UPDATE: Orcas off West Seattle

11:50 AM: Just got word from Kersti Muul that a group of transient killer whales is heading northbound, approaching the Fauntleroy ferry lane at last report, but trending toward the west side of the channel, so you definitely need binoculars. Let us know if you see them!

12:56 PM: Kersti says in comments that another group is headed this way from Burien.

6 Replies to "UPDATE: Orcas off West Seattle"

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul May 16, 2023 (12:16 pm)

    More mid channel now, north of ferry lanes Near whale watch boats for reference if looking. 12:16

  • wshs62 May 16, 2023 (12:20 pm)

    At 12:20 orcas are approaching Tillicum Village  on Blake Island.  Two sightseeing boats tracking them.

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul May 16, 2023 (12:50 pm)

    Another group just offshore coming up from Burien.

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul May 16, 2023 (1:49 pm)

    Groups have split, one south of KVI east in channel one North of KVI mid channel. Visible without binoculars. A large male in each group. Hunting behaviors for both groups

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul May 16, 2023 (2:05 pm)

    Approaching brace point east in channel, gorgeous slow NB travel 2:04

  • Kersti Elisabeth Muul May 16, 2023 (2:23 pm)

    One group Just out from point Williams now. (Coleman pool)

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