PHOTOS, VIDEO: West Seattle whale-watching: Orcas, northbound!

(Photo by Kersti Muul)

1:38 PM: Thanks for the multiple tips – orcas are headed northbound past West Seattle this afternoon. Kersti Muul says they’re Southern Resident Killer Whales – J-Pod, to be specific. Midchannel past The Arroyos as of about 20 minutes ago, says Alison via Twitter. Let us know if you see them!

P.S. The SRKW were already in the news today because of Gov. Inslee’s budget proposal and its recommendations for helping them. We’re working on a followup.

(Photo by Venkat Balasubramani)

1:46 PM: Now in the Fauntleroy ferry lanes, per text from Kersti.

2:45 PM: Photos added – thank you! Kersti says the whales were passing Constellation Park as of about half an hour ago.

ADDED THURSDAY NIGHT: The video above is by Greg Snyder, as the whales passed Alki Point.

4 Replies to "PHOTOS, VIDEO: West Seattle whale-watching: Orcas, northbound!"

  • JK December 13, 2018 (3:00 pm)

     Kersti, great photos. Thank you.. Long Live the Whales.

    • Kersti Muul December 13, 2018 (8:20 pm)

      Indeed….Today took my breath away.

  • anonyme December 13, 2018 (3:27 pm)

    This photo made me think how cool it would be to have an Orca cam, perhaps in multiple locations.  Being able to see them live would, I think, not only be enjoyable to many people – but perhaps reduce the negative effects of whale watching boats in some areas.

    • Kersti Muul December 13, 2018 (8:19 pm)

      What a great idea! The governor has proposed the suspension on whale watching.Let’s hope it succeeds…

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