WHALES: Orcas passing West Seattle

Thanks to Bretnie for the tip – orcas, northbound, off Blake Island!

16 Replies to "WHALES: Orcas passing West Seattle"

  • Kersti muul March 25, 2020 (1:05 pm)

    Pretty far on west side of channel Lost side of them at Blakely Rock Bainbridge Island Lots of boats and fog getting in the wayfrom my pictures I have identified T46D, part of the group of transients that have been in the area

    • Katie March 25, 2020 (1:32 pm)

      Oh cool! Is there any way to find out if they’re headed this way, or do you just keep an eye out and get super lucky? I would love to see them pass by! Thank you for sharing this! 

    • KatieM March 25, 2020 (1:32 pm)

      Oh cool! Is there any way to find out if they’re headed this way, or do you just keep an eye out and get super lucky? I would love to see them pass by! Thank you for sharing this! 

  • Katie March 25, 2020 (1:13 pm)

    Exciting!! Have they passed or are they en route?! Would love to drive over with my binoculars. ;)

    • Kersti muul March 25, 2020 (1:18 pm)

      Last I saw them they were way over on the Bainbridge side and North bound

  • ay March 25, 2020 (1:30 pm)

    this is a good sight for sore eyes, mind, etc. thanks for sharing.

  • John March 25, 2020 (2:20 pm)

    ARGH! I always miss them because they seem to show up when I am at work… So I am really hoping I’ll get to see some while working from home during this mess!

  • sam-c March 25, 2020 (2:21 pm)

    Is this the reason for the helicopter circling Seahurst Park area ?

  • Andy Havens March 25, 2020 (2:29 pm)

    Are they practicing social distancing? Are those whales essential? Do they have their passes? I heard there’s a police boat out there, but it isn’t enforcing anything. Just letting any old marine creature swim right through. My sister’s cousin’s former boss told me. 

    • WSB March 25, 2020 (3:16 pm)

      OK, that made me laugh.

    • Janelle March 25, 2020 (6:24 pm)

      Ha, so good! Thanks for the laugh Andy ;)

      Also, thank you Kersti for looking out for Orcas, and sharing!

      And thank you WSB for all you do!

    • Jem March 25, 2020 (6:48 pm)

      That was a good laugh needed in a serious time in our world.

    • Catherine Taylor March 25, 2020 (11:49 pm)

      Your sisters cousin wouldn’t that make your cousin too just wondering 

      • Bri March 26, 2020 (8:41 am)

        Siblings don’t always share both parents. I have two half siblings

    • Bradley March 26, 2020 (2:01 am)

      They bypassed West Seattle when they found out all of our stores are out of fin sanitizer.

  • Kevin March 26, 2020 (1:56 am)

    Great send more pics please

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