ORCAS: ‘Cookie cutters’ back in the bay

1 PM: Amid the murk, orcas are heading back into Elliott Bay right now, reports Kersti Muul, who says it’s the “cookie-cutter” whales that have drawn so much interest in recent weeks. Thanks again to everyone who’s shared photos/video of recent sightings (you can scroll this WSB archive to see) – please let us know if you see them today!

2:20 PM: Thanks to Liz for the photo we added above, and thanks to the commenters with location updates!

5 Replies to "ORCAS: 'Cookie cutters' back in the bay"

  • Devon April 1, 2026 (2:01 pm)

    I just saw 3 heading SE close to shore near Pier 70/Aqua in Belltown!

  • Bill at Duwamish Head April 1, 2026 (2:04 pm)

    Just passed the light off duwamish head, moving towards Alki

  • Kersti Muul April 1, 2026 (2:13 pm)

    Doing their usual lap around the bay currently at 2:13 p.m. They are cruising Alki avenues West Southwest towards the bath house. 

  • Kelly April 1, 2026 (4:13 pm)

    Just saw them off Seola Beach heading south! 🤩 Very close to shore too. What a treat.

  • JC April 1, 2026 (6:57 pm)

    Will we get to call these Orcas “residents” if they keep revisiting the area? 

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