WHALES: Orcas off west-facing West Seattle

(Added: Photo sent by Kevin Freitas)

8:45 AM: Orcas are off west-facing West Seattle, Kersti Muul tells us, southbound – some passing Emma Schmitz Overlook – Southern Residents from J-Pod.

8:53 AM: She says some whales are still further north, headed this way.

9:43 AM: According to Kersti, transients are present too, and the passing residents include members of K-Pod as well.

9:47 AM: Another texter reports some of the orcas “just passed through the ferry lane – halfway between Fauntleroy and Vashon.”

3 Replies to "WHALES: Orcas off west-facing West Seattle"

  • Kersti Muul January 7, 2026 (10:14 am)

    What a crazy morning! Those Ts were close in proximity to the leaders. Doesn’t happen often!T037s T46s/36Bs present.

  • Kersti Muul January 7, 2026 (11:01 am)

    And the 37bs too!!

  • Kersti Muul January 7, 2026 (11:08 am)

    And 37as lol

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