Comments on: West Seattle Whale Watch: Orcas turn up off Alki

By: al melkonian

al melkonian — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:10:36 +0000

Hi Donna:

Strange coincidence finds me here! More to follow (ultimately).

By: Donna, The Whale Trail

Donna, The Whale Trail — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:27:15 +0000

Silly Goose, this is the time of year that resident orcas are most likely to be here, following winter salmon runs. From its size, that is likely a transient pod. Transient orcas hunt marine mammals, and their travel patterns are much less predictable – they can show up here any time of year. Great photos all!

By: Silly Goose

Silly Goose — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:52:41 +0000

Isn’t it odd for them to be in the bay this time of year? I only see one is it seperated from it’s pod?

By: Bill at Duwamish Head

Bill at Duwamish Head — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:10:47 +0000

Thank you for these photos, this must have been an amazing experience so close to shore. After two years of living here in WS I have only had one real time sighting of Orca’s.
What a great place to live, and of course, thank you to the West Seattle Blog and those who contribute to an amazing source of online community.