Why you’ll want to watch for whales off West Seattle tomorrow

| Seen at sea | West Seattle news | Wildlife

No guarantees, but we might be lucky and get a glimpse of the Southern Resident Killer Whales tomorrow. As night falls, Kersti Muul tips us, resident orcas are southbound just north of Elliott Bay, in the Discovery Park vicinity. As she points out, this is a bit earlier than the usual SRKW fall return. And it comes the day after the second of two public meetings about their plight. If you see orcas tomorrow (or any other time!) please let us know – our 24/7 hotline, text or voice, is 206-293-6302.

annika September 16, 2018 (10:47 pm)

Thanks for the heads up, WSB and Kersti!

Kersti E. Muul September 17, 2018 (10:40 am)

One of the whales is that was here last night, J27 is now back up at Lime Kiln so they turned around last night and head North

WSB September 17, 2018 (11:02 am)

Thank you for the update – I was JUST wondering!
- Kersti E. Muul September 17, 2018 (11:10 am)
  
  You bet lol.A lot of us had our eyes peeled early this morning
- Jordan September 17, 2018 (11:50 am)
  
  So does it look like they’ll be around/visible from anywhere in WS this evening? Thanks!
  - Kersti E. Muul September 17, 2018 (12:21 pm)
    
    Anything is possible, but I doubt it. Seeing as they came down to check out the fish situation and turned around perhaps the runs aren’t as far down here yet.. The Coho are profuse up north the recent rains may have stimulated them even further.Whatever I hear I will post!

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