1:48 PM: Southbound transient killer whales are in the area – Kersti Muul of Salish Wildlife Watch reports they’re mid-channel, passing the mouth of Elliott Bay, which means they’re likely to be in view soon from west-facing West Seattle. Let us know if you see them!
2:20 PM: Kersti says they’re spread out but the leader of the group should be visible from Lowman Beach by now, still southbound.
It seems like we’re seeing mostly transients and not residents. Is this seasonal and related to salmon runs, or have transients taken over some territory? Does that happen?
Residents are here September-January chasing the chum runs.Transients are in and out all year long, as their prey source (marine mammals) is completely different… Transients are actually more of residents around here actually
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