WEST SEATTLE WHALE-WATCHING: Resident orcas in the area

1:04 PM: Thanks to Kersti Muul for the tip that resident orcas have been heading southbound – we just checked Orca Network for updates and they were seen from Bainbridge Island not that long ago. So we are sharing this heads-up. If you see them off West Seattle, please let us know – best way is via our 24/7 hotline, text or voice, 206-293-6302 (or comment below) – thank you!

2:51 PM: ON reports they were seen headed this way from the north side of Elliott Bay as of about 10 minutes ago.

4:20 PM: Thanks for the update – just got a text that three orcas were seen passing Weather Watch Park!

4:35 PM: And Donna Sandstrom from The Whale Trail just called to say they’re off Emma Schmitz Overlook, visible WITHOUT binoculars. We’re headed down in hopes of photos.

5:13 PM: And … oh well. The orcas turned around and headed back north before we got to the shore.

6 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE WHALE-WATCHING: Resident orcas in the area"

  • Susan October 16, 2017 (3:44 pm)

    They are probably about to Mee Kwa Mooks by now.  Just saw them go by Constellation Park at about 3:40.  Mid-channel and swimming purposefully south!  Hope there are lots of fish to be found…

    • WSB October 16, 2017 (4:07 pm)

      Thanks for the update!

  • Terry October 16, 2017 (4:59 pm)

    They have turned North and are now visible from Constellation Park.

  • scott collins October 16, 2017 (5:06 pm)

    Just saw them headed north past the lighthouse!   Awesome…very active.  Keep those posts coming:)

    • WSB October 16, 2017 (5:14 pm)

      They headed north while we were on the way down the hill. Our fault :)

  • Deb October 16, 2017 (5:44 pm)

    Just watched them for the last 10 minutes. Northwest of Alki Beach heading north towards north end of Bainbridge Island. Large, active pod!

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