. Still headed southbound. -Torry Chamberlayne
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12:38 - Past Day Island still heading south, Tacoma to mid side of channel. -Kirsten Vacura
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12:32 - Southbound in front of Titlow almost at top of Day Island.
12:22 - Mid channel in front of Hidden Beach milling. -Sherry Mezger
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12:16 - They're past Narrows Park mid-channel moving fast. Southbound. -David Bennett
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12:13 - Viewing from Narrows Park they are headed south and passed under the Narrows bridge about 5 minutes ago moving fast. -Torry Chamberlayne
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12:09 - Viewing from Narrows Park. Southbound going under bridge now near Tacoma side. 3 total.  -Greg Brossart
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12:08 - Divided into three groups just about to go under the Narrows bridge. -Sherry Mezger
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12:00 - Mid channel just north of the Narrows Bridge. -Adrienne Salzwedel
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11:58 - Seeing several blows on the north end of Salmon Beach not sure direction but I believe south. Viewing from Hidden Beach. -Cherie StOurs
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11:45 - This is at Dune Peninsula Park. -photo by Michael Banet, February 27, 2025
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11:41 - Milling in middle of Dalco Passage, moving southbound now that boats are crossing north of them. -Sherry Mezger
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11:32 - At least two trailers rounded the point mid-channel, possibly a bit closer to Tacoma side. Southbound and Narrows. Two females or a female and juvenile. -Ashley S Whitman
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11:23 - Leaders rounded the tip of Point Defiance southbound Tacoma side. -Jami Cantrell
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharon Allsup
Date of Sighting: February 27, 2025
Time: 11:18 AM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Gig Harbor side, near entrance to Narrows
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?: no
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Brief sighting about 5 minutes ago, have not seen them resurface. 2 adult female/nonsprouters + 1 immature surfaced, headed south towards Narrows. Seen from N of DashPoint SP, they were in front of the 3x houses on the shore, at the 6800 block of Cascade Ave in Gig Harbor. 2 boats with them. In a position to either tilt slightly eastish to be N of Pt Defiance, or head south down Narrows.
Photos available?:
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11:11 - Passed Owen heading south towards the point/Narrows. -Amber Stanfill
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11:08 - Pods are past the Tahlequah ferry lanes angling Southwest at this time! They are headed for Point Defiance. Really really long downtimes. -Candace Gavin
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10:52 - Two or three crossing Quartermaster Harbor westbound. -Jill Clogston
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10:49 - Approaching ferry terminal. -Oscar Brown
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10:47 - Front of cargo ship. -Breanne Denise Ward
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10:49 - Mouth of Quartermaster Harbor moving west at a pedestrian pace.
10:43 - Past tip of Maury Island now.
10:30 - Off Shore Acres on Maury Island near a boat. -Dallas Braham
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharon Allsup
Date of Sighting: February 27, 2025
Time: 10:25 AM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 7
Where seen: S of Maury at red ship
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?: Still southbound, crossing the open space between tip of Maury and S Vashon, seen from just N of Dash Point SP they are passing the red and black ship anchored in the "parking lot" holding area. Very close to the ship, on Vashon side of channel, not in the lanes. Pretty sure I'm seeing a 7th dorsal.
Photos available?:
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharon Allsup
Date of Sighting: February 27, 2025
Time: 10:18 AM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: Piner Point, S end of Maury Island
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?: no
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Travel pace slowed down, still long dives, might be a 7th one, close to Maury shoreline, seen from just N of Dash Point SP they are about to pass Piner Point and clear Maury Island. One calf young enough to still be high-bouncing when surfacing to breath.
Photos available?:
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharon Allsup
Date of Sighting: February 27, 2025
Time: 10:10 AM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: Shore Acres/Summerhurst, Maury Island
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?: no
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Maury side of channel, slowed down a bit, have gone from single-file-ish to tight grouping. Viewed from N of Dash Point SP they have just passed the southernmost house of Shore Acres and almost to Summerhurst, still direct travel w/no surface activity. Small white boat has intercepted.
Photos available?:
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharon Allsup
Date of Sighting: February 27, 2025
Time: 9:55 AM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: south of Gold Beach, Maury Island, nearly at S tip of Maury Island
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?: 1 very small calf, 2 younger/immatures, 2 adultish-sized females/non-sprouters, 1 other indeterminate.
Photos available?:
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09:31 - They stalled out in same spot and are just now moving again southbound now reaching Gold Beach neighborhood on Vashon. Close to Vashon side. I counted 7. Long down times.
09:01 - Viewing with binoculars from Marine Hills. They are very slowly trending southbound close to Vashon side just north of Gold Beach Drive. -Emily Gause
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08:25 - T124A2s and T124Ds. Quiet lovely pass in the sunshine, they are past Point Robinson now, island side of channel cruising southbound in no hurry, very long downtimes! 
07:59 - Seeing them approaching Point Robinson, southbound, very much Island side of mid channel. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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07:52 - And now south of portage...beautiful calm seas and light.
07:41 - Moving south quickly now. Vashon side of mid channel, south of KVI.
07:26 - Still in same spot… seem to be on a kill, lots of birds around.
07:15 - Eastbound toward mid channel marker… at least 5.
07:11 - Orcas just north of KVI [Vashon Island]. no direction. milling I think. Watching from Portage. -Mark McGough
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HUMPBACK WHALES -
Thu, Feb 27 - Puget Sound
09:12 - Spotted at the southwest point of Magnolia. -Kathryn Hamilton Morgan
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06:40 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 06:45 to report: 0640hrs: CHIMACUM reports via 800MHz they've spotted a single humpback whale located 1nm [nautical mile] north of Alki Point. No definitive direction of travel.
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GRAY WHALES -
Thu, Feb 27 - Rosario Strait 
11:35 - Not sure what [presumably gray whale] species, but there is a whale hanging out around Deception Island [approx. 48.404258, -122.671137] -Bethani White
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Thu, Feb 27 - Saratoga Passage (CRC531 Gretchen)
17:50 - Gray whale just went by my house on Whidbey Island EastPoint. Link to more photos.  -photos by Julie Williams , February 27, 2025
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16:00 - It appears there's a gray blowing north of Fox Spit. Can't tell direction yet. I'm viewing from CISP [Camano Island State Park]. -Krista Paulino
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Thu, Feb 27 - Upper Saratoga Passage
11:07 - Gray still here, came 20 feet from shore looks small; this was a small gray at Polnell. -Steve Perea
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08:25 - On this Thursday morning, there is a gray whale in this cove at Polnell Point. -Steve Roethbec
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UNIDENTIFIED SPECIES -
Thu, Feb 27 - Rosario Strait
14:10 - 4 humpbacks [unconfirmed] headed south in front of West Beach at Deception Pass State Park a few minutes ago -Cynthia Marvin
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Thu, Feb 27 - Hood Canal - I saw a whale along the south shore of Hood Canal near Trails End Road Wednesday 2/26 in the evening, and Thursday 2/27 in the morning. It wasn't an orca, gray or humpback- maybe a minke? Dorsal fin was small and curved, unfortunately it was only up for very quick breaths and I didn't get a picture. I think 15-20 feet long? When I saw it in the evening, the light wasn't great, and I wasn't entirely sure it was a whale (I've never seen a whale in this part of the Canal, although have seen orcas across the way along the north shore a couple of times). When I saw it the next morning, there was quite a bit of space between it's head and fin, it seemed more whale-like and less porpoise-like, given my (not extensive) prior sightings of the two. [probable minke -RH] -Carrie Thomas
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15:15 - Currently in Brinnon and a local here at the bar said they saw a whale out there. All the seals came into the harbor. But we haven't seen anything yet . -Danni Terrel
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13:15 - Whale sighting [Between Forest Beach & Sunset Beach] South Shore, Hood Canal. -Report by Bob [BCN] relayed by Gypsea Salt

February 26
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Wed, Feb 26 - Burrows Bay
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Tony Andersen
Date of Sighting: February 26, 2025
Time: 6:05 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: In between Burrows Island and Tugboat Beach Anacortes.
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: 1-2
Any unusual markings?: Not that I could see
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: It was beautiful
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -photo by Tony Andersen, February 26, 2025
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Wed, Feb 26 - Saratoga Passage (T46s & T46Bs) - T46E Thor spyhopping next to brother T46D Strider - T46E Thor & T46D Strider - T46s playfully gracing the Saratoga Passage. Link to more photos.  -photos by Berna Avunca, February 26, 2025
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T46E Thor - T46D Strider -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - So many spy hops from Thor and Strider - from Camano Island State Park. Link to more photos. -photos by Susan John, February 26, 2025
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T46E Thor - Finally, after a long time (!) got to see the T46 gang from south of Long Point. -photo by Bonnie Gretz, February 26, 2025
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T46D Strider - I finally had a nice day with orcas after a long whale drought. The T46s, with both T46D Strider and T46E Thor, and some very cute youngsters, made their way south in Saratoga Passage. It felt so good to get out in nature and take in so much beauty. A gray whale and orcas both today - can’t beat that! -photos by Donna George, February 26, 2025
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With Puget Sound Express we found the T46B’s as we were headed towards Hat Island. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the sunshine! Link to more photos. -photos by Jennifer Schuld, February 26, 2025
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17:40 - Getting dark now, but they seem to have stalled a bit, south of Cultus Bay with that big male still further east.
17:27 - 8-12 northeast-bound between Cultus Bay and Edmonds. One male northeast between Possession Point and Stamm.
17:05 - Hunting-ish behavior south of Cultus Bay. The one big male southeast of Possession is just sharking at the top of the water and spinning circles. Not helping at all.
16:57 - A couple of big breaches between Edmonds and Double Bluff on the mainland side. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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17:09 - Trending back north towards Possession viewed from Stamm. One male further north showing off dorsal for extended periods. Did this off Mukilteo too. -Beriah SoOrio
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16:55 - I can see one big male and another whale with it looking north from Woodway towards Edmonds! Just north of ferry crossing close to Edmonds side. -Michelle Tynan
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16:45 - Southbound east of mid between Stamm and Point No Point. Spread out. -Beriah SoOrio
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16:44 - Spotted one big male from Sunset Ave in Edmonds. Southbound between Possession Point and Stamm Overlook. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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16:33 - One male was milling for a long time due west of Picnic Point, mid channel, just started slowly southbound again.
16:13 - Mid channel west of Picnic Point southbound.
16:05 - One female followed by 1 male, slowly moving southwest. mid channel, north of Picnic Point. -Allie May-Jones
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Ren Margolis
Date of Sighting: February 26, 2025
Time: 4:15 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Cultus Bay
Direction of travel : West, moving slowly near the island coast
Behaviors observed: Waiting, milling
If orcas, any males?: Large male
Any unusual markings?: N/a
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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16:12 - [Ts southbound]. -photos by Jodi Krause Poissant, February 26, 2025
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13:57 - Just passed Sandy Point. Southbound, fast. Busy day, Gray just went by 15 minutes ago. -Heather Hardin
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15:50 - One large male just passed Chennault Beach southbound. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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15:40 - Continuing southbound. Mid to Mainland side. -Sarah Geist
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15:38 - Now watching a group, South of Clinton ferry terminal, male popping up in different directions.
15:32 - Been watching from Picnic Point with binoculars, finally spotted one of the males between Hat and Clinton, was moving west. -Allie May-Jones
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15:30 - Out from Glendale. Milling around mid. -Sarah Geist
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15:18 - Trailing male in ferry lanes southbound. All spread out. Male out front. Middle group. Trailing male. -Beriah SoOrio
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15:09 - Just saw several fins… watching from Mukilteo ferry dock… heading towards Mukilteo. -Janet Moody
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15:06 - Southbound group in front of Clinton ferry terminal just west of mid. Trailing group further north appears east of mid. Viewing from Mukilteo lighthouse. -Beriah SoOrio
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15:00 - Approaching ferry lanes. Spread. Mid to Whidbey. -Sarah Geist
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14:55 - Just spotted north of Clinton ferry hugging Whidbey shore. -Pamela Shepard Peterson
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14:49 - 46s and 46Bs have cleared the west side of Hat Island. Appear to be continuing southbound. They are spread a bit. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Julia Bos
Date of Sighting: February 26, 2025
Time: 2:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 7
Where seen: north of Mukilteo/Clinton ferry run
Direction of travel : south
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?: NA
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: A big group of orcas traveling south, with a few smaller ones (babies?). Maybe transients?
Photos available?: No
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14:41 - The most magnificent sighting from Camano City! Made for an even more spectacular day. -Patricia Phillips
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13:50 - Seeing them here, slowly moving east of Hat believe [approx. 48.031696, -122.346112]. -Holly Bailey Aprecio
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13:50 - They are south/southeastbound passing Sandy Point -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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13:05 - Southeast at five knots between Mabana and Langley, mid-channel. -Brian McGinn
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12:45 - Headed southbound visible from Mabana on Camano side. -Berna Avunca
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12:25 - Viewing near Mabana Beach on the hill above the boat launch. Orcas are on the Whidbey side. -Patti Voeller
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11:45 - Orcas had passed Camano State Park southbound. See pinned location and video [approx. 48.119223, -122.502080]. -Marilyn Armbruster
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11:29 - Continued southbound south end Camano Island State Park towards Elger Bay. Spread out from Camano to mid. Still lots of activity on the surface. Amazing group of animals.
10:55 - Southbound approaching Camano Island State Park. Still very Camano side of mid. Still lots of beautiful surface activity. Viewing from Hidden Beach. -Kevin Phillips
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10:37 - From Hidden Beach surface active Camano side porpoising.
10:35 - Straight out from Hidden Beach closer to Camano surface active porpoising south bound.
10:24 - Viewing from Hidden Beach looking north east. Camano side southbound spread out. -Bonnie Gretz
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10:25 - Approaching Hidden Beach on Whidbey side, mid channel, visible from Camano very active. Southbound. -Berna Avunca
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10:05 - Still heading south. Just passed Onamac Point close to Whidbey side. -Marie Heil
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09:55 - T46s & T46Bs steady southbound slight spread midchannel south of Race Lagoon. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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09:30 - Southbound Saratoga. 46 group. Spread. Mid to Whidbey.
09:11 - Spread. Hunted. And now looks like they’re drifting back south.
08:32 - From Long Point. Some near green channel marker. Some further south. All pointed at Penn Cove [westbound]. Some are further east. -Sarah Geist
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Wed, Feb 26 - Colvos Passage (T124As, T124A4s, T137s meet T124A2s & T124Ds) 
18:59 - I am not a great videographer but here are orcas off the Bainbridge Island ferry just now. Always exciting even if you can barely see them. Link to FB video. -Betsy Tarpley 
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18:09 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 18:19 to report: 1809hrs: CHIMACUM reports 6 orca northbound just east of Tyee.
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18:03 - Heading through ferry lanes northbound… T137 in this group.
17:52 - Orca group is just south of Blakely Rocks moving with purpose northbound, west of midchannel. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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17:30 - They’re still northbound just south of the southern end of Bainbridge. Viewing from Constellation Park. Opposite side of the channel.
17:35 - They’re going up the east side of Bainbridge. -Steve Rice
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16:44 - Picked them back up on the north side of Blake out by a set of white buoys. Lots of great blows lit up by the sunshine. There’s at least one or two boats that appear to be sticking with them as they move. Can’t tell if they’re headed in west around Blake at this point or just continuing north. -David Watson
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16:26 - I think they've moved more west around the north end of Blake. Exciting.
16:22 - A few have moved north past Blake now.
16:18 - Some moving south now, very active blows. Lots of movement. -Caitlyn Blair
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16:16 - Looks like they are continuing north and have passed Blake. West side. -Hannah Marie Munro
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16:09 - Still watching them at Blake. They are right on Blake splashing around. We can see a few fins through binoculars
16:01 - Viewing from Lincoln Park, they are right on Blake Island and we can see blows. Can't tell what direction, either north or east.  -Caitlyn Blair
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16:08 - Surface active and spouts continuing northbound along Blake.
15:59 - Spouts/spray galore on east side of Blake northbound it appears. Beautiful gold backlight, very visible atm. Viewing from Myrtle Edwards footbridge. -Taylor White
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16:06 - They stalled out at Blake. Still viewing from the terminal. -Hannah Marie Munro
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15:46 - Watching from Manchester, was able to track them past Southworth ferry, then Vashon ferry, crossing the channel to Blake and now have lost them so it appears they’re continuing north along the east side of Blake. Some beautiful breaches! -David Watson
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15:43 - Lots of splashing near Blake Island. Still viewing from Vashon terminal. -Hannah Marie Munro
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15:41 - Milling at the south end of Blake now. Seem to be drifting northeast alongside Blake Island. -Candace Gavin
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15:40 - Seeing multiple blows from Emma Schmitz between Southworth and Blake west in channel.
15:37 - Seeing blows southeast side of Blake from Emma Schmitz. -Mary Hartmann
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15:21 - Visible from Vashon ferry terminal northbound. -Hannah Marie Munro
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15:05 - All pods are now grouped up together and headed north approaching the Southworth ferry terminal mid channel. -Candace Gavin
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15:01 - After a massive frolic, the groups are back in travel mode headed north. Once again headed towards Point Southworth. -Hunter Sasser Oetinger
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14:54 - Heading north again.
14:49 - Yes, a lot of activity.
14:28 - Stalled out on a hunt south of Southworth terminal.
14:13 - Approaching Southworth terminal.
13:57 - Crossed over Vashon side. Heading north [approx. 47.473729, -122.516902]. -Steve Gardner
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13:53 - Visible with binoculars from Point Southworth. Lots of milling and surface activity. Two boats with them now. Still trending north. 
13:50 - Southbound past Point Southworth, in two groups, one mid channel, one group close to Kitsap side. Not far from meeting up with the northbound group now!  -Hunter Sasser Oetinger
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12:45 - Coming up on View Park Kitsap side 12:45 northbound still.
12:04 - Seeing blows now from Southworth Kitsap side, there’s a big barge and they are west side of it. Northbound still. -Noelle Morris
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11:28 - Just north of Olalla northbound. -Terri Clabeaux
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11:02 - Two groups T137s and others, spread by about 1/4 mile, all powering north approaching Lisabuela, at least 10 or so, includes many littles and a calf. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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10:59 - Seeing from Olalla Bay Market now. northbound. -Janelle Avice McDonald
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10:46 - Slowly drifting north with their meal just south of Lisabuela more towards mid channel now.
10:37 - Can confirm male is Jack/T137A.
10:28 - Slowly northbound with directional changes, likely hunting still, seeing around 6-9 or so, at least one youngster and one male for sure. Still just north of Point Richmond on the Kitsap side, but drifting towards mid.
10:11 - Seeing approximately 4-6, maybe more, one male. They are very far from me but male looks like could be Jack. Seeing a youngster also in there maybe? They are hunting while trending north, just north of Point Richmond very much in the Kitsap side of the channel.
10:01 - Right off Point Richmond, looks to be on a hunt, Kitsap side of channel. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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09:36 - Approaching Point Richmond Gig Harbor side!!! -Stacy Henderson
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09:26 - They have passed Point Dalco northbound, at least one bull with them.
09:20 - A group moving with purpose approaching Colvos Passage up close to Gig Harbor side Northbound numbers unclear. -Melissa Bird
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09:05 - Midway between Tahlequah and Gig Harbor shore moving northbound from Dalco into Colvos.
08:52 - Beautiful way to start the day! Watched 2 groups from Gig Harbor high bank as they moved up to tip of Point Defiance and the sun glare was too much to keep watching. -Michele Riley Campbell
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08:45 - Pod leisurely swimming ~ north through Colvos Passage now. West of Point Defiance, mid channel. -Yvonne Clearwater
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sandy Jacobs
Date of Sighting: February 26, 2025
Time: 8:45 AM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Northbound in Tacoma Narrows past Salmon beach on Gig Harbor side of channel
Direction of travel : N
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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08:35 - One female northbound just south of Point Defiance navigation marker. Close to the Tacoma side of channel. -Stace Gordon
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08:10 - Orcas NB [northbound] Narrows near bridge Gig Harbor side. -Jason Cook
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Wed, Feb 26 - Central Puget Sound (T124A2s & T124Ds before meeting T124As, T124A4s, T137s)
13:44 - Heading down west side in Colvos.
13:36 - About 7 orca heading south near northern tip of Vashon.
13:18 - South end of Blake. Four to five milling around just west of Blake [approx. 47.538587, -122.517442]. -Steve Gardner
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13:06 - We can see fins coming southbound down the west side of Blake! They are midchannel in front of Manchester. Viewing from the Southworth ferry dock. -Candace Gavin
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13:01 - Just observed from Yukon Harbor southeast bound. -Ken Jones
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13:14 - All orcas southbound now west side of Blake.
12:51 - Orcas westbound on north side of Blake Island. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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12:34 - In line with south end of Bainbridge looking from up above Weather Watch Park. -photos by Steve Rice, February 26, 2025
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12:30 - Moving southbound south tip of Bainbridge west in channel view from Constellation Park in West Seattle small boat following. -Mary Hartmann
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12:12 - Viewing from Magnolia. Same boat is still following behind them. Hard to tell numbers/direction due to glare, but able to see spouts near Restoration Point on Bainbridge. -Kas Alexis
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12:06 - Just north of Blakely Rock as viewed from up on Bonair Drive SW in Alki. Southbound, with small grey boat trailing. -Steve Rice
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11:45 - Entering ferry lane traffic.
11:43 - Orcas just outside Eagle Harbor southbound. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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11:05 - Sue called to report 6-7 orcas in 2 groups of 3 with a baby southbound close to Bainbridge nearing Murden Cove.
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10:45 - Four orcas going southbound I am on Rolling Bay Bainbridge Island. -Unknown
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08:00 - South of Point Jefferson west of mid channel feeding or milling- changing directions often [approx. 47.732874, -122.476308].
07:50 - Passing Point Jefferson southbound. I spotted 3-4 whales They did a long dive right after this. -Michelle Tynan
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07:30 - My niece just sent me this video from the Kingston ferry a few minutes ago - she didn't know how many for sure or tell me which direction they were traveling. -Jennifer Taylor
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07:28 - There were 3 orcas no males heading south near Kingston. Seen while on the ferry at this location [approx. 47.789678, -122.473343]. -Tony Tilt
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07:08 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 07:15 to report: 0708hrs: SUQUAMISH Vessel reports via 800MHz they've come to all-stop for 3-6 orcas located just outside of Apple Tree Cove. Pod is heading south.
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07:07 - Orcas right off the Kingston/Edmonds ferry. We had just taken off from the Kingston terminal when they were spotted. -photos by Stephanie Cryer, February 26, 2025
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GRAY WHALES -
Wed, Feb 26 - San Juans
06:32 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 06:41 to report: 0632hrs:TILLIKUM Vessel reports via 800MHz they've spotted a single grey whale located south of Flat Point in Upright Channel, traveling in a southeasterly direction.
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Wed, Feb 26 - Upper Saratoga Passage
17:35 - This evening a gray whale can be seen swimming in this tiny bay (Polnell Point on Whidbey Island).
08:00 - On this Wednesday morning from near Polnell Point looking one to 2 miles east I see plumes. I’m guessing one or more gray whales near Mariners Cove, and very close to shore. -photos by Steve Roethbeck, February 26, 2025
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Wed, Feb 26 - Saratoga Passage (CRC531 Gretchen) - With Puget Sound Express on a Gray Whale tour; we found one gray (Gretchen) near Langley, and then found the T46B’s as we were headed towards Hat Island. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the sunshine! Link to more photos. -photo by Jennifer Schuld, February 26, 2025
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CRC531 Gretchen off Sandy Point. -photo by Donna George, February 26, 2025
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Beverly Yoshioka
Date of Sighting: February 26, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM
Species seen: Gray
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: 1 mile south of Sandy Point, Langley
Direction of travel : S slow
Behaviors observed: Feeding
If orcas, any males?: Cannot see
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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13:40 - Gray, moving fast, passed Sandy Point, Whidbey side. -Heather Hardin
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13:00 - Grey whale eating just north of Sandy Point (Langley). -Christy Grant
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12:44 - Gray southbound off Langley. -Orca Network
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12:40 - Passing the pizzeria headed steadily towards Sandy Point. -Dan Gulden
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12:38 - The gray southbound off Langley is #531. -Brian McGinn
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12:31 - Got blows on the gray viewing near Langley Bell Park. Very close to Langley side. -Shannon Heuvel
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10:45 - Grey between Whidbey Shores and Bells Beach! -Amber Noel Conley
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Wed, Feb 26 - Saratoga Passage
08:00 - A gray is feeding in the area between Mabana and Camano Island State Park. -Susan John
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UNIDENTIFIED SPECIES -
Wed, Feb 26 - Hood Canal  - I saw a whale along the south shore of Hood Canal near Trails End Road Wednesday 2/26 in the evening, and Thursday 2/27 in the morning. It wasn't an orca, gray or humpback- maybe a minke? Dorsal fin was small and curved, unfortunately it was only up for very quick breaths and I didn't get a picture. I think 15-20 feet long? When I saw it in the evening, the light wasn't great, and I wasn't entirely sure it was a whale (I've never seen a whale in this part of the Canal, although have seen orcas across the way along the north shore a couple of times). When I saw it the next morning, there was quite a bit of space between it's head and fin, it seemed more whale-like and less porpoise-like, given my (not extensive) prior sightings of the two. [probable minke -RH]. -Carrie Thomas

February 25
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Tue, Feb 25 - Port Susan (T46s, T46Bs, T124A2s, T124Ds) - T124D1 Salish & T124D Field - T124A2B Litton & T124A2 Elkugu -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
17:49 - Group is passing Mabana, mid channel northbound. -photos by Susan John, February 25, 2025
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16:51 - I have a group Camano side of mid going up Saratoga. Viewing from Sandy Point. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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16:10 - Orcas were mid-channel in Port Susan pointed southwest towards Camano Head. -Linda Aitkins
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16:12 - Males here now.
14:50 - After a very wet wait, this group went south past Tillicum close to shore. -Susan John
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13:09 - In Port Susan now northbound. Spread apart by a large distance. -Thomas McKane
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12:56 - A group is northbound into Port Susan.
12:47 - Whales are at pin [approx. 48.056046, -122.319797] moving north.
12:30 - Viewing from Sandy Point I’ve got a male on the north end of Hat main moving north towards Port Susan. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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12:07 - Orcas! Saw them once from the ferry [approx. 48.017111, -122.272217 (2 mi. E of Hat Is.)]. Direction unknown. -Alice Moyal [HIWS]
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10:39 - Southbound between Hat Island and Whidbey. Looks like 46E in this group. -Sarah Geist
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10:07 - I saw them too! Moving fast southbound from Sandy Point past Hat [video in FB comments]. -Heather Hardin
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Tue, Feb 25 - Dyes Inlet (T99s minus T99Bs) - T99C Barakat - T99s hunting off Chico boat ramp. Link to more photos. -photos by Catherine Alvarado Soto, February 25, 2025
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T99E & T99C Barakat
12:00 - Viewed from Chico boat ramp. Link to more photos. -photos by Amy Fowler, February 25, 2025
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13:14 - Just entered Ostrich Bay. -April Clark
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13:00 - Just had a fleeting glimpse of pod of orca heading east in Dyes Inlet past Erlands Point. Two terrified seals hiding in the rocks in the water in front of our house. -Elizabeth Wrenn
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12:55 - Still hanging around Chico, viewing from Tracyton but very difficult to see as they are pretty close to other side. -Alexandra Spallone McDermott
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13:00 - Heading south into Ostrich Bay hugging the Erlands Point side.
12:50 - Just north of Erlands Point traveling east slowly. Look to be headed back out of Dyes Inlet.
12:35 - Still enjoying their lunch, drifting east a bit. visible from top of Eldorado Hills. -Eric Murphy
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12:32 - Still at Chico. We have a group watching. -Nikole Mercer
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12:21 - Drifting east off Chico boat ramp as they enjoy their lunch.
12:17 - Straight out from Chico boat ramp on a kill.
12:07 - Viewing from Chico boat ramp, milling? -Amy FowIer
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12:17 - [video of T99s in FB comments]. -Jennifer Murphey
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11:52 - Headed towards Chico. -Michael Heater
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11:51 - They are heading towards Bremerton. -Noranne Olson
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11:41 - Viewing from Old Mill Park. They’re passing Silverdale Waterfront Park. -Kelsey Berg
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11:34 - Just saw three heading to Silverdale. -Noranne Olson
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11:28 - They have gotten close enough and the beautiful 99s are slowly making their way deeper towards Silverdale.
11:19 - From Silverdale we can see blows headed our way. -April Janice Basham
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10:50 - Milling now. -Noelle Morris
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10:40 - A friend reports that they passed Lions Park headed towards Tracyton. -Jami Cantrell
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10:12 - Manette Bridge. -Madelyn Messick
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10:00 - [video in FB comments] 3 here, a big male for sure and a baby/very young whale for sure! -Erinn Cash Smidt
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Alexander Ackel
Date of Sighting: February 25, 2025
Time: 10:01 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Bremerton, WA 47.56090° N, 122.61560° W
Direction of travel :
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Spotted while riding the Kitsap fast ferry into Bremerton from Seattle. Ferry had to stop to let orcas by.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -photo by Alexander Ackel, February 25, 2025
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08:53 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 09:14 to report: 0853hrs: Vessel [WALLA WALLA] reports via 800MHz they've spotted two orcas milling about in the vicinity of the [Bremerton] terminal and the marina.
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Tue, Feb 25 - South Puget Sound (T137s & others)
10:30 - There were several orca (maybe 6+) heading north out of Budd Inlet near Boston Harbor. At least one male. They were hauling fast in terribly rough seas, lots of wind and rain. They were heading for Dana Passage. I did not see them. Could not have seen them due to sighting conditions. People at Boston Harbor and that area did.  -Kim Merriman
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HUMPBACK WHALES -
Tue, Feb 25 - San Juans
17:33 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 19:54 to report: 1733hrs: TILLIKUM Vessel reports via 800MHz a single humpback loitering off Point George, on Shaw Island.
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GRAY WHALES -
Tue, Feb 25 - Upper Saratoga Passage
13:10 - Gray whale feeding in Polnell Shores. Came down from Mariners Cove. -Terra Parham
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11:27 - Whidbey Island between Mariners Cove and Strawberry Point. Link to FB videos. -Katie Boczek
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Tue, Feb 25 - Holmes Harbor
11:28 - Alex called to report a probable gray whale that's been there for about 30 minutes about 150 yards off of Honeymoon Bay [Holmes Harbor, Whidbey].

February 24
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Mon, Feb 24 - Saratoga Passage (T46s & T46Bs) - T46 and T46B transient orcas traveling through Possession Sound from Mukilteo today. Watch for the little baby. The crew on the USS Sampson got to see these beautiful members of the oceanic dolphin family as they were returning to Naval Station Everett. Link to FB video. -Chris McNally 
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17:12 - Five or more including Thor ( I'm told), passing Camano Island State Park southbound. Disappeared after coming up near entrance to Elger Bay. -photo by Krista Paulino, February 24, 2025
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16:47 - Whales made it to pin then flipped back north [approx. 48.117534, -122.487675]. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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16:56 - Cama State Park heading south midchannel closer to Camano.
15:39 - Mid channel between Onamac Point and Whidbey… they seem to be heading south or circling. -Berna Avunca
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15:27 - We just saw 4-5 blows about mid to Whidbey. Same spot as the previous comment. They’re headed northbound still. Hard to view with the rain and white caps on the water.
15:21 - Map for reference [approx. 48.162574, -122.561888 (2 mi. N of Hidden Beach)].
15:20 - I’m on SW Camano Dr and can see them wayyyy over on Whidbey side. northbound. Only saw one blow. -Kat Martin
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14:49 - Passed Cama State Park still northbound. 3 orca visible, two leading one large in the back and steady. No longer can see others. -Berna Avunca
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14:30 - Closest whale is T46E and he’s getting hard to see. The others have been almost impossible to spot. They’re likely headed over to Whidbey. Still traveling northbound from Camano Island State Park. -Kat Martin
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14:24 - Just passing Camano State Park northbound. Scattered mid-channel closer to Camano side. -Berna Avunca
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14:00 - Passing Fox Spit northbound middish channel with the male Camano side of mid. -Marilyn Armbruster
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14:00 - Between East Point Whidbey and Camano Island State Park. Mid channel. -Sarah Geist
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13:32 - Approaching Mabana now. Northbound Camano side of mid channel. -Charvet Drucker
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13:00 - Northbound Saratoga. Mid to Camano. Passing Dog and Boy Park, Langley. 46D and 46E here. -Sarah Geist
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12:30 - From a friend: viewing from Sandy Point looking towards Tulalip, whales are slightly spread midchannel within this area, still some directional changes but drifting north [approx. 48.039358, -122.336498 (1 mi N of Hat Is.)]. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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11:56 - Orcas! Two are closer to Hat (North Marina Beach) and the rest are closer to Tulalip. Appear to be heading into Port Susan [approx. 48.032408, -122.286265]. -Alice Moyal [HIWS]
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Mon, Feb 24 - Sinclair Inlet/Port Orchard (T99s minus T99Bs) - T99 Bella - T99D Puck & T99E - T99s visiting Bremerton. Link to more photos. -photos by Catherine Alvarado Soto, February 24, 2025
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Illahee view of the T99s. Link to FB video. -Kristen George
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T99s passing Bachmann Park, Bremerton. Link to FB videos. -Catherine Alvarado Soto 
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17:55 - They are playing behind container ship anchored in Manchester. Not sure where they will be tomorrow.
17:45 - From Harper Pier I can see them still on the west side of Blake Island. Will update when and if I get a full idea of direction. -April Janice Basham
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17:52 - Orcas at by Bainbridge now. -Marisa Martinez
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17:21 - Viewing from Manchester boat launch, they appear to be just off of south beach of Bainbridge, heading northeast. -Candy Hull
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17:08 - Just passed Manchester State Park heading towards the southern tip of Bainbridge. -CT Thompson
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16:45 - Headed to Rich Passage. -Josh Brown
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Deborah Houseworth
Date of Sighting: February 24, 2025
Time: 4:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Rich Passage midway between Manchester and Bainbridge Island
Direction of travel : Northeast
Behaviors observed: Traveling. At least one very young orca in group
If orcas, any males?: Hard to say due to distance from shore. Sorry… no photos for same reason
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: The Bremerton foot ferry came to a dead stop for a good 5 minutes to allow them to pass
Photos available?: No
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16:44 - From Illahee State Park after stalling out for a long while they are now headed back southbound towards Rich Passage. -Candace Gavin
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16:33 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Walla Walla Master reports 4 orca off Waterman Point going in no particular direction.
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16:21 - Milling just had a kill. -Ken Jones
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15:58 - Just off Illahee, viewing from Waterman Pier. -Candy Hull
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16:14 - They’re moving back and forth in this area [approx. 47.587403, -122.583643 (.5 mi. SW of Point White)].
16:08 - They’ve moved a bit out into the middle of the channel, not headed north as of yet. They’re between Enetai and Illahee as viewed from Point White dock. -Josh Brown
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15:23 - Confirm going towards Illahee! As viewed from Bachmann Park. They did not continue to Rich Passage. -Candace Gavin
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15:15 - They passed Bachman Park going east/northeast.  -Jami Cantrell
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Niguel Quiroz
Date of Sighting: February 24, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Bremerton Marina
Direction of travel : E
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: There were at least 3, possibly more. They came within feet of the Bremerton Marina Pier
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -Male is T99C Barakat -photo by Niguel Quiroz, February 24, 2025
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14:44 - They got as far as the navy ships and are now flipped back headed towards Manette Bridge. -Candace Gavin
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14:31 - What appears to be this male is milling right in front of the navy boat.
14:28 - From Port Orchard observation deck, looking directly over to PSNS. -photo by Candy Hull, February 24, 2025
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14:13 - Midchannel - Port Orchard side of mid heading west past Mitchell Point.
14:01 -Still heading west moved a bit more midchannel but still Port Orchard side of mid for now 47.574327, -122.584336].
13:55 - Headed west from the same spot just further west at than [approx. 47.573017, -122.585489].
13:51 - Port Orchard side trending west. 
13:50 - On a possible hunt here [approx. 47.573017, -122.585489 (1000’ W of Waterman)]. -Jami Cantrell
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13:14 - They turned around and went right by this house on Crystal Springs! Heading north to Point White dock now! I saw them go north from Illahee traveling to Brownsville. I happened to look out the window and they were passing the house again going south on the Bainbridge side. Very close on the Bainbridge side!
12:33 - They are close to Brownsville now. Heading north. -Jennifer Leigh
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12:21 - Pod is now headed north towards Brownsville Marina. Spread out and long downtimes. -Candace Gavin
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12:14 - They are right in front of the Illahee Port!! -Andrea Videira
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Matthew Walker
Date of Sighting: February 24, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Bremerton side heading towards Rich Passage across from the Waterman Pier.
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Traveling, kicking it.
If orcas, any males?: At least 1 tall dorsal fin
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: 5 total, one tall dorsal, one medium dorsal, 2 smaller and one real small.
Photos available?: No
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11:47 -They were heading away from Bremerton toward [Port Orchard]. They were on the Bremerton side doing big spray breaths as they went along [approx. 47.584467, -122.589552]. -Emily Brantley
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11:36 - After being stalled on a hunt for quite a while they are now moving back towards Bachmann Park area. Viewing from Port Orchard marina side. -Candace Gavin
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Susan Lager
Date of Sighting: February 24, 2025
Time: 11:15 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: By the Bremerton ferry dock, headed towards Sinclair Inlet
Direction of travel : Southwest
Behaviors observed: Looked like they were possibly hunting
If orcas, any males?: One male
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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11:15 - T99s are milling here. No committed direction at this moment [approx.47.563740, -122.615158 (1000’ E of Bremerton ferry terminal)]. -Candace Gavin
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10:55 - They are right behind the Bremerton ferry that is pulling into terminal.
10:52 - Passing in front of Annapolis. -photo by Mairenn Dumont, February 24, 2025
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10:48 - Looks like two heading toward Bremerton in Sinclair Inlet! They’re near the shipyard. -Emily Brantley
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10:27 - From a friend at Waterman Pier. This pod is now passed the pier and milling a bit but headed towards Bremerton. -Candace Gavin
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10:21 - Group of at least three orcas in Rich Passage. -Penny Bowles
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09:25 - Where is Manchester? That’s where they’ve been seen at last few minutes. -Kevin Hoover
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08:23- At least two orcas off the [Vashon] water taxi headed eastbound [approx. 47.519669, -122.463743 (1 mi. E of Southworth ferry terminal)]. -Annette Messitt
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Mon, Feb 24 - South Puget Sound/Dalco Passage (T124A2s & T124Ds exited the Narrows and met with CA45B & others) - Dune Peninsula - CA45B ID by Alisa Schulman-Janiger. Link to more photos. -photos by Jason Cook, February 24, 2025
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CA45B -photo by Ryan Dicks, February 24, 2025
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Taken from Brown's Point. Link to more photos. -photos by Liz Clark, February 24, 2025
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The dinner show at Anthony’s at Point Defiance tonight! Link to FB video. -Marguerite Gerontis
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View from Dune at Point Defiance this afternoon! Link to FB video. -Tayler Salazar
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17:20 - Still at Ruston circle the ship. -Tracey Carrillo
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17:14 - Suspected passed under the ship headed east, could see and hear them from Dune. -Jen Bowen
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17:10 - From Dune Peninsula. -Jaime Freet
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17:10 - They're moving east slowly towards the Shandong ship.  -David Bennett
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16:52 - [video in FB comments]. -Tayler Salazar
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16:39 - Ferry was allowed to leave. They are moving east. -Marguerite Gerontis
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16:37 - They're east of ferry lane. You'd have a great view looking out from Dune peninsula towards Vashon. Trending east more mid channel. -David Bennett
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CA45B
16:35 - Predation event mid-channel between Browns Point, Vashon, and Tacoma. Lots of breaching and tail lobbing. Trending northeast. -photo by Ashley S Whitman, February 24, 2025
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16:29 - In front of Point Defiance, milling in the ferry lane. -Holly Bailey
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16:27 - Front of Dune ferry lane mid. -Tracey Carrillo
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16:23 - I've got them milling out from Anthony's mid-channel There's a group of birds over them. That may have had a kill kind of trending east. -David Bennett
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16:20 - Milling in the same spot to the west of the big ship off Dune.
16:17 - Appears as though they're passing Dune eastbound. Lots of surface activity while by the ferry from my vantage at Owen Beach.
16:11 - Multiple orcas traveling eastbound closer to Owen Beach, but pushing more mid-channel. Long down times. -Ashley S Whitman
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16:10 - Orcas at Owen Beach. -Ryan Dicks
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15:33 - Heading quickly north [in Narrows] aimed at Salmon Beach. -Jordan Caple
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15:18 - Heading northbound under the Narrows Bridge midchannel.
15:10 - Orcas northbound past Day Island midchannel traveling swiftly. [then] They went under the Narrows Bridge. It was still enough to hear their blows from our deck on Day Island! -Karen Caldwell
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14:32 - Looked like they were headed straight to Fox before disappearing. I'm pretty sure they are the group that came down from Bella Bella. There were a bunch, I count at least 8, maybe more. I saw them in front of Saltars until they dove when they reached the prison boat (who was shut down and drifting). -Ryan Campbell
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13:54 - Spotted a different group headed what looks like north from Saltars Point Beach [approx. 47.201841, -122.618814]. -Dari Scholtens
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Mon, Feb 24 - Dalco Passage (CA45B & others before they joined with T124A2s & T124Ds)
14:27 - Between Vashon and the freighter ship. Came up 3-4 times. Last seen heading east about 14:45. -photo by Lisa Kollmansberger, February 24, 2025
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14:38 - Saw them heading east past this ship.no off of Dune Peninsula 3 possibly 4. Haven't seen them since.  -David Bennett
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11:11 - They’re back near the Tahlequah dock heading east again. -Sean Sultan
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10:39 - Just sighted again at yellow mid marker channel heading south.
10:33 - At Dash Point Pier. Group of three or four with one male heading south probably better to spot now from the Browns Point lighthouse. They were between me and the red barge over at the mouth of Quartermaster. -Chris Gan
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09:33 - They are off the mouth of Quartermaster Harbor. Northbound into East Passage. -Dallas Braham
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09:18 - 2 orcas reported southeast side of Vashon, east of ferry terminal. -WA app
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08:08 - Orcas eastbound between Point Defiance and Tahlequah. Looks like 2-4 of them. -Sean Sultan
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Mon, Feb 24 - South Puget Sound (T137s) - From the morning pass along Horsehead Bay on their way out of Carr Inlet. Only saw a small group enter early this morning so clearly they all met up deeper in Henderson Bay before heading back out again around 11:35. Link to FB videos. -Jennifer Swenson
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16:45 - Correction : they just passed in front of Gertrude Island on the North side of McNeil Island.
16:40 - I am at the west end of Kamus Drive on Fox Island. There are several orcas crossing in front of Gertrude Island heading into Carr Inlet. -Tesa Leary Johnson
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16:33 - Traveling northwest hugging McNeil Island.
16:26 - There’s a group of about 5-6 with one male visible from west wall Fox Island traveling towards McNeil in between Ketron and McNeil. -Claire Zellmer
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15:57 - From Salters Point between McNeil and Fox Island [video in FB comments]. -Mariella Munoz
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15:44 - [approx. 47.213969, -122.617441].
15:43 - Still visible from the end of Martin Street in Steilacoom. Closer to Fox Island. Left 5 minutes ago to get some work done.
14:42 - See them between McNeil and Fox Island. The McNeil ferry had a good view! Staying closer towards Fox Island visible from the end of Martin Street, jumping!! -Diann Sheldon
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13:50 - Looks like they’re headed south between Ketron and Anderson. Viewing from Saltars Point Beach in the distance. -Dari Scholtens
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13:25 - Viewing from Fox Island pier, can see several blows in the distance that are getting smaller so maybe heading more south [approx. 47.175709, -122.651087].
12:42 - Headed out of Carr inlet unsure if they will go south or north. -Torry Chamberlayne
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12:50 - Between Fox Island and McNeil. -Sydney Haglund
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12:42 - Extremely distant blows seen from west wall Fox Island near southeast tip of McNeil Island. -Claire Zellmer
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11:55 - Mid channel southbound past Bella Bella (Fox Island Spit). -Creston Wood
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11:42 - Another gorgeous pass! Lots of surface activity. Just passing Horsehead Bay now, my side, should be visible from Bella Bella now.
11:23 - Looks like maybe 6, male present. Got sight of them again- mid channel, closer to Horsehead Bay side, heading slowly southbound. Hard to tell how many at this time, steady rain here now.
11:20 - Horsehead Bay. -Jennifer Swenson
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11:36 - Just passing Horsehead.
11:05 - Slowly working there way south mid channel off Kopachuck . -Michael Rodenbaugh
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10:38 - Group continues to trend south in Carr but changing directions often. Just south of Kopachuck State Park, but closer to Key Peninsula side. Might be hunting? Lots of surface activity, tails, etc. -Deanna Foster Goldberg
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10:07 - Saw blows with at least one male present -surface active & milling far out viewing from Purdy Spit. We have to leave but they were still far out & no obvious direction I could tell. -Andrea Facer
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08:48 - They are milling around what I think is Minter. -Michelle Baty Fortney
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08:30 - Visible from Purdy Spit. Midchannel. -Amy Groat
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08:30 - I am at Massimos and they are straight out from me on the distance. -Michelle Baty Fortney
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07:40 - Great spot, Jennifer Swenson! They are moving with purpose northbound - seem to be heading toward minter/henderson bay, last saw them mid-channel trending to Key Peninsula side, out from Kopachuck State Park. -Deanna Foster Goldberg
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07:22 - Several orcas just passed me on Carr Inlet off Horsehead Bay. Seem to be at least 4. Heading northbound towards Kopachuck, long down times. On Horsehead side of Inlet. -Jennifer Swenson

February 23
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Sun, Feb 23 - Puget Sound
13:48 - WSF Suquamish reporting all stop due to 5 KWs at their location, southbound. The Suquamish is midway between Kingston and Edmonds. [SSCH]
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13:30 - Pod of 5 orca off [the 13:30 Kingston] ferry just after leaving. -Chris George [PSWS]
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12:55 - When we pulled up to Stamm there was a group northbound between us and Possession Point Beach still northbound west of mid. -Beriah SoOrio
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12:30 - At least some members (including the males) of group 2 were continuing northbound travels mid to slightly west of and angling more northwest north of Eglon last we spotted them.
12:20 - The middle channel group continue northbound travels.
11:38 - Sightline from Kayu Kayu just passed in front of Kingston terminal. At least 7 includes 2 males we think could be Jack and Barakat but too far to confirm. Slow steady northbound middle channel. Also small pod of harbor porpoise (at least 3-4) milling off Kayu. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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12:15 - Group of 7-8 just offshore northbound from Sunset, Edmonds. Another group much further out mid to west. -Beriah SoOrio
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11:39 - There are 2 groups. 2 adults north, I big male and a second group with more numbers and little ones south. Both groups gliding in stealth east in calm water line. Observable with eyes. Richmond.
11:32 - Orca group observed slowly gliding in glassy seas as mentioned above. North sail, Richmond Beach. -Justin Goslin
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12:08 - Orcas are loosely grouped continuing northbound mid channel sightline between Sunset Ave, Edmonds and South of Eglon, Kitsap [approx. 47.839656, -122.436965].
11:30 - This group of at least 7 steady northbound mid channel about half to one mile north of yellow mid channel buoy off Kayu Kayu.
11:11 - In glassy calm seas at least 7 including at least one bull, females, little one, steady northbound approaching Jefferson Head/Richmond Beach [approx. 47.740048, -122.432696]. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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11:06 - Orcas east of midchannel northbound approaching Richmond Beach. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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09:30 - My partner saw about seven orcas off of the Bainbridge ferry this morning. -Sarah Smith
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Sun, Feb 23 - Possession Sound (T46s & T46Bs) - T46E Thor & T46B2 Akela - Cruising slowly by Muklteo. -photo by Chris Cole Rader, February 23, 2025
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Passing by Mukilteo beach today! Link to FB video. -Domonique Padilla
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Stunning sighting from Edmonds! Link to FB reel. -Lydia Rae Cleveland
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A few moments ago at the Mukilteo Lighthouse. Link to FB reel. -Diana Gonzalez
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16:55 - Across from Kayak Point Pier way across. -Carina McGough
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16:34 - 8 to 9 [orcas] northbound 1500 yards off Tyee.
16:27 - Have entered Port Susan, passing Tyee. northbound, Camano side of mid channel. -Charvet Drucker
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T46B7, T46B Raksha, T46B6 Sol
15:32 - They just passed Hat Island heading towards Port Susan.
15:20 - Four of them closer to Hat [approx. 48.022658, -122.281218].
15:14 - The head of the pod (large male) is between Hat & Tulalip. Moving quickly. 
15:07 - They are between Hat & Jetty. Look for the Hat ferry that just stopped! -photos by Alice Moyal, February 23, 2025
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14:54 - Found them in the mist again and they do look pointed towards Port Susan. They are quite far out. Viewing from Howard.
14:42 - They have flipped and look pointed a bit northwest.
14:37 - Some are here [approx. 47.974774, -122.267067] still pointed towards Everett. -Conner Helms
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14:15 - Viewing from the Mukilteo ferry. The main group is heading northeast past Mukilteo Lighthouse towards Everett. My prediction is the Hat Island slingshot to Port Susan. -Strider and one other are lagging behind. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Jamison Rush
Date of Sighting: February 23, 2025
Time: 2:05 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: 47.9507470, -122.3251901
Direction of travel : NW
Behaviors observed: Breaching with dorsal fin and pectoral fins visible
If orcas, any males?: Unknown
Any unusual markings?: Unknown
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Orca calf accompanying one adult whale
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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14:00 - Pod split a bit. Big male in front of Mukilteo ferry terminal [approx. 47.961858, -122.319696]. -Lauren 'Lo Blakeley
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13:56 - Viewing from Clinton ferry terminal. They are approaching Mukilteo beach! Y’all should get a good pass. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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13:54 - In a line heading north mid channel toward Mukilteo Beach. So beautiful. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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13:54 - Viewing from Mukilteo beach [approx. 47.940802, -122.335619]. -Domonique Padilla
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T46D Strider
13:50 - Viewing from Mukilteo- still northbound [approx. 47.949553, -122.331944]. -photos by Lauren 'Lo Blakeley, February 23, 2025
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13:46 - They are all grouped up. North of Glendale, mainland side. Northbound at a steady pace. Should be at Mukilteo soon.
13:26 - I have whales mid to other, south of Glendale, moving north.
13:19 - Lead whales passing shipwreck. Still northbound, mainland side. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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13:46 - And it was so quiet and smooth out you could hear them breaching and breathing from quarter, mile away. Amazing. Not the greatest clarity but this clip shows the group size as it passed Chennault Beach (taken from the mainland) [video in FB comments].
13:40 - They're mid channel headed towards the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry lanes. It's it's a pretty big group, so at least one big fin. And 5 or 6 smaller fins. Moving fast will be across the ferry lanes in five minutes or so my guess.
13:30 - Just reaching Channault Beach headed North couple 100 yard off the mainland. -Ed Pearson
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13:42 - They are cruising fast and not too far from Mukilteo Beach.
13:35 - They just passed my house on Mukilteo side of channel around the Glendale area. 8 or 9 of them. Definitely at least 1 male and I think 1 baby. -Jodi Krause Poissant
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13:24 - Now north of Picnic Point.  -Kevin Doar
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13:20 - Passing Picnic Point with a great pass. Strider & 2 others were further northwest, but the main group is close to the mainland side -photo by Sara Montour Lewis, February 23, 2025
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13:15 - Viewing from Picnic Point [approx. 47.889083, -122.357258]. Slowing down. But generally still northbound. -Lauren 'Lo Blakeley
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12:56 - Haines Wharf sighting.  -Hope Renee Hallett
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13:10 - Main group and duo all moving slowly north toward Possession off Meadowdale/Picnic Point area generally.
12:45 - This group has stalled north of Stamm and making a lot of directional changes. Possibly hunting. Some forward northbound movement. They are spread in few groups now [approx. 47.843420, -122.359564]. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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13:05 - T46D and 2 more are further north than the main group, milling.
12:55 - Viewing them from Picnic Point. They’re on a hunt out from Meadowdale.
12:30 - When we left Sunset Ave in Edmonds they were angled directly towards the mainland, towards Haines Wharf.
12:23 - Lots of 46s in this second group that passed super close to the Edmonds dive park. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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12:21 - Just passed the Edmonds ferry terminal, close to shore! Easy to spot! Steady speed north.  -Lauren 'Lo Blakeley
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12:18 - They just passed Edmonds ferry going up north, I guess to Mukilteo area. -Pamela Dennise Rascon
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12:15 - Group of seven to eight just offshore northbound from Sunset, Edmonds. Another group much further out mid to west.
10:48 - At least two, one male mid channel. About to lose sight from Sunset Hill. -Beriah SoOrio
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10:50 - I think there is also a little in the group and I counted at least 5 at the time they passed me.
10:34 - Spotted mid channel from Golden Gardens.
10:48 - They are northbound and moving slow. More mid to west channel but visible from the east. -Morgan Huffman
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11:06 - Visible with the naked eye from Carkeek, milling about. -Larry Benesh
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09:30 - My partner saw about seven orcas off of the Bainbridge ferry this morning & captured this video (very hard to see, up almost at the horizon at 11 o’clock). Link to FB video. -Sarah Smith
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Sun, Feb 23 - South Puget Sound (T124A2s, T124Ds, T137s) - T124D1 Salish - I had the most incredible encounter today as a large group of orcas passed by Horsehead Bay southbound as they left the Carr Inlet! They were split up into at least 4 groups and super active- AND vocal- which made it hard to keep track! Tried to take several photos and also took numerous videos which ended up catching these adorable sounds! A unique experience that I hope you enjoy! Link to FB videos. Link to more photos. -photos by Jennifer Swenson, February 23, 2025
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From the shores of Fox Island with Bigg’s, Bigg’s and more Bigg’s. Link to more photos. -photos by Jason Cook, February 23, 2025
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T124D Field & T124D4 - From Salters this afternoon. -photo by Paul Davis, February 23, 2025
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Saltars Point Beach today! Such a great show from these guys. Link to more photos. -photos by Dari Scholtens, February 23, 2025 
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T124D Field & T124D4 - T124A2A Agafia, T124A2B Litton, T124A2 Elkugu, T124D1 Salish -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
15:45 - From Saltars Point. Link to more photos. -photos by Josh Scholtens, February 23, 2025
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Salter’s Point Beach. -photo by Niles Harris, February 23, 2025
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The most magical part was how vocal they were - their calls were so loud that even her phone camera picked them up. As soon as we had to leave, the whales moved on as well. We were nearly in tears as the encounter ended. It was an incredibly moving experience to have such a profound moment with David’s favorite whale, on the day we honored his life. Link to FB video. -Jami Cantrell
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16:57 - They’re trending toward Hogum Bay!
16:50 - They must’ve looped back because they’re trending south again mid channel between DuPont bluffs and Anderson Island. 5 of them!
16:12 - Just spotted from DuPont bluffs a few mins ago still heading south (probably toward the tip of Anderson Island). Waiting to spot again. -Allison Cameron
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15:43 - They’ve passed the Anderson Island marina, still heading south. -Roger Encarnacion
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15:36 - Between Steilacoom and Ketron. -Jeanne Hopkins
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15:34 - From my backyard on Anderson Island looking at Ketron Island heading south towards Riviera Marina. At least 3 or 4 in group. -photo by Mark Chiles, February 23, 2025
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15:34 - They are southbound on the east side of Ketron. Never seen this before. -Paul Davis
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15:34 - East side of Ketron. -Danielle Vance
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15:20 - Saltars Point. -Mariella Munoz
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15:20 - Spotted from Saltars in Steilacoom. Heading south. -Danielle Vance
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15:04 - Great sightings at Chambers Bay. They’re heading south! -Summer Steed
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14:52 - Spotted headed south at Salters Point Beach. -Dari Scholtens
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14:37 - Just north of the buoy in front of McNeil Island heading south. -Sammie Lapinne
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14:35 - Mid channel off Fox by the buoy now! Visible from pier. Maybe heading south. -Anne Scalamonti
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14:28 - They keep switching between looking like they're headed towards the Fox Island pier or Steilacoom.
14:22 - Getting to the southeast corner of Fox Island. About 200 yards off shore. Those of you on the pier will probably see them in ten minutes. -Melissa Malott
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13:16 - Slowly heading towards narrows mid channel Carr off of old navy pier.
13:15 - Off old navy pier southwest side of Fox. -Blake-Linda Worland Little
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12:57 - Orcas are near Fox Island. -Laura Frank
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12:45 - They headed south toward McNeil. -Laura Iannacone Casey
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T124A2 Elkugu, T124D4, T137A Jack
12:30 - Jack and the baby off Fox Island. -photo by Ryan Dicks, February 23, 2025
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12:05 - Group now turning corner out of Carr heading towards Bella Bella! Super super active and vocal pass in front of us at Horsehead Bay - just breathtaking! -Jennifer Swenson
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11:54 - Viewing from Bella Bella. Slowly moving southbound down Carr closer to Gig Harbor side. -Torry Chamberlayne
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11:44 - They are directly across from Maple Hollow Park. Someone is getting an amazing show on the opposite shore of me. -Aubrie Olson Heft
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11:36 - I see them off Green Point! -Kirsten Hastings
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11:32 - Crossed over to GH side of mid-channel, steadily southbound but still some milling.  -Deanna Foster Goldberg
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11:41 - Almost to Horsehead, moving slowly south.
11:15 - Moving slowly south, probably visible from Lakebay bridge.
11:11 - Still hanging out, not committed north or south yet.
11:02 - Mid channel off Kopachuck, staying in one spot, lots of activity. -Michael Rodenbaugh
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10:54 - Right in front of Forest Beach, trending south. We are viewing from across Carr Inlet. -Kirsten Hastings
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10:46 - Seems to have stalled around what looks like across from Kopachuck area, mid channel to Key Peninsula side I’d say from my vantage point.
10:30 - Orcas visible again in the distance, appear to be off Kopachuck, mid channel and also appear to be trending southbound in Carr. One male visible for sure at this time, not sure how many others present. Viewing from Horsehead Bay. -Jennifer Swenson
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10:39 - [approx. 47.316552, -122.731596 (1 mi. S of Glencove, Carr Inlet)].
10:26 - Headed [south] towards Home.
10:18 - Right in front of Minter Creek. Viewing from outer Horsehead Bay. -photo by Tony Ferro, February 23, 2025
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10:13 - They’re switching back and forth right in the same area. -Brenda Murphy
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10:03 - Viewing from Purdy Spit towards “Home” lots of surface activity [approx. 47.327024, -122.721487]. -Torry Chamberlayne
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09:58 - Slowly moving southbound.
09:52 - They are still between Cutt Island and Kopachuck, closer to that side. -Kirsten Hastings
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09:20 - Just watched the group head up Carr slowly with some surface activity. Should be passing Cutt Island about now mid channel towards Longbranch side.  -Michael Rodenbaugh
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08:59 - Group is continuing to move slowly northbound - longer down times, but still some tails and splashes. Still closer to Key Peninsula side. 
08:36 - They seem to be milling here(ish) from my view [approx. 47.292866, -122.712130(1 mi. W of Forest Beach)]. -Deanna Foster Goldberg
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08:54 - Steady travel mode now, almost at Kopachuck. Can still hear them but losing visibility
08:46 - Slowly continuing up Carr towards Kopachuck- mid channel, slightly closer to Key Peninsula side.
08:39 - At least one male present. Lots of tail slapping, still in same area, mid channel still off Horsehead Bay.
08:35 - Best I got of the group as they passed me on Horsehead Bay this morning [video in FB comments]. Heading northbound, you can see some of the surface activity as they slowly passed. 
08:26 - Several 0rcas, unable to tell how many slowly passing Horsehead Bay northbound towards Kopachuck. Appear stalled right now, some circling movement going on. -Jennifer Swenson
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08:08 - There were at least 2 orcas in Carr Inlet (headed toward Henderson Bay). Currently mid-channel between Forest Beach and the Key Peninsula side.
08:22 - Now at least 5 still northbound toward Henderson Bay.
08:33 - No longer northbound, direction unclear - they seem to be hunting/milling mid channel across from Forest Beach. -Deanna Foster Goldberg
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HUMPBACK WHALES -
Sun, Feb 23 - Admiralty Inlet
10:43 - Possible humpback via Skunkbay webcam [Hansville]. -Ashley Whitman
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GRAY WHALES -
Sun, Feb 23 - Admiralty Inlet
07:35 - Gray whale, Lagoon Point, saw the tail! Traveling north. -Kelly Warner
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Sun, Feb 23 - Saratoga Passage
09:51 - Blows off the shore, one and a half miles north of Hidden Beach Whidbey side  sounds like one. -Aaron Gill
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Sun, Feb 23 - Saratoga Passage
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Kay Wade
Date of Sighting: February 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Species seen: Gray
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: East of Rocky Point, Baby Island
Direction of travel : N and West, was feeding for over an hour in the area
Behaviors observed: Feeding in circles (sorry don’t know the terminology)
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: First time seeing a Puget Sound whale despite having lived just over in Lynnwood since 1991. Feel very grateful and privileged.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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12:22 - Grey whale feeding close to shore off of Saratoga Road., heading in the direction of Baby Island. -Janine Morrell
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Sun, Feb 23 - Saratoga Passage
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharon Brocker
Date of Sighting: February 23, 2025
Time: 9:42 AM
Species seen: Gray
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Saratoga Passage close to Langley
Direction of travel : West,
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Always magical to see a whale
Photos available?: No
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Sun, Feb 23 - Elger Bay (CRC531 Gretchen) - The one at Elger Bay today. Tips missing on the fluke. -photo by Thomas McKane, February 23, 2025
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12:42 - Gray feeding deep in Elger Bay. -Linda Aitkins
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12:04 - Gray feeding in Elger Bay. -Janet Heine [CWW]
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10:47 - Grey feeding in Elger Bay now [photo shows CRC531]. -Peter DeLuca [CWW]
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Sun, Feb 23 - Lower Saratoga Passage
14:15 - Gray is now heading south very close to shore past Summerland on its way towards Pebble Beach. Too close to shore for me to get a pic, but deeper breaths so not rolling and feeding on the beach.
13:45 - Gray south of Mabana off Summerland. Can’t tell the direction yet or if it’s feeding. -Jennifer Feldman Spanton

February 22
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Sat, Feb 22 - Possession Sound (T99s minus T99Bs trailing the T124As, T124A4s, T137s)
17:55 - 99s have drifted further east and continue to do so with their meal. Obvious oil slick from beginning of hunt stretching east of whoever they got.
17:44 - T99s still in a hunt north end Elliott Bay just southeast of the Marina [approx. 47.624670, -122.384873].
17:30 - T99s hunting north end of Elliott Bay off SE side of the Marina.
17:20 - Pod is cutting into Elliott Bay eastbound just slightly west of the marina. Not far out from it.
17:14 - Second group, T99s west of Elliott Bay Marina close to Magnolia heading south/southeast. Hope they head for the bay! Super choppy. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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17:32 - Front group passing Anchor Park southwest.
16:42 - Second group southbound approaching Discovery Point lighthouse. -Lauren Taylor
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16:33 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: CHIMACUM Vessel Master reports about 6 orca off of 4 mile rock [Magnolia] in Elliott Bay.
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16:30 - Group of orcas, presumably Jack's group, outer north end Elliott Bay, southwest of Elliott Bay Marina, traveling south/southeast in choppy seas. Toward Alki but possibly angling in. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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16:10 - Second group seemed to have made it through Carkeek very quickly and stealthily. Only caught a few glimpses of 1 fin that looked to be a male but others said they saw two to three. -Lila Tyler
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16:05 - Second group southbound, Golden Gardens.
15:26 - One group just passed Golden Gardens. Eastside, southbound. 4-5, at least one male. -Deb Cronheim
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15:53 - They’re right in front of Carkeek! -Elise Cranston
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15:17 - Enjoyed watching this group cruise past Richmond Beach in the rain. -Allie May-Jones
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15:05 - T99s after short stall, possibly kill, have resumed travel now south of Point Wells southbound approaching Kayu Kayu Ac park Shoreline. This side. Many seals hugging shore.
14:52 - This third group is coming into view at Kayu Kayu Ac Park, Richmond Beach. Who presume is Barakat approaching is off Point Wells (tank farm). Southbound but circling just north of the tanks. Close this side. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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14:34 - Several off Marina Beach Park. -Savannah Sidoti
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14:25 - Two groups off Richmond Beach: lead group of ~ 4 includes male now just south of Saltwater Park medium pace; trailing group of at least 3 slowed way down and are off Richmond Beach slowly southbound. Rain squalls making viewing not so excellent. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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14:35 - Orcas just off Marina Beach in Edmonds - close to shore. 
14:16 - Still heading south at a steady clip.
14:10 - Just spotted them from Ocean Avenue 3/4 mile north of Edmonds ferry. At least 3 orcas. -photo by Marty Jones, February 22, 2025
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14:00 - Approx 7 split in two groups passing by Kayu Kayu Ac Park now southbound at good clip. Includes one male, youngsters and wee one. Close to Richmond Beach side. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Cynthia Arthur
Date of Sighting: February 22, 2025
Time: 1:50 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Straight out from Meadowdale Co Park
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Not sure
Any unusual markings?: Couldn’t see
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Saw it breach at least 4 times
Photos available?: No
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13:47 - Moving fast, mainland side. Videos taken from Beach Camp at Sunset Bay [video in FB comments].
13:45 - Just passing Meadowdale, long stretches underwater. -Isabelle Ivankovich Busby
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Kas Church
Date of Sighting: February 22, 2025
Time: 1:40 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Headed to Kingston from Edmonds via the ferry
Direction of travel : W
Behaviors observed: Riding the ferry
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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13:35 - Four to six orcas south south from Kingston/Edmonds ferry on Edmonds side. -Josephine Crofoot
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13:14 - Just watched a group pass Stamm Overlook Park, going south at a good clip! We saw two and then a few minutes later three came through. This is the group of three. -Kristin Schuman
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13:30 - Passing right in front of of Picnic Point! Close to main land. No binoculars needed, still southbound.
13:15 - Switching direction, south bound coming towards Picnic Point.
13:13 - Viewing from Picnic Point looking north. They seem to be mid channel heading towards Glendale. Direction east but also milling same area. -Lauren 'Lo Blakeley
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13:00 - They just passed Chennault Beach headed south towards Picnic Point. Two or three females about hundred yards offshore (mainland side) and a big male about twice that far out. Moving fast. -Ed Pearson
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T99 Bella & T99C Barakat -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
12:30 - Mukilteo state park - four heading south. -photo by Rachel Haxtema, February 22, 2025
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12:28 - Second group approaching Glendale from the north. Mainland side, southbound.
12:13 - Whales are mainland side, south of Glendale and headed south. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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12:43 - Past Picnic Point now, lost view of them, definitely were closer to mainland side. Heading fast.
12:25 - Viewing from Picnic Point looking north, far off still but heading south fast. South of the ferry. -Corah Whipple
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11:51 - They just went past Mukilteo Beach headed south. -Brian Svacina
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11:20 - Very close to shore Harborview Park headed south. 
10:53 - Also seeing splashes through binos and blows around this spot from Harborview Park. -Corah Whipple
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10:20 - 10:53 - From Howarth view point [video in FB comments]. -Daniela Buenrostro
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10:30 - I had blows at pin [approx. 48.012599, -122.278683 (1 mi. E of Hat Is.)] - may be greys - Update: friend on mainland saw a fin at my pin. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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10:00 - Sighting outside Port Gardner. Link to FB video. -photo by Kristy Dupree, February 22, 2025
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10:00 - I was swimming at Edgewater Beach and was able to see them from the water it was amazing! I left right at 10:00, they we're north of Hat Island headed toward Everett when I left. -Mary Sue
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10:08 - Can only see blows from my viewpoint north of the Clinton ferry. They are mainland side, headed north. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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09:42 - One visible heading north past east side Hat towards Everett. -Wendy Shapiro
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9:40 - Viewing from Clinton side. They are way over in Mukilteo side. Possibly one male, with a few females. Seem to be milling about with some direction changes but they are too far to see for certain [approx. 47.964316, -122.286039 (.5 mi. N of Mukilteo)]. -Sarah Plane
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09:23 - Orcas at Mukilteo Beach! Looks to be about four or five headed north. -Brian Svacina
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Sat, Feb 22 - Central Puget Sound (T124A2s & T124Ds) - Just spotted off Alki 20 minutes ago [near dark]! Link to FB reel. -Alison Evangelista
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Off Alki. Link to FB videos. -Kevin Hoover
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Chris Zazzi
Date of Sighting: February 22, 202
Time: 8:29 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Elliot Bay
Direction of travel : SW
Behaviors observed: milling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Two swimming very close to the ferry as it left Colman dock.
Photos available?: No
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17:09 - Viewing from Seahurst Park. Mid channel, southbound. -Kyle Anderson
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16:20 - They passed Lowman on their way toward Lincoln. -Joe Lucca
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16:12 - Somewhat close pass at Lowman Beach. Then took a long dive and surfaced further southwest. -Steve Rice
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15:56 - Spotted from Emma Schmitz, headed southwest. -Kristin Mandrink
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15:53 - At Emma Schmitz Park close to shore two or three moving quickly southbound. -Russ Mann
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T124A2 Elkugu
14:41 - 14:51 - Orcas from Jack Block Park. -photo by Robin Sinner, February 22, 2025
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15:12 - Now that I see then rounding Duwamish head I see no big males. Moving southwest heading to lighthouse visible without binoculars.
14:50 - View from Jack Block moving southwest to Seacrest 6 or 7 some males visible without binoculars.
14:49 - Close to West Seattle by Seacrest barge.
14:36 - Visible from Jack Block Park moving west in line with Space Needle.
13:40 - Visible without binoculars from Constellation Park fast southbound. -Mary Hartmann
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14:35 - South of T-Mobile park as viewed from just south of Duwamish Head. -Steve Rice
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14:28 - Directional change. Now headed back west at north end of Harbor Island.
14:23 - Still headed east at north end of Harbor Island. North of but in line with the tug and barge. -Jenn Stebbings
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14:00 - Aboard Bainbridge ferry to Seattle, Captain announced pod was just south of us as we approached terminal. Visibility not bad. Direction unknown as they disappeared quickly before the cargo ship. -photo by Kimberly Sylvester, February 22, 2025
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13:57 - Moving further into Elliott Bay, still close to APL cargo ship. Southeast direction.
13:52 - Viewing from Pier 69. Headed south towards Alki, in front of APL cargo ship. At least 5, and it looks like there is a baby with them. -Jenn Stebbings
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Wesley Weatherby
Date of Sighting: February 22, 2025
Time: 1:56 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: 47.609606,-122.60463 (mid-E of Bainbridge)
Direction of travel : SE (slowly)
Behaviors observed: Milling
If orcas, any males?: Unknown (too far away to determine)
Any unusual markings?: Unknown (too far away to determine)
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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Name: Eleanor Boyd
Date of Sighting: February 22, 2025
Time: 1:52 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: (47.5935533, -122.3522090 [2000’ N of Harbor Is.])
Direction of travel : SE
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: On 1:20 ferry from bainbridge to Seattle, in the harbor off the coast of West Seattle
Photos available?: No
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13:50 - In line with Climate Pledge arena as viewed from Duwamish Head. Moving east.
13:30 - Seen heading east into Elliott Bay near Elliott Bay marina, as viewed from 63rd Alki. -Steve Rice
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12:58 - Just saw a family of orcas off Bainbridge ferry heading west. -Lisa Ellis
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12:56 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 12:57 to report: PUYALLUP Captain reports 5-6 Orca heading north bound near traffic lanes enroute to BI.
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GRAY WHALES -
Sat, Feb 22 - San Juans
09:50 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 10:03 to report: SAMISH Captain reports one grey whale in Upright Channel.
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Sat, Feb 22 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca
12:30 - At least one [gray whale] way out between Moran’s and West Beach. -Trevor Derie
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Sat, Feb 22 - Upper Saratoga Passage
17:48 - One possibly two [grays] Mariners Cove south or west end of Stony Beach Stoney Beach. -Paul Belanger
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13:30 - There was a gray that popped up and was feeding close to shore at the south end of Mariners Cove/Oak Harbor/Whidbey. It looked like it was very slowly moving south, but turned around and gradually worked its way back northward. I'm no expert, but I've been watching these guys for years, and the behavior was different than I've seen before - it was feeding almost completely still on its side, with part of the body visible above the water along with the tail and pecs. Usually when I see them, they are a little more wiggly and don't expose the body much unless they are diving. I looked for any distinctive markings - there appeared to be a bit of lichen/moss/seaweed type stuff around the blowholes, and there was a large, thin, white diagonal stripe on the torso.  -Marianne Parry
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Sat, Feb 22 - Possession Sound
11:19 - Gray whale visible from Everett waterfront, beyond Jetty Island. Lots of blows. -Dianne Riter

February 21
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -
Fri, Feb 21 - Northumberland Channel, BC
10:30 - 11:30 - Southern Resident Orca J-pod passing the western side of Gabriola. Link to FB video. -Erin Baumeister
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GRAY WHALES -
Fri, Feb 21 - San Juans
11:31 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: KALEETAN Captain reports one gray whale on approach into FHBR, heading North.
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Fri, Feb 21 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca
17:03 - Another one off West Beach now as well.
16:55 - Viewing from Rosario Head, can see a blow way south, a bit off shore. Guessing off Moran’s. -photos by Trevor Derie, February 21, 2025
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Fri, Feb 21 - Saratoga Passage
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Name: Sean Riney
Date of Sighting: February 21, 2025
Time: 3:13 PM
Species seen: Gray Whale
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Bella Beach, Langley, WA
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed:
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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Fri, Feb 21 - Possession Sound (CRC53 Little Patch, CRC2362 Thidwick, & other)
12:30 - Around Gedney Thidwick is Southeast, Little Patch is northbound on the east side, another is on the southwest side. -Brian McGinn, PSE
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Name: Elisabeth Gonzalez
Date of Sighting: February 20, 2025
Time: 10:40 AM
Species seen: Gray Whale
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Possession Sound going past the Tulalip marina
Direction of travel : NW
Behaviors observed:
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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DOLPHINS -
Fri, Feb 21 - Hammersley Inlet
09:35 - The dolphins are back. Past Libby Point [approx. 47.203513, -123.002842] westbound towards town again. My guess is 6-7 of them active and popping out of the water.   -PS Osborne [MCW]

February 20
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -
Thu, Feb 20 - San Juans (J Pod) 
Another look at J-Pod as they made their way south through Cattle Pass. Video by Jason Shields. Link to FB video. -Orca Behavior Institute
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17:50 - SRKW on Orcasound Lab hydrophone. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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17:00 - Jpod heading north in Haro Strait. Filmed from 10 Mile Point in Victoria. Link to FB video.  -photo by Sarah Ehle, February 20, 2025
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10:00 - I’ve got eyes on them about 1/3 of the way down Griffin Bay aiming for Cattle Pass. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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08:51 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 09:15 to report: 0851hrs: TILLIKUM reports via 800MHz they've spotted and slowed down for a pod of 10-12 orcas located off of Turn Island, heading south.
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Thu, Feb 20 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (T41s)
15:20 - Update - still westbound past Lyre River Campground, ID’d as the T41s! -Rachel Rodell [OPWS]
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11:00 - Four orcas headed west past Port Angeles dump, should be rounding Angeles Point soon. -Lydia Anderson [OPWS]
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Thu, Feb 20 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca (T46Bs & T46D)
13:48 - Traveling west of Protection Island. I believe there were four here, with a juvenile, not on video was an obvious male that followed about a mile behind. -John Trubiano [OPWS]
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T46D Strider -ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
13:10 - The mouth of Discovery Bay in front of Cape George. -photo by Darla B Bocca, Feburary 20, 2025
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Thu, Feb 20 - South Puget Sound/Colvos Passage (T99s minus T99Bs, T124As, T124A2s, T124A4s, T124Ds, T137s) - One of those days you don’t forget - just wow! Caught up with this super special group of orcas at Southworth as they were leaving the area following an overnight down south of the Narrows. So much activity, lost count of the number of spyhops, tail slaps, breaches, even the young ones were getting into the fun! Link to more photos. -photos by Jennifer Swenson, February 20, 2025
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Link to more photos. -photos by April Janice Basham, February 20, 2025
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From the Narrows Bridge this morning. Link to more photos. -photos by Janelle Avice McDonald, February 20, 2025
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T124A1A & T124A4 Sabio - T124A Kittiwake -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - From the Narrows Bridge. Link to more photos. -photos by Jami Cantrell, February 20, 2025
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Amazing pass at Southworth, that got even better when they got behind Blake. There was at least one quadruple spyhop. -photo by Jim Pasola, February 20, 2025
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Bigg’s in the Narrows from Gig Harbor viewpoint at Point Defiance Park. Link to more photos. -photos by Jason Cook, February 20, 2025
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T124A2B Litton on the left -ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network -East/northeast of Fox Island. Link to more photos. -photo by Barb Pritchard Hulbert, February 20, 2025 
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T137D Wright on left -ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - Narrows Park to Manchester. Link to more photos. -photos by Mairenn Dumont, February 20, 2025
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T99C Barakat & T124A2 Elkugu -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - What a great day! Saw them at Narrows Beach, near Gig Harbor, and again at Olalla. Link to more photos. -photos by Erin Ensign Mock, February 20, 2025 
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Some of the coolest socializing I have seen in quite awhile. What an incredible group of whales today. Including the T99s (minus B and B1) T124A2s, T124A4s, T124Ds, and T137s and most likely the T124As. This was as they passed Southworth. Link to FB video. Link to more FB videos. -April Janice Basham
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From what I can gather they never stopped breaching today, & they were observed for over 25 miles, from nearly dawn till dusk. Link to FB videos. -Melissa Bird
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Took several videos in between taking pictures of the beautiful pass we had from Southworth ferry dock and this was one of my favourites! Even the children know all about Jack, which I have to admit is definitely one of my favourites too! Link to FB videos. -Jennifer Swenson
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17:35 - A tail slapping party as viewed from Alki Point [video in FB comments]. -Steve Rice
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17:33 - From Pomeroy they have moved farther out towards the mouth of Elliott Bay on what appears to be a hunt. Not sure exactly of who but approximately 6-7. Losing light looking across towards Seattle. What an incredible day whale chasing for sure. Look forward to seeing where tomorrow's whale adventures will take us. Have a great night all!
16:46 - From Pomeroy they appear to be headed towards Seattle from the northwest of Blake Island. -April Janice Basham
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16:02 - Viewing from. Emma Schmitz viewpoint, seeing blows and splashes just north of Southworth Ferry Terminal, northbound, appear from here to be very close to Kitsap shore. -Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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15:55 - There is a sizable pod right off the Southworth ferry dock in Colvos Passage right now - appear to be heading north but frolicking in no particular hurry. -Meridith Maikova
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15:53 - Passing point Southworth now. Lots of surface activity. Still north bound.
15:41 - Now visible from Point Southworth. Trending north, still south of the point. Lots of east-west travel. Close to the Kitsap side.  -Hunter Sasser Oetinger
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Name: Scott Bradbury
Date of Sighting: February 20, 2025
Time: 3:44 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 10
Where seen: Colvos Passage between Vashon Island and Kitsap Pennisula
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: 9 adults and 1 juvenile
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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15:30 - Pod of orcas northbound in Colvos passage close to Kitsap side now approaching Southworth ferry dock. -photos by Tim Ferris, February 20, 2025
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15:18 - Passing Driftwood Cove northbound. Should be visible from Southworth soon. -Roxane Jackson Johnson
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14:40 - Moving north in Colvos heading toward Southworth. -Allie Stibich
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14:44 - Still viewing from Command Point. Moving slowly north.
14:11 - Command Point. -Kathi Salmon
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14:00 - They passed a friends house south of Anderson Point and north of Olalla Bay market going northbound midchannel. -Jami Cantrell
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13:46 - Seven, grouped up. Traveling slowly but lots of great surface activity. Going north. Spotting from Ollala mid channel. -Nikki Gould
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13:40 - Just passed Lisabuela Park on Vashon. -Teri Gage
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13:35 - Very beautiful pass, now passing Lisabuela, Barakat and Jack messing around together, lots of tail slaps, earlier all were playing in the wake of the freighter. All loosely and leisurely northbound as they move more towards mid channel. Quick look through pics can see members of T99s, T137s,T124A2s, T124A4s and T124Ds at least. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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13:33 - Viewing from Olalla. Orcas just south of Lisa Buela, close to Vashon side. -Diane Swanson Van Auken
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13:24 - Lead group of about 5-6 are within view of Olalla, island side, and milling near the green channel marker. Edit: moving north, surface active with spyhops and breaches! -Mollie Segall
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13:06 - Leaders approaching (but still a bit south of) Olalla Bay market Vashon side northbound. -Jami Cantrell
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13:04 - Directly across from Point Richmond on the island side. -Stacy Henderson
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13:03 - In line with Point Richmond now about to Paradise Cove, island side of channel slowly northbound with lots of directional changes.
12:51 - Stalled out now at same spot, lots of directional changes and surface active.
12:43 - Spread in groups, moving slowly northbound approaching Point Richmond, island side of channel.
12:27 - Seeing blows south of Point Richmond in Colvos, mid to island side of channel, northbound. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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Name: Sharon Allsup
Date of Sighting: February 20, 2025
Time: 12:28 PM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 8
Where seen: S of Tahlequah, possibly west
Direction of travel :
Behaviors observed: milling lots of dorsals surfacing in all directions some tail slaps
If orcas, any males?: y
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Saw several dorsals, definitely 8 would guess 10+, one definite adult male possible another. Seen via scope from several miles away just N of Dash Point State Park - from this vantage point they appear to be a bit off the tip of Tahlequah, just E of Colvos Passage entrance or in front of it, N of Gig Harbor entrance (but perspective is everything, this could be wrong). After typing the above I went back to the scope to try and get better reference points and they have moved out of sight
Photos available?: No
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12:27 - I saw them about 20 minutes ago going northbound up Colvos. Haven't seen them around the ferry crossing. -Anna Panasiuk Simmons
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12:13 - Oh wait, some are still surfacing close to the ferry. The ferry is still stopped right before docking at Vashon. -Chelsea Hershner
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12:13 - Seeing leaders well into Colvos almost to Paradise Cove.
12:11 - Look to be committed to Colvos. Breaching their way into the passage mid channel. 
12:08 - Look to be continuing northbound but they do keep drifting west. Still haven't entered Colvos so we'll see what they do. -Melissa Bird
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12:08 - We see them in front of Owen Beach from Sunrise. Moving in Dalco Passage perhaps toward Quartermaster Harbor. -Jill Freeman
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12:00 - Jack doing Jack around noon in Tacoma. -photo by Ryan Dicks, February 20, 2025
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12:00 - Viewing from tip of Point Defiance. Looks like they are heading up Colvos. -Paul Davis
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11:53 - Definitely headed up into Colvos Passage. Viewing from Gig Harbor old ferry dock just passed 7 Seas Brewery.
11:45 - Looks to be several pods heading in the way of Colvos Passage.
11:26 - Viewing from old ferry landing Gig Harbor seeing them mill and tail slap not quite mid channel close to Gig Harbor side. -Torry Chamberlayne
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11:53 - Angling towards Owen Beach right before Sunrise Beach.
11:43 - Should be coming into view from Dune/Owen parking area. Still northbound.
11:38 - Milling at the entrance to the Narrows/off Point Defiance Lighthouse, leaders about mid channel. Looks like everyone angling to meet up in middle, still surface active.
11:23 - Leaders (two bulls) angling for Point Defiance Lighthouse. Others still on Gig Harbor shore.
11:18 - They are in 3 separate groups now & have passed mid point of The Narrows, northbound, still VERY surface active. -Melissa Bird
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11:17 - From Gig Harbor viewpoint at Point Defiance. 3-4 surface active mid. 5-6 active on Gig Harbor shoreline. Drifting slowly northbound. -Jason Cook
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11:11 - Viewing spouts from Sunrise Beach. They are over along the Gig Harbor side. Moving toward mouth of Gig Harbor. If you were at the old ferry landing now, you'd see them well! -Jill Freeman
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11:04 - Approaching Gig Harbor Viewpoint on Gig Harbor side very close to shore. Two bulls one female (Jack & Loon) off that group towards mid channel but still well on Gig Harbor side. Northbound leisurely with LOTS of surface activity. -Melissa Bird
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Danielle we watched from our house in the Narrows with binoculars and spotting scope. So amazing! -Carol D Smith
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10:49 - Viewing from Point Defiance dog off leash area and they’re north passed Narrows Bridge mid channel to Gig Harbor side. -Andrea Facer
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10:48 - Have rounded Point Evans Northbound on Gig Harbor side. -Melissa Bird
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10:38 - we saw a lot of activity but for sure it was on the Gig Harbor side. Amazing morning!
10:35 - I am driving, but I just saw orcas swimming just north of the Tacoma Narrows bridge as I was crossing the bridge! They were heading north. -Sandy Hoff
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sandy Hoff
Date of Sighting: February 20, 2025
Time: 10:35 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: It immediately north of the Tacoma Narrows bridge
Direction of travel : NE
Behaviors observed: Traveling together, breaking the surface and going back under
If orcas, any males?: Not sure, I was driving across the bridge and it was hard to keep my eye on them
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?:
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10:23 - Probably my favorite Narrows Bridge pass ever. -Jami Cantrell
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10:23 - Still continuing northbound in the Narrows, just north of the bridge. Very spread out and very surface active. If my ID skills are correct, at least some of the T99s are present. -Ashley S Whitman
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10:19 - Not much at Titlow. Several Gig Harbor side passing under bridge now. -Tiffany Russell
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10:13 - For those of you right on the [Narrows Park] beach [video in FB comments]! -Andrea Facer
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10:13 - From Narrows Park [video in FB comments]. -Ashley Fry
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10:19 - Incredible pass by Narrows Beach. They are now goofing around under the Bridge from mid span to Gig Harbor side, gently northbound.
10:02 - From Narrows Park… a group of about 7 right off entrance to Hales Passage, surface active, two bulls further out closer to mid channel. Still milling, no clear direction. -Melissa Bird
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10:01 - Heading northbound from Point Fosdick, moving towards Tacoma Narrows Park. -Mark Hallman
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10:00 - They’re drifting north with the tide but not moving super fast. Still just south of Point Fosdick. Some Gig Harbor side of mid channel some Gig Harbor side. Viewing from the Narrows Bridge. -Jami Cantrell
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Name: David Estroff
Date of Sighting: February 20, 2025
Time: 9:51 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 7
Where seen: Between Fox Island fishing pier and Point Fosdick
Direction of travel : NE, slowly
Behaviors observed: Initially in 1 group when spotted by Fox Island, gradually separated. Several breaches on Fox Island side of channel
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Same group of 7 to 8 orcas travelled slowly from NE end of Fox Island at 0915 northbound past Point Fosdick- several breaches by Fox Island. 1 large male, several small juveniles in group. Passing Pt Fosdick at 0940.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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T137A Jack
09:15 - 09:40 - Same group of 7 to 8 orcas travelled slowly from northeast end of Fox Island at 09:15 northbound past Point Fosdick - several breaches by Fox Island. One large male, several small juveniles in group. Passing Point Fosdick at 09:40. -photos by David Estroff, February 20, 2025
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09:54 - Main group has committed north at this time, heading towards Narrows bridge.
09:42 - Main group is continuing to head north towards Narrows, clearing the entry to Hale Passage, but several direction changes across the rest of the group (some spread out several hundred yards further south). Waiting to see if they split up or maintain northbound direction towards Narrows.
09:29 - Seeing multiple orcas moving north between Day Island and Fox Island, closer to Day. -James Rempt
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09:41 - Viewing from the Narrows Bridge whales on Gig Harbor side some heading north and some still milling at the entrance to Hales. Edit: all seem to be milling no clear direction. -Jami Cantrell
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09:41 - Still milling between Day, Fox, and Fosdick. Closer to the Narrows than Hale! BIG groups! -Danielle Vance
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09:30 - Point Fosdick now. Seem to be heading toward the Narrows. -Paul Page
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09:11 - Another one just went by - I actually could see it underwater [videos in FB comments].
09:03 - Headed towards Bella Bella Beach end of Fox Island. Looks like multiple groups. I can still hear them but can’t see anymore and I’m about 1/4 mile down from fishing pier. -Laura Jenkins Beste
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08:54 - Appear to be heading into Hale Passage.
08:53 - Four to five orcas milling at dropped pin [approx. 47.248015, -122.579091], multiple direction changes, watching from Wollochet Bay. -Kimberly Wenner
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08:40 - Big pod of orca just north of Fox Island pier.  -Paul Page
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08:35 - Two orcas in front and now maybe five or more on the Fox Island side passing by!
08:30 - Orcas across from Fox Island pier, middle of channel, slowly heading north. -Patti LaRue Warr
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GRAY WHALES -
Thu, Feb 20 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca (CRC2557 & other)
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Name: Justin Kenderes
Date of Sighting: February 20, 2025
Time: 3:10 PM
Species seen: Gray I think, had a flat, dark back with minimal fin
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: 48.402210, -122.674256 (1 mi. W of Deception Pass bridge.)
Direction of travel : NE
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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Date: 2/20/25
Time: 3:00 pm
Type of whale: Grey (I think)
Number of whales: 1
Location of whale(s) – Just west of Deception Pass (48.402562, -122.671513)
Direction of travel - NE
Speed of travel: seemed slow, but I'm not an expert -photos by Justin Kenderes, February 20, 2025
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15:08 - Whale at Deception Pass. Research boat there. -phoots by Dallas Braham, February 20, 2025
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15:40 - Gray whale moved north and is currently behind Deception Island. It keeps milling north to south a bit. Feeding behavior. Not travel mode.
14:53 - At least one gray whale (I believe the one that was mentioned emaciated) is northeast bound at my map spot [approx. 48.404180, -122.672912], could be headed into the pass area, waiting for next surface to be certain. 
13:54 - Viewing from Deception Pass Park to the south. Right around Moran Beach still with whales milling and feeding. No north or south travel, maybe a bit more west-ish, that could be them just feeding.
13:05 - Moving to Deception Park both whales are slowly northbound one more than the other.. will update when I get eyes on them again.
12:36 - Moran Beach, both whales have decided to mill north a bit, still in feeding mode.
12:13 - From Moran County Park. They both seem to be trending a bit more south now. Both pretty close together. Still in feeding mode vs travel mode I'd say.
11:41 - Two gray whales present both seem to be feeding leisurely, from Moran Beach.
11:01 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca/Moran Beach, gray whale leisurely southbound. 100-150 yards off shore. There are possibly 3 grays out here, I've seen at least 2. -Kevin Phillips
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11:43 - Two grays continue to mill of Moran Beach County Park. Sadly, one is very emaciated. One of the whales out there today was CRC2557. This whale was also documented by Captain Tyson of Island Adventures on February 17 in the same vicinity. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Thu, Feb 20 - Port Susan (CRC22 Earhart)
10:23 - Two whales [grays - includes CRC22 Earhart] in front of our house today just north of Kayak Point, eating their way to Warm Beach. -Rosita Sotelo Coleman-Wischmeyer [PSWW]
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Thu, Feb 20 - Crescent Harbor
09:44 - I have a baleen blow here [outer Crescent Harbor, approx 48.262518, -122.576978]. -Sarah Geist
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DOLPHINS -
Thu, Feb 20 - Hammersley Inlet
09:37 - There is a large group of dolphins just past Libby point heading towards town, westbound now. They are jumping out of the water!!! -PS Osborne [MCW]

February 19
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Wed, Feb 19 - Prince William Sound, AK (T109A2s) - T109A2B Macoah -ID by Melisa Pinnow - Ran across a pod of cows and calves today near Rocky Point, PWS. They would do head stands and just stall there. Not diving just doing head stands for a prolonged period. Water depth was about 40'-50' right near a charted rock. -photos by Mike Weber, February 19, 2025
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Wed, Feb 19 - South Puget Sound (T99s minus T99Bs & T137s) - T99C Barakat - T137D Wright -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - As Bigg’s made their way through the rough waters of the Tacoma Narrows. Link to more photos. -photos by Jason Cook, February 19, 2025
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T99C Barakat, T99E Qwiin qwiin oo qwii la, T99 Bella, T99D Puck -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - West side of Fox Island. Link to more photos. -photo by Jolena Tagg, February 19, 2025
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T137 Loon & T137A Jack - Just as the orca rounded McNeil and headed toward Anderson, the clouds parted, the sun came out, a rainbow appeared and the T137s and T99s came into view, headed our way. It was a lovely hour or so. As they passed our last public viewpoint on the east side, the clouds rolled back in and a drizzle began. Serendipity! Link to more photos. -photos & IDs by Belen Bilgic Schneider, February 19, 2025
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T137A Jack - From the Fox Island Pier as several pods made their way south. So great to see my favourite male, Jack, again even if briefly! Link to more photos. -photo by Jennifer Swenson, February 19, 2025
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17:23 - I see three mid channel between Johnson Point and Taylor Bay heading north.  -Joan Ahre
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17:17 - Looking south towards Tolmie from Joemma State Park, they are passing Devils Head, heading towards Case Inlet at the moment. Probably mid channel, no numbers just yet. -April Janice Basham
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16:50 - Group of ~6 heading northwest out of Nisqually toward Case [approx. 47.165331, -122.766227]. -Steve Gardner
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15:40 - Seeing orcas from Luhr Beach Nisqually Nature center. -Paul Davis
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15:04 - Two groups of 5 and 3 southbound between Ketron and Anderson Island just south of Ketron now. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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14:57 - Heading south on east side of Anderson. -Steve Gardner
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14:48 - Definitely three ot five headed south between Ketron and Anderson Island - headed to the next viewing spot. There may be more still in mid water though.
14:45 - Three groups (3, 3, 1-2) sodas out southbound now south of the Anderson Island ferry dock but not yet committed to east side. Jack (T137A) is with them.
14:26 - Heading south west toward Anderson Island along McNeil. Looks like they will go into Balch Passage on the north side on Anderson Island. At least three. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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14:37 - Viewing from Steilacoom. They are near Lee Anderson Island ferry terminal; they should be visible from there. -Ben Bird
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14:11 - Watching the T99s at the southeast tip of McNeil making their way south towards Ketron. Grouped up tight and hugging McNeil. They are out of our sight from west Fox Island. -Candace Gavin
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13:50 - Directly out from Kamus, mid channel, southbound.
13:40 - Looks like 99Cs are coming south in Carr, visible from Kamus, middle channel. -Jolena Tagg
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11:45 - For what it's worth, I did get a second hand report around 114:45 from the Anderson Island ferry deckhand that he saw orca just north of Ketron, so it's possible that a few split off from this first group and snuck past us. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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12:35 - We’ve lost sight of group of four leisurely heading north up west side of Fox Island from Kamus. Looked like T99C was in this group. -Jolena Tagg
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12:31 - I think we have two groups here... one right off Day Island, one closer to mid channel passing Hidden Beach/Titlow. -Melissa Bird
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12:25 - A friend reports that they’re in front of Kamus on Kamus side still going up Carr. -Jami Cantrell
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12:25 - This first initial group that passed FI pier is now being seen off west wall. -Claire Zellmer
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12:16 - Seeing two whales at Saltars, heading south. -Allison Aasen
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12:03 - Some of group one hanging out just off the southeast point of Fox Island. -Melissa Bird
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12:01 - We are seeing them from Pioneer Orchard Park which is better than Salters right now and just a mile north. -Paul Davis
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12:00 - From the Fox Island pier I see T99C headed north up Carr Inlet. I would assume that's where the others are. He was trailing. -April Janice Basham
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11:34 - Some have passed Fox Island Pier, some still passing. Southbound all across channel. At least four separate groups now. -Melissa Bird
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11:34 - Lots of whales passing in small groups in front of the Fox Island Pier. All are southbound. All are spread from mid channel to Tacoma side. Long down times. Includes T99C and T137A. -Candace Gavin
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11:33 - I am viewing them from Pioneer Orchard Park in Steilacoom. They are about mid channel near Fox Island pier. -Paul Davis
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11:26 - Viewing from Fox Island pier! -Andrea Facer
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11:22 - From Lemon Beach, across from Fox Island bridge. Heading south on Tacoma side. -Rich Kuras
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11:17 - Narrows groups ... one off Day Island southbound... one off Point Fosdick area southbound. -Melissa Bird
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11:12 - Two groups spread out south of Titlow no longer visible from Titlow. -Rebecca Goss
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10:51 - One group mid under the Narrows bridge another group Gig Harbor side. -Jason Cook
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10:42 - From Fox Island Pier. Can see multiple blows and fins under the Narrows Bridge still southbound by the pillars on the Gig Harbor side. -Candace Gavin
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10:40 - Visible from Titlow just south of Narrows bridge on Gig Harbor side. -James Rempt
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10:38 - Two groups at Narrows bridge moving south. One group middle channel other Gig Harbor side. -Susan White
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10:35 - First group cut over a bit east seeing them east of the Gig Harbor side pillars of bridge - the second group trailing them closer to Gig Harbor side.
10:31 - Visible from Titlow - still north of the bridge.  -Jennifer Claire Egenolf
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10:29 - Seeing them from Narrows Park close to Gig Harbor side! Lots of birds above them approaching bridge. -Andrea Facer
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10:27 - Visible from Narrows, north of bridge, travel still southbound. -Ashley S Whitman
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10:21 - Both groups on Gig Harbor side close up at Point Evans, Southbound. At least four in each group. Trailers aren't far behind.
10:13 - Mid channel group is steady southbound coming up on Point Evans.
10:04 - Seeing a group mid channel again, off Point Defiance Lighthouse area. Direction unknown.
10:01 - At least 5 just south of Point Defiance Lighthouse close to Tacoma side, looks to be hunting, lots of surfaces activity. Haven't seen the mid channel group since I first spotted them, maybe they joined this group. There was a large bull in first group. -Melissa Bird
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09:54 - See three off of Point Defiance heading south. -April Koller
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09:52 - South of Point Defiance mid channel southbound. -Melissa Bird
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09:48 - Can still see one male right past the tip of Point Defiance. Very close. -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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09:39 - Near Point Defiance, long downtimes. Heading south toward bridge. -Janelle Avice McDonald
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09:27 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 09:33 to report: 0927hrs: Vessel CHETZEMOKA reports a pod of 12 orcas located 1/2 mile from the TAHL terminal, heading westbound.
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09:26 - They just passed through the ferry lanes on the south end of Vashon headed west.
09:25- Orcas are in the Tahlequah/Point Defiance ferry lanes southbound. Three smaller groups - maybe 10 or so? -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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08:55 - Just off the southern tip of Maury.
08:50 - Two spotted midchannel near Dash Point. Can’t tell but one may be a calf. Headed south. -Reid Christopher Newlin
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08:22- I just got a message of two orcas off of Gold Beach. Sounds like they might be hunting. -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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Wed, Feb 19 - South Puget Sound (T124A2s & T124Ds) - T124D Field -ID by Rachel Haight Orca, Network - From the Fox Island Pier as several pods made their way south. Link to more photos. -photo by Jennifer Swenson, February 19, 2025
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T124D4, T124D Field, T124D3 -ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - West side of Fox Island. Link to more photos. -photo by Jolena Tagg, February 19, 2025
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16:30 - Several orca putting on a good show after a kill perhaps? Just off Horsehead on west side as seen from Kopachuck area. -Michael Rodenbaugh
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Erik Jurgensen
Date of Sighting: February 19, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: [47.301744, -122.712819 (1 mi. W of Kopachuk St. Pk)]
Direction of travel : heading south
Behaviors observed: hunting, possibly training a calf/youth
If orcas, any males?: not sure, looking through binoculars
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: juvenile seemed to be working closely with a larger adult
Photos available?: No
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13:36 - This pod is now on the west side of Fox Island about mid way headed north towards Bella Bella Beach. Mid channel to Fox Island side. -Candace Gavin
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13:20 - Today was the day, I actually got to see them from shore, so excited! I know they are not great, but for me they are, I am so thrilled. Taken from Fox Island fishing point about 6 of them. -Sally Keasler
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12:58 - The trailing group the 124A2s and 124Ds are present and they’re just passed the pier crossing over towards Carr Inlet. -Jami Cantrell
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12:53 - A two to three just swimming along mid channel between Fox Island Pier and University Place. Easy to miss. -Mary Davis Pubols
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12:44 - At least four passing Fox Island Fishing Pier. Tacoma side southbound. Chambers is up next.
12:31 - I think we have two groups here… one right off Day Island, one closer to mid channel passing Hidden Beach/Titlow.
12:24 - Southbound coming up on Day Island close to Tacoma side. -Melissa Bird
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12:30 - Seeing them heading southbound closer to Tacoma side but not terribly far. It’s getting a little grey out. Viewing from Fox Island pier. -Andrea Facer
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12:12 - One of the little ones looks orangish, they should pass Fox Pier closely soon.
12:09 - Southbound, closer to Gig Harbor side coming into Titlow. -Tiffany Russell
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12:04 - Mid channel south of Narrows.
11:58 - Second group southbound Tacoma side passing under Narrows bridge. -Ben Shanafelt
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11:56 - Group two has passed Narrows Bridge southbound mid span-ish. -Melissa Bird
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11:59 - Looks like they have gone under the bridge mid channel.
11:45 - This group is a mile from Narrows bridge headed south mid channel. -Susan White
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11:06 - Moving fast but heading towards Narrows Bridge.
10:48 - At Owen Beach and a small group swam by. -Keith Danziger
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10:30 - Or long downtimes. As soon as we saw them they were gone. Five at least.
10:28 - A few just passed Ruston. Now near Quartermaster? towards Vashon/Point Defiance. -Tiffany Russell
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Crimzon Heinrich
Date of Sighting: February 19, 2025
Time: 10:15 AM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: 47.275970 / -122.468887 (Commencement Bay)
Direction of travel : NW
Behaviors observed: Traveling and possibly hunting for seals
If orcas, any males?: Possibly a female and her calf
Any unusual markings?: NA
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Commencement Bay headed NW toward Point Ruston/Point Defiance Park. Our office is located at 47.275970 / -122.468887 and they passed right across from our office. My coworker took a video, I will try to send it.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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07:45 - Just spotted a pod right off of Des Moines marina. About six individuals, one bull, southbound. -Duncan Cole 
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HUMPBACK WHALES -
Wed, Feb 19 - San Juans
07:04 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 07:10 to report: 0704hrs: Vessel CHELAN reports via 800 MHZ they spotted a single humpback whale in the vicinity of Leo Reef (NW of Lopez Is.). Whale was spotted then dove. No direction of travel available.
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GRAY WHALES -
Wed, Feb 19 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Julie McCleery
Date of Sighting: February 19, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM
Species seen: [probable grays]
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Between Deception Pass and NAS Whidbey
Direction of travel : Back & forth slowly N/S
Behaviors observed: Fishing, diving
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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Wed, Feb 19 - Upper Saratoga Passage
I’m watching a gray close to shore here at the south end of Mariners Cove/Oak Harbor/Whidbey. It’s moving south toward Polnell Point, but doesn’t seem to be in a big hurry. With the big wave action out there at the moment, it was just dumb luck to see it at all. -Marianne Parry
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Wed, Feb 19 - Possession Sound
12:30 - There are two grays between Gedney [Hat Island] and the delta. -Brian McGinn, PSE

February 18
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Tue, Feb 18 - Saratoga Passage (T46Bs, T46D, T99s, T124As, probable T124A4s, T124A2s, T124Ds, T137s)
16:45 - Southbound midchannel nearing Bells Beach area. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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16:30 - Today south end of Camano Island State Park at entrance to Elger Bay.
16:21 - As part of the pod was passing Camano Island State Park southbound. -back of camera by Krista Paulino, February 18, 2025
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Male orcas are T137A Jack & T99C Barakat -ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
16:00 - From Camano State Park [videos in FB comments].
15:58 - North end of Camano State Park. Camano side. -photo by Thomas McKane, February 18, 2025
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15:58 - They are out from Camano State Park still headed south. -Conner Helms
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15:27 - Approaching Cama Beach. From the north, still southbound, mid to Camano side, viewing from Hidden Beach. -Kevin Phillips
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15:20 - Approx here southbound [48.144288, -122.534944 (1 mi. W of Cama Beach)]. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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15:15 - Starting to see orca blows from Camano Island State Park. -Linda Aitkins
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15:08 - They're [orcas] back! -David Spencer
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15:00 - Heading south about a mile north of Cama. -Aaron Gill
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15:15 - They’ve moved over to the Whidbey side more now.
15:01 - At Hidden Beach.
14:58 - Approaching Hidden Beach.
14:45 - [approx. 48.157250, -122.541842]. -Thomas McKane
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14:27 - Large group moving south mid channel a bit closer to Whidbey. Just passed Onamac Point. -Marie Heil
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14:15 - So many calves/juveniles! Still southbound midchannel approx. three miles north of Hidden Beach.
13:20 - Now southbound south of Harrington Lagoon. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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12:58 - Just saw three near Harrington Lagoon. -Jeff Johnson
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12:48 - Starting to move towards mid channel but still trending north.
12:44 - I can see them through binoculars still trending north of Race Lagoon. Viewing from Woodland Beach bluff, Camano. -Krista Paulino
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12:20 - Slow trend north just north past Race Lagoon Whidbey side of channel. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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11:31 - Heading north again mid channel. Just south of Onamac Point. -Marie Heil
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12:00 - From my line of sight (from Whidbey - slightly northwest of Onomac), it looks like they're passing Onamac, mid-channel, slowly northbound.
11:33 - Perhaps heading north again, once again towards Onamac. -Jill Hein
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11:52 - They've been continuing to trend north very slowly right now.
11:41 - T46D present T137A & T99C also present. So many females and littles.
11:32 - They are slow trend north but Whidbey side of mid now, can see naked eye now, still south of Race Lagoon.
11:30 - They are in rest mode.
11:28 - They are mostly all grouped up, calves playful, slow trend north south of Race Lagoon.
11:24 - Possibly stalled/directional changes south of Race Lagoon.
11:15 - They have flipped southbound. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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10:50 - I finally found them in the haze - way over on Camano side, slowly northbound - from my line of sight, about a half mile south of Onomac. -Jill Hein
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10:15 - From my view point looking south I can see lots of surface activity continued northbound. Mid to Camano side as far as I can tell. If I had to guess I'd say nearing Onomac Point. -Kevin Phillips
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10:01 - Northbound near Indian Beach, Camano, Camano side. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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09:55 - Looks like they might be moving more deliberately north now.
09:48 - Moving back-and-forth in the same area, just north of Cama Beach.
09:15 - Just north of Cama.
09:10 - I saw some heading south towards the group that we’re heading north. Not sure if it’s the same bunch or not.
09:00 - Heading north off Camano. They are two to three miles away from me, but I can hear them clearly almost to Cama Beach . -Aaron Gill
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09:24 - 8 [orcas] off Cama Beach State Park! Little one breaching. -David Spencer
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09:02 - Passed Cama, mid channel. There are eight to ten or more? Lots of breaching along the way. -Susan John
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08:53 - There's at least two males, 10+, slight trend west as they move steady north, line of sight passing Cama State Park.
08:50 - Viewing from Hidden Beach, there's a lot of whales out there. Northbound, surface active, Camano side of mid. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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08:28 - Orca off of Camano Island State Park, northbound. -Susan John
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Melissa Montoya
Date of Sighting: February 18, 2025
Time: 7:50 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 7
Where seen: Past Fox Spit point on Langley between Langley and Camano
Direction of travel : N through Saratoga Pass, playful/leisurely pace
Behaviors observed: Playful, spraying, breaching, tail slapping
If orcas, any males?: Unknown possibly 1
Any unusual markings?: Unknown
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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GRAY WHALES -
Tue, Feb 18 - Saratoga Passage
13:45 - Gray whale northbound off Bell’s Beach [video in FB comments]. -Francie L Dailer
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Tue, Feb 18 - Saratoga Passage
14:45 - Gray whale in front of Summerland, can't tell direction it’s traveling. -Peg Boley [CWW]

February 17
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -
Mon, Feb 17 - Haro Strait/Active Pass, BC (J Pod) - Jpod passing in the dark. It was a beautiful calm night to sit outside and wait to hear if Jpod would take Active Pass tonight after being seen northbound off of San Juan Island earlier in the day. Fortunately they did, in between ferries allowing the sound of their blows be extremely loud! Link to Youtube video. -Salish Sea Orca Squad
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14:22 - Main group southwest of Henry Island moving north. -Shine Sanderson [WSSJI]
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14:18 - They rounded the corner (Kellet Bluff, Henry Island) out of camera sight. -Kevin Phillips
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14:11 - Js still visible on Lime Kiln webcam, north of Lime Kiln, slowly northbound. -Orca Network
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13:11 - Wow all those dorsals up at once, beautiful. -Kevin Phillips
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12:58 - At least 10 visible now, still northbound!
12:42 - At least 5 orcas including large male, northbound.
12:39 - Still visible on webcam. -Orca Network
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12:27 - Orcas on Lime Kiln webcam. -Mike N Juleen O'Dell
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12:10 - J Pod moving north up Haro. Mid channel. -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Mon, Feb 17 - Bellingham Bay (T19s)
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Megan Reed
Date of Sighting: February 17, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Bellingham Bay
Direction of travel : ESE
Behaviors observed: milling
If orcas, any males?: 2
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 - Male is T19B Galiano -ID by Orca Network -photos by Megan Reed, February 17, 2025
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Mon, Feb 17 - Port Susan (T46Bs & T46D)
17:35 - After they had stalled for sooooo long, they now have resumed north passing Fox Spit but we are losing light. Northbound. -Marilyn Armbruster
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17:17 - The whales have stalled at East Point. Milling for the last 30 minutes. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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17:05 - Spotting several of them south of Bells Beach on Whidbey side northbound.
16:50 - Spotted at least one big male out in front of the green buoy by Whidbey. Viewing from Camano Island State Park. Lots of surface activity. Looks northbound. -Shelly Greybeck
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16:22 - One nearly Langley. -Susan John
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16:20 - Viewing from Village Pizzeria in Langley. Between Summerland and Mabana Shores, Cam side of mid channel northbound moving fast. -Marilyn Armbruster
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16:04 - Still viewing from Sandy Point. whales are Camano side of mid, just passed Pebble Beach. Still headed north.
15:55 - They are headed up Saratoga!
15:51 - Headed back north at least five whales. There are littles and a big male. All headed back towards Port Susan at the moment.
15:45 - Whales are mid channel headed south. Viewing from Sandy Point. too far for ID -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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15:12 - Continuing southbound and have passed Tyee. Mid channel. -Charvet Drucker
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14:30 - We got a cartwheel during the southbound pass, around Kayak Point. -photo by Susan John, February 17, 2025
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14:54 - All three joined up again. Southbound at Camano Head.
14:38 - Male southbound between McKees and south of Tyee. 
14:07 - Now southbound between Kayak Point and Port Susan Terrace. Tillicum Beach is next public viewing on Camano.
13:59 - Southbound between Kayak Point and Mountain View
13:53 - Still mid-channel off Kayak. One male.
13:26 - A bit of milling back and forth around CC1.
13:15 - Two northbound at CC1.
13:08 - Moved slightly southbound, at CC3.
13:01 - Spread out in area between CC1 and CC2. Still hunting behavior.
12:54 - On a hunt at Country Club 2, on Camano Island. Milling in the area, spread out. No direction.
12:27 - Seeing them from Kayak Point Pier straight out toward Mountain View. Mid-channel. Three in view -Linda Raines Tyner
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12:10 - Orca mid Tillicum [Beach] southbound.
11:08 - Orca mid McKee's [Beach] northbound. -Susan [PSWW]
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Mon, Feb 17 - Central Puget Sound (T99s, T124As, T124A4s, T137s) - T124A1A - T124A4 Sabio & T124A7 -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - Orcas seen off of Alki on Monday. Link to more photos. -photos by Ben Shanafelt, February 17, 2025
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16:35 - Continuing northbound between Lincoln Park (viewpoint) and Blake. Closer to Blake side of mid channel. -Beriah SoOrio
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16:35 - Looking toward Vashon ferry dock from Emma Schmitz Park. -Steve Rice
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16:15 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Cathlamet report pod about 1 ½ miles North of VASHON.
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16:06 - Spouts still close to shore in Vashon just north of Dolphin Point, looking across from Constellation.
15:57 - Seeing spouting stalled at Dolphin Point. -Sky Bintliff
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15:59 - They’re coming up to the ferry line between Vashon and Fauntleroy. -photo by Dallas Braham, February 17, 2025
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15:52 - Ok, at least 5, northbound.
15:51 - Just finally saw some blows south of Vashon ferry dock. No apparent direction. Could only glimpse 1 dorsal (male?), maybe 2 other blows. I'll keep looking and will report. -Trileigh Tucker
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15:58 - Moseying northbound right in front of Vashon terminal. Tail slaps and blows. Viewing from Lincoln bunched back up, six to eight.
15:36 - Northbound approaching Vashon ferry terminal Vashon side. One group 50 yards ahead of other. Viewing from ferry pulling into Fauntleroy.  -Beriah SoOrio
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15:47 - Saw them from Lincoln Park Beach - hard to see them with the naked eye, but with my phone zoomed in 15x I saw some spouts and tail flips closer to Vashon island. They looked to be heading northbound but hard to tell. -Mary Claire
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15:27 - Can see them from the north Vashon ferry terminal some are trending northeast and some look to be on a hunt, lots of tail slaps. -Lyndsey Carter
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15:00 - Pushing offshore now, moving east/northeast out from just south of Dolphin Point.
14:51 - Seeing a group northbound out from glen acres approaching Dolphin Point very close in to island side.
14:54 - Some directional changes now and surface activity, may be on a hunt, hard to tell, tough to see in the fog. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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15:15 - A bit of surface activity. Appears to be hunting. Traveling further north from North Glen Acres (Vashon).
14:55 - Pod is in front of Glen Acres on Vashon. Traveling north. There’s a boat that was way too close to them but has started to hang back a little bit -Lo Selby
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14:45 - Still northbound between Dilworth and north end of Vashon. Split in two groups at the moment. Viewing from Three Tree Point (as the rain approaches). -Steve Rice
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14:17 - Still a group right up against the island shore, just south of Dilworth Point. Viewing from Maury. Direction unknown. -Mark McGough
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14:10 - Slowly moving north, still on Island side. As viewed from Three Tree Point.
14:25 - Just south of the radio towers by Dilworth. -Steve Rice
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13:45 - Seeing them from Seahurst neighborhood - well north of the yellow channel marker, very close to Vashon. -Susan Plecko
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13:44 - Groups are very near each other now. Leading group had/is stalled with some breaching and bird activity. Viewing from north side of Three Tree looking mostly west.
13:50 - It seems the groups have converged, though I can’t say with certainty. Still milling, some breaches, spyhops.
13:22 - Appear to be split into two groups. Leading group with a large male. Both are mid or west of mid channel, southbound. Trailing group not far behind, though I haven’t had eyes on them in a while. Edit: I may have my group descriptions reversed.
13:00 - Visible from Three Tree Point in binoculars (still a good ways north). -Steve Rice
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12:54 - Still southbound east of mid. Viewing from ferry to Vashon. Too far to determine landmarks. -Beriah SoOrio
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12:37 - Spied them when we were getting off the boat. Now south of the ferry lanes, heading down East Passage, mainland side. -Ellen Weir
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12:33 - Whales are head south by [Lowman] Beach. -photo by Sue Irvin, February 17, 2025
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12:30 - Visible from Lincoln Park! Southbound looks like they are headed toward the East Passage. Vashon be in the look out! -Hannah Marie Munro
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12:30 - Just saw them from the ferry from Vashon to Fauntleroy approaching the ferry lanes from the north, they have probably passed behind the ferry now but I had to go back down to the car. Saw what looked like 8-10 grouped up with one male, steady southbound. -Ellen Weir
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12:30 - Spotted from Lincoln Park next to Vashon ferry. -Nicole Parra
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12:28 - In front of the Fauntleroy ferry dock. At least four orcas. -Timothy 
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12:27 - Visible naked eye approaching Fauntleroy Vashon ferry lanes. Viewing from ferry line. -Beriah SoOrio
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12:27 - From Lincoln Park today! My first sighting - really cool and all thanks to this page! Thank you all for the updates! -Nicole Parra
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12:18 - Viewing them from Lincoln Park. Right in front of us. -Paul Davis
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12:14 - Still visible from Constellation Park heading closer to Vashon. -Nicole Parra
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12:10 - Southbound mid channel trending to east side of Vashon. Viewing to south from Emma Schmitz.
11:51 - Milling southwest of Constellation Park possibly on a kill. On a kill for certain. -Beriah SoOrio
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11:36 - About five minutes ago off of Alki. They are heading south fast. -Maureen Valentine
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11:35 - Two groups passed close by Constellation. First group of four no big males. Trailing group of three one big male. Still milling north of Vashon ferry lane. -Mary Hartmann
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11:35 - Westbound at Alki and 63rd. -photos by Kathleen Fife, February 17, 2025
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11:38 - Heading west fast off Alki shore! -Josh Walther
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11:42 - Now they are headed towards Lincoln Park viewing from Constellation Park.
11:16 - Visible from Alki very close to shore! -Hannah Marie Munro
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T124A4 Sabio - T124A Kittiwake -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
11:19 - Orcas rounding Duwamish Head toward lighthouse off Alki. -photos by Robin Sinner, February 17, 2025
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11:16 - 25 yards offshore, southbound for Alki.
11:10 - Five off Alki Point pier, by bow of cargo ship. -Ben Shanafelt
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11:10 - I'm on the West Seattle Water Taxi and seeing ~4 orcas westbound heading from the ship at anchor towards the Duwamish Head day marker. -Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Chloe Swanson
Date of Sighting: February 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Along ferry route between Bainbridge Island and Seattle
Direction of travel : E & moderate pace
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?: No
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10:44 - J. Called to report 3-5 orcas eastbound in Elliot Bay passing the Elliot Bay marina & grain terminal.
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10:40 - Resighted at 10:35 near Elliott Bay Marina heading east, then now near the grain terminal heading back west there were 3 together and 2 about 100 meter further offshore at the 10:20 sighting. -Sasha Ertl
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10:20 - Viewing from Magnolia a group just appeared southbound and we lost them in the fog mid-sound. They seemed to be heading towards Alki - at least 3 orcas in this group. But visibility was tough. Long downtimes and moving quick. -Kas Alexis
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10:07- 3 orcas reported southbound off Rolling Bay, Bainbridge. -WA App
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From: Chris Smith
Date and time of sighting - Feb 17 2025 @ 7:58 am
Type of animal (or best guess) I believe they were orcas and not porpoises based off their size in relation to where my office window is (About 200 yards to the beach) and they were an additional 100 yards off shore.
Number of animals (how many do you see?) 3-4
Direction of travel (which way are they going?) I saw them in this circle area [approx. 47.772717, -122.471087] and they were headed towards Seattle
Behaviors (what are they doing?) Just swimming at surface and going down/ up again, and one or two of them misted water up. Unfortunately no photos as I was on the phone and very excited.
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Mon, Feb 17 - Elliot Bay (T124A2s & T124Ds)
09:38 - More west than south currently, not traveling too fast I don’t think.
09:36 - Southwest coming around Alki Point shortly.
09:34 - Pretty close! Just came up again, very close to Alki Point. Near a boat all heading west.
09:23 - Spotted from West Seattle. Not yet to Alki Point but close, heading west. -Josh Walther
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Middle orca is T124A2 Elkugu -ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
09:30 - We took this picture from Alki. Pretty awesome. We saw 7 whales, including a calf. We were told they are members from the T pod. -photo by Sandra Luehr Mathews, February 17, 2025
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09:20 - The early first group off Alki this morning from 63rd and Alki. -photos by Robin Sinner, February 17, 2025
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08:50 - Second hand report we have orcas westbound Elliott Bay.  -April Janice Basham
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08:30 - Orcas off Seattle ferry by cranes in Elliott Bay [Central Puget Sound]. Five hunting orcas reported by ferry captain and seen on deck. No photos too foggy. -Chris George [PSWS]
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Mon, Feb 17 - Pickering Passage
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Mark Severson
Date of Sighting: February 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Pickering Passage
Direction of travel : North 6knts
Behaviors observed: Mark traveling
If orcas, any males?: 3 ft
Any unusual markings?: Don't know
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Transient single male traveling mid passage then sounded in front of Latimer's landing and disappeared. We enjoy an unencumbered view of Pickering passage from Harstine bridge to Grapeview and beyond with the calm water of today he was easy to spot .also noticed 4 sealions trailing him, I doubt they are friends.
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HUMPBACK WHALES -
Mon, Feb 17 - Rosario Strait
15:30 - I believe we had a humpback sighting! West side of Fidalgo Island just north of Rosario Point. Link to more photos. -photos by Lexi Scott, February 17, 2025

February 16
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -
Sun, Feb 16 - Possession Sound (T46D & T46Bs join T124A2s & T124Ds) - T46D Strider - T124D4 - Possession Sound. Link to more photos. -photos & IDs by Cindi Crowder Rausch, February 16, 2025
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Synchro show from Mukilteo! -photo by Robin Griffin, February 16, 2025
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17:02 - Been watching them in the distance from Sandy Point on Whidbey. Southbound and looks like they will be passing east of Hat Island. -Jorge L. Baron
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16:50 - Last update, southbound towards Hat Island, maybe 1/2-1 mile north?
16:45 - Appear to be southbound again from same area as before. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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16:26 - Caught up to them off of Tulalip. They’re north of Hat Island and are milling - lots of surface activity and directional changes. -Kas Alexis
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16:00 - Trending east as they go north, slow, surface active [approx. 47.95857, -122.32659 (btw Mukilteo and Clinton)].
15:32 - T46D red pin approx [48.01623, -122.349783 (btw N Hat Isl and Whidbey Is.)] northeastbound. Rest at blue circle [approx. 48.005113, -122.358651]. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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15:00 - Whales continuing north between Hat and Whidbey. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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14:55 - Northbound passing Brighton Beach close to Whidbey side. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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14:45 - Epic surface activity continues as this lovely group of orcas continue north probably out from Brighton Beach north of Clinton.
14:34 - Non-stop breach, tail lob, spyhop fest. Epic.
14:25 - After coming together and much activity now moving north. They’ve drifted west, now more in Whidbey side of mid. Still very surface active as they make progress north just south of and approaching out from Clinton terminal (sightline from Mukilteo). -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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14:30 - Clinton ferry a large group of orcas headed north and west across Possession Sound towards Hat Island/up towards Langley. A small boat behind them. -Catherine Hillenbrand
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14:26 - All northwesterly now passing Clinton ferry terminal. Viewing from Mukilteo lighthouse. West side. -Beriah SoOrio
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14:15 - Just south of ferry right now on east side. -Terri Sue Samuels
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14:07 - [T46Bs, T46D, T124A2s, T124Ds] groups have met up south of westbound ferry lanes, it’s quite wonderful.
14:03 - Orcas meeting up middle ferry lanes east of mid channel! Both groups very surface active. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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13:57 - Southwesterly between Mukilteo Lighthouse approaching Clinton lanes breaching. -Beriah SoOrio
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13:59 - 46Bs and Strider group angling northeast. Imagine meet up soon.
13:55 - Thanks to chat with Rachel just laid eyes on Strider about quarter mile south of houses at Columbia Beach heading northbound on Whidbey side. Meanwhile, this lead group (make up is good match for 124A2s and 124Ds) are stalled off Mukilteo and quite surface active. Presumably on a hunt in ferry lanes east side. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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13:50 - [T124A2s & T124Ds] northwest of Mukilteo lighthouse milling but facing west at the moment. -Beriah SoOrio
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13:48 - T46D adding a plot twist! -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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13:47 - We think we counted four of them playing around or fishing in between Hat Island and Clinton! -Annie Branham
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13:45 - This group woke up and are currently out from the point at Mukilteo lighthouse in the ferry lanes making directional changes about mile offshore [approx. 47.958843, -122.313383]. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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13:43 - T46D right offshore at Glendale! T46B2s present. Edit: this was all of the 46Bs (no B1s) & T46D. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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13:35 - Saw them from Mukilteo Clinton ferry. Closer to Muk, moving north, close to crossing ferry lanes. -Karla Smith-Jones
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13:33 - Spotted from Glendale Beach! -Mary Claire
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13:30 - [T46Bs, T46D] finally spotted from Glendale, just south of the parking here. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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13:30 - They are north of map and have drifted east. More on Mukilteo side now. Out from the beach east of mid channel.
13:25 - Generally between Glendale and Mukilteo lighthouse Beach. Still slow northbound drifting in resting [approx. 47.943683, -122.329288]. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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13:30 - Still slowly northbound with long downtimes, midchannel between Mukilteo and Glendale. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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13:11 - Slowly making their way north loosely grouped in resting mode.
13:05 - Orcas continue northbound west of mid channel between Possession Beach waterfront park and Glendale generally [approx. 47.933643, -122.343358]. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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13:04 - Just popped up midchannel to Whidbey side north of Possession Point boat launch, northbound. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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12:44 - Mukilteo is where I’d want to be! Watching them approach there from Possession Point State Park. -Michelle Prestin
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12:40 - Spotted from the Mulkiteo ferry. East side of Whidbey. Northbound. -Pilar Hernandez
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12:48 - They continue northbound. Look to be approaching Mukilteo lighthouse area. Approx location shown [47.930774, -122.330817].
12:33 - Traveling northbound entering Possession Sound. Close to Mukilteo side. From Possession Point State Park. -Jorge L. Baron
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12:12 - Spotted from Picnic Point, very close to Whidbey. Still traveling northbound coming up for air intermittently. -Josh Walther
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12:00 - Orcas continue northbound travels just now at or just waltzing into Possession Sound (the strait o way). Whidbey side of mid. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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So much fun! Beriah SoOrio thanks for letting me use your binoculars!  -Lesa Powers Gonzalez
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12:02 - West of mid northbound in Possession viewing from Stamm. -Beriah SoOrio
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11:35 - Orcas are nearing Possession Point. Passed in front of Cultus Bay sightline from Stamm Overlook. All northbound towards Possession Sound, Whidbey side. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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11:35 - Northeast-bound between Stamm Overlook and Cultus Bay, on the Whidbey side of midchannel. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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11:06 - Visible from Stamm Overlook, northbound. -Sara Battin Pearson
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11:05 - Lead group northwest of Edmonds Dive Park continuing northbound towards Possession, but still two to three miles south of entrance to Possession Sound. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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11:00 - Looks like they are heading middle of channel toward west side of Whidbey Island. -Daniell McCann
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11:00 - Just across from Edmonds ferry on the east side of the channel. -Elena Sarah Kuo
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10:55 - Just viewed from Edmonds Marina. They are going northwest bound!  -Alice Pearson Rickenbach
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10:50 - Passing Edmonds ferry headed north. -Rachel Domenic
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10:49 - At Brackett's Landing north just coming into sight heading northbound staying east side of channel. -Daniell McCann
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10:48 - Approaching Edmonds fishing pier. -Kristine Stevens
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10:53 - Just north of ferry lanes continuing northbound.
10:39 - Coming into view northbound Edmonds fishing pier. Near to us. -Beriah SoOrio
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10:27 - After putting on a show, they are barely visible from Richmond Saltwater, very committed north with purpose!  -Malinda Sorci
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10:14 - They’re passing quick, fully north of Richmond Beach now. -Christina Devantier
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10:23 - Several passing Kayu Kayu right now about to Point Wells (tank farm). More trailing right off Kayu, one a lazy tail lob. All northbound east side channel.
10:15 - One was doing doing cartwheels right off the Richmond Beach weather buoy. Few north all northbound.
10:07 - Just coming into view from Richmond Beach Saltwater Park close to east side just south of the park, at least the one just observed. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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09:52 - Viewing from Carkeek, barely visible with bare eyes. North of Carkeek mid channel. -Marty Garner
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09:41 - Viewing north from Carkeek. Northbound, Eastside of the channel. We saw at least three to four and seem committed north. -Kas Alexis
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09:37 - Back in two groups of two-ish at Carkeek. Northbound with slight west lean.
09:28 - Eyes on them from shore at Carkeek. Dove and out of view for now -Natasha Dillinger
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09:17 - Just saw at least two fins looking towards Carkeek from north end of Golden Gardens! -Kate Ulicky
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08:20 - Orcas feeding/splashing off Shilshole. Looked to be four individuals. Non directional -Ryan Bauer
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES -
Sun, Feb 16 - Haro Strait
From: Greg Miller
Date and Time Sighting Observed: 2025-02-16 12:50 PM
Marine Mammal Type: Orca (Killer Whale) Unknown Type
If SRKW, select pod/s: Pod Unknown
If other:
Number of Marine Mammals Observed:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Country: Within Canada International Boundary
General Location: Other
If other: West of Beaumont Shoal.  
Describe what you saw: See video - 3-4 female orcas and one juvenile. We were racing a sailboat at the time and only noticed them when they were right in front of us.  We were heading west, they were heading north. - Link to Youtube video.
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GRAY WHALES -
Sun, Feb 16 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca
11:30 - Surfacing in the same general area. Facing north but not making a lot of progress. Four to five breaths then a deep dive.
11:20 - Gray northbound. Straight out from Rocky Point (Navy installation).
11:09 - The gray whale off west Whidbey has continued north and was north of Joseph Whidbey State Park. -Sarah Geist
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Michelle Prestin
Date of Sighting: February 16, 2025
Time: 10:20 AM
Species seen: Gray
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: From West Beach Swan Lake Lookout
Direction of travel :
Behaviors observed: Milling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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Sun, Feb 16 - Port Susan
Date: 2/16/25
Time: ~2PM
Type of whale: appears to be gray
Number of whales: can only be certain of the one - was pretty far away
Location of whale(s) – Port Susan, off of Port Susan Terrace on Camano. Best guess 2-300 hundred yards from shore.  
Direction of travel: South
Speed of travel: didn’t see long enough to gauge. Appeared to just be in transit, no other behaviors than brief surfacing.
Photos attached. Unfortunately, just long distance cellphone snaps from the beach. Not sure if the photos are of any value, but could perhaps identify some unique markings from crops.  -Chris -photo by Chris, February 16, 2025
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Sun, Feb 16 - Saratoga Passage (CRC531 Gretchen & other)
14:25 - Gray now north of Hidden Beach parking lot, off shore a bit drifting northbound but also milling.
14:08 - Actually maybe angling more towards Whidbey shore, less northbound.
14:00 - Gray now just off shore from the Hidden Beach parking lot, northbound.
13:30 - Gray whale north of Wonn Road traveling north. -Emily Wandres
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13:35 - Now headed north closer to Greenbank Beach but out fairly far.
13:00 - Saw one headed south into Holmes Harbor from near Baby Island. -Kristin Anderson Lindsay
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13:15 - Seeing at least one gray whale directly across from Camano Island State Park. Very much on the Whidbey side but seeing spouts and a tail. -Kas Alexis
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11:15 - One, maybe two gray whales milling around southeast of the Baby Island navigational buoy. -Martha Poppy Sinclair
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10:56 - Make that two. Now shifting away from Camano and towards Whidbey. Still northbound
10:49 - [Gray] northbound 100 yards offshore Camano Island State Park. -A
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10:00 - Gretchen was the gray from Elger Bay this morning. -photo & ID by Susan John, February 16, 2025
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09:06 - Gray, southeast corner Elger Bay heading north. -A
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Sun, Feb 16 - Possession Sound
09:32 - Still viewing from Hibulb Lookout just north of Jetty Island out in the middle of. -Elissa Martin Story
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09:06 - Out in the delta between Priest Point and Jetty Island.
08:34 - Two grey whales in the delta of Snohomish River. Seen just now. -David Vetter