June 2023 Whale Sightings

June 30
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Fri, Jun 30 - Active Pass/Boundary Pass/Haro Strait (J Pod & L12s) - Excerpt from the Center for Whale Research Encounter #31: “As the team was refueling, they received a report of SRKW just east of Pt Roberts, heading their way. They left the harbor and almost immediately saw fins, starting their encounter at 1214. The first two whales the team found were L22 and L25, traveling and foraging together with the J22s nearby. Further offshore, the team found a group of socializing whales and saw that there was a very small calf in the group. The calf was initially associated with L113, but not synchronizing with her or staying in the echelon position. After getting a few photos, it became clear to the team that this was not the same calf that was observed with the L12s off Tofino several days earlier…” Read more here at Center for Whale Research Encounter #31.
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23:10 - Calls and echolocation seem to be getting louder? Have the camera pointed into the moon in case they pass north! -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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22:17 - Still lots of faint vocals on the Lime Kiln hydrophone. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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21:36 - Sounded like L call. Earlier, began listening 20:55, seemed like was all J pod calls, some sound and faint until shortly before heard what think was the L call. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network [WSSJI]
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20:38 - First calls heard.
20:28 - Orcas spotted on Lime Kiln camera southbound. -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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17:38 - Js and Ls southbound spread out Monarch Head to Turn Point. Medium travel. NMFS orange inflatable with them. -Bethany Ryals [WSSJI]
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16:25 - Clicks and SRKW whistles on the SIMRES hydrophone in Boundary Pass!
05:00 - Thanks to our friends at Salish Sea Orca Squad for letting us know SRKW went north through Active Pass this morning. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Fri, Jun 30 - San Juans (T65As minus T65A5, T77, & T77E) - 17:39 - Update from Bethany Ryals: Five Ts fast travel to Disney Point, Waldron. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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11:45 - These are the T065As with possible T077/T077E in the mix.
11:00 - Just south of Reuben Tarte on the west side of the channel, near O’Neal Island. -Brittany Noelle [WSSJI]
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10:24 - Ts spread across Channel near Point Caution northbound. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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COASTAL KILLER WHALES - Fri, Jun 30 - Oregon Coast
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Ethan Kahn
Date of Sighting: June 30, 2023
Time: 9:00 PM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: 43.35743, -124.32561 in Coos Bay
Direction of travel : NE, then returning SW about 30 minutes later, maybe 10 mph
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -photo by Ethan Kahn, June 30, 2023

June 29
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Thu, Jun 29 - Haro Strait (J Pod & L12s) - 06-29-23 L-Pod and J-Pod, Haro Strait SJI
19:45, First sight of splashing and a breach in the far, far distance. There was too much heat distortion to see fins. Unable to judge how far offshore, they were headed in generally towards the False Bay or Eagle Point area. Viewing from 1 mile south of Landbank"s Westside Preserve.
20:18, After seeing them at a distance, I moved down island as the leaders approached. Very spread out, not surfacing much and moving quickly north/up island. They were 1.5 to 3+ miles off shore. Viewing from 1.2 miles south of Landbank
20:30 - 20:43, They are beginning to slow down but still very spread out. Three are milling to the north of my location and still trending north, 1.2 miles south of Landbank. No one has ventured in closer than a mile from shore. All heading up island at different paces.
20:53 - 21:00, I think I'm observing J19 Shachi and I realize by now that I'm seeing members of another pod but no one is close in. All members heading north /up island, viewing from 1.2 miles south of Landbank. J45 Se-Yi-Chn comes close in at 21:00, kindly identified by Sara Hysong Shimazu. Then magic happens and L85 Mystery comes very close to shore trailing some vegetation from the kelp. He turns suddenly and veers away from the shore to meet and greet another large male. They move farther apart and L85 crosses paths with L25 Ocean Sun! She is beautiful in the rose-y light of the setting sun. I experience reverence, profound respect and love at her transit across my view. After dark I leave my perch still hearing a blow in the distance. Photographed from shore. -Michelline Halliday, SJI - L85 Mystery - L25 Ocean Sun -photos by Michelline Halliday, June 29, 2023
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Here is some audio from the Lime Kiln hydrophone, recorded during this evening's SRKW pass!  - Fred Horn
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21:44 - Still seeing whales heading north on the Lime Kiln camera and hearing intermittent vocals - Js and Ls confirmed. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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20:50 - Most in my view have now moved near to Pile Point. On both sides of Pile Point and offshore from there as well.
20:35 - Quite a few still milling back and forth off of False Bay and up to just about Pile Point.
20:12 - Most whales have come in much closer to shore. Some are heading towards Pile Point. Everyone has slowed down. Some are staying between Eagle Point and False Bay. I can't see anything really past False Bay because of the glare of the sun.
19:46 - Coming in very quickly.
19:40 - Orcas lunging. Coming towards Eagle Point and False Bay. -Jenny Stands Wilson [WSSJI]
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15:07 - From Sooke: “[approx. 14:48 - Per Paul Pudwell, many orca off Otter Point heading east fast, 10 - 20. Possible SRKW!]” -Kace Ayres [WSSJI]
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Thu, Jun 29 - Hales Passage (T99s) - These are the T99s! -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute
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13:43 - They’ve continued north, I think they hunt/ate around Lummi Bay, I could see lots of splashing and breaching from far away. They’re almost out of sight now.
11:38 - Pod heading north in Hales Passage! [Mid way] spread out but I think a male and five-ish females? -Caitlyn Rose
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Thu, Jun 29 - Puget Sound (T65As minus T65A5, T77, T77E) - T65A6 Callisto - T65A4 Ellifrit -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network -photos by Kyla Bivens, June 29, 2023
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21:57 - They are at Point No Point right now! -Savanna Graffigna
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21:02 - They’re mid channel in front of Eglon headed north right now. -Melissa Peterson
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20:11 - They're on the Edmonds side now, north of ferry dock. Losing them from Kingston side. -Ashley Johnson
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19:26 - Apple Tree Point - they are north of the ferry lanes close to Kingston side. They keep stopping but generally heading northbound. -Jenny Klis
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18:28 - Marie Waterman, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: MV PUYALLUP Captain reports via 800MHz, 4-5 orcas just off the starboard bow as they are departing KING. 
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18:15 - On ferry - mid channel in ferry lanes milling. Upon riding the ferry, they are much closer to Kingston. -Jenny Klis
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18:11 - Just saw them from the Edmonds/Kingston ferry! Yes, closer to Kingston than Edmonds. -Michele Neary
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17:56 - Eyes on them from Apple Tree Point. Northbound just south of ferry lanes. -Jenny Klis
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17:33 - About six of them, including a big male just passed our house at Point Jefferson, Kingston. They were busy rolling and all kinds of action (no breaches) heading north. -Chris Beamer Otterson
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17:06 - Peggy Mauro thank you for the update! Because of you I got to see them from shore for the first time. -Sarae Huz
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16:59 - Heading south mid channel from Port Madison.
16:35 - Looks like they made it to Indianola. -Peggy Mauro
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16:39 - Watched them exiting east past Point Monroe. -photo by Deanna Deery-Schmitt, June 29, 2023
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sherry Larsen-Holmes
Date of Sighting: June 29, 2023
Time: 4:25 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: North end of Agate Passage
Direction of travel : N (and S about 1/2 hour earlier)
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: They were traveling south at about 16:00 and then headed back north at 16:25. Possibly a call among them? My husband thought he counted six, but it might have been seven.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -photos by Sherry Larsen-Holmes, June 29, 2023
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16:15 - Caught last sighting of them almost under the bridge heading northbound. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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16:30 - Heading north just passed the Suquamish dock. Beauties. -Peggy Mauro
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16:00 - Heading northbound toward the Agate Pass Bridge. -photo by Sue Surowiec Larkin, June 29, 2023
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15:59 - Saw them headed north toward bridge, moving with more purpose.
15:51 - Milling around just south of Kiana Lodge, east side of channel.
15:43 - Headed back north toward bridge, still Bainbridge Island side.  -Megan Hall
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15:14 - Under bridge continued south steady pace. -Christy Stepper-Coulter
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15:12 - About one and half mile south of bridge, Bainbridge Island side.  -Megan Hall
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T65A2 Ooxjaa - 15:02 - All orcas should have passed under the bridge southbound. - Heading south toward Agate Pass Bridge. -photo by Sue Surowiec Larkin, June 29, 2023
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14:54 - An orca just crossed fast under Agate Pass Bridge from north now others on northeast side. -Dorothy Rosenbladt
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14:52 - Still in Port Madison. Closer to Bainbridge Island heading towards Agate Pass Bridge. -Nicole Prouse
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14:46 - They have slowly made their way west, still Port Madison, still close to Bainbridge Island side.
14:22 - They are still here in Port Madison. Counted five fins, Bainbridge Island side, closer to Point Monroe than Suquamish at present. I am viewing from Indianola sandspit. They are changing direction often it seems!
14:01 - Two have headed back in easterly direction at present, milling around, closer to Point Monroe at present. They seem to be changing direction often but still in Port Madison. -Deanna Deery-Schmitt
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13:30 - I was wrong earlier, they didn't go under Agate Pass Bridge. They were right in front of the Suquamish dock. Now they are milling around just north of the bridge. -Sophy Johnston
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13:35 - They are close to Suquamish pier from my view - Indianola spit. Very close to Bainbridge Island it looks like and just saw celebratory tail slapping.
13:34 - Migrating toward Suquamish a bit. Breathing is loud! Actually count five.
13:27 - See two orcas between Indianola spit and Bainbridge, Port Madison, closer to Bainbridge side. -Deanna Deery-Schmitt
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13:23 - I saw them going across Port Madison on the Bainbridge side and towards the Agate Pass Bridge. Then lost sight of them. -Sophy Johnston
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12:25 - Apple Tree Point - Just went out of view south looking at Seattle/Rainier. Lots of breaching and surface activity as they went out of view. Whale watching boats are no longer with them. Such a beautiful day! Happy viewing everyone! -Jenny Klis
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12:25 - Watching from Kayu, Shoreline, way on Kitsap side. PSE and Clipper near. Heading south. -Joni Barnes Pollino
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12:21 - Southbound could probably see them from Point Jefferson [approx. 47.752880, -122.448869]. -Kyla Bivens
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12:05 - They are midchannel looking from Kitsap side. -Jenny Klis
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12:01 - Successfully hunted a porpoise and are food sharing south of Kingston ferry lanes. -Allison Montgomery
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11:34 - Can see them to the west of Victoria Clipper location right now. -Joe Foos
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11:27 - Milling between blue dot [approx. 47.796519, -122.438135]. and Kingston. T65As and T77 with E minus T65A5. -Kyla Bivens
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11:24 - They are close to the whale watching boat, headed south toward the Victoria Clipper. -Trish Moylan Davis
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11:11 - Found them! In center of traffic lanes by the Kingston ferry line [approx. 47.788286, -122.444610]. Vaguely trending south it looks. -Allison Montgomery
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08:25 - Pretty certain I count seven whales, so guessing 77 & 77E still with them. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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08:17 - They just snuck by me not too far off shore, maybe one mile or so, in Chennault Beach. Heading towards Edmonds. Long down times. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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08:00 - Straight out from Possession Beach Waterfront Park. Midchannel or further. Beautiful backlit blows easy to spot.
07:35 - On ferry back to Whidbey - looking south, they had pushed off Mukilteo and looked to be traveling west at times but still mostly southbound. Were still Mukilteo side of midchannel at that point. Grouped up - thought I saw more than five but forgot again to pay close enough attention, brain still sleepy. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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07:18 - Lots of surface activity with a couple of beautiful breaches. An amazing start to the morning. -Durand Dace
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07:19 - No sooner did I post that, he surfaced with the family.
07:14 - T65As. Haven't seen T65A3 yet, assume he was trailer. Close to Mukilteo but angled southwest towards Whidbey. Slow travel. Some surface activity. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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07:07 - Inbound Mukilteo ferry has them on Mukilteo side near the terminal. -Durand Dace
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07:05 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 07:24 to report: 0705hrs: Vessel KITSAP reports via 800MHz they've spotted a single, north-bound orca at their crossing after departing MUK. 
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07:00 - Nearing ferry lanes closer to Mukilteo side. Tail slap. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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06:25 - 06:55 - Staff member Rachel Haight called - she went out at sunrise in search of whales and found them in Possession Sound! Pod was milling around between southeast Hat Island/Port of Everett terminal/northeast of Mukilteo as viewed from Clinton. Now at 06:55 they are traveling south with west trend. One orca trailing by about quarter mile.
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Thu, Jun 29 - Boundary Pass - 17:12 - Humpback whale with Mount Baker in background! -Sara Hostetler [WSSJI]

June 28
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Wed, Jun 28 - Puget Sound (T65As minus T65A5, T77, & T77E) - T77E Misneach & T77 Asja - T65A3 Amira -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network -photos by Kyla Bivens, June 28, 2023
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21:30 - Orcas Whidbey side, out from Fox Spit, line of sight with Mabana Shores, northbound. Too dark for photos. Sunset is behind me though. -Marilyn Armbruster
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20:30 - We have spotted them with binoculars off of Langley marina. Closer to Camano side. Heading north still, but not sure if it will be Port Susan side or past Langley. -Amanda Nehring
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19:30 - They were moving east, away from Whidbey. They had cleared Hat and were pushing east. Was viewing from Brighton. -Cindi Crowder Rausch, Orca Network
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19:28 - In front of the sailboat north of the Mukilteo ferry lanes. Northbound towards Saratoga, west of Hat Island.  -Greg Heiss
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19:19 - Three orcas passing Clinton now. Hugging west side of Saratoga Passage. -Timothy Maynard
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19:13 - Should be to ferry lanes next surfacing. -Cindi Crowder Rausch, Orca Network
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19:11 - Still steady northbound in between Mukilteo & Clinton. Not quite to the ferry lanes yet. -Sara Montour Lewis
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19:06 - Whales spotted north of Glendale mid channel moving north west. -Cindi Crowder Rausch, Orca Network
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18:57 - Just popped up again in between Mukilteo and Glendale, Mukilteo side, quickly northbound.
18:49 - They flipped again north fast. I think the male that was here met back up with them. They’re all in between Mukilteo & Possession with more surface activity now. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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18:56 - Travel mode now northbound fast. Almost past Glendale.
18:51 - They seem to be split, a few are very close to Possession, but just saw at least one northbound at boat launch.
18:32 - Three of them flipped south. Line of sight lighthouse part to Possession Point. -Kari McKinlock
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18:45 - They’re kind of bouncing around & being stealthy. The big male popped up right in front of the Mukilteo boat launch and then disappeared. Not sure if he went around the corner. I can see one female off of Possession, line of sight is Mukilteo lighthouse to the green buoy.
18:30 - One big male just south of Mukilteo.
18:24 - Seeing about four near Glendale, milling but trending north. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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18:08 - Just passed me on my boat heading towards Clinton ferry lane on the Mukilteo side -Timothy Maynard
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T65A3 Amira - 18:07 - Seeing at least one large male from Mukilteo, still pretty far south. Line of sight is Mukilteo lighthouse to Apple Tree Point. -photo by Sara Montour Lewis, June 28, 2023
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17:54 - I just see the male here [approx. 47.891978, -122.346329]. -Roman Betty
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17:50 - Northbound at Glendale. Whidbey side. -Jim McKinlock
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16:45 - Lost them about ten minutes ago with sightline well past Haines Wharf still north and drifting farther east.
16:23 - Eyes on from Apple Tree Point passing Edmonds ferry dock toward midchannel Kitsap side northbound steady. -Donna Green Van Renselaar
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16:25 - Single male headed north right past Edmonds marina on the east side of the channel. We could see him without binoculars, he was gorgeous!
16:10 - They are headed north and just passed the Kingston ferry lane. -Brooke Thompson
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16:06 - Northbound on the Kingston-Edmonds ferry line now [approx. 47.789007, -122.455308]. -Kyla Bivens
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15:51 - Just saw them trending north on Kingston fast ferry!  -Jenny Klis
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15:30 - They just passed Point Jefferson, Kingston. Slowly meandering north. On west side about half way to mid channel. Swiftsure is following them. -Chris Beamer Otterson
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15:12 - Milling between the blue dot and ferry line on the map here [approx. 47.731062, -122.490120]. -Kyla Bivens
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15:05 - Ten minutes ago I saw two orcas on Bainbridge Island side of Port Madison, viewing from Indianola sandspit. They were heading east but I lost them. -Deanna Deery-Schmitt
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14:45 - Last seen headed east quickly out of Port Madison. -Elizabeth Sheldon
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14:40 - Saw huge dorsal fin as it went under Agate Bridge heading towards Suquamish. From Suquamish dock watched them hugging shores of Bainbridge then out towards Ballard area. -Amy Anderson
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14:37 - Passing Suquamish speed marker now.  -Aja Petee
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14:31 - See them under bridge now. -Christy Stepper-Coulter
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Conor Bolich
Date of Sighting: June 28, 2023
Time: 14:30 
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Agate Pass 47.71696370312867, -122.5610216860159
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?: One large orca probably male
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: One large, one medium, one small
Photos available?: No
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14:27 - They just flipped and are now headed from west side of bridge back under to east side of Agate Pass Bridge. 
14:02 - Headed west through Agate Pass. Almost to bridge. At least three or four. -Elizabeth Sheldon
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14:02 - Just north of the bridge. Maybe three to four?
13:46 - Well into Port Madison now, spread out in the center.  -Aja Petee
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13:47 - I saw them as well from Indianola sandspit. They are well into Port Madison and headed towards Suquamish now. -Deanna Deery-Schmitt
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13:34 - Seeing fins in the opening of Port Madison, north of Bainbridge, milling or west bound. Viewing far away from Suquamish. -Aja Petee
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Thomas Frenock
Date of Sighting: June 28, 2023
Time:
Species seen: Biggs Killer Whale
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: 47º 42.147 N -- 122º 29.651 W
Direction of travel : W at unknown pace
Behaviors observed: One quick sighting of a dorsal
If orcas, any males?: Male
Any unusual markings?: Unk
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Reported by others. We waited about 20 mins but no other sightings in this area. Went west into Port Madison area, but did not see any other activity. Left the area at about 13:30. My wife said that I jinxed the sighting by getting out the camera.
Photos available?: No
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13:00 - Single large male headed just north of Fay Bainbridge. -Elizabeth Sheldon
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12:48 - Seeing them from Fay Bainbridge just north of Discovery Park mid channel. -Kelly Johnson
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12:20 - Mid channel traveling north; two to three adults, one juvenile. Off WIng Point on Bainbridge. -Jane Rein
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12:09 - San Juan Clipper leaving these whales still northbound center of lanes trending to go past West Point.  -Allison Montgomery
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11:42 - Can confirm at least six dorsals now that they are clumped together. Still northbound center near Bainbridge ferry lanes. -Allison Montgomery
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11:24 - Northbound [approx. 47.572417, -122.450901]. It is T77 and T77E with them. -Kyla Bivens
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11:06 - Confirmed T065As minus A5. -Allison Montgomery
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11:03 - Northbound between two whale watch boats, southeast Blake Island, view from Emma Schmitz. -Mary Hartmann
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10:50 - On a kill [approx. 47.542509, -122.443363]. -Kyla Bivens
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10:49 - Slow northbound mid channel by Southworth dock. Whale watch boat trailing, view from Emma Schmitz Park in West Seattle.
10:13 - One orca off northeast tip Vashon. Three orcas still milling between Vashon and Southworth. Milling or flipped southbound south of Southworth.
10:10 - Three orcas between Vashon and Blake northbound, one just breached, from Emma Schmitz, west of mid channel. -Mary Hartmann
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10:13 - Found the rest of the group milling between Blake and Vashon. Lots of direction changes. 
10:03 - From Emma Schmitz Viewpoint, I am seeing one male hanging out off the north end of Vashon Island, west of the ferry dock. Haven't seen any others with him but they are a long way out for my binoculars! -Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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09:45 - Looks like east side of Blake, southbound, hunting and deep dives! Viewing from Manchester. -Noelle Morris
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09:38 - Ferries still moving slow off South Beach, but lost sight of them around the east side Blakely Island about 10 minutes ago. -BT Gifford
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09:18 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 09:52 to report: Log entry 0918hrs: Captain, SEA/BREM F watch, reports the vessel CHIMACUM is now at reduced speed due to a pod of 6 orcas feeding just off the South shore of BI in the vicinity of buoy 4. 
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09:15 - The 08:45 Bremerton-Seattle ferry this morning slowed down for about 10 minutes because orcas were north of Vashon Island. -photo by Deb Lee, June 28, 2023
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09:20 - Orcas exited Rich Passage hunting, ferry stopped. -Noelle Morris
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08:45 - Heading east from the Bremerton ferry. -Shanda Russell
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08:38 - Orcas off of Lytle Beach area, Bainbridge [Rich Passage], milling. -Alison H
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08:14 - Seen passing Illahee State Park heading north. -photo by Angie Snider, June 28, 2023
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08:28 - Looks like they changed their minds - going Rich Passage as seen with binos from the port of Illahee dock.
08:08 - Looks like a pod of orcas just passed Bachman Park and is heading around towards Illahee [northbound]. -Tammy Ash
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06:04 - Three to four [orca] right off Bremerton ferry terminal this morning. -John S

June 27
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Tue, Jun 27 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (J Pod - 11:38 - Just got word of likely Js westbound out the Strait of Juan de Fuca. -Orca Behavior Institute
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Tue, Jun 27 - Saratoga Passage/Puget Sound (T36 & T36Bs) - 18:21 - Scatchet Head, northbound. 36 & 36Bs. -Brian McGinn
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13:42 - Four orcas seen in Saratoga passage [seen from dog and boy park in Langley] heading southeast, traveling, breaching and jumping, unsure if any adult males in the group. I was looking through the spotting scope at Dog and Boy Park in Langley when I saw them about midway between the beach just below and the adjacent island (Camano?). They started out due north of the beach and moved toward the east as I watched. The dorsal fins all looked tall to me but none noticeably taller than the others. I am positive they were orcas and at least one looked small like it was not fully grown. About a dozen people gathered to watch and I wonder if you’ll get other reports of the sighting.
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Clarissa Grange
Date of Sighting: June 27, 2023
Time: 1:42 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Saratoga Passage
Direction of travel : SE
Behaviors observed: Traveling, breaching, jumping
If orcas, any males?: Unsure
Any unusual markings?: Tan stripe behind dorsal fin
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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Tue, Jun 27 - Puget Sound (T65As minus T65A5, T77, T77E) - Triple breach today. Shot from Annapolis Pier prior to them heading into Dyes Inlet. -photo by Crystal Thompson, June 27, 2023
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We were at the park this afternoon and saw the orcas checking out lunch options in Ostrich Bay. Still in awe over their beauty. -photos by Malia Juarez, June 27, 2023
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20:40 - They are headed out of Silverdale back towards Lions Field. -Jen Kay
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20:15 - I see them just south of the Silverdale docks, closer to the Tracyton side! -Jimi James
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19:35 - Just north of Rocky Point. Inbound to Dyes Inlet from Bremerton, looks like six. -photo by Nick Sharp, June 27, 2023
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19:24 - Front of Bremerton yacht club, heading north. -photo by Judy Ann Fetterly, June 27, 2023
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19:12 - They just went under Warren Ave Bridge, headed towards Lions Park. -Kelly Kauffman Wisniewski
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19:09 - Coming towards Lions Field. -Michelle K Baumgarten
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19:03 - Just went under Manette Bridge headed back into Port Washington Narrows. -Kelly Kauffman Wisniewski
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19:03 - Manette Bridge. -Iris Solorzano
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19:03 - Just went under the Manette Bridge. -JM Sue
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18:59 - Looks like they’re heading back towards the Manette Bridge now.
18:52 - They’re passing right by Anthony’s, at Bremerton marina. -Lubna Marie Makda
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18:48 - Just passing the massive green crane at the base on Bremerton side. -Stephanie Burton
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18:35 - They are heading east toward downtown Port Orchard, but closer to the Bremerton side. -NM NM
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18:18 - They’re hanging around the boat docks “Suldan’s Boat Works”. There’s seals up off the water and they’re constantly around it. Not sure if they got something. -Stephanie Burton
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18:17 - Still in Sinclair Inlet/Gorst. -Nathan Stine
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18:15 - I watched them head towards Gorst. -Christina Miller
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17:56 - Sinclair Inlet - I saw a fin while driving to Port Orchard from Bremerton. It was heading to the end of the inlet. -Stephanie Burton
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17:55 - They are far into the south/west corner of Sinclair Inlet. West of what is showing as "Ross Point" on Google Maps. -NM NM
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17:54 - They were heading towards Port Orchard marina about fifteen minutes ago. -Lubna Marie Makda
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17:30 - Just went past Bremerton ferry terminal heading towards Port Orchard. -Dean Brown
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17:27 - Around where the pin drop is [approx. 47.548829, -122.627910]. Headed to Port Orchard side. -Tammy Ash
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17:24 - Orcas just went south, headed out of Dyes Inlet. Manette Bridge. -Vicky Knapp Groce
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17:31 - Just going past the Boatshed restaurant.  -Donna M. Zaccagnini
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17:24 - I see spray through binoculars from Point White Pier. -BT Gifford
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17:20 - Exited under the Manette Bridge and continued towards Rich Passage. -Kenna Huff
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17:19 - Whales heading to Illahee area. -Madelyn Messick
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17:13 - Just going under the Manette Bridge now. -Sable Sullivan
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17:12 - Passed Evergreen Park headed out of inlet -Ashley Johnson
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17:12 - I counted four females & one bull. -Dakota Reust
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17:06 - They just came under the Warren Ave Bridge. Coming near Evergreen Park. -Sable Sullivan
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17:03 - Nearly under the Warren Ave Bridge heading steadily out.  -Kara Allphin
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T65A3 Amira in the lead - 17:00 - Bremerton. -photos by Jasmine Speaks, June 27, 2023
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16:52 - Headed toward Warren St Bridge. -Nancy Verhaar
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16:49 - Viewing from Lions Park. -Kara Allphin
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16:36 - Past Tracyton & heading south toward Warren Ave Bridge. -Jane Kornder
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15:58 - I am at Silverdale Waterfront Park. From my view it looks like they are headed towards Tracyton. -Tammy Ash
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15:54 - Milling around between Chico and Tracyton; about dead center of the inlet. -Wolfgang Broadsword
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15:45 - Pod of four to six of them slowly passed in front of Erlands Point, heading toward Silverdale waterfront.  -Elizabeth Wrenn
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15:40 - Off Erlands Point. -Amy Kovarik Fancher
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15:21 - Just saw them in Ostrich Bay. -photo by Dustin Jackson, June 27, 2023
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15:14 - They are milling around in Ostrich Bay but heading out. -photo by Breanna Starr, June 27, 2023
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15:01 - Seeing three orcas in Ostrich Bay Bremerton! One is massive male!
14:43 - They're down in Ostrich Bay, waiting for them head back out. -Calvin Schubert
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14:27 - They’re headed to Silverdale. -Jennifer Malone
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14:19 - They are in Dyes Inlet now. Tip of Rocky Point. -Chris Jeatran
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T65A2 Ooxjaa, T65A Artemis, T65A4 Ellifrit,, T77E Misneach, T77 Asja -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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14:10 - Seen them earlier by Lions Field. -photo by KilyPatty Voskuhl, June 27, 2023
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14:05 - I see them, just about to Phinney Bay. -Chris Jeatran
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14:02 - Heading northbound into Dyes along Phinney Point. -Calvin Schubert
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14:00 - Past Lions Park heading towards Silverdale.  -Amy Bailey
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14:00 - In Port Washington Narrows headed to Dyes Inlet. One huge male, two others. -photos by N John, June 27, 2023
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13:56 - Passing Lions on the west side of the Narrows. -Calvin Schubert
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13:45 - By Evergreen Park, lots of breaching. -Madelyn Messick
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13:40 - Big splashes under the Manette Bridge, seem to be headed north into the Dyes Inlet. -Kimberly Austin
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13:38 - Between Manette Bridge and Bremerton marina. -Madelyn Messick
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13:35 - They just entered the Narrows. -Debra Noland Shizuru
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13:22 - They are in Sinclair. -Breanne Denise Ward
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13:08 - Headed further south in Sinclair out of sight from Bachmann Park.
12:45 - Right off the Waterman Pier, slowly heading south deeper into Sinclair. -Calvin Schubert
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12:48 - Successfully hunted a seal and began food sharing.
12:36 - Active hunt.
12:21 - San Juan Clipper confirmed at least T65A family. -Allison Montgomery
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12:20 - I saw three going into Sinclair, looked like a couple farther over on the Bremerton side separated? Whale watching boat right in front of me in Port Orchard. -Karen Peterson
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11:58 - Watching from the Illahee Pier; unsure if they're turning south into Sinclair or north into Rich Passage. -Calvin Schubert
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11:55 - Viewing from Illahee State Park. At least three. -Gwen Hall Detweiler
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11:50 - Orcas just north of Illahee, hugging the shore. More than six counted. PSE and Clipper with them. A few whales mid channel too. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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11:47 - In front of Illahee. -Breanne Denise Ward
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11:25 - Orcas southbound, south of Brownsville Marina midchannel. PSE following them. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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11:25 - Orcas headed south past Brownsville now. Whale watching boat Saratoga is following. -Taylor F
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10:45 - Missed them at Clearwater, but saw blows off Kiana, but gone before I arrived. Assume to have continued south. -Christy Stepper-Coulter
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10:06 - Headed toward Agate Pass from Old Man House Park, at least four, two males. Southbound. -Aja Petee
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Stanton Brand
Date of Sighting: June 27, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: Agate Pass
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: hunting earlier off Indianola than S
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?:
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Little photo collage from early this morning in Port Madison - then they headed into Agate Pass and down to Bremerton.
09:56 - Now moving closer towards Suquamish and loads of breaching a second ago!
09:40 - Actually there look to be four to five instead of three.
09:30 - Three orcas off Point Monroe/Port Madison. Viewing and listening to them from the Indianola sandspit beach. Closer to Bainbridge side at present milling around. -photos by Deanna Deery-Schmitt, June 27, 2023
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05:15 - Bradley Coombe, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 06:52 to report: - 5 Orca off Vashon Head, mid-channel traveling North. This sighting was at 0515hrs.
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Tue, Jun 27 - Birch Bay/Bellingham Bay
Location: Bellingham Bay near Chuckanut Island 
Direction of travel: SouthTime: 9PM
Number of Orcas: Not sure, maybe 10? Varying sizes.
Other details: First spotted north of Chuckanut Island. Observed and followed at a distance for approximately 20 minutes heading south along the coast towards Larabee State Park. They eventually stopped surfacing frequently, or possibly headed farther off shore. -Matthew Booth
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Barbara Troske
Date of Sighting: June 27, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Point Whitehorn, Birch Bay, Wa
Direction of travel : SE
Behaviors observed: Slapping tails, milling
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?: ?
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Looks like maybe one juvenile or baby. Stayed very close to an adult.
Photos available?: No
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Tue, Jun 27 - Strait of Juan de Fuca
17:14 - Heading southeast from Cattle Point.
17:07 - Came up inside it and heading south to lighthouse.
17:03 - Humpback in front of Eagle Cove. Just now! Headed toward bait ball. -Peggy CrollOlson [WSSJI]

June 26
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - We got a great question on Whale Sightings in the San Juan Islands that I'm sure many people are also wondering about, so I thought I would reiterate the question and answer here: Why was J-Pod's visit to the inland waters so short? Js came in the Strait of Juan de Fuca on June 25th. Over the next day and a half they made what used to be their daily summer circuit north up Haro Strait into the Strait of Georgia towards the mouth of the Fraser River, looping back down to the San Juan Islands again. By the morning of June 27th, they were westbound back out the Strait of Juan de Fuca. In general, with the declines of the spring and summer Chinook runs on the Fraser River, the visits of the Southern Residents to inland waters have become shorter and more infrequent, particularly in the months of April-August. We can of course never know the full motivations behind why they go where they go, but it's a reasonable assumption that food availability plays a primary role in determining their travel routes. In recent years, it has often seemed that they will come in, do one circuit up to the Fraser River to "check on things" and then leave again if there aren't many fish. They seem to be spending more time in the western Strait of Juan de Fuca this time of year, where they can likely encounter a wider variety of Chinook stocks, including those returning to the Columbia-Snake River Basin. 20 years ago, you were almost guaranteed to see the Southern Residents in the Salish Sea this time of year. Not just J-Pod, but by the end of June, Ks and Ls as well. The fact that we only expect periodic short visits from J-Pod in April, May, June, and, increasingly, July, demonstrates just how far things have changed. We have a paper in press right now that compares Southern Resident Salish Sea presence in the last five years to historic trends, and we will share that here as soon as it is published. -Orca Behavior Institute 
*Mon, Jun 26 - Strait of Georgia/Haro Strait (J Pod) - J56 Tofino being her usual spunky self in Boundary Pass. -Orca Behavior Institute  -photo & ID by Monika Wieland Shields, June 26, 2023
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06-26-23 J-Pod Haro Strait SJI
17:40 - 18:11, Viewing from Lime Kiln Lighthouse J-Pod traveling quickly down island/ southbound, very spread out, 1/2 mile to 1.5 miles off shore. At a distance north of the lighthouse, there was repeated breaching which continued past the light house. I found it hard to ID in the chop but I'm sure I caught sight of J59 as one of the breaching youngsters traveling with her Mom, J37 Hy'Shqa. There was a small amount of porpoising for a short distance. The pod had split into 2 groups with the second group was still north of the lighthouse when I left to travel down-island.
18:35 - 20:10, I changed my vantage point by moving down island to view from 1.2 miles south of Landbank's Westside Preserve. Approximately 10 orcas were present, 1/2 mile - 1 mile off shore. The 1st group was very spread out as they moved quickly down island. After the first group passed me there was a lull. The second group was observed at 19:30 traveling quickly down island and veering farther off shore traveling due south away from the island. J59 was close to her mother J37 Hy'Shqa and she began breaching north of me. Soon her breaching turned into some remarkable rolls just below the surface which created huge splashes! She tucked her pectoral fins in and just rolled and rolled, her dark body just showing under the surface. Next she practiced some daring fluke lobs that sent her tail straight up in the air, again huge splashes which she must like. It was endearing to watch her enthusiasm and I am elated that she has such strong energy to accomplish this sustained surface activity. Photographed from shore. -Michelline Halliday, SJI - J42 Echo & J16 Slick -photos & IDs by Michelline Halliday, June 26, 2023
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From this afternoon. -photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, June 26, 2023
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21:50 - Update from Peggy Croll Olson: "Just saw at least three to five killer whales off Eagle Cove heading south. Jumping, tail flaps, dorsal flapping, spouting." -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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18:50 - Calls start. -Breanne Denise Ward
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18:08 - Two breaches just now on livecam. -Laurie Barber
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18:00 - Leaders approaching Land Bank. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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17:51 - Hearing clicks now. -Breanne Denise Ward
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17:40 - Leaders approaching Lime Kiln offshore. -Cindy Hansen [WSSJI]
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17:10 - J pod leaders are now north end San Juan Island in Haro Strait, good time to listen in and watch soon after. -Orca Network
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17:01 - Just passing Kellett Bluff headed down island should be within range of the hydro and camera soon. -Breanne Denise Ward
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15:50 - Leaders at or just past Turn Point.
13:25 - J-Pod in the Strait of Georgia! Heading south towards East Point. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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11:00 - Orcas southbound in the Georgia Strait just off of Point Roberts. Could have been close to 30 whales.  -Mitchell Nevi
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Mon, Jun 26 - Haro Strait - 11:15 - From Landbank, lone male killer whale far across on Canadian side of Haro Strait northbound. -Brittany Noelle [WSSJI]
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Mon, Jun 26 - Port Susan (T36 & T36Bs) - 15:55 - Researcher Florian Graner called to update on the T36/36Bs. After spending time sharing food in northern Port Susan earlier they continued southbound getting closer to shore on the mainland side. Just short time ago, when at about Tulalip Shores pod took sharp turn toward middle channel, they last saw them surface a few times looked to be exiting Port Susan southbound more directionally towards northwest Hat Island/Clinton line.
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T36 & T36B's in Port Susan 26JUN2023: Here are some frame grabs from yesterday's [06/26] encounter. Nice food sharing and everyone except for B36 got a piece as far as I know - become much clearer in the actual video. I am not quite sure what the prey item was but given the texture of the grey skin parts which look very smooth - harbor porpoise is my best guess. -Florian Graner - FRAME GRABS: UNDER NOAA/NMFS Permit 26599 -frame grab from video by Florian Graner, June 26, 2023
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14:40 - Southbound toward McKees and Tillicum. Steady travel.
13:48 - Viewing from Kayak Point, orcas grouping back up and sharing a meal. Seem to be heading east toward Kayak Point from area of Camano Club 2 (CC2). Saw one breach. -Linda Raines Tyner
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13:30 - San Juan Clipper leaving this group of whales slowly heading east [approx. 48.160415, -122.440372]. Split up in groups of two to three with currently some logging behavior. Confirmed T36, 36B, B1, B2, and B3. -Allison Montgomery
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12:52 - At least four, turned back south. Still at Beach 1.
12:40 - Just spotted them. -Thomas McKane
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10:40 - Onboard Swiftsure [approx. 48.077072, -122.333123], six whales (T36s) heading slowly into Port Susan, cruising at the surface and playing. -Grayden Kelbert
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10:15 - See map of location [approx 48.051631, -122. 316845]. Northbound appearing to be heading towards Port Susan. Viewing from north side of Sandy Point, were pretty far away but could see with binocs. They were active, breaching, porpoising and tailslapping. -Marilyn Armbruster
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10:17 - At the south end of Port Susan now. 
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09:05 - Passed east side of Hat northbound, viewer thought five! -photo courtesy of Lori Christopher, June 26, 2023
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08:23 - They were so chill and quiet just out for a morning swim.
08:00 - Clinton ferry headed northbound, three to four orca seen. -Melissa Simmons
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Mon, Jun 26 - South Puget Sound (T65As, T77, & T77E) - T65A2 Ooxjaa - Well, after being gone for five weeks and watching all the visits up and down the inlet from afar, what an absolute gift to have a day like this to return home to! First sighting was at approx. 11:30 as two orcas passed by me heading northbound in the Carr Inlet. Thanks to some dear friends keeping me updated on their location, I was there on the beach waiting for them as the larger group of approx. seven passed back by me heading out of the inlet along Horsehead Bay at approx. 16:00 where I got those magical pictures of the surface and tail twists in the glorious sunshine. By 21:00, convinced they had left the area, I was getting ready to call it a night when I heard a blow and ran out to see approximately five orcas directly off my backyard just swimming, tail slapping and in no rush to go anywhere so I just stayed and watched as the sun set until I finally called it a night! What an absolutely perfect day. -photos by Jennifer Swenson, June 26, 2023
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Marcia Beck thank you for posting, my mother-in-law just flew in from Michigan and was able to see them at Purdy. -Katie Crabtree
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20:07 - Spotted four blows heading northwest toward Carr Inlet on the Fox Island side. -Edward Sarber
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20:00 - Just saw them between McNeil Island and Fox Island. -Eva Monsen
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19:29 - We saw blows at a distance up Carr headed north. -Mignon Buzard Whitaker
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19:26 - Looks like they are heading [north] along the south [west] shore of Fox Island. Possibly heading into Carr Inlet. Viewing from Chambers Bay.
18:58 - Mid-channel between McNeil and Chambers Bay. Heading slowly north towards Fox Island. -Gloria Pfab
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18:49 - Spotted! Headed towards Fox Island. At least four, with one male. -Sandra Hartline
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18:47 - Almost in front of McNeil Island dock. Closer to McNeil side, heading toward Anderson Island. -Gloria Pfab
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18:37 - They have committed southbound around the south end of McNeil. -Candace Gavin
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18:34 - Looks like they continued south around the tip of McNeil.
18:18 - Southbound Carr along McNeil shoreline across from Fox Island. Nearing the end of McNeil. -T.L. Stokes
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18:15 - Visible from Chambers Bay, hugging McNeil side. Heading towards Anderson Island. -Gloria Pfab
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17:17 - They are mid channel in Carr Inlet southbound just passed the sand spit, now out of sight from the spit. -T.L. Stokes
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17:02 - They are cutting across Carr Inlet headed for McNeil approximately midway between Fox and McNeil.
16:48 - The seven whales are all still southbound in Carr Inlet midchannel, spread out, passed Bella Bella, headed towards the direction of Chambers Bay. -April Basham
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16:29 - In view all bunched up, near the boats southbound Carr, viewed from Bella Bella. -T.L. Stokes
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15:54 - I can see them from my deck [approx. 47.296315, -122.702218] (Carr Inlet)! Boats following respectively behind. Headed south. -Cora Reuter Foster/
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15:50 - No longer visible from Kopachuck, heading south pretty steady. -Candy Hull
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15:41 - Currently viewing between Kopachuck and Horsehead and they are headed toward Fox Island. -Katrina Flowers-Piercy
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15:08 - Passing Cutts Island going south. Should be visible from Kopachuck. -Randy Witter
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15:07 - We've seen some action from the orca [approx. 47.340570, -122.698854]. Viewing from Kopachuck. -David Bennett
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14:30 - Allen Point headed south on east side. -Randy Witter
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Mon, Jun 26 - South Puget Sound (T65As minus T65A5, T77, & T77E) - 12:19 - Carr Inlet. T77E Misneach. -photos by Chris Krieb, June 26, 2023
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13:39 - They are leaving Purdy. -Brye Lynn Utrup
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Thanks to everyone on this site [I] was able to show my daughter some orcas this morning! Awesome! -Ben Bird
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13:31 - Eyes on them now, east side, across from Purdy boat launch. Now heading south.
13:27 - Just saw them, east side of Henderson Bay across from the boat launch. They're staying down a long time. Not sure where they went now. Perhaps towards the Purdy Bridge? -Marcia Beck
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13:18 - Eyes on them from the Purdy boat launch. -Brye Lynn Utrup
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12:50 - Between Allen Point and Minter Creek headed north towards Purdy. -Randy Witter
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12:15 - Eyes on - directly across from Kopachuck. -Kevin M. Harris
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12:09 - Carr Inlet, spread a little, just passing Maple Hollow, northbound. -Brooke Casanova
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11:52 - Still headed north towards Kopachuck.
11:24 - Northbound Carr Inlet heading towards Kopachuck. -April Basham
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10:11 - Northbound at a good pace now. Mid water between McNeill and the golf course [approx. 47.191317, -122.622922].
10:04 - Northbound north of Ketron into the main body of Chambers. Should be visible from Steilacoom.
09:54 - Switching locations but they were slowly meandering north. Not yet to the top of Anderson Island so we don’t know if they are headed toward Eagle Island and Balch Passage or more central into Chambers. Six counted at once.
09:47 - I think we have five with two males. They’ve been down a few minutes.
09:39 - Finally moving north between Anderson and Ketron but slowly. Not sure of direction yet.
08:50 - Molly has three more orca northbound past the Anderson Island Riv marina, probably the last of our 65A and 77 group. - More photos here. -photos by Belen Bilgic Schneider, June 26, 2023
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09:06 - They are not moving they are just hanging out and feeding.
09:03 - They are back by the Anderson Island Marina feeding and hanging out. -Molly E Miller
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06:20 - We saw them too! On the ferry Anderson Island to Steilacoom. -Dorothy Brinz
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05:52 - Just saw at least four orcas heading north past the marina towards Anderson ferry dock. -Molly Miller
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Sun, Jun 25 - San Juans - 21:00 - Saw two off Cattle Point Lighthouse. -Isaac Coronado [WSSJI]
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19:35 - Orcas by Lopez Airport heading north. -Dwight Marshall [WSSJI]
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COASTAL KILLER WHALES - Mon, Jun 26 - Oregon Coast - I was at the Empire boat launch about half way out in the bay was a family of three. Assuming mom, dad and baby. (The father) was big. I have good eyes and he made me feel snack-worthy. The baby looked like seven to eight foot in length. They were surfacing in the same general area repeatedly, each time they emerged, blowing a little water that looked like a smoke plume. The parents were very close to the young one. As a guess: they were feeding however maybe the youngest was tired. I figured they were going to travel further into Coos Bay so I traveled on bike north, and when I went back, they were gone. Not sure if anyone else has posted of this Coos Bay sighting but I do have to say it was one of the most magical experiences of my life, spiritually it hit home. Thank you for your endeavors. -D.M.Dials. 
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DOLPHINS - Mon, Jun 26 - South Puget Sound - 20:30 - A single porpoise cruising south down Pickering Passage towards Squaxin Island last night [Mon, Jun 26]! I stand corrected, a Pacific white-sided dolphin! -Ellen Dieken

June 25
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Sun, Jun 25 - Haro Strait (J Pod) - 21:55 - The J pod passed through Active Pass tonight and by the lighthouse before heading into the late sunset on the Strait of Georgia. Their loud puffs filled the air from multiple directions. They passed there and into the strait toward North Vancouver or Squamish. -photos by Yves Tiberghien, June 25, 2023
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Missed today's J Pod pass? Have 20 minutes? Sit back and enjoy (apologies for the heat distortion) J Pod rounding Point Edwards on it's way up island! Hydrophone sound added at no extra charge! Link to video here. -Fred Horn [WSSJI] 
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There were so many special moments from J-Pod's return to inland waters. Here's another still shot of going eye to eye with a spyhopping J42 Echo. Photo taken from shore on the west side of San Juan island on June 25th. Today's encounter with J-Pod was the stuff dreams are made of - literally. -Orca Behavior Institute -photos by Monika Wieland Shields, June 25, 2023 -video by Jason Shields, June 25, 2023
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J-pod came in for a brief visit and we were able to spend some quality time with them on the west side of San Juan Island. On the afternoon of June 25th, we observed J35 Tahlequah and her youngest, the almost-three year-old J57 Phoenix for a couple of hours. Tahlequah was foraging, while Phoenix was exploring the big world around him.  In this highlight reel from Jason, you can see him playing with kelp, trying to balance a piece of driftwood on his head, squirting water out of his mouth, breaching, and, at the very end, eating a piece of fish from mom. Don't forget to watch in 4K!  -Orca Behavior Institute
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06-25-23 J-Pod Haro Strait
12:54, First visual with binocs of J-Pod approach. Heading straight in, east, to the west side aiming just north of Pile Point. Spread out and racing in. Viewed from 1 mile south of Landbank.
13:30-14:25, J-Pod veered down-island as they approached Pile Point with the closest orca to shore about a mile offshore. They continued down island with surface activity adjacent to Pile. A few stayed milling around Pile Pt. Viewing from just north of Pile Point. At 14:30 J16 Slick changed direction to the north heading slowly up island.
14:30-14:40, I moved farther north and observed J16 Slick traveling north, up-island with two more including daughter J36 Alki. Viewing from 1.1 miles south of Landbank.
15:23 - 16:20, 3 milling 1 mile south of landbank, big circles down-island and back again. At 16:13 J16 and friends had left the area traveling up island while the remaining members followed in small groups, the closest 1/4 mile from shore. They had passed out of sight by 16:30. Viewed from 1 mile south of Landbank. Photographed from shore. -Michelline Halliday, SJI - J27 Blackberry -photos by Michelline Halliday, June 25, 2023
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Excerpt from Center for Whale Research Encounter #29: "Since we had recently received photos of a new calf with L pod taken the week before off Tofino, we decided that we should go check out who exactly these whales were. Mark and Dave headed down to Snug Harbor and left on Mike 1 after 1030. We arrived on scene off Clover Point and the encounter began at 1109. There was a large tight group in the lead as they headed east into slightly lumpy seas. This group consisted of the J19s, J22s, and the J37s (minus J45). A couple hundred meters behind them was a group of five that included the J31s, J27, J39, and J45. We were pleased that J pod made it to Active Pass before dark..." Read more here at Center for Whale Research Encounter #29.
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17:47 - A few heading north around Kellett Bluff. A few playing in the mouth of Open Bay. Spy hop. Two breaches. One whale watching (or research boat) with them.
17:36 - Several orcas passing San Juan Island near Mitchell Bay heading toward Kellett Bluff. -M Elise Cannon [WSSJI]
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16:00 - 17:00 - J Pod went from West Side Preserve to Lime Kiln. It was amazing! -Katie Felix [WSSJI]
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16:35 - Lead two whales Lime Kiln northbound.
15:36 - A few passing False Bay northbound. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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13:52 - Eba is out there hard at work.
13:43 - Spread from Pile Point to almost Eagle Point. Small groups. Approximately 20 orcas or so? Several large males. Have slowed down. Delayed report. Bad internet!
13:49 - A bunch are now just north of Eagle Point.
13:23 - Some have made it to just off of False Bay. Others are still angling towards Eagle Point.
12:57 - One large male orca for sure. Pointed towards Eagle Point. Quite far offshore. -Jenny Stands Wilson [WSSJI]
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11:00 - They were eastbound near Victoria - making good time! Still no confirmed IDs.
08:00 - SRKW inbound! They passed Sooke heading east around this morning per Sooke Whale Spotting. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sun, Jun 25 - San Juans (T123s) - T123 Sidney - T123A Stanley - Jill Hein and I hopped on Island Explorer Sunday afternoon and happily found the T123s just northeast of Patos Island, near Birch Bay. The mom is T123 Sidney (b. 1985), big beautiful son T123A Stanley (b. 2000) (We saw him off Telegraph Cove last September!), and daughters T123C Lucky (b.2012) and little one T123D Darcy (b.2018). In 2011 Sidney and Stanley were beached on a low tide, but luckily the tide came in time! Maybe that's why T123C is named Lucky, as she was in utereo at the time! They were leisurely roaming around, sometimes together, but mostly a bit spread ut, with Stanley most often further out. We did get a few lovely passes, and it was a beautiful day. Flat glass water, sunshine, sparkly water, and a bit of fog/mist hanging on the shoreline.  -photos & ID by Bonnie Gretz, June 25, 2023
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T123 Sidney - T123A Stanley - On a last minute whim Bonnie Gretz and I headed out on the IE5 afternoon trip - beautiful conditions and mostly fog free - and found the Biggs T123s north of Sucia Island. So good to see matriarch T123 Sidney (b.1985), son T123A Stanley (b.2000), daughters T123C Lucky (b.2012) and T123D D’Arcy (b.2018). Sidney and Stanley have a story to tell and Lucky also! Fun to see this 'lucky' family of four today. -photos & ID by Jill Hein, June 25, 2023
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15:00 - These are the T123s. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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14:07 - Just observed group of four by Clarke Island. Appears to be one adult male, two females and a juvenile. -Patty Klump
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13:46 - They are headed north, just passed Clarke Island.
13:13 - [A] pod going north in Rosario Strait. They’re hugging the Orcas Island coastline going north, at least one male, judging by spouts, about five?  -Rose Caitlin
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Sun, Jun 25 - Admiralty Inlet - 13:00 - Video posted in WIWS shows they were northbound, just south of Bush Point. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Sun, Jun 25 - Admiralty Inlet 
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sun Jun 25 11:46 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.00107,-122.59406 [N Mutiny Bay] 
Number Sighted: 2
Submitter Name: Andrew Wilson
Whale Alert App
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11:46 - Two orcas reported off north Mutiny Bay, close to Whidbey side. No direction provided.
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Neal Hedges
Date of Sighting: June 25, 2023
Time: 8:49 AM
Species seen: Bigg’s orca
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Mutiny Bay, not far from Robinson Beach where we launched our canoe. 10T 533659, E
5316021
Direction of travel : West, maybe. Very slow when we could see it, almost immobile on the surface. Then
dove and disappeared. It had been facing west when it dove.
Behaviors observed: Hunting, we were watching gulls and auklets feeding on a bait ball and then suddenly exploded off the water. 30 seconds later a single male orca surface and lay on the surface moving very slowly west, mostly on the surface. After it left a seal surfaced near our canoe and I guessed it had been the target of the whale
If orcas, any males?: One male. Four foot fin
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Described above in behavior. It appeared to be a failed attempt to catch a harbor seal. It was a calm morning with sound easily carrying half mile and we didn’t see or hear it coming or going once it dove. We later paddled through what appeared to be an oily patch of whale poop.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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Sun, Jun 25 - North Admiralty Inlet (T49C)
11:11 - Just left him at Rat Island going west into Port Townsend Bay. Three quarter mile visibility.
10:30 - Saratoga just picked up T49C right off the red can at Point Hudson in Port Townsend. -Christopher Lewman
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Sun, Jun 25 - South Puget Sound (T36, T36B, & T137s) - We got our first orca sighting today thanks to this group. Two members even PM’ed to be sure we got there. So, so appreciated! -Quin-Anne Hinrichs
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What an orca day! This morning, we had the T65As pass Anderson Island in the late morning, northbound on the east side very close to Ketron's shore so they were pretty hard to see. The 11:00 ferry, however, was GOING to Ketron and did get a pretty nice passing of the whales as they traveled past. This group eventually headed north between Fox and McNeil into Carr Inlet. Then at about 15:00, we had reports of another group headed around he south end of the island and north up the east side. This group - my beloved T137s and T36B and her offspring T36B1 - traveled much closer to the Anderson Island side and gave those of us at the Riviera Marina a lovely pass. Momma Tattertip (T36B) and youngster Bhotia (T36B1) were the closest and in the lead for this group. They followed the AI shore and then headed toward McNeil before heading across the water to join the T137s on a hunt just north of Steilacoom, according to the whale watching boat that was with them. More photos here. -photos by Belen Bilgic Schneider, June 25, 2023
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21:13 - Marie Waterman, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: MV SALISH Captain reports they are delayed departing TAHL due to 7-10 orcas, EB, right in front of the bow.
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20:52 - From Dash Point they are still moving eastbound with some blows but have appeared to have slowed down and are still near Gold Beach.
20:35 - At Gold Beach, eastbound.
20:31 - They’ve reached the tip of Maury, favoring Vashon continuing east. -Mollie Segall
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20:33 - Just spotted some spouts from Dash Point. Very close to the shore of Vashon. -Colin Douglas
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20:17 - A few headed north hugging Vashon, past the ferry now. -photo by Alex Cozine, June 25, 2023
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photos by Cherie StOurs, June 25, 2023
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photo by Jason Cook, June 25, 2023
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20:13 - At least four blows eastbound as seen from Browns Point. -Mollie Segall
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20:09 - Surfaced beyond ferry lane northeastbound as ferry departs Tahlequah.
20:06 - In the Tahlequah/Point Defiance ferry lanes headed towards Browns Point. One male and possible four others with. Mid channel closer to Vashon side. -Sarah Bradford Honeywell
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19:58 - Trending east now, on southwest tip of Vashon, saw one. From Owens Beach promenade. -Cherie StOurs
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19:54 - Saw some splashes from Point Ruston, closer to Gig Harbor side. -Christine Turner
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19:46 - On the promenade Owens Beach, see at least for tending north from Dalco, one spy hop! Close to Sunrise now still northbound. -Cherie StOurs
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19:37 - Around Salmon Beach point, appear to be heading towards Dash Point currently. -Candy Hull
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19:30 - From the Tacoma Narrows. -Emelie Kaye Peine
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19:36 - Rounded Point Defiance and east bound towards Owens Beach and Commencement Bay direction. 
19:23 - Breaching in front of north tip of Salmon Beach. 
19:13 - Steady pace north. In front of Salmon Beach. -Stace Gordon
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19:09 - Heading north in the Narrows on the Gig Harbor side. In front of Salmon Beach right now.  -Jack Sasser
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19:08 - Saw a group north of the bridge - looked like three closer to Gig Harbor and two mid-channel.  -Lori Vonderhorst
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19:07 - Passing Point Evans, continuing northbound in the Narrows. -Brooke Casanova
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19:06 - Nearing Salmon Beach now. Mid channel and northbound. -Stace Gordon
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19:04 - Off Point Evans right now northbound. -Jack Sasser
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18:45 - They have gone under the Narrows, headed north, no longer visible from Tacoma Narrows Park. -Candy Hull
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18:45 - Saw some passing under the Tacoma Narrows bridge going north. -Kristi Timme
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18:30 - At Narrows Park. -David Marvelle
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18:23 - Appears as though they have moved into the Narrows Channel at last eyes on them. Group of four. Gig Harbor side - Narrows - approaching bridge.
18:13 - Looks like they turned back towards Fox Island and are hunting.
18:08 - Passing in front of Titlow. Heading north towards Narrows. -Kevin M. Harris
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18:00 - Northeast Fox Island. -Barb Pritchard Hulbert
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17:40 - Some in front of Fox Island Pier. -Paul Page
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17:20 - They started hunting something at my last map and are chasing it to the south now and we are departing the scene now.
17:05 - Update: The T36Bs have come back over to join the T137s, T36, and T36B1 over here on the east side. Still northbound. The two groups are still about 400 yards apart. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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17:09 - Heading towards the Narrows now.
16:53 - Viewing three from Steilacoom Waterfront Lookout Point, heading towards the bridge. -Erin Gorr
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17:16 - About ten minutes ago, [they] passed Chambers Creek heading north but they have been down for several minutes and we haven’t seen them surface. -Jasmine Myers
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17:05 - The T36Bs have come back over to join the T137s, T36, and T36B1 over here on the east side [approx. 47.203047, -122.600071]. Still northbound.
16:42 - Update on the same group I mentioned before [approx. 47.179731, -122.622926]. They chased and probably caught something over here. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Jean Hoover
Date of Sighting: June 25, 2023
Time: 2:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 7
Where seen: Between Johnson Point and Devils Head
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Traveling. Diving up and down in circular motion
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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16:15 - The T137 pod, T36, and T36B1 are out with us at the blue dot in the map [approx. 47.166216, -122.662923] northbound. The rest of them are hugging the shoreline of Anderson Island in a line to the west. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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16:15 - We had a lovely close pass on the island with many folks who had time to make it to the marina. I so appreciate that this network allows me to help neighbors experience this magic.
16:12 - They were on the north east side of Anderson Island and I’m headed to another spot to see where they go. There is a whale watching boat with them. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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16:02 - Viewing from Solo Point, hugging Anderson Island shore. At least four! -Kirstyn Hughes
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15:56 - Great time to be at Solo Point. -Stan Fields
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15:53 - Approaching the south end of Ketron Island, viewing from the east side of Anderson Island at the Riviera Marina. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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15:22 - Watching from Nisqually Reach with zoom lens right now [approx. 47.117430, -122.708511]. Heading east. -Leslie Raine Carman
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15:16 - Stopped in the middle [approx. 47.124946, -122.748026] and a single came by around 20 yards going south east quickly.
15:10 - Going by Thompson Bay about now. -Steve East
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14:52 - Spotted about four between Anderson Island and Nisqually Reach just now. -Pam East [PSWS]
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14:46 - This group has one large male. At least three smaller female. Passed Dogfish Bight. -Sarah Lux
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14:51 - They are definitely heading south towards Nisqually. I’m heading to the ferry dock on Anderson and will see if they’ve made it that far.
14:38 - Looks like there are ten or so whales! Hard to tell from across the bay, but there are a LOT!
14:34 - I can see them on the east side of Johnson Point. Heading south. There’s quite a few boats around them. Looks like they’re pretty active at the surface right now.  -Angie Johnson Vandeberg
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14:32 - I'm watching them go south into the Nisqually Reach. -T.j. Smith
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14:30 - I see them on the east side of Johnson Point now. Between Johnson Point and Zittel's Marina. -Regan Newport Hesse
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14:12 - The pod swam through Hammersley and Totten inlet at Arcadia Point about an hour ago. They came in front of Hope Island and turned north up the Sound. I counted five. -Shell Le Duc
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Sun, Jun 25 - South Puget Sound (T65As minus T65A5, T77, & T77E)
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Mikki Seagren
Date of Sighting: June 25, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 9
Where seen: Squaxin Passage near Hope Island
Direction of travel :
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: There seemed to be one group that often split into two smaller groups of 4 and 5. One group had a baby and each group had a male. They were in the Squaxin passage area for over an hour. Very curious and approaching boats.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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T77 Asja - T77E Misneach - Orcas seen by my friends. They state this was in the Squaxin Passage, near Hope Island. There were two small groups; five and four each. One with a baby. The groups mingled and stayed near their boat off and on for over an hour.  -photos courtesy of Mikki Seagren, June 25, 2023
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14:00 - Heading through Dana Passage toward Johnson Point, closer to Harstine side of the passage. Viewing with binoculars. -Bethany Haywood
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13:52 - They are in Dana Passage now, heading northeast. -Barbara Whitten Boyd
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13:33 - [Orcas] Heading towards Boston Harbor. -Becky Pearson Rogers [PSWS]
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13:22 - Swimming on the south side of Hope Island past Carlyon Beach, heading east toward Eld Inlet. Gave a couple on jet skis quite a thrill! -photo by Michele Neary, June 25, 2023
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13:09 - Exiting the south side of Hammersley towards Hope Island. Looks like they’re headed to Carlyon. -Katie Brogan
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12:58 - Exited Hammersley heading toward Pickering. -Mary Williams
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13:18 - They are by Hope Island and Arcadia Point.
12:45 - They left Hammersley Inlet. -photo by Dawn Shaver, June 25, 2023
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Hammersley. -photos by PS Osborne, June 25, 2023
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12:44 - At Libby Point now. -Anne Goranson
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12:23 - Spotted the group going through Hammersley Inlet, they’re heading towards Pickering Passage. -Cassidy Boysen
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12:15 - Headed east down Hammersley Inlet past Walkers Landing. -photo by Barbara Millward, June 25, 2023
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12:10 - Just passed Walker Park heading east back out of Hammersley.
11:45 - They are just barely visible from Walker Park. Hanging out in front of Shelton Yacht Club. -Laura Fedorko
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11:45 - Group of six to seven orcas actively hunting/milling around Oakland Bay in front of the mill and Shelton Yacht Club. Slapping/spyhopping/tail slaps.  -Calypso
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Suong Che
Date of Sighting: June 25, 2023
Time: 11:12 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Oakland Bay
Direction of travel :
Behaviors observed: Milling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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11:02 - Just got to Oakland Bay, Hammersley. -PS Osborne
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10:56 - Just passed Walker Park heading west into Hammersley. Group of three, looked like one male. -Laura Fedorko
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10:19 - Church Point westbound. -PS Osborne
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10:16 - At least three just went by Libby Point heading toward Shelton. -Mary Williams
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10:11 - One headed west Hammersley Inlet. -Amelia Lyman
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10:01 - Hammersley and Pickering Passage. -John Brereton
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09:48 - Four just turned up Hammersley from Pickering. -Chad Queirolo
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09:47 - The group heading south in Pickering just turned into Hammersley. At least four in the group. -Katie Brogan
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09:16 - They are headed south passed under the bridge going toward Squaxin, lost sight of them so I don’t know which side they went down.
09:10 - Four orcas headed south about a half mile from Harstine Bridge. -Kathy Powell
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08:51 - Solitary orca spotted in Pickering Passage between Walker’s Landing and bridge to Harstine Island a few minutes ago. -David George
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08:40 - We just passed at least two orcas, southbound and nearing the Harstine Bridge [Pickering Passage]. -Nick 
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05:30 - My artist friend Harro who lives in the Shelton/Olympia area spotted orcas this morning. The orcas are still up in North Bay and have to come by Stretch Island to get back out. They usually head back out when the tide changes and they are swimming into an incoming current. I often wonder if that incoming tide aids in them picking up a fresh scent for hunting. -Rosemary Connelli 
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Sun, Jun 25 - South Puget Sound (T65As, T77, & T77E) - 21:00 - My sister and I watched the Case Inlet orcas and (we're guessing) the Hammersley group meet up between Fox Island and McNeil Island, mill around with lots of spy hops, tail lobs, and perhaps a little love in the air. We left them as they were heading north toward the Narrows! Six orcas in total! -Kelly Lauricella
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Jeremy Brabham
Date of Sighting: June 25, 2023
Time: 8:40 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: South end of Fox Island
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?:
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19:54 - Heading east between Fox and McNeil Island. -Laura Kozar Batanian
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19:52 - Three orcas just passed (about five minutes ago) the southwest side of Fox Island about five minutes ago headed around the south end. We're guessing they are going northeast toward the Narrows Bridge. -Kelly Lauricella
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17:48 - Think they’re a little south of Maple Hollow Park now. They’re picking up the pace a bit. Thank you everyone for posting on here! Been here six years and it’s our first time getting to see them from a beach!
16:54 - Off of Kopachuck State Park right now. -Jodi Visconti Freeman
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16:25 - North side of Raft Island headed south. East of mid-channel. -Randy Witter
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15:55 - Just wanted to say thanks to this group. We were able to see them from Purdy Spit an hour ago. They were headed back south as others have said. -Tim Harder
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15:42 - Still viewing from Purdy. Slow leisure grouped up way over by Minter.  -T.L. Stokes
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15:35 - Looks like they are heading toward Minter.
15:24 - Still traveling south in Henderson Bay. -Melissa Murray Schultz
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15:30 - Traffic was completely stopped in both directions on the Purdy Spit. Everyone watching orcas. I saw three from my car! One of the coolest things I’ve ever experienced! -Steven Venetta
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15:27 - Spotted four off the Purdy Bridge. -Marisa Martinez
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14:56 - Heading south now.
14:53 - Watching them through my binoculars from McCormick Ridge. They’re on the east side of Henderson Bay, across from the Purdy boat launch. -Marcia Beck
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14:51 - Middle of Henderson Bay across from Purdy boat ramp slowly heading southbound. -Mark Diegel
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14:26 - Got eyes on them from Purdy. They are north of Allen Point and still headed towards Purdy. -Candace Gavin
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14:05 - Between Allen Point and Minter Creek in Henderson Bay headed towards Purdy. Now out of my sight. -Randy Witter
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13:23 - Seems they are headed up into Henderson Bay. -Angela Noël
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12:39 - West into Carr Inlet.
12:21 - Traveling northwest along the south end of Fox Island.  -Sean Estrada
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12:20 - We have left the orca scene to take a balloon out of the water and then we will depart the area. Here is my last map post [approx. 47.226804, -122.623450] before we peeled off. The direction is still northwest along the shore.
12:08 - They have committed to Carr Inlet. T65A3 is back with the rest of the family. They are now along the Fox Island shoreline [approx. 47.214415, -122.611186].
12:02 - They seem to be aiming towards Carr Inlet now. T65A3 has caught back up with them again now. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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12:01 - Heading up Carr. -Billy Watson
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12:00 - Heading up Carr Inlet. -Christina Massimino
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12:00 - Now they seem more committed to Carr Inlet. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:45 - Second group of six to seven orcas actively hunting/milling around Oakland Bay in front of the mill and Shelton Yacht Club. Slapping/spyhopping/tail slaps. Great show! -Calypso Maritime
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11:43 - Update on T65As (minus A5), T77 and T77E [approx. 47.199804, -122.625847]. Still northbound.
11:27 - T65As (minus A5 so far) and T77, T77E are northbound from my map spot [approx. 47.179515, -122.628969]. All grouped up except T65A3 who is on the eastern side of the channel. Seven orcas that I’ve seen so far. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:21 - Northbound just north of the whale watching boat, heading toward Steilacoom. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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11:16 - Watching with binos from my house on the south end of Fox Island. They're right between the whale watch catamaran and the small recreational boat. Between Harstine and Anderson, I'd say around here.  -Sasha Ertl
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11:09 - They are right in front of the whale watching boat, still headed north right along the Ketron shore. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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10:55 - Pretty sure I just saw them! Headed east in between Ketron and Anderson. Three to four guy leading the way. -Tiffany Hoskins
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10:48 - They are now in sight at Riv marina on Anderson Island heading towards Ketron not sure which side yet.  -Lane Sample
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10:23 - At least three between Ketron and Anderson.  -Paul Davis
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09:56 - I see the male on the southern side of Anderson. -Glenna Donovan
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09:50 - One male and two females heading south towards Nisqually. Following the lone male I saw 20 minutes ago.
09:35 - Solidarity male heading south toward Nisqually. Viewing from Treble Point on Anderson Island. -Angie Johnson Vandeberg
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09:49 - A group of two, then a group of five to seven. I watched them leave Case Inlet and go south into Nisqually Reach until they were out of view. I'm viewing from Taylor Bay.
09:30 - At least five more just went south into Nisqually Reach. Mid channel. Lots of surface activity.
09:20 - We have eyes on another group. Southbound coming out of Case Inlet. On the Harstine Island side.
09:00 - At least one southbound in Nisqually Reach. North of Zittle’s. -T.j. Smith
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07:44 - Southbound Herron Island east side, four to five [orcas]. -Monika 
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Sun, Jun 25 - Offshore Birch Bay
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sun Jun 25 17:59 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.85698,-122.87652 [4-5 miles offshore Birch Bay]
Number Sighted: 3
Submitted Comments: Two or three orcas
Submitter Name: Emma
Whale Alert App
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Fri, Jun 23 - Haro Strait
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Fri Jun 23 13:46 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.55668,-123.19755 [btwn County Park and Open Bay]
Number Sighted: 1
Submitted Comments: heading north
Submitter Name: Heidi Atkinson
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June 24
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sat, Jun 24 - SJIs (T123s) - 17:00 - T123s. We left them north of Piers Island. -John Boyd [WSSJI]
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11:33 - Four westbound. Spieden south side. -Edenonthe Salishsea [WSSJI]
Sat, Jun 24 - Haro Strait
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat Jun 24 13:30:10 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.62110,-123.20800 [NW of Henry Island]
Number Sighted: 2
Submitted Comments: Female with calf
Submitter Name: Dan 
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Sat, Jun 24 - Exit Dyes Inlet/Puget Sound (T77C, T77D, & T99s) - T99 Bella -ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Another shot from the pass by Lions this morning. -photo by Heather Paar, June 24, 2023
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19:58 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops emailed at 19:58 to report: Puyallup Master reports 3-4 orca headed NB off Apple Tree Point in the traffic lanes.
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Darcy Glore
Date of Sighting: June 24, 2023
Time: 7:52 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen:
Where seen: Puget Sound, about halfway between Edmonds and Kingston
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed:
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19:07 - Now more mid channel.
19:06 - Just saw at least six traveling quickly north towards Kingston ferry line closer to the Kitsap side. -Elizabeth Sheldon
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Earlier this morning near Lions Field! -photo by Christine Ely, June 24, 2023
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17:15 - Radio call from a tug puts them mid channel, northbound around Magnolia. Probably aiming towards Discovery Park. -David Scott
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14:49 - Maia Holston, WSF Marine Ops emailed at 14:49 to report: Chimacum Master reports 3 orca between buoy #6 and Orchard Point.
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T99 Bella -ID by Rachel Haight, Orca Network -From the pass at Evergreen Park as they exited Dyes Inlet. -photo by Crystal Thompson, June 24, 2023
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photo by Mary Hartmann, June 24, 2023
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16:15 - They are really spreading out to look for prey now [approx. 47.568769, -122.438407]. Still northbound.
15:59 - They flipped northbound [approx. 47.530992, -122.421026]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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15:33 - Moving fast southbound almost to Dolphin Point.
15:30 - Committed to east side of Vashon Island now south of ferry dock. -Mary Hartmann
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15:27 - T99s T77C and T77D southbound and my blue dot on the map [approx. 47.552855, -122.430330]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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15:26 - Between Blake and Vashon, seven orcas southbound east of mid channel, whale watch boat trailing, view from Emma Schmitz Park in West Seattle. -Mary Hartmann
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15:27 - Where the red pin is [approx. 47.539182, -122.422034], steady southbound approaching Fauntleroy ferry terminal. -Brooke Casanova
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15:20 - Viewing from Lowman Beach. They’re between Fort Ward and Blake Island moving south. -Katie Lambert
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15:20 - Five to six approaching Blake Island. Whale watch boat with them. Southbound.  -Jennifer Farley
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15:16 - East of mid channel southbound north end of Blake Island, whale watch boat trailing, view from Emma Schmitz Park in West Seattle. -Mary Hartmann
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15:09 - Moving southeast, viewing from Blake Island as they pass in front of Seattle! -Brooke Casanova
15:06 - Now headed to Alki. 
14:55 - They are south east of Fort Ward moving east. -Emily Gause
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14:35 - Spotted them! -Jill Denkmann
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14:26 - They are heading south looks like they are turning towards Southworth. Should be close to Blake Island, hugging shore. -Crystal Thompson
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14:05 - They are already through Rich Passage - southbound. -Bonnie Bakeman Harrison
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14:01 - Watched four or five move east out of the Sinclair Inlet towards Blake Island about 20 minutes ago. -Brian Winking
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13:55 - They turned and now are headed southbound towards Rich Passage. -Heather Paar
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13:53 - Changed direction, heading toward Rich Passage. -Alison Hatletveit
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13:50 - At least three plus flipped and are headed back south, Bainbridge side. -Katie Chevalier
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13:49 - Heading up Crystal Springs toward Agate Pass, passed Point White pier about five minutes ago. -Alison Hatletveit
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13:48 - Now turned south!
13:45 - The four whales are moving northbound quickly. In the west part of the channel. -Bonnie Bakeman Harrison
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13:43 - Just passed Ilahee. -Katie Chevalier
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13:43 - From the ferry near Bremerton. -Jeannette Marie
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13:41 - Passing Point White Pier on Bainbridge side. Steady northbound travel. -Heather Paar
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13:36 - They have played around a little and now look to be headed north for sure. Still slightly south of Ilahee. -Bonnie Bakeman Harrison
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13:33 - Off Enetai.  -Gwen Hall Detweiler
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13:20 - I see three heading north towards Illahee. -Lara Hansen
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13:14 - Just left and headed towards Rich Passage. -Iris Solorzano
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13:10 - Just passed Evergreen and Manette Bridge.
13:05 - Orcas just passed by Evergreen Park going towards Manette. -Elena Zapata Castellano
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13:03 - Heading past the boat shed, looks like they're turning left toward Rich Passage. -Trent Leslie
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13:02 - They are out of Dyes! -Crystal Thompson
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Nicholas Rondinone
Date of Sighting: June 24, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Manette Bridge, Bremerton, WA
Direction of travel : SE
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Unsure
Any unusual markings?: None seen
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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12:58 - Under Manette Bridge. -Megan Thomson
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12:50 - Passed Lions Park. -Amy Bailey
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12:50 - Hauling out of Dyes straight for Manette Bridge. -Heather Paar
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12:47 - The whales headed south out towards the bridges. -Judy Ann Fetterly
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12:45 - Passing Lions now, we got a great view from Phinney Bay. Lots of rolling, fin slapping and small breaches as they followed Tracyton southeast bound. -Soren Bliss-Miller
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12:43 - In the Narrows and headed to Lions - all five. -Nancy Verhaar
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12:42 - Headed towards Lions Park. -Valeri Powers
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12:42 - Only two whales jumping and playing.
12:39 - Across from Bremerton Yacht Club east side. -Judy Ann Fetterly
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12:30 - They just passed the Tracyton boat launch and they're headed south. -Valeri Powers
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11:55 - Lots of surface activity in front of Saratoga, watching from Silverdale Pier (now between Saratoga and Clipper). -Whale Scout
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11:20 - Did some eavsedropping with my new cellphone hydrophone setup. -Troy Barnhart
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11:50 - Update as we leave the scene. Southbound still and the girls are starting to get playful now too! We saw three breaches and plenty of rolling around.
11:35 - T99C and T77C have been very playful this whole time, or should I say frisky.
11:30 - Update for the T99s, T77C and T77D [approx. 47.638509, -122.694428]. Southbound now.
11:15 - Update [approx. 47.634607, -122.691151] northbound still very slowly.
11:00 - Surprise Surprise. T77C and T77D have joined the T99pod here [approx. 47.625400, -122.691843] in Dyes Inlet. Very playful socializing right now! Northbound slowly. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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10:51 - Whale watch boat near Silverdale approximately at roundabout. Spouts seen. -Elizabeth Wrenn
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10:50 - This was around right off of Windy Point. Viewing from Chico.  -Celina DeJong
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10:17 - Loosely grouped and milling. Viewing from water. -Jessica Gasperini
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10:28 - Closer to Silverdale now. I’d head to Silverdale city beach.
10:08 - Middle of Dyes Inlet. Viewing from Tracyton boat launch. -Heather Paar
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08:55 - North of Tracyton boat ramp. Seen from Chico. -JP Tammen
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08:37 - Watching the five T99s breaching and tail flapping off of Chico Way, heading south. Towards Chico! -Brad Buskirk
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07:30 - Off Tracyton boat launch, near Rocky Point, feeding.  -Patricia Thomas
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07:00 - Eyes on the on them just of Erlands Point milling around. -Lilly-ann
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Sat, Jun 24 - Case Inlet/Pickering Passage/Hammersley Inlet (T36, T36Bs, & T137s) - Last night. Dusk. Case Inlet. -Allie Williams Seidner
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21:05 - Another group just headed north from the tip of Harstine Island. At least one big male and maybe a baby with a couple of juvenile/female. They came from the eastern side of the island. -Jennifer Backen Matchem
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19:23 - There’s a group heading north along Reach Island again. 
18:45 - Down to Reach Island now.
18:35 - Good size group heading south along Stretch Island. -Paul Page
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18:00 - 18:45 - It looked like probably four that got nearer Allyn Pier but not close enough to get very good count with the lens I had. One male sighted, looked like a youngster in the group too. One did 30 tail slaps in a row, we were all counting.  -Linda Axelson
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18:32 - Seeing them from Allyn dock, with binoculars but I can see them! -Angel Sharer
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18:20 - Never got close enough for an accurate count of how many but lots of distant splashes and blows. Milled in the same area for a while and now they are traveling back southeast. Viewing from Allyn line of sight Rocky Bay.
18:00 - Just south of Allyn. Lots of splashing around. No commitment of direction and unsure of how many at this point. Too far out to tell. -Candace Gavin
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17:00 - 18:00 - Case Inlet just south of Allyn in Victor. Just passing through, but quite a show. -Beverly Lynch McCallum
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17:40 - Pod of four I believe. Headed north towards Allyn. Just passed Reach Island. -Becky Bard
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17:20 - At least two just headed north into North Bay towards Allyn. -Laura Jewell St
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17:11 - Between Stretch and Reach now. -Paul Page
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16:17 - Passing Jarrell Cove going north. -Candy Burden Hughes
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16:13 - Northbound mid channel. Jack & his group (I think four total) approaching Jarrell Cove State Park. -Bre Oakley
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15:57 - First group approaching Walkers Landing now. -Shuxian Chen
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15:43 - Heading north under Harstine Bridge. At least three. -Kathy Powell
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15:43 - Just passed under Harstine Bridge heading north. -Ashley Weaver
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15:40 - Passed Harstine Bridge. Traveling north. -Bre Oakley
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15:22 - Left Hammersley and headed north fast. -Candy Burden Hughes
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15:15 - Headed towards Harstine Island Bridge. -Bre Oakley
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We saw them today too! -Jody Harper
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15:10 - Seeing Hammersley group from Arcadia Point. Not sure which way they’ll go yet. Will update with direction. -Bre Oakley
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137A Jack - T137A Jack, T36B Tattertip, T137 Loon, & T36B2 Greenfelder -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network -photos by Bre Oakley, June 24, 2023
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T137A Jack - T137B Tempest, T36B3 Chip, T137D Wright, & T36B Tattertip -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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In and out of Hammersley Inlet. -photos by PS Osborne, June 24, 2023
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Patrick Lammers
Date of Sighting: June 24, 2023
Time: 2:55 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: 47.202730,-123.002240 (Hammersly Inlet)
Direction of travel : East
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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14:54 - Arcadia Point eastbound.
14:46 - Church Point eastbound now. -PS Osborne
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14:17 - They flipped. Headed out of Hammersley. -Bre Oakley
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13:35 - [T137A] Walker Park. -Gayle Swigart
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13:37 - They passed Walker Park. Headed towards Shelton. Mid channel, four total.
13:17 - Seeing them from Walker Park! Traveling towards Shelton but still north of Walker Park. -Bre Oakley
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13:00 - Orcas at Hammersley Inlet. -photo by Ashley Martinez, June 24, 2023
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12:50 - Hammersley now, westbound past Libby Point, heading to Walker Park. -PS Osborne
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12:36 - Heading in Hammersley now!
12:30 - They were frolicking in the channel at the head of Hammersley for several minutes but have not come into the inlet yet. -Mary Williams
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12:11 - Just passed Hungerford Point. -Val Cannon
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12:11 - Mouth of Hammersley. -Becky Harrington Adams
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12:07 - Headed into Hammersley Inlet. -Michele Neary
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11:56 - Stopped to check out a group of porpoises and suddenly these three popped out! Absolutely incredible experience in Pickering today. -Lydia Baker
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11:55 - Counted five heading southbound west side of Squaxin towards Hope Island. -Katie Brogan
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11:42 - Case Inlet - group is spaced out a bit. Traveling south pretty quick. -Bre Oakley
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T137A Jack & T137D Wright - T137D Wright -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - Harstine Bridge group. -photos by Megan Gene Carlson, June 24, 2023
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Sat, Jun 24 - South Puget Sound 
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat Jun 24 11:48 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.17423,-122.91511 [off Hunter Point] 
Number Sighted: 6
Submitter Name: Sammy
Whale Alert App
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Amy Wisch
Date of Sighting: June 24, 2023
Time: 11:37 AM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 10
Where seen: North or Harstine Bridge
Direction of travel : Southbound
Behaviors observed: Traveling at a good pac e, just surfacing to breath
If orcas, any males?: Yes, 2 or 3
Any unusual markings?: No
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -screen grab from video by Amy Wisch, June 24, 2023
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11:30 - Passed under Harstine Bridge. Heading southbound. Seven to nine fins counted. - Liz Wolk
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11:28 - Case Inlet group coming up on Harstine Bridge now. -Bre Oakley
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11:25 - They just went by Walkers Landing. -Heather Lum
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11:00 - Case Inlet group. Seven of them. Southbound in Pickering, likely will go under Harstine Bridge soon.
10:30 - Looks like they headed into Pickering. -Liz Wolk
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T36B2 Greenfelder, T36B3 Chip, T36B Tattertip -IDs by Marla Smith, Orca Network
10:40 - As they passed this morning in Pickering Passage.  -photo by Leslie Blaisdell, June 24, 2023
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10:32 - Just passing Dougal Point lingering off Grapeview, seven including a big male. -Marty Wolk
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09:43 - They just passed Herron Island heading north towards Allyn way. At least six. -Gale Riordan Glenn
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09:00 - Five or so south Herron Island headed north. -Kelly Crozier Clark
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07:42 - Looking out from Joemma Beach. Six or more [orcas]. Between Harstine Island heading toward Allyn [northbound]. -Gypsea
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07:40 - We just spotted a pod (five to seven) across from our place on the south end of Harstine, on Dana Passage. They seemed to be heading southwest. One was close in to our shore and five to six were more than half way across the passage. -Francesca Quagliata 
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Sat, Jun 24 - Eld & Totten Inlet (T65As & possibly T77 & T77E) -photos by Jason Cook, June 24, 2023
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Dan Shonka
Date of Sighting: June 24, 2023
Time: 9:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Pickering Passage south of Harstine Island Bridge
Direction of travel : Southbound traveling right along
Behaviors observed: Travelling
If orcas, any males?: Maybe one, it was almost dark
Any unusual markings?: Too dark
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: It was getting dark and I could hear them before spotting them with binoculars small group travelling south.
Photos available?: No
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21:38 - Beautiful way to end the night. Harstine Bridge southbound towards Arcadia.  -April Basham
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21:34 - Just passed under Harstine Bridge headed southbound. -Amanda Brenna
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21:27 - Pod of four or five heading south in Pickering Passage near Harstine Island Bridge. -David George
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21:26 - Pod approaching the Harstine Island Bridge southbound. -Candace Gavin
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20:53 - A group of four or more just passed Jarrell Cove headed south toward Harstine Island Bridge. -Sharmane Michelson-Torres
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Marilee Fijalka-Carr
Date of Sighting: June 24, 2023
Time: 8:50 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Pickering Passage, just west of Jarrell Cove
Direction of travel : SW, steady, leisurely
Behaviors observed: Traveling. Regular surfacing and blowing until boats arrived, then dove at the point
that Pickering turns south.
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?: Too far to determine
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Appeared to be 1 male, 2 females, and a young one (very small dorsal).
Photos available?: No
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20:30 - North end of Harstine mid channel, heading south in Pickering. Saw two big males and I think five others. -Jennifer Backen Matchem
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19:41 - At least six just went south in Case Inlet. Mid channel between Harstine and Herron, heading toward McMicken. -Jerilyn Evans
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17:26 - Jarrell Cove - hugging the other side of the inlet steadily making their way out. -Jenny Klis
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16:27 - Trailing pod has now moved north of the Harstine Island Bridge.
16:10 - Trailing group is now approaching the Harstine Island Bridge still headed north up Pickering. -Candace Gavin
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16:01 - They are north of Hammersley now heading towards the Harstine Bridge, trailing behind the first group that just came out of Hammersley.
15:55 - The Totten group is now also heading north in Pickering towards the Harstine Bridge. They're just north of Hope Island. -Katie Brogan
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15:45 - Totten group left the inlet heading north - long dive under the boat jam at Steamboat Island, moving quick! -Michele Neary
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15:07 - Three still in Totten north of Windy Point. -Christie Shane Zakem
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14:57 - The Totten Inlet group is now headed north towards Steamboat Island. -Dave O'Hern
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12:58 - Five or so spending some time south of Windy Point. -Lisa Barrett Morgan
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12:49 - There's a group in Totten Inlet right now, near the entrance to Little Skookum Inlet. -Dave O'Hern
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12:23 - Headed into Totten. North of Windy Point. -Christie Shane Zakem
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12:24 - Down past Windy Point now.
12:09 - Five heading into Totten Inlet. -Scott Miller
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12:00 - 13:15 - The T65As pod that was in south Eld Inlet) moved north out of the inlet around noon. They were moving with a purpose. They did a long dive when leaving Frye Cove and their next surface was right off my bank. Unfortunately the only photos I have with all animals at the same time has a boat in them that was waiting for the animals mid-channel. The whales continued north and hung a west toward Hope Island where they surfaced close to shore, between Hope and Steamboat Island, took a LONG dive, and ended up going south in Totten inlet. They are now far into Totten. The timing on these animals mean they nearly crossed paths - one group going into Totten and the other into Hammersley.  -photos by Kim Merriman, June 24, 2023
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12:12 - They passed south of Hope Island, and now are heading west into Hammersley Inlet. This is the group that was feeding in Eld Inlet a little while ago. The seals at our marina didn’t even move!
11:55 - Four orcas approaching Carlyon Beach, heading west. -Michele Neary
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10:55 - Headed north out of Eld Inlet. Just passed Frye Cove Park. -Lauren N Brett Ware
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10:45 - These were in south Eld Inlet near Frye Park this morning headed north. -photo by Eva Arant, June 24, 2023
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11:29 - Watching orcas leaving Eld Inlet right now. -Patti Hoeks
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: P Odegard
Date of Sighting: June 24, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Eld Inlet, Olympia
Direction of travel : West in then east out
Behaviors observed: Splashing, spyhopping, hunting
If orcas, any males?: Possibly 1
Any unusual markings?: No
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Appeared to include 2 babies
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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09:12 - Flapjack Point in Eld Inlet. Looks like five-ish. -photo by Lauren N Brett Ware, June 24, 2023
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sat, Jun 24 - Haro Strait - [Humpback] just north of the lighthouse this evening. -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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15:23 - Humpback spotted at Lime Kiln Park.
15:05 - Headed northbound. -Paul Rudd [WSSJI]
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06-24-23, Humpback Haro Strait SJI
14:25 - 1435, two hours prior to this observation I heard a humpback exhalation but by the time I made it to the shore I only caught a glimpse of a fin down island. I notified a neighbor to the south who saw the humpback and relayed that they had flipped and were heading back my way. At 14:25 I saw the humpback traveling up island, northbound, 1/3 mile from shore and they gave me a 3/4 view fluke photo but I was unable to ID.
17:53 - 17:55, the same lone humpback made a return trip heading down island to the south, 1/3 mile from shore. Again the humpback gifted me with a 3/4 view fluke photo. A humpback westside shuffle. -Michelline Halliday, SJI  -photo by Michelline Halliday, June 24, 2023
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Sat, Jun 24 - Salmon Bank (BCX1057 Divot & BCZ0298 Split Fin) -photo by All Aboard Sailing, June 24, 2023 - Humpback whales BCX1057 Divot and BCZ0298 Split Fin near Salmon Bank - “After a fun sail down San Juan Channel we stopped by Whale Rocks to see the Steller sea lions. Humpback whale siblings (sister and brother) BCX1057 “Divot” and BCZ0298 “Split Fin” have been spending a lot of time together lately. We were very excited to have some quality time sailing with these two as they traveled along the southern edge of Salmon Bank. On our way back we checked out Goose Island to see all the nesting cormorants and gulls and saw lots of harbor seals hauled out. A great blue heron was standing nearby and the resident raccoon was foraging on Turn Island.” -The Howitts, All Aboard Sailing - Read more and see more photos here.

June 23
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -Fri, Jun 23 - Haro Strait (T46B1s & T46C2) - photo by All Aboard Sailing, June 23, 2023 - Biggs/Transient Orcas T46B1’s and T46C2 plus Humpback Whale BCY1137 “Crenel” - June 23, 2023 - “With very light winds and an orca report of orcas (T46B1’s with T46C2) in Haro Strait heading north from D’arcy Island we made quick progress north in that direction. While cruising by the Spieden Island coastline we spotted a bunch of activity involving bald eagles, turkey vultures and crows eating two different dead animals near the top of the island. One of them looked like a Mouflon sheep. Bald eagles were fighting locking talons in air spiralling down while others came swooping into the scene to take their turn...” - The Howitts, All Aboard Sailing - Read more and see more photos here.
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Fri, Jun 23 - Haro Strait
17:54 - They're cruising and mid channel.
17:43 - Three or four orcas off Lime Kiln Lighthouse heading northbound.   -Carina Raddatz [WSSJI]
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Fri, Jun 23 - Puget Sound (Carr Inlet)
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Fri Jun 23 13:33:31 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.27500,-122.71000 [off Green Point]
Number Sighted: 2
Submitted Comments: May have been more. Heading up Carr inlet.
Submitter Name: Frank Jewett
Whale Alert App
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Fri, Jun 23 - Puget Sound (T36, T36Bs, T65As, T77s - T75Bs with them in the morning) - 21:56 - They were west side, caught them moving fast past Titlow fifteen minutes ago, was busy trying to find them. Seemed to go towards Fox Island. We’ll see where they show in the morning! -Sherry Mezger
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21:47 - Two orcas were southbound right off our beach on Day Island. Our neighbors saw at least one pass by before they alerted us. -Karen Caldwell
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20:55 - I was at Dune Peninsula and spotted them in between the southern tip of Maury Island and Vashon. I saw four individuals, two of them looked pretty small. They continued west along the southern tip of Vashon, close to the Vashon side, passing the ferry dock, continuing to the southwestern tip of Vashon, where they then turned left towards the Narrows and swam towards the tip of Point Defiance. I lost them once they were very close to Point Defiance, they disappeared into the beautiful sunset. I’m assuming they continued south towards the Narrows Bridge. -photos by Sally Milligan-Smith, June 23, 2023
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: John White
Date of Sighting: June 23, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Dash Point
Direction of travel : SW
Behaviors observed: Sounding
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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21:19 - Under the bridge right now. -Sherry Mezger
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21:06 - [T77s] Two came into Commencement. -Mollie Segall
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21:04 - Slowed and feeding at junction of Dalco Passage and Narrows. -Sherry Mezger
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20:52 - Past Owens Beach heading towards Narrows. -Keegan Lewis
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20:34 - Grouped up moving fast southbound mid channel, view from south Vashon ferry dock. Huge male. -T.L. Stokes
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20:25 - Can see blows mid channel to Maury side. Viewing from Anthony's line of sight southeast tip of Maury. I believe it is the other half of them spread out. No update on direction. -Candace Gavin
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20:22 - Browns Point just has the most amazing pass! The split group went into Commencement. -photos by Mollie Segall, June 23, 2023
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Fri, Jun 23 - Puget Sound (T77s) - This was at Browns Point lighthouse. -photo by Korinna Barth, June 23, 2023
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20:13 - Heading towards Commencement from Browns Point Lighthouse.
20:10 - Epic pass Browns Point Lighthouse milling. -Robyn Riley
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20:07 - Visible from Dunes Point. Mid channel. -Sägar Yadäv
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At Browns Point Lighthouse. -photos by Andy Cottrill, June 23, 2023
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20:03 - One group is between Maury and Vashon proper. The other group surfaces near the tip of Dash Point and has not been seen in about 10 minutes. -Mollie Segall
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19:50 - Blows approaching Browns Point. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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19:44 - They were moving pretty quickly, but once the boats came through them, lost sight. Southbound midchannel - between Dash Point and Browns Point Lighthouse.
19:21 - Splashing in front of the point of Dash Point. Larger boat heading right toward them. -Brenda Gehl Bae
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19:12 - Passing in front of Dash Point State Park. East. T65A3 closer in alone.
18:40 - Leaders passed Redondo. Others still further to the north. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Michele Bessler
Date of Sighting: June 23, 2023
Time: 6:40 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 9
Where seen: Lakota Beach Federal Way
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?: Not sure
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: It was amazing
First pod 5-7
Second pod 4-5
Then group of 2
Photos available?: No
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18:35 - We’ve seen a couple trailing near Des Moines Pier that didn’t seem super committed to direction. Some tail slapping.
18:24 - That’s what I would estimate we saw from the Des Moines Pier. Two came to meet up with the others a few moments ago, quickly southbound towards Woodmont. Can't tell who I'm seeing. -Ashley Johnson
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18:19 - Two groups southbound mid channel just past Woodmont Beach. -Dan Hyde
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18:15 - We saw the pod heading south near Three Tree Point. Group of about five, one large male with huge straight dorsal fin. On the move. -Michele Ballas McClean
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18:04 - Several more approaching Des Moines marina fishing pier southbound.
17:54 - Southbound off the end of Des Moines marina fishing pier. -Robyn Riley
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17:38 - Two more southbound passing southside of Three Three. Very close to east side. Total nine. -Sandhya Ballal
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: David Corley
Date of Sighting: June 23, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 12
Where seen: off Three Tree Point
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Tonya Bruno
Date of Sighting: June 23, 2023
Time: 5:26 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Seahurst Beach
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Milling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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17:25 - Five southbound seen from south side of Three Tree Point. By Des Moines Marina/Yacht Club. One trailing. -Sandhya Ballal
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16:57 - Surprise! The T77s just showed up off a private beach in the Arroyos. -Brittany Noelle
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16:55 - Spotted one lone orca (looks like 65A3) mainland side of mid channel looking straight across the water from Vashon just south of Glen Acres steady southbound. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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16:45 - Jerry Coe, WSF called to report there’s a small pod of four to five orcas (including what looks like two females two juvenile males) traveling southbound at the Fauntleroy crossing about one and a half miles offshore.
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16:30 - Just passed by Lowman Beach headed past Lincoln Park. -Greta Knappenberger
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16:00 - From Constellation Park in West Seattle. Three groups of orcas passed close to shore. -photo by Robin Sinner, June 23, 2023
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15:59 - I believe all the killer whales have passed Alki Point now divided up into three groups. Southbound. We are peeling off to look for more elsewhere. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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15:36 - Pod spotted from the Seattle to Bainbridge ferry just now. -Gaby Sauza
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15:30 - They’re in the middle of the two whale watching boats. -Ricardo Aguayo
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15:30 - From Alki Beach earlier today. -photo by Katie Lambert, June 23, 2023
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15:20 - We just arrived again and we have the T77s, T65As, and T36s southeastbound at my map spot so far. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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14:25 - From Fay Bainbridge, sightline across to Shilshole, whales cut across to east of midchannel passing south Shilshole southbound. -Brittany Noelle
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14:38 - The final blow that I saw was near West Point, Discovery Park mid-channel.
14:29 - Still at Golden Gardens in the middle channel. -Barbara Bernard
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14:27 - Across from canal entrance, steady southbound. East of mid channel. -Sandra Prow
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14:21 - Just spotted them from Carkeek, southbound mid channel, near Golden Gardens. Sailboats were just south of them. Traveling behavior. -Linda Raines Tyner
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Fri, Jun 23 - Haro Strait
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Fri Jun 23 12:08 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.63366,-123.28573 [Bar Island 9]
Number Sighted: 4
Submitter Name: Ebba Hooft Toomey
Whale Alert App
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Fri, Jun 23 - Puget Sound 
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Fri Jun 23 15:32 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.61969,-122.41592 [NW Elliott Bay]
Number Sighted: 1
Submitter Name: Dawn
Whale Alert App
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Makena Jansen
Date of Sighting: June 23, 2023
Time: 2:18 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: Golden Gardens Park Seattle
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Not sure but could be possible since dorsal was seen from quite a distance
Any unusual markings?: N/A
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: They were traveling fast, only got a short video. Very fascinating, boats seemed close and were still moving.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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14:20 - There are five, three of them are together, and then two behind heading southbound one of the two in the behind has a really tall dorsal fin.
14:10 - Confirm by Golden Gardens buoy just saw for sure.
14:06 - They maybe at Golden Gardens, by the buoy, I’m only seeing a bit of surfacing and can’t really confirm. -Barbara Bernard
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14:01 - Somewhat southbound and west. There were five.
13:47 - Just saw three orcas south of Point Wells from Carkeek. -Jill Irwin
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The T75B pod was in with the T65A/T77/T36 group I reported in earlier. I finally had a chance to check a few more photos to confirm that. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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12:52 - San Juan Clipper leaving this beautiful T party spread out heading south through the Kingston ferry lanes. -Allison Montgomery
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12:47 - Viewing from Kingston. Orcas heading south just coming up to ferry crossing. Five or six. -Jan Pierce
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12:45 - Passing through Edmonds-Kingston ferry lanes, all grouped up, steady southbound travel, west of midchannel. -Brittany Noelle
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12:20 - Steady southbound west side of shipping lanes. North of Edmonds ferry.
12:05 - Ten to twelve on west side of the shipping lanes trending southeast. South of Eglon, just north of Apple Tree Point. Grouped up. -Sara Frey
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11:50 - T36s and 65As still milling about same area as reported at 11:00. Saratoga departing north. -Kirsten Tucker
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11:34 - I know this isn’t much info but there is a pod milling around just south of Eglon. Closer to the peninsula side. Ultimately seems like they’re headed south. The Puget Sound Express is watching them too. -Melissa Peterson
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Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Fri Jun 23 11:34 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.84860,-122.48661 [Eglon] 
Number Sighted: 4
Submitter Name: Andrew Wilson
Whale Alert App
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11:07 - Some have split and are northbound from Scatchet Head towards Double Bluff. -Trevor Tillman
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11:00 - T77s right here [approx. 47.905245, -122.439851]. -Kirsten Tucker
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11:00 - We have departed the scene but this was our last map spot [approx. 47.861317, -122.463911] for them southbound. Another group split off to the north up by the west side of Possession Bar closer to Whidbey Island.
10:36 - They seem to be slowly working westward [approx. 47.846433, -122.443325].
10:23 - They haven’t really moved since my first map post. It looks like they might be circling around on a meal that is down deep. T65As, T77s, T36s.
10:08 - We have the T65As, T36/36Bs, and T77s here so far.
09:56 - They are southbound at my map spot [approx. 47.842033, -122.402355]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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09:35 - From Edmonds Fishing Pier (sighting Scatchet Head) after stalling out in the Possession Triangle, appear to have resumed southbound travel, midchannel. -Brittany Noelle
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09:30 - I think they have decided to go south. There were a couple still facing north. But majority seem to southbound now.
09:00 - They’re trending north but looks like hunting something. Some splashing and making circles like a merry go round. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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Reviewing photos, T65A & T65A4 (and likely T65A6, I saw two smaller whale traveling together) was with the leaders. I took a hazy distant photo that I'm certain is T36B, they were also in lead group. T65A2 was with the seven plus small fins, not sure who he's with, guessing he's with that group of six to eight that were reported in south Saratoga last night. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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08:41 - Appear to be non-directional at this point out in the open waters. -Jodi Krause Poissant
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08:40 - They may have found something. They stopped. Milling around.  -Alice Thuy Talbot
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08:30 - From Edmonds Fishing Pier, multiple blows visible with binos off Possession Point. Difficult to determine direction of travel at this time. -Brittany Noelle
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08:20 - Trailing group includes T65A2 and seven plus others. Been trying to keep an eye on southern leaders, have trended west. By my counts, believe I saw 15+.
08:15 - Leaders well south of Possession Point, porpoising south. T65A3 and companion porpoising quarter mile behind. Trailing group of five plus still up by me at Possession Point. Oh wow, just heard a breach far away. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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08:10 - The first part of the group has cleared the southern tip of Whidbey and appear to be heading south towards Edmonds. -Jodi Krause Poissant
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08:05 - Approaching Possession Point State Park. One of the two closer to Whidbey is T65A3.
07:53 - Passing Glendale, two closer to Whidbey, others more east. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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07:52 - The first part of the group is almost to Glendale, closer to Whidbey side. Second half was following closely behind. -Jodi Krause Poissant
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07:45 - Approaching Glendale, Whidbey side of mid.
07:40 - They are flying south. Already in/passing ferry lanes.
07:30 - My goodness a lot of whales! Large group grouped, but within that group at least four tightly grouped. A small one or two.
07:28 - Oh yay, they've drifted back west, steady travel southbound, now south of that brutal sun glare.
07:24 - Far to tell accurate numbers, distant, but looks like ten plus including I believe two males. Backlit blows in the sun easy to see from afar. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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07:30 - Orcas frm MV Kitsap 07:30 run traveling north. -photo by Catherine D, June 23, 2023
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07:22 - Made some directional changes and moved east, but generally appear still southbound.
07:15 - YAY! Staff member Rachel Haight went out scouting very early this morning and just found large group of orcas in Possession Sound south of Hat Island heading southbound. 
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Fri, Jun 23 - Admiralty Inlet (T75Bs in the afternoon after leaving larger group) - T75Bs - It was fun to finally catch up with some whales today - so many different groups out there, all going in different directions. These few pictures were taken along the west side of Whidbey, between Lagoon Point and Fort Casey. Not good ID shots and looking into the sun didn’t help (now ID'd by Melisa Pinnow as the T075Bs). They were moving fairly fast northbound, trending northwest after passing Fort Casey, at least 400 yards offshore. -photos by Jill Hein, June 23, 2023
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16:04 - Just caught them zooming north by Admiralty Lighthouse. Fairly close to Whidbey in the sun glare with Jill Hein. -Bonnie Gretz
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14:15 - Closer to Whidbey side. Maybe 250-300 yards? They were moving pretty fast. North/northwest. Lost sight of them pretty quickly.
14:07 - Orcas north Lagoon Point Park. -Christina Wheat
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11:00 - A group split off to the north up by the west side of Possession Bar closer Whidbey. -Bart Rulon
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Fri, Jun 23 - Dyes Inlet (T99s) - 21:25 - We just saw them by Silverdale Waterfront Park. -Nancy Martinez
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20:14 - Seeing them off Windy Point area.
20:09 - Heading south again. -Michelle Ortiz
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19:45 - Headed north towards Silverdale waterfront. -Kelly Kauffman Wisniewski
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17:40 - Saw five of them in the middle of Dyes Inlet. -Brad Buskirk
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19:32 - We're watching directly from Fairview and they're heading north. They're on the west side of the inlet, across from Fairview, to be more clear. -Hayley Penning
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19:23 - We just had the best view! They were so close to shore! They've been playing at Tracyton Beach. Not sure if they'll go to Silverdale because their making laps at Tracyton. -Katya Silves
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19:22 - Headed west towards Erlands Point. -Nick Sharp
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19:05 - Tracyton boat launch for the last 10 minutes.  -Doug Nystrom
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18:28 - Just saw them off Rocky Point in front of the yellow house headed to maybe east. -Kelly
Kauffman Wisniewski
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18:20 - Dyes Inlet, headed toward Erlands Point and toward Bremerton. Saw three. -photos by JP Tammen, June 23, 2023
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17:55 - You can see them from Silverdale waterfront. -Brianna May
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17:02 - They are heading directly for Silverdale waterfront. -Noah Izzard
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16:50 - Still hugging the shore northbound halfway between Chico and Silverdale. -Katie Bradshaw
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16:39 - Viewing from Silverdale waterfront, they are hugging the shore all the way across the inlet but seeing some surface active behaviors! -Amy K. Fowler
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16:34 - We just left Tracyton boat launch and they were still hugging that other side by Chico. -Heather Berry
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15:40 - We just saw them near Chico near the boats. -Alex Bellenger
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15:33 - We got eyes on them. They are right outside of Ostrich Bay towards Silverdale. -Heather Berry
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14:44 - Turned back around, heading toward Ostrich Bay.
14:37 - Right off Rocky Point, headed towards Lions Park. -Lori Heay
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14:32 - [Orcas] headed towards Lions Park. -Madchen Schuette
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13:57 - They’re going back-and-forth between Chico and Silverdale. Headed towards Silverdale right now. There’s a pod of five the mama and the baby are the last ones in the pod. -Kay Capps
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13:37 - Saw them! -JP Tammen
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13:21 - They are down by Silverdale. Looks like straight out from boat launch. -Janet Felty
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12:20 - Just seen them at Silverdale waterfront, heading towards Chico. -Crystal Delahanty
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11:36 - Chico Bay 10 minutes ago. -Kacy Wells
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11:36 - They are heading out of the inlet towards Lions Park. -Summer Schurr
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11:26 - Pod just passed by the tip of Erlands Point headed east. -Julie Steenbakkers Johnson
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09:00 - Report from my parents - still orcas surfacing between Chico and Silverdale, close to the west side, near Chico Way - looking under boats, docks and rafts - also reporting some seals out swimming around as if they had not heard the news. Still water should make orcas action easy to spot today. Several boats out flanking the orca movements. Made for exciting breakfast for my 94 and 93 year old parents today! No report of movement north or south - just small circling - probably they are searching for their breakfast too. -Mary Anderson
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Fri, Jun 23 - Central Puget Sound (T137s) - T137A Jack - This was the best shot I could get with my phone of the male’s dorsal and saddle patch. -photo by Zack Fowler, June 23, 2023
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What an amazing day! So fun to be out with so many people on the Fox Island Bridge. -Nicole Wilcox
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19:34 - Orcas (three) just passed the mouth of Von Gelderland cove in Home on the Key peninsula, traveling south towards Devils Head. -Sarah Feagin Anderson
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: JC Spangler
Date of Sighting: June 23, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Mayo Cove off Carr Inlet near Penrose St Park
Direction of travel : Departed eastbound
Behaviors observed: Milling
If orcas, any males?: 1 adult male, 1 female & 1 juvenile
Any unusual markings?: Not visible
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: All three stayed close together, surfacing about 10 times
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Therese Souers
Date of Sighting: June 23, 2023
Time: 7:26 PM
Species seen: Irva
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Mayo Cove
Direction of travel :
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: I
Any unusual markings?: Grey marking like a line on dorsal fin
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
-photo by Therese Souers, June 23, 2023
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18:13 - Viewing with binoculars from Penrose. They're approaching Von Geldern. -Valerie Aspée
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17:48 - They are still circling here and now the gulls are picking the water, makes me think it was a successful hunt. They stopped to hunt up a seal and still headed toward Home Von Geldern Cove. -James Neil
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17:23 - I see four in Carr Inlet between Glen Cove and Home. Headed towards Home Von Geldern Cove. -James Neil
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15:55 - Spotted going south from Purdy far horizon on east side. At or getting close to Allen Point. -Randy Witter
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15:38 - They're at the spit. -Jay James
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15:30 - At Purdy. -Season Oltmann
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15:03 - Mid channel across from Minter. Slow milling. One male and three others. -Stace Gordon
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15:03 - Heading towards Henderson Bay right now. -Deanna Sparks Kjorlien
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15:02 - Still making their way towards Purdy slowly. Mid channel now. -Candace Gavin
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14:43 - There are dorsal fins visible far off of Kopachuck State Park, much closer to the Key Peninsula side. -Traci Turnbaugh Siegel
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14:38 - Just near Glen Cove. Kitsap side. -Kelli Stone
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14:10 - Still headed up Carr Inlet. Headed towards Glencove on the Key Peninsula side. -Candace Gavin
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13:30 - Three fins and moving fast.
13:25 - Passed Bella Bella Beach and are now headed west between Horsehead and Kopachuck. -Katie Bryant
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13:00 - Fox Island Bridge now. Hugging Gig Harbor side. -Deanna Sparks Kjorlien
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12:36 - Slowly approaching bridge westbound. Three dorsal fins. -Colleen Henckel
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12:34 - Still a good ways from the Fox Island Bridge but visible! Roughly east of Ketners Point on Fox Island. -Zack Fowler
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12:07 - Right off of Fox Island. -Ruben Schweizer
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11:44 - Looks like they are headed up towards Fox Island Bridge.
11:35 - Headed westish, but milling just south of Fosdick.
11:28 - About to go past Point Fosdick. -Kevin Davis
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11:18 - They are heading south between McNeil and Wollochet. -Ruben Schweizer
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11:18 - Headed to the cement docks on Fox Island. -Michelle Baty Fortney
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11:13 - Just popped up Gig Harbor side, slightly north of our spot on Titlow. Trending south. -Kevin Davis
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11:10 - Hung out under the bridge for a while, then long down times and flipped back south. Still visible from Narrows Park, Gig Harbor but distant. -Karalena Smith
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10:55 - Viewing from Tacoma Narrows Park. They’re under the bridge at the moment. -Sarah Simm
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10:40 - Approaching bridge Gig Harbor side.
10:27 - Still in same location. Slow southbound. Close to Gig Harbor shore. Lots of tail in air activity. 
10:19 - Several orcas southbound Tacoma Narrows. Across from Salmon Beach. Gig Harbor side.  -Zeno Martin
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09:51 - Good for T137A Jack. Trending southbound in Narrows. -Ashley S Whitman
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09:46 - Last I saw he was in south direction passing Sunrise. 
09:27 - Viewing from promenade saw I make heading from southwest tip of Vashon veering slightly south. -Cherie StOurs
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08:30 - Just received report that whales are south of Gold Beach (Vashon Landmark) headed south. -Sound Action
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08:29 - Reporter said she saw three, they were breaching very close to shore at KVI. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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08:15 - About four orca traveling south from Gold Beach on Maury Island. Three were maybe as close as 50 yards from shore. About five harbor porpoises traveling north at the same time in same area. Surprised we didn't witness a kill but both groups continued on their respective paths. -Burt Miller
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07:15 - Report of orcas off east side Vashon Island, heading southbound off KVI.
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Fri, Jun 23 - Haro Strait - Humpback Haro Strait, SJI - 11:20 - 11:25, a quick transit across my field of view with only 2 surfacings, a lone humpback northbound, heading up island about 1/3 mile from shore. -Michelline Halliday, SJI -photo by Michelline Halliday, June 23, 2023
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Fri, Jun 23 - San Juans (BCY1137 Crenel) -photo byAll Aboard Sailing, June 23, 2023 - Biggs/Transient Orcas T46B1’s and T46C2 plus Humpback Whale BCY1137 “Crenel” - “…On our way back towards Friday Harbor we got to see a humpback whale known as BCY1137 “Crenel” – one we’ve never seen before. It was traveling northwest near the south side of Stuart Island. In New Channel we spotted a Peregrine falcon on Spieden Island as well as harbor seals, more bald eagles, and pigeon guillemots…” -The Howitts, All Aboard Sailing - Read more and see more photos here.
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Fri, Jun 23 - South Puget Sound - 10:45 - 10:47 - A humpback whale was seen moving east about 100m off the beach, coming from the direction of the Purdy Bridge. Location 47.254 N 122.587 W. -photo by David Estroff, June 23, 2023 
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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Fri, Jun 23 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca - 16:35 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops emailed to report: Master on the Tillikum reports possible grey whales, mother and calf headed North- Northeast off Whidbey Is- South of Lopez Island in traffic lanes [likely pair of humpbacks in the area].

June 22
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Thu, Jun 22 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (T46B1s, T46C2, T85s) - It's not every day (or even every year!) that we get to meet new-to-us orcas, but yesterday [06/22] was one of those days. Pictured here are the T85s, rare visitors to the Salish Sea: mom T85 (estimated 46 years old), juvenile T85D (9 years old), and adult son T85B (28 years old). We caught up with them in the Strait of Juan de Fuca where they were westbound with the T46B1s and T46C2 in picture-perfect glassy conditions. -Orca Behavior Institute -photo by Monika Wieland Shields, June 22, 2023
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Thu, Jun 22 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca (T46B1s, T46C2, T85s, & T137D) - photo by All Aboard Sailing, June 22, 2023 - Biggs/Transient orcas T46B1’s, T46C2, T85’s and T137D west of MacArthur Bank - June 22, 2023 - “Today we headed south after leaving Friday Harbor based on a report of a large group of orcas on the southeast side of Lopez Island. For a while the orcas disappeared in the fog, but were later reacquired. Enroute we spotted harbor seals and Steller sea lions hauled out and several bald eagles. As we neared Iceberg Pt we could see the fins and blows in the distance. This group of Biggs/Transient orcas consisted of the T46B1’s, T46C2, T85’s, and T137D…” -The Howitts, All Aboard Sailing - Read more and see more photos here.
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Thu, Jun 22 - Saratoga Passage (T36 & T36Bs) - T36B Tattertip
16:10 - 17:40 - North Saratoga Transients - 22JUN2023 - 4:10-5:40pm. This first email is from the first northbound group, the North Saratoga Group - possibly T36’s? [confirmed] The second email will be from a group we encountered 1 hour 20 minutes after leaving the first group just north of Langley. I hope these images help to provide positive ID’s. Thanks for your good work and best wishes. [Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network confirmed T36, T36Bs at least] - Florian & Gina - Florian Graner - FRAME GRABS: UNDER NOAA/NMFS Permit 26599 -screen grab from video by Florian Graner, June 22, 2023
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Thu, Jun 22 - Saratoga Passage (T65As) - T65A Artemis & T65A6 Callisto - 18:80 - 19:45 - Langley Transients - 22JUN2023 - 6:50-7:45pm: and these are images for the trailing group first seen at 6:45 just north of Langley (between Hidden and Camano Island State Park when called in report.-alb) [Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network confirmed members of T65As]. - Florian & Gina - Florian Graner - FRAME GRABS: UNDER NOAA/NMFS Permit 26599 -screen grab from video by Florian Graner, June 22, 2023
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Thu, Jun 22 - Admiralty Inlet (T137s) - 20:20 - Two orcas sighted off south Maxwelton Beach. One appeared to be a juvenile, other a female, I believe. Heading south. -Kristen Rich
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18:50 - Bonnie Gretz called to relay report from resident the orcas are no longer off Bush Point. Went south and out of sight.
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18:30 - They turned southbound and headed mid channel.
18:21 - Now [southbound] closer to mid channel. Have been feeding in the tide rip. 
18:00 - Orcas at Bush Point. [Northbound] about 300 yards out. Between Lighthouse and sail boat. 
17:55 - Taken by my spouse Susan Raunig. They passed southbound about 100 yds out. Within ten minutes they turned back northbound and stayed in the flat water in the tide rip.  -Gregory Roeben
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T137A Jack & T137D Wright -IDs by Cindi Crowder Rausch, Orca Network -photo by Susan Raunig, June 22, 2023
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13:00 - T137A aka Jack, celebrating summer off Minor Island. -photo by David Soder, June 22, 2023
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Thu, Jun 22 - Saratoga Passage (T36 & T36Bs) - 20:06 - Currently in Crescent Harbor headed west towards Penn Cove. -Kevin Phillips
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19:18 - They are straight across from the Maple Grove boat launch on Camano on the Whidbey side. Have been there for at least an hour hunting, surface activity, and milling.
18:28 - Viewing from Maple Grove boat launch orcas northbound - line of sight Polnell Point to Maple Grove boat launch midchannel. -Linda Aitkins
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16:25 - Northbound midchannel passing Hidden Beach. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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15:57 - Viewing from Camano Island. Northbound. -Kathryn Moreno
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15:52 - Viewing from Camano Island State Park - at least two orcas northbound almost to Greenbank traveling. Quickly. Make that four orcas. -Linda Aitkins
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15:50 - Continuing north with a west trend, were more Camano originally but drifting midchannel. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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They passed the east side of Hat earlier and some islanders stopped on their way to Everett, they came by for a very close visit! -photo courtesy of Lori Christopher, June 22, 2023
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15:40 - Passing Elger Bay area, group of three, at least two others split. Believe to be 36/36Bs but too far to confirm. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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14:28 - Report of a pod of orcas in Saratoga Passage off Pebble Beach, Camano Island heading northbound about a mile off the beach.  -Per Mike Moberly [CWW] 
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Thu, Jun 22 - Saratoga Passage (Likely T75Bs & T77s) - 21:20 - Catie Juneau and John Burkland called to report seeing a pod of orcas in Saratoga Passage off Summerland. They went out to view the sunset and also got to see a pod of at least five, including at least one adult male traveling northbound 200 yards from shore. 
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20:30 - Approaching south side of Pebble Beach northbound Camano side.
20:20 - Group of six to eight orca turned into Saratoga Passage about quarter mile in, Camano side northbound moving fairly quickly. Viewing from north of Sandy Point. -Marilyn Armbruster
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19:30 - Five orcas north of Hat, westbound very surface active. -Lori Christopher
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Thu, Jun 22 - Possession Sound (T65As) - T65A3 Amira - He’s the one I kept seeing hugging the Whidbey shore today while the others were out midchannel. He still nearly snuck past me but I finally got a pic. I first saw him around 17:15 hugging the shore just north of the Clinton ferry. He was alone but there were three others also northbound on the west side of Hat Island. I ran up to Sandy Point and went down to the public beach and picked them up again but within minutes I looked left and T65A3 was cruising past the point just feet off the beach. So I raced to the Langley marina and two guys saw my camera and asked if I was looking for that orca. They said he was 100 yards out but I never saw him once. So I went further north and got this pic and others around 19:00 - 19:15. T65A3 was angling northwest towards Baby Island. The other three were midchannel northbound towards the north end of Camano. -photo by Donna George, June 22, 2023
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21:00 - Looks like they are right below Jill Hein right now, over on the Whidbey side.
20:45 - Four more just past in front now on Camano side of the boat Sea Joy. -Kristina Trowbridge
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19:48 - Florian Graner called to report on their way back from seeing the northern group they encountered a group of 4 orcas (no males) in Saratoga Passage between Camano Island State Park and Hidden Beach mid channel heading north at fast clip, sometimes spread and sometimes together. For the record, this group Florian encountered on way back to port was T65As minus T65A2 and T65A3 (who was hugging Whidbey ahead of them). Not sure where T65A2 was at this time. -IDs by Alisa per Florian images.
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20:30 - They passed the south end of Eagle Crest on Camano northbound and disappeared! -Kristina Trowbridge
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T65A3 Amira - 20:00 - One and a half miles north of Hidden Beach right off Whidbey shore. Heading northbound just saw the one. -photo by Aaron Gill, June 22, 2023
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18:00 - Lone orca just northeast of Sandy Point close to bluff. Heading toward Langley harbor. -Luanne Seymour
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18:23 - Just saw a male just west of Harborview Park close to shore westbound. Still looking. -Greg Heiss
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17:50 - They pushed way towards Everett and disappeared. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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17:32 - Viewing from Madrona in Clinton. They have pushed east. Continuing northbound. Moving fast! -Cindi Crowder Rausch, Orca Network
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17:08 - Appears to have moved north, past Clinton/Mukilteo ferries. Great group of at least four whales. -photo by Kristen Wagner-Patterson, June 22, 2023
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16:50 - Appears to be the case! Moving north slowly.
16:42 - Yeah! They're definitely feeding right now. A good amount of breaching and fins showing.
16:40 - Actually four to five right now between Glendale and Mukilteo. -Kristen
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Thu, Jun 22 - Dyes Inlet (T99s) - 21:33 - They were just off the north east corner of Rocky Point, then headed about 200 yards off and went west about. They were swimming in a circle, don't know, hunting? -Nick Sharp
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21:33 - Circled around, headed back to Silverdale.
21:24 - 75 yards off the tip of Rocky Point. -Jane Kornder
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I just wanted to say thank you everyone that helped me/wrote tracking updates on the page today/gave me information on the dock! Honestly one the best days of my life and I will be going back to the UK with a memory that will last me a lifetime. They came past us three times today and I couldn’t stop crying. -Toria Hannah
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21:21 - East, maybe back to the channel. Towards Rocky Point but they went under.
21:15 - Out by Erlands Point with a boat following. -Kacy Wells
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20:25 - Just saw them, watching them from the Silverdale yacht club broiler, heading south again. -Lacey White
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T99C Barakat, T99E, T99 Bella, T99B Holly, & T99D Puck -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - Such an epic day! -photo by Crystal Thompson, June 22, 2023
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19:54 - Looks like Tracyton side towards Silverdale. -Tammy Ash
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19:50 - Viewing from Tracyton boat launch. Slowly headed south. -Brandi Marie
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T99D Puck, T99C Barakat, T99B Holly -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - From earlier. -photo by Jessica Gasperini, June 22, 2023
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19:14 - Headed south away from Silverdale right now. -Lacey White
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18:41 - We can see them from Silverdale Waterfront park with binoculars. About halfway between Silverdale and Chico. -Stephanie Wieland Layson
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18:05 - They’re coming back towards the Silverdale pier. -Justin Wenning
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17:30 - Now orcas near the center of Dyes Inlet, northbound, about halfway between Chico and Silverdale.
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17:00 - They passed by our home. West side of Dyes Inlet. Southbound from Silverdale toward Chico. Tight in to shore. -Mary Anderson
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16:45 - Another pass in front of Chico homes seen from the Silverdale dock.  -Ceinan Kimbrough
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15:55 - They just did another pass by the dock just now at Silverdale, still just off the dock. -Toria Hannah
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15:40 - They're heading towards Silverdale from Chico Boat launch. -Natalie Bailey-Pollock
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15:35 - Heading towards Silverdale again.
15:06 - Headed south but they’ve been circling all day. -Maureen Griffin
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14:50 - Right by the docks in Silverdale Waterfront Park. -Shannon Valentine Hull
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14:40 - Just a slow drive by the T99s in Silverdale. -Maxcey Sligh
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14:59 - Nice pass about 30 yards off end of dock Silverdale Waterfront Park.
14:37 - Seem to be heading toward Silverdale Waterfront Park from Chico. Close to Chico shore. -Kim Izzi
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14:21 - We just saw them down by Chico. -photo by Kathy Osmanson, June 22, 2023
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13:55 - Heading towards Chico now from Silverdale. -Eileen Tonge Kollars
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13:48 - Still hanging around the waterfront in Silverdale. Have made two long slow wide circles. So far. -Maxcey Sligh
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T99s - 13:47 - Still at the waterfront in Silverdale. -photo by Brandi Miles, June 22, 2023
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13:46 - Heading south, away from Waterfront Park now.
13:40 - I can see them from the north end of Chico way. They are out in front of Silverdale Waterfront Park. -photo by Eileen Tonge Kollars, June 22, 2023
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13:30 - Off Chico. Not the best video but so glad I was able to capture it and see them today! -Ashley Alecci Goninan
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13:20 - We just left Silverdale and they were right off shore near the Children’s Park heading toward Bremerton. -Linda Bancroft Weinacker
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13:07 - There were at least four fins visible from Silverdale. The biggest one began moving separately to the northwest, towards Chico again, followed by the rest at a bit of a distance. They surfaced five to six times, keeping the separation. Have not seen them now in about five minutes. I love how many kids got excited at seeing them here from Silverdale in past couple hours.
12:57 - Just now seen directly in front of Tracyton boat launch.  -Ceinan Kimbrough
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T99C Barakat, T99 Bella, T99E -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - 12:56 - A beautiful pass by the dock at Silverdale Waterfront Park. They're being very stealthy with long dives, continuing to circle the Inlet. -photo by Jolena Tagg, June 22, 2023
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12:52 - They are here at Silverdale Waterfront Park!
12:51 - San Juan Clipper leaving this family heading generally towards Silverdale Waterfront Park. -Allison Montgomery
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12:38 - On Chico side heading toward Silverdale again. -Ashley Alecci Goninan
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12:37 - We are over by the boat launch still and they are on the other side still.  -Maureen Griffin
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12:32 - Heading towards Silverdale. -Scott Weeden
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11:40 - It looks like they are going to do another searching lap. Northbound now [approx. 47.610041, -122.702395].
11:30 - Update southbound. T99B Holly has split off about 200 yards to help look for prey while the rest are still grouped up together [approx. 47.615328, -122.693440]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:23 - In Silverdale at the Waterfront Park. Still here. -Maxcey Sligh
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11:14 - Update for T99s southbound now. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:12 - Four to five orca can be seen from the Silverdale dock, looking toward Tracyton. -Rachel Enyeart Lewis
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11:05 - From Silverdale waterfront. They were in front of Tracyton. -Ceinan Kimbrough
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11:01 - Finally have eyes on them milling in front of Silverdale marina. -Elizabeth Wrenn
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10:49 - T99 pod is now northbound from my last map post. All grouped up together.
10:39 - Southbound at my blue map spot [approx. 47.626027, -122.690014]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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10:37 - Still in Dyes [Inlet] going back and forth east to west. -Terri Sue Samuels
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08:33 - Across from Lions Field about fifteen minutes ago. -Holli Herrera
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08:29 - They are headed towards Silverdale now. Right at the end of Rocky Point. They are in a good mood too, jumping like crazy!
08:21 - Now they are coming back my way!
08:13 - Jumping like crazy!
08:08 - The orcas just went south past our house, Rocky Point. Headed towards Lions field now. Jumping like crazy! -Chris Jeatran
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08:14 - Five whales off Lions Park in Bremerton headed north. Lots of breaching and tail slaps. Headed up on the west side up towards Pat Cary Vista. -Kenna Huff
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08:00 - Seen off our porch on the Washington Narrows heading towards Dyes Inlet. -Stephanie Morton Hoffer
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07:45 - They just passed directly in front of our house on the west side of Rocky Point heading north. Three of them. So beautiful! -BobandTami Valles
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Robert Hunter
Date of Sighting: June 22, 2023
Time: 6:27 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Erlands Point
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Milling
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: They were here yesterday also
Photos available?:
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Thu, Jun 22 - Haro Strait - 17:33 - Blows seen from San Juan County Park. Traveling north. -Tiffany Wince [WSSJI]
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17:05 - Minke or humpback [likely humpback since blows were seen in later report] headed north past Land Bank and lighthouse. Should be near County Park. -Cynthia Slyter [WSSJI]

June 21
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Wed, Jun 21 - Hales Passage [Lummi Island] (T123s) - 17:35 - After seeing them eat a harbor porpoise. They were traveling roughly northwest from the photo spot on the map [approx. 48.877750, -122.797975]. Will spare folks the graphic photo but a huge highlight was seeing the lungs of the harbor porpoise they discarded!
16:04 - Off north end of Lummi, heading southwest. Surfacing eight to twelve times then diving for five plus minutes.
15:49 - They are heading north/northwest from here [approx. 48.741988,k -122.687563].  -Amy K. Fowler
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15:40 - Still not sure where to post, but Stanley and his family just passed north in Hales Passage. -Rose Caitlin
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15:28 - Here now [approx. 48.710001, -122.658445]. -William Cooper
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13:29 - They appear to be trending north, but seem to be hunting in front of the island where there are some smaller islands. -Silver Hubble
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T123A Stanley - 12:54 - Just left this group on the Saratoga. -back of camera photo by Tammy Ash, June 21, 2023
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Wed, Jun 21 - Admiralty Inlet (T36 & T36Bs) - "Hey Cindi, where are the whales today?" I was asked this question first thing yesterday. My response, "Everywhere but here." That was true. There were whales in the south sound, whales in central sound, whales in the San Juans, whales in BC, but there were no whales around Whidbey. That changed yesterday evening. The T36s FINALLY decided to mosey south. Lucky for us, they did so on the Whidbey side of the channel. Rachel and I witnessed something that made us both scream like little girls. One of the T36s breached by shooting straight into the air like a rocket. It HAD to have cleared the water by 20 feet! No pictures. I was paralyzed with shock when it happened and didn't even attempt to lift my camera. The T36s are related to the T137s, the family I'm following for research. T36 is believed to be T137's mom. T36, Flapjack (b. 1970), T36B, Tattertip (b. 1998), T36B1, Bhotia (b. 2009), T36B2, Greenfelder (b. 2013), T36B3, Chip (b.2018). -Cindi Crowder Rausch, Orca Network - T36B Flapjack, T36B3 Chip, T36B Tattertip -photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, Jun 21, 2023
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21:20 - Passing green buoy (with seal on it - lucky seal!) south end of Mutiny Bay, south of Limpet Lane.
20:50 - Whidbey side of mid channel, just passing Shore Meadow. -Emily Wandres
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20:23 - They pushed west and continued south. Lovely pass at Bush Point. -Cindi Crowder Rausch, Orca Network
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photo by Steve, courtesy of Bill Setter
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June 21, 2023 - 20:10 - Passed Bush Point very close to shore.
20:00 - Approaching Bush Point.
19:25 - Apologies to everyone at Lagoon [Point], I just screamed louder than I ever have watching whales. One of them leapt out of the water higher than I've ever seen. Easily 15+ feet. Insane!
19:05 - Have drifted more south, milling again, some surface activity.
19:00 - They are beating up a poor bird right now.
18:50 - Starting to move south again after their hunt. Still north of Lagoon Point. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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19:28 - Southbound slowly and jumping! One 15 feet out! Milling and slowly drifting south. Five orca jumping at Lagoon Point. -Bill Setter
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18:32 - On a kill/same location as last update.
18:22 - North of Lagoon Point. Whidbey side. Continuing southbound. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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17:40 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 17:46 to report: 1740hrs: Vessel KENNEWICK reports via 800MHz 2 orca SB, just off Admiralty Head.
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17:05 - Possibly group from this morning, T36/T36Bs are two miles north of Ebey's Landing heading southeast towards Admiralty. -Christopher Hanke
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07:10 - Dave Davenport reports and shared video of pod of at least four orcas in Rosario Strait, west of Deception Pass/southeast of southeast Lopez. Direction of travel was south/southeast. Popped up in front of my direction of travel on the way to Friday Harbor.
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Wed, Jun 21 - Dyes Inlet (T99s) - 22:23 - They went back up north towards Silverdale. -Chris Jeatran
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21:51 - Heading towards Lions Field and the Warren Ave Bridge. -Gina Glowen
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21:49 - At Bremerton’s Pat Carey Vista. Can hear the three to four orcas breathe heading south towards Warren Bridge.
21:30 - From Tracyton looking west. -photo by Cynthia Swensøn, June 21, 2023
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21:36 - Headed towards Lions Park from Rocky Point. -photo by Nick Sharp, June 21, 2023
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21:35 - Just saw them head out of Dyes Inlet again.  -Teresa Walton
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19:21 - Last I saw around Chico Bay heading east it looked like from the waterfront in Silverdale about half an hour ago. -Daniel Contreras
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20:26 - Spotted off Erlands Point from Old Town Waterfront in Silverdale. -Gina Lehner
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20:08 - Heading towards Silverdale from the Tracyton boat launch. -Taylor Schachel
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19:55 - Middle of Dyes Inlet headed northwest. -Jane Kornder
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19:50 - They turned around and headed back into Dyes Inlet. Posting from the northern point of Rocky Point. -Nick Sharp
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19:46 - Still hanging out right off of Rocky Point. I can see three! I am watching from Tracyton Beach Road. -Maggie Oldfield Rich
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19:47 - They are heading back in! Right in front of Rocky Point now.
19:44 - Heading out of Dyes. Definitely saw the male and two to three females. Beautiful! -Teresa Walton
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19:31 - You can see them off of the Tracyton boat launch to the southwest. Heading southeast maybe. -Kelly Kauffman Wisniewski
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19:28 - Just saw them surface north of Erlands Point near the kayak out there. They looked to be heading east. -Teresa Walton
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19:28 - I see blows right between Rocky Point and Marine Drive!  -Maggie Oldfield Rich
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19:03 - They look closer to Rocky Point. -Bre Oakley
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19:01 - Just saw then again! They seem to be headed southeast.
18:37 - I see them with binoculars at Silverdale boat launch! -Quanita Anwar
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18:33 - I just saw them heading towards Silverdale about halfway between Erlands Point and the [Silverdale] Waterfront Park. -BobandTami Valles
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17:50 - Erlands Point going toward Navy Hospital. -Jane Kornder
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17:31 - Traveling south from Silverdale mid channel. Long down times.
17:24 - In front of Silverdale Waterfront Park! -Bre Oakley
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photo by Shantelle Rackowski, June 21, 2023
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16:44 - They're headed back toward Erlands Point.  -Linda Pruden
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16:44 - Out toward Erlands Point now. -Jane Kornder
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16:42 - [approx. 47.607401, -122.666931]. -Shantelle Rackowski 
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16:36 - Off of Rocky Point, they decided to turn around and not leave the inlet. -Kyla Bivens
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16:36 - They are right here near Tracyton boat ramp. 
16:28 - They are headed toward Mannette Bridge. -Linda Pruden
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16:24 - Just east of Rocky Point now. -Jane Kornder
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16:12 - Heading southbound [approx. 47.605732, -122.670867]. -Kyla Bivens
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16:12 - Finally here at Tracyton. -Amber Jones
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16:08 - [approx. 47.611941, -122.686676]. -Shantelle Rackowski
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16:04 - They are at Erlands Point! There be whales here!  -Linda Pruden
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15:20 - We’re at the end of Erlands Point. Saw the three dorsal towards Chico Creek at about but haven’t seen them now anywhere for 15-20 minutes. -Elizabeth Wrenn
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14:53 - Just saw them from the Children’s Park north of Tracyton boat launch. Moving south.  -Danielle Whitehurst
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14:25 - Off Newberry Hill and Chico Way. Perpendicular to the Silverdale dock [approx. 47.628954, -122.694546]. -photo by Heather Jamesson, June 21, 2023
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14:24 - I’m seeing them from Rocky Point going east near Silverdale waterfront. -BobandTami Valles
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13:40 - They are now heading up into Chico Creek. Long down times.
13:32 - Viewing from The Old Mill Park, sure enough, there they are probably just this side of the Silverdale docks. Tides way out at the moment they're heading east. -Jim Pasola
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12:55 - Long downtimes, we first saw them near the Silverdale dock, last sighting was closer to Erlands Point about 10 minutes ago [12:45].
12:50 - Four to five orca in Dyes Inlet near Silverdale, was a lovely unexpected surprise.  -Carly Kratochvil
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10:12 - There were three orcas in Dyes Inlet an hour ago [11:12] near Silverdale.  -Lolo Hoy
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Wed, Jun 21 - South Puget Sound (T65As & T75Bs) - Wednesday arrived with another opportunity. It didn’t take long to hike across Chambers Bay to the pedestrian bridge that offers panoramic views. With binoculars I could make out some tiny specks breaking the surface. They were a good six miles away. But long distance orcas are better than no orcas. It didn’t take long for a crowd to line the little bridge. Excited for every splash as they gradually got a little bit closer. -photo by Jason Cook, June 21, 2023
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T65A Artemis - Persistence pays off with a wonderful encounter, Titlow Park, Tacoma.  -photos by Jason Cook, June 21, 2023
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It was so incredible to see them in the cove of Titlow Beach. -photo by J.d. Sissen, June 21, 2023
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Post processing pays off. This was shot from over a mile away in Henderson Bay earlier today. -photo by Randy Witter, June 21, 2023
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Best video so far. Each time I get the chance to see them, I get a slightly closer view. -Megan Lynn
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21:58 - I think we had six including at least one adult male & one calf that went up East Passage. This is traveling along Vashon/Point Defiance approaching Quartermaster Harbor.
21:16 - This group still trending slowly north, around this area on map [approx. 47.357490, -122.406374].
21:04 - Now mid channel north & west of southern channel marker, trending towards Vashon shore. Will lose them soon from my perspective, good luck! -Melissa Bird
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[Some split into Colvos Passage] 20:45 - From Amy Carey, Sound Action: we just got a report of four orcas headed north at Paradise Cove at 8:45. This would be just north of Camp Sealth.
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20:57 - From Dune trending northwest approaching the yellow channel marker off Dash Point.
20:53 - Trending north off Browns Point Lighthouse.
20:49 - From Dune they look to be milling just north of Browns Point Lighthouse, near a stationary boat.
20:41 - Still eastbound, looking like Browns Point might get a great pass!
20:37 - Have crossed entrance to Quartermaster Harbor & are still eastbound towards Browns Point & Commencement Bay.
20:29 - Passing Vashon ferry terminal close to Vashon side eastbound. -Melissa Bird
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20:16 - Lots of surface activity, might be heading east into the bay - At least four, maybe more. -Justin Smith
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20:09 - Rounding Point Defiance and heading east towards Commencement Bay.
20:03 - Approaching Point Defiance. Very close to Tacoma shoreline. -Stace Gordon
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19:59 - Spotted off the point, from Dune Peninsula [approx. 47.321979, -122.539761]. -Justin Smith
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19:52 - Second group passing Salmon Beach. Northbound.
19:41 - In front of Salmon Beach. Milling a bit. Only saw two. -Stace Gordon
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19:36 - They are right in front of Salmon Beach. Slowly northbound. -Jack Sasser
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19:28 - Pods are split. Trailing pod just now passing Narrows Bridge. Still headed north towards Salmon Beach. -Candace Gavin
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19:00 - Seven orcas by University Place. -photo by Ryan Dicks, June 21, 2023
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19:00 - Jason Cook called again to report lead group after long dive came up under the Tacoma Narrows bridge, Tacoma side. Nice pass. Male still leading. Others maybe in long dive as well, hasn’t seen them surface as if time of call. All northbound.
18:50 - Jason Cook called to report the Ts (~12) are now off Titlow Beach heading northbound. Generally in two groups but close together. Male leading first group.
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18:51 - Passing Titlow now. Good view from docks. -Eric Wymore
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18:28 - They have headed northbound passing Fox Island pier towards Narrows. I counted at least seven fins.  -April Basham
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18:28 - This page is so awesome! It’s the last night my relative from Pennsylvania is here and we were able to see them from afar! Spotted from Steilacoom and if I have the map right, they were off a pier on the southeast side of McNeil Island.  -Megan Song
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17:58 - Can see from Chambers. Across the channel at McNeil still. -Amanda Fogelberg
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17:48 - They have reached the south tip of McNeil.
17:24 - I'm still in the same location and it appears to be at least eight whales lightly spread on the McNeil side of Carr Inlet about third way down the McNeil. Lots of surface activity. I will update again when I see them leave the inlet.
17:02 - Watching from the south tip of Fox Island I can see them moving south in Carr Inlet towards Chambers Bay.  -photos by April Basham, June 21, 2023
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16:40 - Four or five visible on far shoreline. Viewing from Chambers Bay pedestrian bridge. From this vantage point they are southbound equal distance from McNeil & Fox [approx. 47.249225, -122.681025]. -Jason Cook
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16:01 - [approx. 47.243473, -122.703767].
15:42 - South of Penrose traveling slowly south. Not to McNeil yet. There are at least four. Seem to be playing with a small boat. -Jo N Dave Whitenight
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15:22 - Closer to mid channel now. Traveling south. Passing Tacoma Demolay.
15:04 - Seeing them from Tacoma Sandspit Reserve. Traveling southbound. Still hugging opposite side.  -Bre Oakley
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14:51 - There in Carr trending southeast. I found them listening for their breaths & slaps [approx. 47.257670, -122.726217]. -David Bennett
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14:35 - Moving more quickly southbound, could be out of Carr Inlet soon. Most I could count was five, maybe six, but the distance across the inlet made counting difficult. Last update from me as they are out of range now. -Sarah Richey Guenther
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14:08 - So much surface activity. Saw at least eight. Could be more, still southbound.
13:57 - Breaching! Watching from Kopachuck. Southbound travel hugging the opposite side. -Bre Oakley
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13:48 - Several tail slaps and a breach! -Sarah Richey Guenther
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13:43 - Passing Cutts Island. Kopachuck watchers should be able to see them now.
13:24 - Passing Allen Point on east side headed south. Whale boat has departed. -Randy Witter
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13:30 - At the north point of Raft Island. Close to mid channel.
12:45 - They don't appear to be in any hurry today. Still heading south closer to the Gig Harbor side. Maybe halfway between Allen Point and Purdy.
12:35 - They are moving south, followed by the whale watching boat. Kopachuck should be a good spot in a while. -Gary Furuheim
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12:30 - East side of Henderson Bay. -Jane Durnbaugh Thompson
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12:30 - From Henderson Bay. -Josine Lowry
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12:29 - They're trending south. On the east side of Henderson. -David Bennett
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12:24 - After several breaches and an uncountable amount of tail lobs, it appears as though the orcas have turned and are now trending southbound away from Purdy Spit. I have to leave for work, so this will likely be my last update. -Ashley S Whitman
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12:00 - Super visible from Purdy Spit now! They haven’t turned around yet.
11:41 - Viewing from Purdy Spit, can just barely see some fins through binos. Looks like they are mid channel near Dead Man’s Island. -Madelaine Katz
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11:30 - Both shorelines now leaving my sight between Allen Point and Minter Creek. North bound towards Purdy Spit. -Randy Witter
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11:05 - Still two groups. Other set seen in front of Horsehead Bay going north. First set on the west shore approaching Glen Cove.
11:00 - Mid-channel between Horsehead and Home. There were two groups that may have merged. Slowly progressing north. Too far for a head count. -Randy Witter
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11:00 - In Carr Inlet on west side, three spotted just south of Cutts Island heading north. One large, two small, some diving/feeding. -Sarah Richey Guenther
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10:26 - Received a call from Bill Shankus reporting seven to eight orcas in front of house off Green Point still westbound up into Carr directionally toward Henderson Bay/Purdy about 200 yards offshore. 
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09:57 - A group of no less than seven committed northbound in Carr. Mid-channel, not a soul around. Peaceful waters, could hear their blows. I believe there were at least two males, a little one, and multiple juveniles or females.  -Ashley S Whitman
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09:52 - Headed up in the inlet [approx. 47.225902, -122.625304]. 
09:47 - Last blows between McNeil and Fox. Mid channels above all the boats. Haven’t seen them in a minute.
09:40 - [approx. 47.234105, -122.631514].
09:09 - Right in front of Fox Island. I see blows heading north. -Nicole Smith
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08:56 - Very close to Carr Inlet [approx. 47.204907, -122.634273].
08:28 - Right in front of McNeil! -Laura Heger Whelan
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08:30 - Passing Chambers.
08:10 - Now near Steilacoom still heading north.
08:05 - More like five or six! Almost towards northern tip of Ketron.
07:57 - Trending north at least one male and two or three others.
07:41 - Passing mid channel heading north between Anderson Island and Ketron. -photo by Lane Sample, June 21, 2023
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07:30 - Group of four went by old Navy Pier heading towards Narrows. Hugging southwest side of Fox Island. -Blake-Linda Worland Little
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07:06 - Right close to the shore of the park [Demolay]. Slowly heading west now. Pretty sure they have been eating quite well this morning.
06:59 - They are still milling about here. They have been hanging out between the park and the Fox Island bridge. Very low key. But did see a breach!
06:42 - Now we see three, headed toward Fox Island bridge now [eastbound]. 
06:37 - Good morning! Two small orcas are milling in Hales Passage across from Demolay Park.  -Cari Black 
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06:30 - Two orcas heading towards Nisqually Reach on west side of Anderson Island. -Arthur De La Torre [PSWS] 
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Wed, Jun 21 - Northeast Vancouver Island
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Wed Jun 21 8:27 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 50.86560,-127.55203 [NE Vancouver Island] 
Number Sighted: 2
Reported Animal Status: Live
Submitter Name: Maria Snel
Whale Alert App
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Wed, Jun 21 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca (BCX1057 Divot & BCZ0298 Split Fin) - 14:24 - Mom and calf humpbacks here now [approx. 48.375275, -122.718562]. -William Cooper
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09:43 - On the Island Explorer 5, just left the two humpbacks (ID’d as Split Fin and Divot) on the bank west of the Deception Pass Bridge. -Amy K. Fowler
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06:50 - Thanks to Dave Davenport for reporting these two humpbacks in Rosario Strait due west of Deception Pass/southeast of southeast Lopez Island; when we left them they were headed north toward Anacortes.

June 20
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Tue, Jun 20 - Strait of Georgia (T137s) - My sister saw the T137s (as confirmed by someone on the Whale Sightings SJI page) on June 20 from the Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay ferry. She said that there were five to eight of them, and they saw them underwater. Not sure if this is out of your reporting area or not. -Jari Brenner -Bethany Shimasaki ID’d [them] as the T137s.
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11:35 - Westbound along the northern side of Stuart Island heading towards Turn Point.
09:58 - Jennifer Jones reports them in Deer Harbor.
09:30 - Westbound through the Wasp Islands, reported as three whales.
09:00 - Going north into Westsound.
08:30 - T137s westbound in Cayou Channel near the Orcas Island ferry terminal. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Tue, Jun 20 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (T41s) - Today with some nice flat calm seas finally and a great visit with Bigg's/transient killer whales (T041's) off Victoria. -Sooke Coastal Explorations -photos by Paul Pudwell, June 20, 2023
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Tue, Jun 20 - Puget Sound (T99s)
21:45 - They just passed Lions Park dock. -Mary Jean Tangonan Robbins
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21:30 - Going deeper into Dyes towards Tracyton. Just passed under Warren Ave Bridge. -Brandi Marie
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21:25 - They went under the Manette Bridge about fifteen minutes ago, passed Evergreen Park and were continuing into Dyes Inlet last I saw them. -Jim Pasola
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21:24 - Between Manette Bridge and the other. -Tammy Ash
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21:21 - Photographed going under Manette Bridge. -Chani Wenning
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21:16 - Going under the Manette Bridge. -Jayden Kazuo-Tangonan Robbins
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21:13 - Update they turned towards Manette.
21:10 - They’re about 600 yds away from the Bremerton marina traveling north. -Justin Wenning
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21:04 - They're just crossing in front of the Bremerton Marina. They've moved over closer to the Bremerton side slowly northbound. -Jim Pasola
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T99E & T99B Holly - Seal versus orca: who do you think won? Didn’t even see the seal until I got home & looked at pictures! Near the Navy shipyard in Bremerton. -photo by Bre Oakley, June 20, 2023
20:20 - Just watched a hunt sooo close to shore! They are milling in front of naval shipyard. -Bre Oakley
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Heather Edwards
Date of Sighting: June 20, 2023
Time: 8:14 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Sinclair inlet
Direction of travel : Towards Bremerton
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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20:20 - After a meal and lots of intense celebration they have turned north slowly still on the Port Orchard side.
20:06 - They're up against the shore Port Orchard side, just north of the marinas near Gorst, putting on a show just splashing and jumping and obviously killing something. -Jim Pasola
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20:05 - They are in Gorst. -Candace Gavin
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19:46 - There’s two to three in the Sinclair heading towards Gorst. -Kalaya Marie
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19:42 - I see them off of Port Orchard Marina slowly moving deeper into the inlet. There's a good size male in this group. I didn't think the 99s had one that large. -Jim Pasola
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19:32 - Still headed towards Sinclair. -Candace Gavin
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19:00 - Viewing from Bachmann Park in Manette, they have exited Rich Passage and are heading into Bremerton on the Port Orchard side. -Jim Pasola
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19:00 - Seeing them from Waterman Pier. Southbound travel. Long down times. -Bre Oakley
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18:43 - Passing Manchester State Park, headed towards Bremerton. -Tammy Ash
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18:22 - Viewing from Pomeroy Park. They are headed north into Rich Passage. -Candace Gavin
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18:01 - Viewing from Cornell Road! Beauties! -Jill Denkmann
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17:58 - Out from Harper fishing pier. Continuing north west. -Mollie Segall
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17:40 - Losing sight from the Vashon side. They are now north of the Southworth dock, small boat trailing. -Norm Enger
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17:37 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 17:57 to report: 1737hrs: T/A reports 4 orca NB just off the end of the SW terminal pier, moving NB. 
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17:30 - Still northbound approaching ferry dock now. Gig Harbor side. -Candace Gavin
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17:29 - Viewing from Point Southworth. Still northbound, just south of the point.  -Hunter Sasser Oetinger
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17:10 - Heading north, one mile south of Southworth ferry. Viewing from Vashon shore, at least two orcas. -Norm Enger
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16:34 - Heard they are actually in Colvos Passage, heading north. -Cheryl Richmond
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16:06 - Look closer to Kitsap side, slow, in line with some lucky kayakers.
15:58 - Mid-channel, now at/just north of Anderson Point.
15:53 - Mid-channel in Colvos Passage northbound passing Olalla, almost across from Anderson Point. -Amanda Herberger
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15:45 - North of Ollala Market now, steady northbound on the mainland side of channel. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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15:45 - They may be stopping for a snack, hunting behavior across from Ollala.
15:29 - Headed right for the Lisabuela shoreline.
15:24 - About to reach Ollala. Mid channel. Gorgeous sounds of their breathing on the quiet water.
15:15 - Currently here [approx. 47.407018, -122.545264]. -Mollie Segall
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15:09 - Just south of Lisabuela, have transited to mainland side, grouped up steady stealthy travel northbound with long downtimes, can hear their beautiful blows across the channel over calm waters. Photos confirm T99s.
14:43 - Seeing blows south of Point Richmond, mid channel, northbound. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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14:32 - Just passing Sunrise, northbound in Colvos. -Brooke Casanova
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14:30 - South Colvos Passage orcas moving north. Large male, two females? And definitely a baby. -Laurie Dolphin Motter
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14:28 - Committed up Colvos! 
14:21 - Still breaching and moving what appears to be northbound towards Colvos.
14:07 - Lots of tails slaps and directional changes. Definitely looked like they were on a hunt! -Brooke Casanova
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14:07 - Heading north in Colvos. Out of my view now.
14:03 - Must be killing something because the birds are diving down and circling them. -Jen Clark
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14:00 - We just watched three orcas in Dalco Passage off Point Defiance. One baby. Lots of splashing and the large (maybe male?) was hanging out on his back, splashing his tail. -Julie Hagel Lasnetske
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14:01 - Seeing about four I think. So much activity!
13:46 - Seeing at least two with the Clipper near the mouth of Gig Harbor. Lots of directional changes and tail slaps. -Brooke Casanova
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13:46 - Viewing from Gig Harbor Viewpoint at Point Defiance. They are milling about. Lots of spy hops, tail slaps, and breaching. Wow some amazing full body breaches. Flipped back heading north.
13:39 - Going past Point Defiance. Watching from Gig Harbor side. -Jen Clark
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13:28 - They are traveling slowly. Spy hops and huge breaches.
13:18 - Viewing three to four orcas from Point Defiance (Dalco Passage Viewpoint). Two are juveniles. They are heading towards the Narrows. -Casey Bues
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13:07 - Just saw three past Owens Beach heading south. -Keeley McCullah
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Kevin Martens
Date of Sighting: June 20, 2023
Time: 7:34 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: (47.5313342, -122.4450731)
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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06:38 - On Alki outside of Ampersand Cafe [Elliott Bay side] a pod passing by not sure the pod guessing three to four orcas. [Traveling] south towards the lighthouse. -Madison A
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06:33 - Four to five orcas traveling southwest by Alki Beach, Seattle.  -Jennifer Cavallo
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06:06 - CATHLAMET reports a pod of three orca in Elliott Bay heading southbound. -Bradley Coombe
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05:45 - Three orcas, mid channel of the Bainbridge ferry line closer to Elliot Bay, non directional. -Shannan Van Houten 
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Tue, Jun 20 - Puget Sound (Unknown group) - 16:13 - Mid channel here [approx. 47.358111, -122.366534]. -Freedom Dawn
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14:50 - Saw a group heading north past the Fox Island fishing pier but closer to the University Place side. -Barbara Ostrander
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Tue, Jun 20 - South Puget Sound (T65As & T75Bs) - Very exciting to see these. Could picture four, counted five, but may have been up to six? We were thinking two youngsters, two females and one large male? Stayed in same area for over 30 minutes. Henderson Bay this morning. -photos by Molly McCutcheon, June 20, 2023
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19:47 - Out of Henderson Bay, south. -Marcia Beck
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19:04 - They snuck out of Burley at high speed and are now heading south into Henderson Bay. -Mark Diegel
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18:59 - Just saw some off Wauna Bridge! -Mollie Schnuelle
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Addison Reichle
Date of Sighting: June 20, 2023
Time: 6:50 PM
Species seen: Orca transient
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Purdy Spit
Direction of travel : Into spit at a slow pace
Behaviors observed: Hunting, milling, foraging, surface active behavior
If orcas, any males?: None
Any unusual markings?: Too far out too see
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: At least one baby
Photos available?: No
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18:46 - In Burley Lagoon now. South end in the middle deepest part. -Wendy Otto Ferrell
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Burley Lagoon Sea Pandas! -Cam Campbell 
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Here was right under the Purdy Bridge!  -photo by Amanda Lloyd, June 20, 2023
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Marci Cummings-Cohoe
Date of Sighting: June 20, 2023
Time: 6:39 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: Purdy spit
Direction of travel : Into the Burley Lagoon
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?: Unsure
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: A beautiful community experience
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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18:39 - Four under the Purdy bridge. They’re at the furthest point past the bridge so they’ll come back through close! -Amanda Lloyd
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18:30 - Orcas in Burley Lagoon. They were milling around the entire southern end for quite awhile (deepest part) probably hunting. -photo by Wendy Otto Ferrell, June 20, 2023
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Pic from in Burley Lagoon. I have videos and more pics too but they’re not great. Was so amazing. -photo by Tara Bailey, June 20, 2023
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18:28 - Just went under Purdy Bridge and are now in Burley Lagoon. One male, perhaps two to three females and one that looks with a year old. -Mark Diegel
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18:08 - Orcas back In Henderson Bay/Purdy. -Rick Buckland [PSWS]
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Steven Nielson
Date of Sighting: June 20, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Burley Lagoon (Henderson Bay) : 47.3950963 (latitude), -122.6329108
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Hunting / Traveling
If orcas, any males?: no
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Photographed by Jeff Myers and reported online at "Gig Harbor Now" on Facebook
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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T75Bs - 13:50 - Headed southwest towards Glen Cove. Group of four or five.
13:45 - Glimpsed a couple on west shore across from Raft Island. No direction noticed. Viewing of the orca just north of Glen Cove. Looks like the count was three [Corrected four]. -photo by Randy Witter, June 20, 2023
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Tue, Jun 20 - South Puget Sound (T65As & T75Bs before T75Bs split in the afternoon) - Round two: Ts going south in front of McNeil Island this afternoon. Viewing from Chambers Bay walk bridge. -photo by Cherie StOurs, June 20, 2023
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21:30 - Headed towards Nisqually through Dana Passage. -Cole Baldino
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Dee Freeman
Date of Sighting: June 20, 2023
Time: 9:30 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Dana Passage between Harstine Island
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Sunset, getting too dark for clear sighting
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20:58 - There is one trailing the group that just went up Squaxin, came up from possibly Eld Inlet.  -Kat Donald
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21:04 - They’re tooling around at the very southwestern tip of Harstine.
20:54 - And now east in Dana. Also just saw a porpoise that escaped their wrath.
20:45 - Cruising east past the south end of Squaxin. -Katie Lassiter
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20:46 - The group at Boston Harbor is headed north. -Veronica Haworth
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20:30 - Of the whales heading north out of Budd Inlet passing Boston Harbor Marina. They were doing slow, rolling surfacing series with some acrobatics thrown in for good measure. Head stands. Spyhops. Tail slaps. And just plain 'ole grace as they continued north in waning light. I missed them heading in to Budd Inlet and was so grateful to see (and HEAR) them heading out into areas near Dana Passage.
20:20 - Six to seven orca came north out of Budd Inlet passing Boston Harbor Marina in slow, rolling surfacing series with some acrobatics peppered along the way. Lost sight after they headed toward Dana Passage. I missed them heading south into Budd earlier - even though I was looking! -photos by Kim Merriman, June 20, 2023
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20:40 - Boston Harbor marina right now. -Elsarape Rodriguez
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20:25 - At Boston Harbor right now. Several. -Veronica Haworth
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20:08 - Budd Bay, at least four hugging western shore across from Burfoot, heading north. -Shane Mud
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20:32 - It looks like they committed to Case Inlet, at least three whales. One is a male.
20:20 - Currently see them down Budd Inlet (looking down Budd Inlet, so hard to see their location). Two to three, looks like they are hunting porpoise. -Kat Donald
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19:40 - Seeing one or more just south of Burfoot Park. -Mike Williams
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19:01 - Looks like they are committing to Budd Inlet towards Boston Harbor Marina. -Jocelyn Rae Finch
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19:00 - Just saw them heading southwest along the south shore of Dana Passage by Zangle Cove. Heading toward Boston Harbor Marina. It’s so quiet, we heard them coming. -Katie Lassiter
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18:49 - Entering through Dana Passage, viewing from Zangle Cove. Three to five with one large male lots of surface activity. One boat following. -Jocelyn Rae Finch
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Michael White
Date of Sighting: June 20, 2023
Time: 18:00 
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: 47.1513° N, 122.8370° W
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: Michael
If orcas, any males?: at least one
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: They were circling just south of Cliff Point for 10 minutes. Looked like hunting behavior. The seals are pupping here at our seal rookery at Woodard Bay. all the seals left our docks and went ashore. After circling they motored down the east side (opposite side from me) until a speed boat came straight towards them. They dove disappeared. traveled back north 45 minutes later.
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18:10 - Potentially! We saw the male and what looked like a younger one turn towards Henderson Inlet again, crossing Dana Passage.
17:59 - Some are in the mouth of Henderson Inlet and some are closer to southeast side of Harstine Island, heading southwest.
17:48 - Just spotted them entering Henderson Inlet.  -Chris Jendrey
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17:27 - Now they are heading north again along Johnson Point. -T.j. Smith
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16:59 - North of Johnson Point. Some milling about, but seem to be continuing north into Case. -Courtney A Turk
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Rachel Farney
Date of Sighting: June 20, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: West side of Anderson Island
Direction of travel : North from the southern tip
Behaviors observed: Hunting
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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15:18 - From Steilacoom ferry they are crossing in front of Eagle Island heading south.  -Lane Sample
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15:17 - There is a group maybe of four? In front of Anderson [Island] going south. -Nicole Smith
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15:04 - Still heading south near McNeil Island shore getting close to the prison. Viewing from Chambers Bay walk bridge
14:55 - A lot activity at McNeil heading south slowly. View from Chambers Bay walk bridge. -Cherie StOurs
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14:54 - Lots of jumping [approx. 47.210514, -122.633449]! -Ben Bird
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14:00 - 14:45 - Here is the pod! Viewed from Fox Island West Wall. They took their time heading south. So fun to watch. -Kate Borgen
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14:44 - Viewing from Chambers Bay hilltop, see two groups of orcas on southwest of Fox Island. -Ben Bird
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photos by Jami Cantrell, June 20, 2023
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14:30 - Still no direction seeing male, closer to McNeil but pointing south.
14:13 - See a lot of activity south end of Fox Island viewing from Chambers Bay Bridge. -Cherie StOurs
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14:03 - Group of orcas that were seen in Henderson Bay earlier today just passed right in front of my house on southwest side of Fox Island, heading towards Narrows at a leisurely pace. Some tail flapping. Just passed the old Navy Pier.
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14:00 - Seeing one dorsal fin, on the south end of Fox Island, not sure direction yet, viewing from Chambers walk bridge. -Cherie StOurs
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13:54 - T65A3 just passed southbound past the south tip of Fox Island with the rest still trailing southbound in Carr about halfway down Fox Island still slowly southbound. 
13:48 - Currently can still see fins in between Fox Island, McNeil and Horsehead Bay. Still slowly southbound with one male leading the group about to exit Carr Inlet. They are split just a little.  -April Basham
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At this point, the T75Bs split from the T65As - so reports in this thread from here on out are T65As only.
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T65As - T65A5 Indy - 13:10 - Viewed from Green Point. We saw at least six. Two large males. Heading south mid channel. -photo by Jolena Tagg, June 20, 2023
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13:11 - They seem to be continuing southbound. Currently have passed the mouth to Hales Passage. Closer to Fox Island. -April Basham
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12:55 - Southbound Carr Inlet east side. In view from Demolay. Milling around. Followed by tour boat which is at a distance. -Colleen Henckel
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12:55 - From Bella Bella I can see blows heading our direction southbound with the Clipper following behind.  -April Basham
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12:00 - Orcas in Henderson Bay. Tourist boat and orca spray towards Raft Island. Orcas heading south. Too far over to the east shore, and too rainy and grey to get pictures! My view was around noon. -Ingrid Shumway
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12:07 - Large group is favoring the eastern side of Carr, two others are spread out a mile to the south west. All of them are in the middle enough that it would be hard to say.
11:26 - 65As and others, southwest pretty quickly, 10 or so [approx. 47.327966, -122.698268]. -Brian McGinn
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11:30 - Mid-channel between Cutts Island and Glen Cove.
11:25 - Mid-channel off Kopachuck headed south.
11:00 - Mid-channel off Allen Point in Henderson Bay. Whale watching boat just arrived. -Randy Witter
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10:45 - Maybe made a kill. A couple of eagles hovering over them.  -Gary Furuheim
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10:40 - Carr Inlet northwest end of Fox Island. Three or four individuals, one small. Filmed from shore with a telephoto lens and cropped.  -photo by Ricki Selva, June 20, 2023
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Molly McCutcheon
Date of Sighting: June 20, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Henderson Bay
Direction of travel : slow back and forth
Behaviors observed: playing and possibly eating
If orcas, any males?: one large fin, possibly 2 babies?
Any unusual markings?: less distinct white behind dorsal on some
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Spent a lot of time feeding, playing in one area - deep into Henderson Bay - Gig Harbor
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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10:44 - They’re slowly moving south towards Home, we can still see them from the spit but barely.
10:22 - Viewing from Purdy Spit, Henderson Bay, milling. Easily all ten present, hard to count! -Karalena Smith
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10:25 - They're moving away, then milling around, now long down time.
10:15 - Confirm at least one male and one or two others. Moving away from Purdy Spit towards the Gig Harbor side. -Gary Furuheim
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09:53 - Kristin Parker [PSWS] relayed a report from her daughter who reports seeing orcas up near Purdy Spit [Henderson Bay].
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COASTAL KILLER WHALES - Tue, Jun 20 - Washington Coast - Oceanside camping at South Beach campground just south of Kalaloch Ranger Station on the West Coast. Seeing a lot of spouts and some breaching. Some were heading north and others south. Such a surprise. Sightings were constant over a four hour period. Hard to tell numbers. Maybe ten to fifteen. -Julia Lewis Hilbun 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Tue, Jun 20 - Haro Strait
09:07 - Slowly moving north.
08:45 - Humpback again 125 meters west of San Juan County Park campground. -Erik Gearhart [WSSJI]

June 19
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Mon, Jun 19 - BC (T49C) - T49C (M born 1998) seen while on the Puget Sound Express. First sighting was when he was heading north near Victoria and second when he was heading south. Saw a couple minke and one humpback too, making it a trifecta. -photo by Laura Lewis Frank, June 19, 2023
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Today with Bigg's/transient killer whale "Nielson" (T049C) on the hunt near Discovery Island! -Sooke Coastal Explorations -photos by Paul Pudwell, June 19, 2023
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Mon, Jun 19 - Lummi Island (T36 & T36Bs) - T36B1 Bhotia - T36B Tattertip - We followed them on this route [along the east side of Lummi Island] while they hunted a porpoise or harbor seal. I was on the San Juan whale watching boat! -photos by Becca Peterson Straus, June 19, 2023
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18:00 - This is what we’ve been able to see in the rain, I have eyes on Rosario and haven’t seen them head south. Might be between Sucia and Orcas [Islands] if I had to guess. The start is by Lummi and they traveled west to the circle, I'm hearing it was four orca. I saw/videoed the one near Orcas [Island] at 18:00.16:35 - Someone saw them [orcas] from North Nugent Road [Lummi Island] at 16:35 but couldn’t get direction, except they are not traveling south. I do know that San Juan Island cruises was with them I believe. I have one video and I know they came from the east [approx. 48.724537, -122.917325]. -Caitlin Rose
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Mon, Jun 19 - Port Susan/Possession Sound (T99s) - T99E & T99 Bella - T99C Barakat - Some photos of the T99s in Port Susan as they were passing Tillicum Beach. -photo by Charvet Drucker, June 19, 2023
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Joanne Cochran
Date of Sighting: June 19, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Between Everett Marina and Hat Island
Direction of travel : Swimming around, perhaps hunting for fish
Behaviors observed: Milling, hunting.
If orcas, any males?: Yes, 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: There definitely was a baby orca
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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15:00 - Orcas between Everett, WA and Hat Island. Three whales, one was a baby. -Cochran
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14:54 - I went down to the ferry to try and get eyes on them again. They were steady south last time we saw them.
14:26 - They flipped south again. -Betsie Jo Lawler
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14:10 - Judy and Tom Knowak called at 14:15 to report transient orcas just passed by them off Mission Beach, Tulalip. Included cow, calf and bull. 
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13:48 - Viewing from Sandy Point. Flipped, going north now. Waiting to see if they go up Saratoga or not.
13:25 - Just saw them past that green marker on Sandy Point. -Betsie Jo Lawler
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13:10 - Southbound. See map [approx. 48.038791, -122.321798]. -Marilyn Armbruster
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12:11 - Southbound Camano side [approx. 48.092242, -122.371207]. -Kyla Bivens
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11:15 - MV Swiftsure is with the T99s southbound from my map [approx. 48.144098, -122.442932]. -Justine Buckmaster
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10:45 - WWB was on scene. Reports of orcas between Country Club One and Two. -Linda Raines Tyner
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10:40 - Reports of at least three orca including calf off Country Club beaches. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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08:45 - Pod of orcas in Port Susan passed by Tyee heading northbound.  -Christy Ann [CWW] 
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Mon, Jun 19 - South Puget Sound (T65As, T75Bs, T77s) - [Today] was something special. Jesse and I decided to take a trip to Harstine Island to see the transients go under the bridge. Every time I have gone on the Harstine bridge they've dove before and popped up super far away. That was still the case for most of the individuals, but T65A4 decided he wanted to surprise us and surface almost just below where I was standing. I looked down JUST in time to get to see the magic and was elated to finally get a close pass at this particular bridge. Once passing the bridge some of them hung a right into the bay and became very interested in this floating dock (I'm not sure what it was). They were quite literally pushing it around to (I'm assuming) get to a seal. We had to leave due to the incoming tide and decided that it was time to head home. Just as we were approaching Shelton, a notification came through that they went into Hammersley Inlet! So we went to Walker Park and waited. We missed the first group pass the park, but we made it in time to see the second group power through on a mission to meet the others. They hunted just passed Walker Park for a few and then turned back. My friends April, Candace and I were the only ones at the beach when we heard this strange sound coming from the water. We all gasped in disbelief when we realized what we were hearing. The orcas were talking and we could hear their calls, so clearly. My heart was racing and chills overtook my body, I could not believe it. Transients can be pretty silent because they don't want to let prey know they're in the area, so this was extremely special. They continued towards us slowly and gave us a beautiful pass, filled with tail slaps and a few breaches. It was absolutely hands down one of the most magical moments of my life. -Jami Cantrell - T75B4, T75B Pebbles, T75B2 Jasper -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - T65A4 Ellifrit -photos by Jami Cantrell, June 19, 2023
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23:35 - Northbound Pickering. Heard all the blows. About a mile north of the Harstine Bridge. -Megan Gene Carlson
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From Hammersley tonight at Walker Park. -photos by Becky Harrington Adams, June 19, 2023
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The pass exiting Shelton passing east by Walker Park. Just magic tonight and always worth the wait. -April Basham
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This evening just after they passed under Harstine Island Bridge. They stopped for quite awhile checking out this pen. -photo by Cherie StOurs, June 19, 2023
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21:30 - Hugging southshore [eastbound]. -Carolyn Lockmon
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20:43 - Multiple orca now passing us headed east from Walker Park. -Candace Gavin
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20:43 - I only see one right now - heading southeast, milling.
20:35 - Big fin at the end of Hammersley. -Michele Neary
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20:25 - From Walker Park we now see beautiful backlit blows coming east bound back out of Hammersley. A lot slower this round.
19:57 - From Walker Park we see blows coming in west into Hammersley towards the Shelton Marina. At least four to five. -April Basham
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19:49 - Five just passed our house, headed west. -Carolyn Lockmon
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19:29 - Just passed my house and the tug boat. Passing Walker Park into Oakland Bay. -Stephanie Chapman
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19:36 - Another group just passed Libby Point westbound!
19:17 - Just passed Libby Point westbound in Hammersley Inlet. -PS Osborne
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19:00 - At least four just passed by on the west side of Harstine near the bridge headed south. -Kathy Powell
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18:30 - From the Harstine Bridge. -Jami Cantrell
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18:20 - They passed Harstine Bridge southbound. -Megan Gene Carlson
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18:20 - Watching T65As and others from Harstine Island Bridge. -Cherie StOurs
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17:55 - Seeing blows from Harstine Bridge southbound. -April Basham
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17:20 - In Pickering Passage now. -Donna DeBree-Moore
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17:20 - Lost sight of them at McClane Cove [headed south].
17:18 - A group of about six or seven just passed North Beach of Harstine Island going south in the Pickering Passage. -photo by Dani Gaines, June 19, 2023
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17:12 - They are still at the opening of Pickering Passage in Case Inlet. I am watching to see if they go into it. -Donna DeBree-Moore
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16:45 - I may have seen one around the entrance to Pickering. It's rough and I was some distance away. -Carolyn Berglund
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16:23 - The pod split a bit. Saw at least five fins go between Stretch and Treasure Island. Then saw one male southbound at the Stretch Island tip. Not totally confirmed but think they may be headed down Pickering Passage. -Candace Gavin
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15:55 - Northbound from Victor up Stretch Island, five fins. -April Basham
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15:45 - Viewing from Allyn Pier, at least one male hunting at mouth of Rocky Bay. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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15:33 - Northbound in Case from Vaughn Bay. -Leslie Hanks
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15:17 - Westward across the inlet.
14:41 - Not much change in any direction still hanging out in the same area. Multiple direction changes no commitment.
13:56 - Still north of the ferry dock. Approximately here [47.297002, -122.803112]. Still non directional.
13:42 - Getting eyes back on them from the Herron Island ferry dock. Line of sight is Stretch Island. Mid channel non directional. -Candace Gavin
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12:01 - Coming along the north east side of Harstine Island at a pretty quick pace right now, near the northern tip - Harstine Point. -Reagan Carosino
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11:59 - Heading towards north tip of Harstine. 
11:50 - Watching from Herron Ferry dock, looking straight across a bit southwest. Big group. Close to far shore.  -Karen Norris
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11:27 - The group I saw had at least one male and looked to have five to ten total whales. -Angie Johnson Vandeberg
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Amy Gerdes
Date of Sighting: June 19, 2023
Time: 10:19 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Heading toward Herron and Harstine just off Joemma State Park.
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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10:18 - Headed into Case now. (Per Belen via Angie Johnson Vandeberg report: "There's a large group of orca right around Johnson Point.")
10:09 - Good morning! At about 8:30, we had a report of orca south of Oro Bay on Anderson Island, with another about an hour later that there were 10 playing with lots of surface activity off Lyle Point, which is just south of the bay. It’s been quiet since then, so no direction of travel, but we’re pretty sure they didn’t head back north on the east side, so they may have headed toward Nisqually. Here’s a map for your reference. -Belen Bilgin Schneider
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Mon, Jun 19 - San Juans (BCX1675 Strike) - Saw a mom and calf in this area today [approx. 48.696022, -122.980289]. Baby was very playful and put on a show for us. Per Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network, this is BCX1675 "Strike". -photo by Becca Peterson Straus, June 19, 2023
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Mon, Jun 19 - Haro Strait (BCX1251 Orion) - 06-19-23 Humpback BCX1251 Orion, Haro Strait - 12:53 - 12:55, A less than two minute visit before a big dive, humpback BCX1251 Orion surfaced 3 times traveling north/ up-island, 1/3 mile from shore. Viewed from 1 mile south of Landbank. Photographed from shore. -Michelline Halliday, SJI -photo by Michelline Halliday, June 19, 2023
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12:00 - Possibly this same whale or another humpback heading back up island between Eagle Point and False Bay. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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10:00 - Humpback off Lime Kiln State Park. -Ellen Dutton [WSSJI]
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08:15 - Solitary humpback 200 meters west of San Juan County Park. -Erik Gearhart [WSSJI]
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Mon, Jun 19 - Elliott Bay - 18:00 - We saw one humpback going north at entrance to Elliott Bay midway between Duwamish Head and Elliott Bay marina. -John Patrick Darmody II
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17:45 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops emailed to report: Chimacum Master reports a possible humpback whale of the N. East waterway in Elliott Bay
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17:25 - This is a second hand report from a ferry captain. Humpback Elliot Bay. -Sarah Sing
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16:00 - We think we saw two from Alki Beach. One was smaller and active, kept breaching and was being very playful. Both headed north. -Breanna Starr

June 18
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sun, Jun 18 - Strait of Georgia (T137s) - Check out a glimpse of two orcas on the ferry route between Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia, Canada! Spotted on Father's Day! Video made by my Dad, who loves nature and would love for more folks to fall in love with nature! Link to video. -Yvonne Wang [These are the] T137s. -Eric Eisenhardt [WSSJI]
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12:40 - Male orca and others exiting Active Pass into Strait of Georgia. -M Elise Cannon [WSSJI]
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Sun, Jun 18 - San Juans (T46B1s, T46C2, & T123s)
15:40 - Northbound at Henry Island.
14:35 - Passing Zero Rock again, this time bound northeast. I'd guess they are headed back to the D'Arcys.
14:15 - Direction flip? They appear to be headed northeast now.
14:04 - Southbound at Gordon Head (BC).
13:35 - Passing Zero Rock southbound.
12:15 - At least some are now milling at the SE tip of Sidney Island.
12:05 - Now moving west/southwest into Canada, away from San Juan Island.
12:40 - West/southwest behind the D'Arcy islands, out of view of the camera.
11:55 - Orcas visible on Lime Kiln camera headed south, quite far offshore. -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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11:45 - T46B1s, T46C2, and T123s southbound in Haro from Kellett Bluffs, Henry Island. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Sun, Jun 18 - Admiralty Inlet (T49C, T65As, T75Bs, T77s, T124Ds) - T77D Alcyon - There was a big T party going on in the Admiralty Strait today. I think I have the T65As and per Bart, Indy T65A5 has rejoined his family. Photos taken from Lagoon Point. Also we had a family from Maine visiting and got to see orcas from shore. Kaden Stevens is in a few of the photos and I think another member of his family too.  -photos by Marilyn Armbruster, June 18, 2023 - T65A5 Indy - T49C Nielsen -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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I was supposed to be painting yesterday, but had to go to Ace for more supplies. I figured a detour close by to see whales wouldn't hurt so I stopped by Bush Point and was treated to a close pass from a few and good views of several others further out. Then I went to Ace to get said supplies, but painting never happened because there were whales all around the island. We thought we were going to be treated to an epic sunset pass under the bridge, but the hope faded with the sun as they stopped for a meal just before the bridge and then appeared to flip south. The day was pretty wild weather-wise - depending on where you were viewing (or looking for them) it was either temps in the 40s with heavy rain or temps in the 50s with sunshine. Sometimes, right on the border of both! -photos by Dori Dace, June 18, 2023
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T65A Artemis - T77D Alcyon - Lovely day with Ts, first from Lagoon Point with Jeanne Hamilton and Donna George, distant looks over by Marrowstone, circling around. Looked like they were headed into Admiralty Cove, so I ran over to the Coupeville ferry, but saw they were heading south. Got down to Bush Point, with Dori Dace, in time to see first T49C Neilson (b. 1998), then a very close pass (not sure who these are), within no more than 20 feet from the beach! T65As, with momma T65A Artemis (b. 1986), A2 Ooxjaa (b. 2004), A3 Amira (b. 2007), and A6 Callisto (b. 2018). Reports had all them there, including the wandering Indy 65A5 (b. 2014)! They veered out a bit further and grouped up! Well worth the back and forth driving! -photos by Bonnie Gretz, June 18, 2023
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For a summary: we started out with T65As, T49C, T77s, T75Bs, and T124Ds out near Port Townsend. Some whales appeared to split off early on (T124Ds) and I never saw them again later in the am trip (Lagoon Point) or on our second trip (Possession Bar). It was so great to see T65A5 (Indy) back with his family again! -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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21:00 - From Constellation Park across to southern end of Blake Island: All whales have cleared Alki Point-Restoration Point, east of mid-channel, continued steady southbound. Passing east side of Blake Island. -Brittany Noelle
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20:52 - Group of six to ten passed by Alki Lighthouse steady southbound, as viewed from Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge. Appear to be closer to east channel, a long way from me.  -Jim Reitz
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20:31 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops emailed at 20:43 to report: Whales orca 2031 6/18 Chimacum Master reports a small pod of orca 4-5, in the traffic lanes between Alki and S. Bainbridge Is. 
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20:30 - Caught beautiful glimpse of them, looks to be ten to twelve? All grouped. Could see two to three adult males and up to eight to nine others. Slow steady travel southbound in calm seas. Quiet night off Elliott Bay. General location [approx. 47.600981, -122.441425]. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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20:30 - After veering north, both the whales and “Orca1” boat are now back in same spot as on map in 19:57 post. Heading slowly southward now.
20:05 - Now steady northward midchannel, almost even with Elliot Bay.
19:57 - Viewing from Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island. Several orcas, mostly just milling mid-channel just north of Seattle/Bainbridge Island ferry lanes. Just south of tour boat “Orca1” - see map [approx. 47.600981, -122.441425]. -Jim Reitz
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20:00 - Eyes on whales from Alki Beach, sight line to Manitou Beach (Bainbridge) still north of the ferry lanes. -Brittany Noelle
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19:59 - This group continues southbound travels. Some surface activity, tail slaps visible [approx. 47.620187, -122.446870].
19:49 - I’m at sea level near Elliott Bay Marina so not optimal perspective due to high tide and pod midchannel, but spotted blows from at least six to eight orcas, and male fin in the mix, still well north of the Seattle/Bainbridge ferry traffic lanes. Southbound movement. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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19:44 - They’ve stalled just north of Port Blakley just still going slowly south just now. -Brian Hollomon
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19:34 - Believe I saw a few blows in front of Bainbridge Island ferry, viewing from Alki. -Jacob Prado
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19:29 - Just south of Murden Cove going south. Six or so. -Brian Hollomon
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19:15 - All whales south of yellow channel marker at Discovery Park. Moving very slowly southbound. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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19:04 - I saw some at Golden Gardens earlier too! -Matt Leaman
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19:03 - Viewing from Shilshole Bay marina, I can barely see spouts and dorsal fins with my binoculars. Approximately across from Discovery. -Sarah Sing
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19:00 - Same group still headed south, west mid channel straight out from Discovery Park. -Sandra Prow
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18:30 - Five to six orcas mid channel out from Golden Gardens moving quickly. At least two males and a group of four. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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18:25 - Past Carkeek. Going south. -Teresa Bara
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18:08 - There are now two males, several females, and one or two young. Group appears to be nine or ten orca. Males look to be T65A2 and T65A3. -Steve Blum
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17:50 - Earlier group continued and appear stalled south of Richmond Beach east of mid channel. Then Ariel Yseth spotted at least two more off Richmond close in, inside the weather (or in line) with heading southbound off the Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, and surprise two paddle boarders who were offshore of them! If they hold that line, should be nice pass off Carkeek and Golden Gardens after.
17:10 - Just watched at least six, including large male, southbound grouped up well east side of mid channel just north of yellow mid channel buoy between Kayu Kayu Ac park in Richmond Beach and President Point, Kingston. Floating city crossed paths opposite direction. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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17:03 - Several just approaching the refinery (the cans) hugging the east side, viewing just north of President Point. -Philomena Fabric Art
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16:57 - Can see them from Kingston with line of sight Point Wells still southbound. -Candace Gavin
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16:43 - T65A2 and others just north of Edmonds marina beach, well east of midchannel. Heading south. -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout
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16:19 - From Sunset Ave in Edmonds, I see at least two including a large male line of sight towards Point No Point, southbound, east side of midchannel. A couple of private boats are with them.
16:30 - Seeing more orcas, approaching the ferry lanes/Edmonds terminal. Private boats still with them. -Michelle Goll
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T65A5 Indy & T65A6 Callisto - T65A3 Amir - Today was incredible. T65As came in for a close up. -photo by Haleigh Meacham, June 18, 2023
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16:15 - I just was able to snag a few peeks of them surfacing by that boat; they’re microscopic from here, but I’ll take it! -Katie Chevalier
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16:10 - Heading towards the Kingston/Edmonds ferry. I can see them from Chennault Beach with telescope, line of sight to Apple Tree. Midchannel’ish.
15:50 - Been watching them about twenty to thirty minutes moving south in the triangle. At least one big guy easy to spot. Grouped loosely apart. Hazy. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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15:40 - They appear to have split it looks like some have gone north and some have gone south PSE boat is following the group traveling southeast. They're all a long way off from me and that could all change.
15:35 - Fog lifted enough to see the whales moving quickly, tightly grouped now line of sight Cultus Bay. Could go either north or south at this point. -Jim Pasola
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15:15 - From Point No Point, lost sight of first group heading east in the channel [approx. 47.884835, -122.421537].  -Jolena Tagg
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15:04 - Julie Herrin called to report seeing at least three orcas southbound, looking west from their place on Whidbey toward Point No Point.
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15:02 - One large male broke away from the group and is currently deep in Useless Bay right now. -Silver Hubble
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14:52 - 65As and friends southeast bound mid channel off Point No Point, others further inshore on Whidbey side. -Trevor Derie
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We saw them from Fort Flagler. -Cheryl Callister
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14:26 - Double Bluff quickly southbound, 65As at least in this group. -Trevor Derie
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14:24 - After sitting at Point No Point for nearly two hours I finally see a fin and a blow at the green buoy off Mutiny Bay. -Jim Pasola
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14:10 - An amazing pass right by Bush Point. I walked onto the beach two seconds before this happened. Didn’t realize these who were so close, but luckily a nice couple informed me. I unfortunately couldn’t follow them any farther down the shore due to the private tidelands, but it was still amazing. -Silver Hubble
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14:00 - Lovely close pass by a few at Bush Point, all appear to have passed and continue southbound travel. -Dori Dace
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13:48 - Pod of about five right off the point of south Whidbey right now. -Haleigh Meacham
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Emily Wandres, you and the orcas made this visitor from Maine so incredibly happy today. Thank you for sharing your binoculars, knowledge and location wisdom with us! -Karen Robbie
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13:49 - Super close to Bush Point, more approaching.
13:45 - More passing Bush Point a bit further out but still quite close to Whidbey! Worth driving around this morning for! -Bonnie Gretz
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13:45 - Three orcas (at least one big male) heading north towards Bush Point from shore avenue area - Whidbey side. I think they flipped south when the other group came by but who knows anymore! -Emily Wandres
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13:23 - Can see from Bush Point looking north.  -Britta Culbertson
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13:42 - Karen & Patrick Scott, Bush Point called to report at least six orcas just north of Bush Point heading southbound about to reach the lighthouse.
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13:26 - T65A5 (Indy) is back with the family again! -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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13:20 - Seeing fins north of Bush Point slowly southbound. -Bonnie Gretz
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13:15 - Close pass at Lagoon [Point] from an orca that broke off from the group. -Emily Wandres
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13:15 - There's a mess of them out there. Whidbey side of mid and super close to shore. Have passed south Lagoon Point. Moving a tad more southbound. -Marilyn Armbruster
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13:10 - Many, five to eight orca, 400 yards off Lagoon Point. Very spread out, milling but moving south.  -Bill Setter
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13:09 - Group [of] four to five here [approx. 48.076131, -122.620071]. Believe it’s the T65[A]s. -Haleigh Meacham
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13:11 - Kit Turner, Lagoon Point. At least some of the orcas who have been stalled are now traveling southbound about mid channel off south Lagoon Point.
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13:23 - Paul Ratcliffe called again, sees now more than five as if reunited, near south end Marrowstone Island moving fast southbound.
13:00 - Paula called back to report at least five orcas (including male) are heading south off Lagoon Point.
12:50 - Paula Ratcliffe called to report seeing the orcas on west side of island little north of Lagoon Point. Moving east. Seeing fins and surfacings.
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12:50 - Pods have broken up. Seeing groups of two to six dispersed in the area. -Haleigh Meacham
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12:55 - A few others in line with Point Wilson as well. South of my dropped pin location. Trending slowly south, both groups.
12:45 - Group of four to five at least with one large male. See map. North and out from Lagoon Point foraging and milling about [approx. 48.096447, -122.639129]. -Marilyn Armbruster
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12:47 - Orcas much closer to Whidbey side now. Same area as pinned, above. 
12:03 - Near north end of Marrowstone - closer to Marrowstone. Looks like they are hunting. Three boats following.  -Amy Smith Norris
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12:14 - Reported by Jan B at Bush Point area: Big pod of Ts heading south at the rip.
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11:23 - Orcas visible from Lagoon Point. Too far for any info. -Patricia Prochaska
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11:23 - Watching from Lagoon Point. Milling about, a little closer to Marrowstone, but still in sight. -Janet Moody
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11:15 - Fifteen to twenty Bigg's killer whales southbound from my map spot [approx. 48.094998, -122.655179]. I didn’t get a good angle on many of them but we at least had the T65As, T124Ds, and T49C, plus more! -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:14 - Still watching from Marrowstone Point! -Laura Farwell
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11:10 - Watching from Lagoon Point north. Closer to west side but visible. -Bonnie Gretz
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11:02 - Watching them now from Smugglers Cove. Southbound at northern tip of Marrowstone. -Amy Smith Norris
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10:49 - Still here, heading towards Whidbey side just north of Lagoon Point, heading southbound.
10:29 - Pod heading south in middle of Admiralty at Marrowstone Point. -photo by Colin McCloy, June 18, 2023
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09:48 - 15 plus killer whales at Point Wilson [Port Townsend] right now southbound. 100 yards from shore.  -Christopher Lewman
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09:48 - Super pod of transients at Point Wilson now, southbound. 15-20 individuals. -Sam Kaviar
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Sun, Jun 18 - Possession Sound (T99s) - Just wanted to say thank you to one of the girls we met at Strawberry Point. You let me borrow your binoculars and did your best to answer my million questions and made sure my friend and I could see the orcas. I can’t remember your name but I think you mentioned you were in this group so if you see this just know you totally made my day! I hope you always catch green lights and no traffic when you’re trying to get to your next orca viewing location for the rest of your life! -Lorena Perezcarlos
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21:00 - They stalled south of Ala Spit on a hunt. They appeared to be trending south at that time, so possible they flipped south. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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20:35 - Viewing from Ala Spit now. Trending northbound still. They’re still south of us. -Kat Martin
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20:05 - Northbound at the south end Dugualla Bay.
19:40 - Northbound passing Borgman Road, steady travel.
19:20 - After stopping for snacks, traveling northbound near Strawberry Point. -Rachel Haight, Orca
Network
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18:46 - Last seen close to English Boom County Park slow pace north/northeast. -Yanwei Cai
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17:25 - Update for the T99 pod northbound. We are leaving the scene [approx. 48.194067, -122.573894]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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17:26 - Just passed Onamac Point heading north in Saratoga. Lots of whale boats following. -Marie Heil
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17:10 - T99s are northbound according to my map [approx. 48.171058, -122.554401]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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17:04 - They passed Hidden Beach about 25 minutes ago. Still northbound, midchannel, but were trending toward Camano. -Cindi Crowder Rausch, Orca Network
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16:09 - We’ve got the T099’s here in Saratoga - just southeast of Hidden Beach meandering north. -Tyler McKeen, Blue Kingdom Tours
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15:48 - Just spotted them five minutes ago. -Emily Northey
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15:40 - Viewing from Camano Island State Park, orcas, at least four on the Whidbey side, in front of Fox Spit. Northbound.
15:12 - Viewing from Camano Island State Park - orcas milling around at least three in front of Bells Beach.  -Linda Aitkins
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13:02 - Five orcas, two males and two females and a possible calf, off of H Division, mid channel between Hat and Whidbey, heading north toward N. -Remy Leonard [HIWS]
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13:01 - At least five orca. Mid channel between Hat and Whidbey including one youngster. -Ellen Mann
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11:18 - Rachel Haight called to relay report from Durand and Dori Dace of orcas southbound from Mukilteo mid channel.
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11:15 - From the Clinton to Mukilteo ferry. -photo by Caitlin Hart, June 18, 2023
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11:15 - Off the inbound ferry to Mukilteo. Sorry for the framing; I was watching them with my eye and tracking them with my phone wasn't happening. -Durand Dace
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Kristen Rich
Date of Sighting: June 18, 2023
Time: 7:00 AM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Right off shore - Maxwelton Beach last few beach houses near end of road
Direction of travel : South west - towards Seattle
Behaviors observed: Cruising - feeding
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Looked like one juvenile with them.
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COASTAL KILLER WHALES - Sun, Jun 18 - Oregon Coast
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Matt Strauch
Date of Sighting: June 18, 2023
Time: 3:59 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Agate Beach, Newport, Oregon
Direction of travel : West
Behaviors observed: Plumes
If orcas, any males?: Unknown
Any unusual markings?: Not seen
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No

June 17
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sat, Jun 17 - Strait of Georgia
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat Jun 17 12:53 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 49.33554,-123.41550 [Bowen Island] 
Number Sighted: 2
Submitted Comments: We were extremely excited! There were two next to each other and we saw their
fins come up a few times before they dove deeper. 
Submitter Name: Samantha Taylor
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Sat, Jun 17 - Guemes Channel/Rosario Strait (T36, T36Bs, T65As minus T65A5, T99s) -photo by All Aboard Sailing, June 17, 2023 - T36's, T65A's and T99's near Anacortes - “With a forecast of strong winds to the South we initially headed North. However with a report of Orcas at Anacortes oil refinery we changed tack to Shaw Island and then a fast close hauled sail on the ebb current to lead us into Upright Channel. The orcas were reported as West bound so we continued at a good speed to round Upright head and take Thatcher Pass and a beam reach across to Washington Park near Anacortes…” -The Howitts, All Aboard Sailing - Read more and see more photos here.
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T99s & T36/T36Bs - 15:20 - 16:00 - Washington Park, orcas were very surface active but not hunting right off shore. [There was] a male orca very close to shore belly up. -photos by Robin Sinner, June 17, 2023
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[Video of calf breach]. - Julie M Walker
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16:47 - Looks like they are about here now [approx. 48.481518, -122.712681]. -AJ Pogue
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16:30 - The group spent so much time in front of Washington Park. More later but they are now southbound off west side Burrows Island. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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T65A2 Ooxjaa, T65A3 Amira, T99E - T65A3 Amira - T99C Barakat - From the shores of Washington Park. -photos & IDs by Rachel Haight, June 17, 2023
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14:29 - We left them 20 minutes ago. They had traveled south a ways and were at the southwest tip of the park. -Smith Siromaskul
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Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI], also identified T36, T36Bs, and T99s with the T65As.
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15:07 - They’ve actually drifted back and lost progress. So wonderful and relaxing to watch from the rocks. Along with some oyster catchers.
15:03 - Group made it off lawn area of Washington Park and basically are tread milling offshore. Breaches, tail lobs and very little if any forward progress last 20 minutes. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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14:41 - Just off shore western tip of Washington Park still southbound. 
14:33 - More sustained southbound now [approx. 48.506280, -122.694847]. -Smith Siromaskul
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14:26 - Generally group has drifted here [approx. 48.507677, -12.693708] with meal. They are now facing/aiming south. If continue will be nice pass of the park. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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1424 - Facing Washington Park boat launch. Still treading water. -Smith Siromaskul
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14:20 - Just left Washington Park. They are heading east. -Lorena Perezcarlos
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14:07 - They're playing in the current by the red buoy. -Smith Siromaskul
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14:02 - They are drifting east. Still visible for while from Washington Park.
13:38 - Group has stalled east of mid channel making directional changes abeam of James Island, between there and Shannon Point. Viewing still from Washington Park [approx. 48.505517, -122.710647].
12:55 - Fifteen orcas out here heading southbound now due west of Green Point, Washington Park, Anacortes mid channel in choppy seas. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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12:57 - They have turned south in the middle of Rosario Strait. -Smith Siromaskul
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12:35 - From Washington Park, T065As present. -Brittany Noelle
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12:35 - Seeing fins and blows in ferry traffic lanes between Anacortes and Cypress to the northwest off Green Point Washington Park. Windy and choppy seas. But fun to have made it and have impromptu watch party with several co-workers and their family. Orcas have shifted a hit now to west/southwest travel.  -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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12:15 - Directly northwest of Washington Park boat ramp [approx. 48.514578, -122.701372].
11:59 - At the ferry terminal. 
11:42 - Just east of Anacortes ferry terminal one mile off shore.
11:18 - At Guemes ferry lane.
11:14 - Looks like at least two males in the group. Heading west toward ferry terminal. We'll be at the San Juan terminal in maybe 15 minutes.
11:03 - Moving north into Guemes Channel. Downtown Anacortes is about to get a show [approx. 48.519342, -122.594136].
10:58 - If you're in Anacortes, go to Cap Sante Park and look east. They are within a few hundred years of shore.
10:47 - They appear to be heading in to Cap Sante Marina.
10:43 - One solo ahead of at least two more. Sorry, four more. The male was leading by maybe a half mile.
10:42 - Multiple orca here now [near Cap Sante Marina - approx. 48.513018, -122.578105]. Moving southwest. -Smith Siromaskul - T65A2 Ooxjaa - T65A Artemis on right -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network -photos by Smith Siromaskul, June 17, 2023
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Sat, Jun 17 - Puget Sound - 09:00 - I have a secondhand report from my coworkers aboard the Victoria Clipper V. Group of orcas seen off of Double Bluff. Appeared to be headed south. -Lauren Ryan Booth
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sat, Jun 17 - Puget Sound (CRC16590 Chinook & young humpback) - 3:26 - San Juan Clipper just left the two humpbacks just north of Edmonds. They were headed east. -Lauren Ryan Booth
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12:48 - After searching for orcas we circled back around to watch “Chinook” and the young humpback at my map mark [approx. 47.856496, -122.414322]. Circling so far. We don’t know the gender of Chinook yet, but it’s possible it’s a mom and calf, or possibly a yearling with Chinook. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat Jun 17 11:10 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.93630,-122.48392 [S Useless Bay]
Number Sighted: 2
Submitter Name: JFox
Whale Alert App
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10:50 - CRC 16590 (Chinook) is one of the whales.
10:13 - Two humpbacks headed southbound from the Double Bluff area [approx. 47.961100, -122.534565].  -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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MINKE WHALES - Sat, Jun 17 - Haro Strait
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Minke Whale Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat Jun 17 19:25 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.63365,-123.28577 [off Bare Island 9]
Number Sighted: 2
Submitter Name: Ebba Hooft Toomey
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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Sat, Jun 17 - Puget Sound - 20:52 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops emailed to report: Master on the CATHLAMET reports a possible grey whale just off Duwamish Head.

June 16
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Fri, Jun 16 - San Juans (T36 & T36Bs) - We saw them too. -Annie Anderson
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17:30 - To the right of the ferry near Lopez Island [approx. 48.568068, -122.857371]. -Alison O'Brien
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13:30 - Update from Jerry Johnson has them milling between Lopez and Blakely [Islands]. -Orca Behavior Institute
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11:15 - Orca sighting off James Island. Some whale watching boats following them toward Thatcher Pass. We saw three right before they went around the point. -Taylor Brady
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Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Fri Jun 16 11:05 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.50001,-122.75537 [SE of James Island]
Number Sighted: 5
Submitter Name: Hayley Phelps 
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11:45 - Now identified as T36 and the T36Bs, heading west through Thatcher Pass.
10:45 - They are still south of the ferry lanes (in the vicinity of Bird Rocks now) but heading north.
09:30 - Report of orcas heading north off Washington Park towards the Anacortes ferry lanes in Rosario Strait. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Fri, Jun 16 - Haro Strait - 15:04 - Humpback moving north past Lime Kiln. -Melissa Casey [WSSJI]
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14:10 - Lime Kiln Point, large single whale, couple spouts, two tail slaps and a flipper out. Flipper was pretty long, possibly humpback.  -Aaron Keefer [WSSJI]
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Fri, Jun 16 - E Juan de Fuca Strait (BCZ0298 Split Fin) - Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Fri Jun 16 12:47 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.33170,-122.90771 [~2 miles NW Smith/Minor Islands]
Number Sighted: 1
Submitter Name: Hayley Phelps 
Whale Alert App
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BCZ0298 Split Fin - It was so much fun and amazing to be able to see it in person on our tour. -photos by Dwayne Hunold, June 16, 2023

June 15
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Thu, Jun 15 - Active Pass (T124As, T124A1, T124A4s, & T124C) - T124A7 - T124A4 Sabio -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - Afternoon sighting of the T124As and T124C going eastward through Active Pass was nothing short of epic. So many behaviours while they were hunting: tail slaps, spy hops, breaches, tail lobs, tail stands, body rolls. They hunted along the shore and the power in their direction changes is amazing. Photos taken from the shore of Galiano Island. -photos by Karoline Cullen, June 15, 2023 -video by Gary Cullen, June 15, 2023
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12:50 - A group of four transients hugged the southeastern shore of Scott Point on Salt Spring Island today on their way out of Ganges Harbour. -Peter B. Reiner 
*Thu, Jun 15 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (T49As) - T49A3 Nat - T49A Nan - T49A1 Noah -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - Minutes from our docks we found Bigg’s/transient killer whales! Another epic day in the Salish Sea with the T049A's! Did you know this pod is featured in the Netflix documentary "Island of the Sea Wolves"? -Sooke Coastal Explorations -photos by Paul Pudwell, June 15, 2023
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Thu, Jun 15 - Haro Strait (T65As minus T65A5) - T65A2 Ooxjaa -photo by All Aboard Sailing, June 15, 2023 - Minke whale on Salmon Bank and T65A's (minus T65A5) headed up Haro - “June 15, 2023 – As we were leaving the bank, another whale watching boat found a group of orcas breaching on Hein Bank. It turned out to be a family of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T65A’s (minus T65A5). The orcas were moving NE towards San Juan Island and we had some excellent views as we paralleled the whales. We watched the whales up to False Bay before coming about and heading south down the San Juan coastline....” -The Howitts, All Aboard Sailing - Read more and see more photos here.
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06-15-23 T65As, Haro Strait, SJI
15:33 - 15:43, Five to six Biggs transients, the T65As, grouped together traveling very quickly north/ up-island 1/3 mile from shore. T65A2 was lagging a bit behind but caught up as they approached Point Edward and they moved farther away from shore, NW, until out of sight. 25 minutes later my friend texted me while on a walk up-island at Lime Kiln as she ran along the shore with them. They had swung back very close to shore just outside the kelp! - Viewed from 1 mile south of Landbank's Westside Preserve. Photographed from shore. -Michelline Halliday, SJI - T65A3 Amira, T65A4 Ellifrit, T65A6 Callisto - T65A3 Amira in the middle following behind mom T65A Artemis -photos & IDs by Michelline Halliday, June 15, 2023
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T65A3 (Amir) has recently acquired a new injury to his dorsal fin, along with a couple rake marks. As of yesterday [06/15], it seems to be healing well, and should make for a new identifier for him. -photo by Sam Wallace, June 15, 2023
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16:30 - Friend on shore reports they've passed San Juan County Park and are continuing north towards Henry.
15:30 - They’re moving quickly, already north of Pile Point heading up island.
14:45 - T65As south of Eagle Point heading north towards San Juan Island. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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08:30 - Port Townsend Marine Science Center rounding Point Wilson lighthouse at around traveling northwesterly-ish.  -April S
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Thu, Jun 15 - Strait of Juan de Fuca - 13:00 - Departed this morning on PSE from Port Townsend. Missed these orcas. In fact, no orca sightings today. We did see two humpbacks! -Vicki Flood
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We went out with PSE today at 11:00 from Port Angeles. Did not see orcas but found two humpbacks, too. On our way back into Port Angeles, I thought I saw a few dorsals north of us in the way distance, but could not confirm as we were done for the day. Glad they were spotted. -Kimberly Sylvester
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Thu, Jun 15 - Admiralty Inlet - 07:40 - Kit Turner called to report a large whale, believes a humpback, in Admiralty Inlet out from northern Lagoon Point traveling northbound mid channel.
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GRAY WHALES - Thu, Jun 15 - Rosario Strait - 20:00 - I believe this is a gray whale! No dorsal fin and gray with white specs. Going south into Rosario Strait [video shows gray whale]. -Rose Caitlin
Correction: in the June 15 Whale Sighting report, this was under humpback reports, but it was actually a gray whale.
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MINKE WHALES - Thu, Jun 15 - Salmon Bank - photo by All Aboard Sailing, June 15, 2023 - Minke whale on Salmon Bank and T65A's (minus T65A5) headed up Haro - “June 15, 2023 – Today we decided to go south and try our luck looking for minke whales. As we sailed around Turn Island we spotted about 4 raccoons foraging on the tide line, harbor seals hauled out on the rocks and bald eagles flying overhead. We cut inside of Griffin Bay to find a back eddy against the flood tide. Goose Island was busy with cormorants and gulls tending their nests, but quickly became alarmed as a bald eagle came swooping down on their homes. Several gulls chased after the eagle to scare him/her away. On Salmon Bank we found one minke whale milling on the bank. It was one we recognize and see often with the nick on the leading edge of the dorsal fin. We lovingly refer to her as “Minke Mouse”...” -The Howitts, All Aboard Sailing - Read more and see more photos here.
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Thu, Jun 15 - Admiralty Inlet - 07:50 - Minke northbound off Lagoon Point, close in, long dives, traveling north 100 yards off our bulkhead. It was close in and very small, eighty percent sure it's a minke. -Bill Setter

June 14
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Wed, Jun 14 - San Juans (T124As, T124A1, T124A4s, & T124C) - T124A Kittiwake & T124A7 -photo & IDs by All Aboard Sailing, June 14, 2023 - Sailing with Biggs T124A's plus T124A1 and T124C - “During our sail today we were fortunate to sail with a family of Biggs/Transient orcas known as the T124A’s (including T124A1 minus T124A2’s) plus her brother, T124C. They were found traveling inter-island and we met them after they were exiting Wasp Passage. The group headed north up San Juan Channel, and they stopped to hunt a couple times before they reached Limestone Point. The orcas turned West in Spieden Channel and traveled against the strong flooding current…” -The Howitts, All Aboard Sailing - Read more and see more photos here.
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18:55 - Still milling one mile south of D'Arcy Island.
18:10 - Milling a few miles off Lime Kiln in Canadian waters. -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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14:15 - They are now southbound on the west side of Henry Island - if they continue, they could be visible from the west side of San Juan in a bit. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute
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11:39 - Watching from Reuben Tarte. They look to be heading north in San Juan Channel at the moment. -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout
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11:10 - Ts (also reported as the T124As) continuing westbound and will be in San Juan Channel shortly.
10:20 - Report from ferry passenger of orcas heading west into Cayou Channel. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Today from Reuben Tarte Park, young T124A4A broke away from the family while they were having a meal. Mom had to chase after her over a mile and round her up. Whale zoomies! -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout [ONCG]
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Wed, Jun 14 - Admiralty Inlet (T125A & T128) - 20:18 - Orcas on Whidbey today. -photo by Mary Gandee, June 14, 2023
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20:15 - I saw one but then lost sight. -Michael Gomez
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20:05 - Southbound approaching Point Flagler. -Jesse Avery
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19:45 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 19:59 to report: 1945hrs: Vessel KENNEWICK reports via 800MHz, 2 orca 1 mile south of their current position, moving south toward Marrowstone Island.
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They're back! Three and a half weeks after brothers T128 Flotsam and T125A Jetsam were seen splitting up in the San Juan Islands, we've finally gotten an update on their whereabouts. The two of them were heading east in the Strait of Juan de Fuca today, and yes, they were back together! In case you missed it, on May 20th, T128 was seen with some deep rake marks on his dorsal fin, and the behavior of both whales seemed unusual as they split up on either side of Blakely Island. I recapped the day's events here. The big question at the end of that evening was when and if the brothers were reunite. We don't know the when, but whatever may have transpired between them seems to be resolved as they were traveling side by side again today. Word from observers on the water was that T128's wounds looked almost fully healed. -Orca Behavior Institute
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T125A Jetsam - T125A Jetsam - T125A Jetsam & T128 Flotsam
19:00 - Leaving them abeam of Port Townsend, southbound. Enjoy!
18:30 - T128 & T125A off of Point Wilson and seem committed southbound
18:00 - The Brothers are headed into Admiralty, southbound, but not sure they are committed. -photos by April Ryan, June 14, 2023
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17:19 - They may have just turned more toward the Port Townsend side of things. South of the SA buoy. They were pretty well spread. Some other whale watch vessels with them now, I think 128 was north of McCurdy when we left.
17:14 - We have the brothers T128 and T125A heading northeast at the Sierra Alfa buoy (on the Glacier Spirit). -Colleen Farrell
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Wed, Jun 14 - Puget Sound (T65As minus T65A5) - T65A2 Ooxjaa flukes - T65A6 Callisto - T65A4 Ellifrit -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Heads or tails, or both? I've never seen so many tail slaps and head stands. It seemed they were seeing who could stay vertical the longest. -photos by Jim Pasola, June 14, 2023
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T65A6 Callisto -photo by April Basham, June 14, 2023
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20:59 - Appear to be heading south down the east side of Blake. 
20:50 - I saw them just briefly as they were exiting Yukon Harbor off the tip of Bainbridge. I lost them after that. The light, or lack of, is making it hard to see them. -Stacy Hammrich
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20:39 - They seem to have moved out mid channel all the way out of the passage and currently now northbound as viewing from Pomeroy Park looking towards Elliott Bay. 
20:33 - As viewing from Pomeroy Park they are southbound. Unclear what side of Blake they will continue by. They do still appear to be in ferry lanes of the fast ferry. 
20:25 - Visible from Pomeroy Park exiting Rich Passage.  -April Basham
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20:04 - They are visible from Manchester State Park. They are following the opposite shoreline closely. -Bethany Unger Scoggins
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20:10 - Now out of sight by Manchester.
19:45 - Several departing Rich Passage.
19:35 - Several eastbound in Rich Passage! -photo by Sara Finlay, June 14, 2023
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19:42 - Can see them from Lytle Park. -Emily Klobuchar
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19:17 - Now heading southeast towards Rich Passage. Still viewing from Crystal Springs. Visible with the naked eye. -Christine Merritt
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19:07 - One is in the Illahee channel, visible from Illahee State Park. -Diana Helmuth
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18:52 - Heading north in front of Bremerton ferry. -Lara Hansen
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18:36 - Northbound towards Illahee. Viewing from Crystal Springs on Bainbridge. -Christine Merritt
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18:23 - Just watched them swim out past Bremerton marina/ferry headed east. -Chani Wenning
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18:22 - Viewing from Shore Drive in Manette, Amira is three quarter of a mile out in front followed by Ooxjaa, and the girls are bringing up the rear. The girls are just about to pass Bachmann Park. -Jim Pasola
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18:18 - One fin at Bachmann Park heading north. But here comes the ferry! -Diana Helmuth
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18:15 - We were on the 17:30 ferry to Bremerton and were arriving (so about 18:15) and saw at least three orca heading northeast between the Manette shore near Bachman Park and the ferry. -Rod Harada
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18:10 - Whales are visible near the shipyard headed towards the Bremerton marina/ferry docks. -Amber Miko
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18:06 - Mike Dageenakis called to report orcas. Bremerton shipyard and ferry terminal at least three orcas heading away milling around hunting, a lot of seals around.
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18:00 - Viewing from the Manette Bridge I see one male looks like Amira about mid-channel heading north, long downs. -Jim Pasola
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18:00 - They are heading north east out of Sinclair Inlet. -David Michael
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17:54 - Watching from Whiskey Gulch in Port Orchard, couple of fins moving east. Deep dives down for long periods. -Brian Winking
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17:45 - Heading north in Sinclair, passing the Annapolis ferry terminal. -Calvin Schubert
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17:17 - Across the water from Kitsap Bank in Port Orchard closer to shipyard side. -Amanda Drake
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17:40 - They are in the same location. Might be on seal number three.
17:15 - They have been hunting multiple seals off the west end of Puget Sound Naval Station (the naval shipyard). -David Michael
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16:49 - They're closer to Gorst now.  -Angie Berger
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16:31 - Just past [Bremerton] ferry terminal heading south. -Dean Brown
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16:28 - They have continued towards Bremerton. -April Basham
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16:23 - My boys and I watched them pass towards shipyard from Waterman Dock. So fun to watch! I only have distant phone pictures though. -Tiff Jones
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16:09 - They are hooking in to Sinclair, whole family up! 
16:05 - We are watching them at mouth of Sinclair Inlet, Bremerton side, south/southwest, hard to say if they will continue south or hook in here at Bachmann Park - trending this way.
15:55 - Visible from Bachmann Park just barely not sure if they will hook west or east yet - pretty far out there. Edit: coming this way, Bremerton side, but looks like they will cross the channel southbound at mouth of Sinclair.
15:40 - Passing Illahee State Park steady southbound. -Donna Green Van Renselaar
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15:50 - Headed southbound now past Ilahee towards Bachmann Park.
15:21 - At Illahee on Bainbridge side very close to Bainbridge Island. -Isaiah Enger
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15:13 - Southbound hugging Bainbridge side just to the north of Illahee dock. -Donna Green Van Renselaar
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15:06 - Directly in from of blue house with white pillars. Still heading south. Really hugging Bainbridge Island shore. Viewing from Illahee through binoculars. -Brianna Schroeder
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14:55 - Slowly approaching Illahee close to Bainbridge southbound. -Jim Pasola
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14:37 - They are south of Brownsville mid channel, heading towards Point White. -Heather Paar
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14:30 - Southbound from Brownsville fifteen minutes ago.
13:35 - Eyes on just northeast of Brownsville Marina. -Donna Green Van Renselaar
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13:34 - Thank you for all the comments to help me visit with my orca family. -Kimberly Fritz
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13:34 - Blows, south of the marina, along the shoreline where you turn off towards Illahee. Going out of my view from Point Madison Bay.
13:25 - Blows just north of Brownsville Marina, shoreline. -Shantelle Rackowski
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I caught them at Bachmann. -Jeanette Fuge Cosey
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T65A2 Ooxjaa - At Bachmann Park. -photos by Crystal Thompson, June 14, 2023
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13:14 - Seem to be committed southbound Port Orchard.
13:11 - Headed very slowly south back into Port Orchard, slightly north of Brownsville. Two kills near Keyport, lots of celebrating - tail slaps, spy hops, and breaches in Manzanita Bay area. -photo by Josh Cantrell, June 14, 2023
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13:12 - Slowly headed back towards Brownsville. -Brenda Campbell
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12:50 - Headed south bound towards Brownsville.
12:39 - Spotted between Keyport base and Brownsville Marina. -Gianna Pantaleo
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12:34 - Kimberly Sylvester called to report the orcas were north of Brownsville, south of Liberty Bay (about mile south of Keyport). Hunted and have been very surface active: breaches, tails slaps, cartwheels and such. They have now ditched all boats watching them, appear to have flipped, seeing them heading southbound on Poulsbo side, but also making directional changes, but all whales are to the south of boats on scene. Some gulls circling.
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T65A2 Ooxjaa - 12:10 - They passed by our house in the backyard - headed into Liberty Bay area. We are north of the Brownsville Marina, whales are headed north. -photos by Amanda Cantrell, June 14, 2023
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T65A3 Amira - 11:55 - Passed Battle Point on Bainbridge Island. Spread out with leader close to Bainbridge Island and others in Kitsap side. -photo by Heather Paar, June 14, 2023
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11:45 - Passing Brownsville on the Bainbridge side. Amira out in front as usual, the family bringing up the rear northbound. -Jim Pasola
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11:37 - Just saw them in the channel west of Bainbridge. Looked like one big one small (mom and baby?) heading north towards Brownsville Marina. -Diana Helmuth
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11:35 - From Brownsville Marina just coming into view, I see the Yankee Clipper, and another small boat that's been following them flying a whale flag has been very respectful and trying to flag down others. -Jim Pasola
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11:32 - Location [approx. 47.636587, -122.581976], northbound, off Bainbridge shoreline. -Shantelle Rackowski
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11:29 - The pod is north of Rich Passage on west side of Bainbridge Island across from Illahee. -Rosemary Simmons
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11:21 - Still northbound passing Illahee closer to Bainbridge side, possibly almost to Fletcher Bay. Hard to see that far from Illahee boat dock. -Corey Hendricks
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11:17 - Passing Illahee dock heading north. -Tammy Ash
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11:05 - Passing Illahee State Park mid channel northbound. -Jim Pasola
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11:02 - Approaching Illahee State Park pier. Moving north. -Candace Gavin
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10:59 - Pod of (maybe) four orcas passed Enetai near East Bremerton going northward.
10:31 - Heading toward Bachmann Park from Manette Bridge! -Rachel Wilson
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10:44 - Towards Illahee.
10:30 - They made a kill at the channel marker at the mouth of Dyes Inlet spent quite a bit of time there and put on quite a show. Now have turned headed back north already passed Bachmann Park. -Jim Pasola
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10:20 - Just saw them at Manette Bridge in Bremerton. -Maya Gebhart
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10:49 - Still milling east of Bachmann Park now. Lots of directional changes.
09:57 - Hunting off Bachmann Park, viewing from Crystal Springs, Bainbridge Island. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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09:35 - Last rise right off of Bachmann Park moved more mid-channel, confirmed 65As.
09:20 - They are heading towards Bremerton hugging the Port Orchard side. -Jim Pasola
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Kristen Althizer
Date of Sighting: June 14, 2023
Time: 9:05 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: 47.591074,-122.555241
Direction of travel : West, slow pace
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Unclear
Any unusual markings?: Unclear
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: I have a video I'll send.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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21:11 - I see them at the mouth of Rich Passage viewing from Bachmann Park in Manette. Don't yet no which way they'll go. -Jim Pasola
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08:16 - Large male seen traveling along the west side of Blake Island heading north toward Bainbridge. -Kristin Wilder-Hunter
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07:47 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 07:57 to report: 0747hrs: T/S Duff [Southworth Ferry Terminal] reports spotting 4-5 orcas, including a calf, meandering about in close proximity to the ferry dock. No specific direction of travel. Vessels are aware of their location.
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Thu, Jun 14 - Haro Strait - There were two humpbacks crossing Haro Strait towards False Bay this morning. -Pete Ancich [WSSJI]
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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Wed, Jun 14 - San Juans - 18:45 - Large baleen whale two miles south of Iceberg Point on Lopez [Island]. Going south. -Jenny Stands Wilson [WSSJI]