WHALES: Orcas off West Seattle (photos added)

5:42 PM: Orcas have been in the area much of the day – we heard a report of some off south Vashon Island this morning, but nothing further; now Kersti Muul sends word of ocas “milling mid-channel south of Lincoln Park, surface active.” So if you’re in west-facing West Seattle, keep watch!

5:50 PM: Kersti says orcas are now northbound, passing Me-Kwa-Mooks/Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook, close enough to see easily without binoculars.

9:29 PM: The whales subsequently went into Elliott Bay; thanks to Steve Pumphrey for sending the photos above and below, taken from Duwamish Head just after 7:40 tonight!

5 Replies to "WHALES: Orcas off West Seattle (photos added)"

  • Bill at Duwamish Head April 29, 2025 (7:15 pm)

    There is a crew of photographers and on lookers here at Anchor Park. The big cameras are pointed towards the grain terminal, and an Argosy boat is still in the water. I haven’t seen the Orcas yet, but there are about 8 sea lions right off of anchor park. It could get very interesting here, or not. 

  • Rachel April 29, 2025 (7:28 pm)

    Orcas are deep sea in Elliott bay now! 2-3 to the left of Lumen Field and to the right of the anchored ship!!

  • L B April 29, 2025 (7:44 pm)

    They just surfaced! From anchor park heading towards South Beach.

  • Emerald.City.Wight April 30, 2025 (1:49 pm)

    I took this yesterday as they headed out of Elliott Bay.

    • WSB April 30, 2025 (2:06 pm)

      thank you!

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