WHALES: Orcas visible from West Seattle (updated)

7:59 AM: Kersti Muul tells us orcas are in the area again – in Elliott Bay. Transients this time, currently by the central downtown waterfront.

10:50 AM: See updates in comments – J-Pod residents are back in the area too.

12:50 PM: Donna Sandstrom from The Whale Trail just called to say the whales are now southbound in the Bainbridge/Seattle ferry lanes, visible from here.

12 Replies to "WHALES: Orcas visible from West Seattle (updated)"

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul March 20, 2023 (8:13 am)

    T87 cruising towards grain elevators

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul March 20, 2023 (9:58 am)

    JPod is now heading this way. Transients will go elsewhere!

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul March 20, 2023 (10:29 am)

    Transients now off Pier 51 and JPod steady southbound Seattle side off Golden garden

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul March 20, 2023 (11:27 am)

    JPod is now in the north end of bay. East in channel.

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul March 20, 2023 (1:00 pm)

    J38, J45 and others mid channel now passing Tillicum village 1/PM

  • Renee March 20, 2023 (1:20 pm)

    South tip of Blake island headed south, at least 3 in view with telescope from Lowman beach area 1:20pm

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul March 20, 2023 (2:47 pm)

    Close pass again off Fauntleroy to Vashon ferry. Peachy colored baby beaks and all… Cutting back east in channel as they head south after brace point 

  • Sekai rider March 20, 2023 (4:14 pm)

    Really appreciate the whale updates. I just missed them today down at Lincoln park and Lowman. Thanks for keeping us posted as they pass by W. Seattle !

  • CJ March 20, 2023 (8:21 pm)

    I’m never in the right place at the right time for viewing but I really appreciate the updates!  It’s exciting nonetheless!  Thanks so much! 

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul March 21, 2023 (7:05 am)

    Orcas travelling now NB in ferry Lanes, Elliot Bay Tuesday 6;50 AM

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