ORCAS: J-Pod in view from West Seattle again

8:25 AM: Southern Resident Killer Whales are back in the area this morning. Kersti Muul says it’s J-Pod again and that they are coming into view off Constellation Park, southbound. She also says one of them has a new calf.

8:36 AM: Donna Sandstrom of The Whale Trail says she’ll be at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook (across from Me-Kwa-Mooks) again this morning with binoculars to share.

8:42 AM: Kersti says the new calf is in view off Emma Schmitz/Me-Kwa-Mooks “with the J 16s” (family group).

9:26 AM: See comments for updates (and photos!). They’ll eventually head back north, and if we hear about that in the hours ahead, we’ll update this story.

Kersti Muul September 19, 2025 (8:55 am)

Calf is wedged between mom 42, aunt 36 and Grandma 16, while Uncle 26 circles around. Long down times as they assist the calf with swimming. Off me kwa mooks still 0855

Amy September 19, 2025 (9:58 pm)

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If there are any sightings on Saturday…looking forward to hearing. I keep missing these beauties ❤️❤️❤️.

Loves Orcas September 19, 2025 (9:07 am)

Many thanks to Kersti, Donna and West Seattle Blog for keeping the community informed and engaged!!! We would dearly love to see a photo (taken at a safe distance of course) of the new baby Orca.

Alex September 19, 2025 (9:11 am)

They went by constellation park quickly :)

Brooke September 19, 2025 (10:14 am)

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Great job getting some pictures! Thanks for sharing them!

Kersti Muul September 19, 2025 (9:19 am)

Approaching Brace point,.close to shore surface active 0915

ltmmgm September 19, 2025 (9:37 am)

I love the family bond Orcas have and how they all protect the new little one! 🩷🐳🩷

Kersti Muul September 19, 2025 (9:49 am)

Baby and Grandma 📸 Brittany

Candace September 19, 2025 (1:42 pm)

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Sorry, Brittany is the baby? Grandma? I don’t understand your shorthand.
- Josh September 19, 2025 (5:43 pm)
  
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  Brittany probably is the photographer
- Kersti Muul September 19, 2025 (6:04 pm)
  
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  Brittany took the picture The picture is of the new baby and it’s Grandma J64 and J16

Kersti Muul September 19, 2025 (6:08 pm)

In a bizarre move, Jpod, minus the 16s, went south past the narrows bridge and are currently off Kopachuck. The J16s are circling in Colvos passage, off of Olalla 6:07Stay tuned.