May 2024 Whale Sightings

May 31
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Fri, May 31 - Boundary Pass (J Pod & K Pod)
23:39 - Calls have gotten fainter and vessel noise increasing.
23:27 - Echoing J and K Pod vocals on the SIMRES.ca hydrophone. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Fri, May 31 - Lambert Channel, BC - Pod of orcas northbound in Lambert Channel. We counted about nine. Two large fins and the rest were small with two of them being very small so likely young calves. One having an eye patch that was still coloured a bit orangish. All shots taken from shore. Denman Island, BC. Link to more photos. -photos by Gerry Ambury, May 31, 2024
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Fri, May 31 - Haro Strait - 12:10 - Killer whales in Haro Strait. Parallel to Snug Harbor, heading north midstraight. Three to four visible. - Peter Van Deventer & April Van Deventer [WSSJI]
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Fri, May 31 - Saratoga Passage/Penn Cove (T137s) - T137D Wright & family - T137D Wright - The T137s hunting among the mussel rafts in Penn Cove today. They were in their normal formation, split into pairs for most of the day, but they joined up as they scoped out the pinniped buffet table at the rafts. -photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, May 31, 2024
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T137A Jack - T137A Jack - Had another great day with the T137s and was able to observe some different hunting strategies. They were able to hunt a few harbor seals and the hunts were quite quick in comparison to the sea lion they hunted last weekend. The most interesting part of the day is when they entered the mussel flats in Penn Cove. They exited rather quick but it was neat to watch them search through the different flats. Link to more photos & videos. -photos by Charvet Drucker, May 31, 2024
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Got this video from Monroe Landing [video in FB comments].  -Shannon Noreika
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19:43 - Three orcas heading east out of Penn Cove. Mid to south channel, moving out. -Janet Chaykin
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19:20 - Coming back to the Coupeville Wharf. Eastbound. -Kat Martin
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18:40 - Orcas [westbound] in Penn Cove. -Laura Holicky
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18:31 - We are leaving them. They are still westbound at mussel flats. Midchannel.
18:10 - Fly by of Coupeville pier coming up shortly. They are westbound again. -A
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17:34 - Between Monroe Landing and boat launch. Middle of the cove. They were headed east... now just hanging out. -Geoff Kappes
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17:25 - Approaching Monroe Landing east bound way on the north side, all four. -Bonnie Gretz
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17:21 - Leaving the north side. Boat is following them. Headed to the middle of the cove.
17:11 - Close to north shore west of Monroe Landing. -Geoff Kappes
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17:04 - Now due north of Coupeville.
17:00 - They're in sleep mode. Jack broke away from the others. Closer to north side still eastbound.
16:53 - Eastbound. North side of the Cove. Monroe Landing.
16:37 - They're out [of the mussel rafts] and northbound.
16:31 - Slowly westward but we're running out of water in that direction.
16:25 - They're in the mussel flats. They're inside the platforms hunting. -A
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16:47 - Jack now heading east but milling more on north side. Others a bit spread out. -Bonnie Gretz
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16:31 - They are in the mussel rafts. -Bethani White
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16:08 - Directly across from Coupeville Pier, still more on the north side. -Matalie Watson
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16:07 - Viewing from Coupeville boat ramp - the 137s just finished late afternoon snack and are now continuing their travels into Penn Cove. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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15:48 - Finally moving into Penn Cove, on north side. Monroe will likely get a great pass if they stick to that side. -Matalie Watson
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15:47 - Due south of Penn Cove Park. North side of cove. -Smith Siromaskul
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15:37 - Viewing from Coupeville Wharf, north side right at mouth of cove. -Matalie Watson
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15:28 - Seeing them from Long Point, across on Oak Harbor side heading into Penn Cove. -Kourtnee Marr Lindgren
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15:27 - Orca are entering Penn Cove on the north side of the channel (Oak Harbor) side. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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15:20 - Here-ish [approx. 48.238329, -122.663885]. Looks like they may be coming into Penn Cove. I’m at Monroe Landing. -Brandy Jackson Ritchie
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15:07 - Just had a quick glimpse straight off the outer channel marker looking from Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor look to be headed into Penn Cove but too far away to tell for sure. -Bethani White
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14:37 - They have moved away from Camano going northwest/west now.
14:34 - Approaching the entrance of Penn Cove, some directional changes so not 100% sure they are committed but definitely trending that way.
14:19 - Loon and Wright just hunted a harbor seal midchannel. Jack and Tempest just joined back up with them.
13:43 - Jack and one other female just passed yacht club area close to Camano northbound. Two others are mid channel northbound. -Charvet Drucker
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14:00 - Four orca one mile southwest of Rocky Point, Camano in Saratoga Passage. Not doing much. Moving slowly north-ish. Long down times. -A
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13:54 - Still here [approx. 48.247835, -122.578847]. -Rachel Bernal
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13:05 - I just resighted them - passing Rockaway Beach (on Camano) northbound on Camano side of channel. Rockaway is just south of Madrona on Camano. They're still northbound on Camano side of mid-channel, from my line of sight about half mile south of Onamac - in front of IE5. -Jill Hein
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12:46 - Still northbound lots of whale watch boats with them and personal watercraft joined in the line up… approx. at my map point [48.160667, -122.524858]. -Kevin Phillips
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12:31 - North of the state park now, two close to the Camano side and two more mid channel. northbound. -Charvet Drucker
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12:10 - Veered more towards Camano side after passing East Point on Whidbey.
12:05 - Viewing from East Point area, orcas steady northbound Whidbey side of mid channel, whale watch boats following. -Emily Wandres
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11:12 - Orcas northbound south of Mabana, closer to Camano side. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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11:08 - Two of the T137 family (T137 and T137B) [approx. 48.076409, -122.402790].  -Tony Tilt
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10:52 - Orca are just north of Langley- hugging Camano side. Drifting north-ish. Too far for ID or number. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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Single male orca heading north at Clinton ferry terminal. -Christopher Thornton
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07:30 - A pod of orcas passed very close to the Clinton ferry dock as the 7:30 AM Sealth had just departed. At least one large male in the group. Traveling north and unsure how many in total. A couple of other notes… when ferry announced orcas they initially said “frolicking” so there may have been surface activity along Columbia Beach. I very nearly said in my original post the male could be T137A but I cannot be 100% sure as I didn’t have any binocs with me. -Debbie Stewart
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Debra Freal
Date of Sighting: May 31, 2024
Time: 7:33 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: 400 yards east of Clinton ferry dock
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Males, female, small
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Ferry did not seem to realize the Orca’s were in the vicinity.
Photos available?: No
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Fri, May 31 - Hood Canal (T63, T65, T65A3, T65A5)
20:47 - Watched for about 45 minutes, headed slowly north into Dabob Bay. Just disappeared about ten minutes ago haven’t seen since.
19:55 - Just now south of Brinnon, two maybe three breaching and having fun. Very close to Brinnon side. -Jason Holmstrom
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18:45 - Just saw three, we are across from Black Point on the Seabeck side from our deck. They were mid channel headed north. We saw Chainsaw. What a thrill! -Heather Jo Neal
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16:30 - Just saw four orca in Hood Canal heading north past Chinom Point. Looked like there was one young one. -Andressa Grosso
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T63 Chainsaw - 13:40 - [Orcas, picture shows T63] Tahuya, WA heading west. -photo by Jamie Ekman, May 31, 2024
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10:40 - Northbound past Eagle Creek. At least T63, T65A5, and another juvenile or female (assuming T65 - have photo). -Ashley S Whitman
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10:00 - A friend sent this to me. Orcas northbound off of Hoodsport. -Kyla Bivens, PSE
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07:33 - Two orcas, Hood Canal, in front of Alderbrook, sort of milling about. Another one heading south, one mile east of Alderbrook.  -Tori Dulemba
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Fri, May 31 - San Juans
12:15 - This humpback is close in to 4th of July Beach still southbound.
11:35 - Second humpback off Pear Point in San Juan Channel heading south towards Griffin Bay. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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10:45 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: SAMISH Vessel Master reports a single humpback whale in Upright Channel headed South.  
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Fri, May 31 - Haro Strait - 14:15 - Perhaps the original humpback reported southbound from San Juan County Park. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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13:30 - Saw a humpback off of San Juan County Park. Headed north. -Lauren Zondag
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09:05 - Humpback northbound near Hannah Heights. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Fri, May 31 - Southern Strait of Georgia - 14:57 - Blows farther south along the island now. -Silver Hubble [WSSJI]
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14:52 - [Humpbacks] seen surfacing together just east of Sucia Island along the north side [48.772993, -122.883046]. - Silver Hubb
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GRAY WHALES - Fri, May 31 - Possession Sound - 06:12 - Two gray whales northbound south of Clinton ferry lanes out from Columbia Beach about third way out in the channel. -Whale Alert app
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UNIDENTIFIED SPECIES - Fri, May 31 - Hood Canal - 09:51 - Just spotted three dorsal fins off the south side of the bridge. As I was passing over. Heading north. [The confirmed orcas were in Dabob Bay at that time; possibly another group or porpoises. -RH] -David Rodriguez

May 30
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Thu, May 30 - Desolation Sound (T71B1, T71B2, T86A3, T86A3A) - We had an exciting encounter with 4 Bigg’s killer whales up in Desolation Sound this week including T71B2 (Tasli) the 6 year old boy who is missing his left pectoral fin and has upturned tail flukes (most likely born with those abnormalities)! On May 30 we came across the siblings T71B1 (Zengo), and T71B2 (Tasli) traveling with T86A3 (Tyndall) and her new calf T86A3A in Malaspina Inlet near the Gifford Peninsula during one of the wildlife photography trips I lead up in BC, Canada every year. These 4 orcas were in a very playful mood when we arrived and it just never stopped until after we departed. Breaches, tail-slaps, caudal peduncle throws (cartwheels), and lots of rolling around with each other ensued for our entire visit with this interesting mix of orcas, the oldest of which is only 13 years old this year (T86A3). T71B2 (Tasli) seemed to be the most boisterous one in this group. His enthusiasm seemed to get everybody else going and he spent a lot of time playing with the new calf. Enjoy this slow-motion video that shows a short glimpse of what the encounter was like that day (the video has no sound). The video features 13 breaches by Tasli, Zengo, and Tyndall, and little T86A3A even pops out of the water a few times too.  It is easy to spot which one is T71B2 (Tasli) because you can clearly see that he is missing his left pectoral fin when he breaches in the video. We’ve had great opportunities to photograph a variety of other wildlife on this first trip including bears, humpback, loads of eagles, Steller sea lions, harbor seals, harlequin ducks, black oystercatchers, and a few Pacific white-sided dolphins. Link to video. -Bart Rulon Wildlife
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Thu, May 30 - San Juans (T19, T19B, T49As, T137s) - On the afternoon of May 30th, a group of Bigg's killer whales were picked up outside of Friday Harbor. Of course, tracking killer whale sightings the way we do, I was curious to find out who they were. When a friend messaged me and said "T19B is here" I said: "Impossible!" But, there he was! Why was I so surprised to see him? Because he, along with mom T19, the T49As, and T137s had been reported the morning before near Campbell River, BC. Usually, it takes killer whales at least 2 days to traverse the 150 miles between Campbell River and the San Juan Islands. But this group showed up here the very next day! This map shows their approximate travel route over the 33 hours from the morning of May 29th to the evening of May 30th. They traversed 170 miles during that time, with the most impressive stretch coming between being seen off Hornby Island at 9:30 PM and Friday Harbor at 3:30 PM the next day - a distance of 110 miles in just 18 hours. That's an average of over 6 miles per hour for that whole time. Proof, in case you needed it, that orcas can travel well over 100 miles in a day! Special shout out to the contributors to Campbell River Whale Spotters and Nanoose Whale Watch for the reports that made the documentation of this incredible feat possible. -graphic & info by Orca Behavior Institute
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17:22 - Viewing from Cattle Point. They took a hard turn south towards Lopez Island.
17:01 - Viewing from Cattle Point. Coming towards the lighthouse. -photo by Kat Martin, May 30, 2024
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15:51 - Eight orcas passing between San Juan Island and Shaw now. They are traveling south. They were headed towards Friday Harbor.  -Joanna Bowers
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Thu, May 30 - Hood Canal (T63, T65, T65A3, T65A5)
14:52 - They have turned north just about to round Oak Head viewing from Seal Rock.
14:40 - They are heading south at the moment, maybe slightly west of mid-channel.
14:20 - I no sooner post that and they appear coming out of Dabob; they must have been around the corner hunting or something. Too soon to tell what they'll do next.
13:30 - After two hours deep in Dabob they are now on their way out of the bay. -Jim Pasola
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11:10 - Approximately here [47.784852, -122.812822], headed north - deeper into Dabob. -Hunter Sasser Oetinger
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10:43 - Chainsaw confirmed.
10:35 - Viewing from Point Whitney they are about a third of the way in Dabob on the northeast shore still traveling further in to the bay. Too far for IDs but it looks like the same group. -Jim Pasola
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Tori Conklin
Date of Sighting: May 30, 2024
Time: 8:49 AM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Hood canal between Seabeck and Dabob
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Hunting!
If orcas, any males?:
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
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08:45 - Orcas, Hood Canal heading into Dabob [Bay]. [Follow up, how many?:] Four and a lot of boats out due to it being a shrimp day! I hope everyone is on their best behavior out here! They were jumping and splashing looks like a hunt! -Tori
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Thu, May 30 - Campbell River, BC
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Thu May 30 9:30 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 50.01838,-125.13429
Number Sighted: 10
Submitter Name: Nelson
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Thu, May 30 - Haro Strait - 12:51 - Melissa Langer Mitchell reports another humpback at Lime Kiln just now! -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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1:41 - Passed by Eagle Point and headed southeast. -Neill Barham [WSSJI]
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9:13 - Humpback, headed down island from Lime Kiln Lighthouse. -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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08:53 - Just caught this on the Lime Kiln live cam [video shows humpback]. -Randy
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GRAY WHALES - Thu, May 30 - Possession Sound (CRC2259, CRC2362 Thidwick & others)
14:08 - SJC did a fruitless look around Port Susan, but on our southbound search we spotted the single one on the Delta (IDed as 2362 Thidwick), and then three milling right off southeast Hat, including a spyhopping 2259!
12:24 - SJC spotted a single gray whale deep into the delta near pinpoint on map [approx. 48.007228, -122.236774]. Looks to be feeding. -Alli Montgomery
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MINKE WHALES - Thu, May 30 - Hood Canal - 11:20 - I would like to report sightings of a minke whale along the 9300 block of State Highway 106 in Union, WA across from Sister’s Point. Over the past 24 hours I have had other sightings of, I believe, of the same whale in the same Sister’s Point area. I also saw a minke surface very close to the same spots the photos show in the early evening of 4/6/2024. Coincidentally, we noticed seven harbor seals this morning staying together very close to shore in two to three feet of water earlier and are still staying in very shallow water. I am assuming the seals are thinking the whale may be a Bigg’s killer whale. It appears the whale is feeding in the area and therefore the reason it has stayed around for a while. -photos by Mark Denniston, May 30, 2024
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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Thu, May 30 - Rosario Strait - 18:43 - From Deception Pass seeing large blows heading north toward Rosario Strait. -Theresa Swanson
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DOLPHINS - Thu, May 30 - South Puget Sound  - 07:30 - The single Pacific white-sided dolphin was here this morning. Coming north out of Eld and then crossed east towards Boston Harbor. Very surface active with lots of air. -Kim Merriman
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Thu, May 30 - Argyle Lagoon/Griffin Bay - This here is everything I love about the Pacific Northwest. In one day, I got to see rare pacific white sided dolphins, followed by foxes, eagles, bull kelp, and orcas. Better yet, all from the shoreline. Absolutely incredible day. Link to more photos. -photos by Kat Martin, May 30, 2024
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16:02 - If you still haven’t had the chance to see them, worry not. They’re still here at Jackson Beach. -Kat Martin [WSSJI]
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15:30 - Still present off Jackson Beach. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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14:32 - Annnnd they’re still here. Annnnd they’re still milling. Jackson Beach.
14:15 - Still here at Jackson Beach. Just milling.
13:45 - Still here at Jackson Beach! Just milling. Super close to shore. -Kat Martin
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13:25 - On Jackson Beach side now close to shore.
12:30 - Pacific white-sided dolphins milling outside Argyle Lagoon, Jackson Beach! -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI

May 29
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Wed, May 29 - Campbell River, BC (K Pod) - Photo confirmation of K-Pod just south of Campbell River this morning! -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Wed, May 29 - Boundary Pass/Haro Strait (J Pod) - Js made their way south in Haro Strait this evening and the lighting reflected the moody weather as seen in this photo of J37 Hy'shqa. The whales were very spread out and moving pretty quickly and during the course of their passing we went from rain to sun to rain to sun. While Js and Ks went north together two days ago, they split on their way to the Strait of Georgia and today we learned they did indeed stay separated. While Js made their way back south, Ks were photographed up near Campbell River! -Orca Behavior Institute -photo by Monika Wieland Shields, May 29, 2024
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21:08 - A group including the J19s passing Landbank now headed northbound towards Lime Kiln. -Tamara Kelley [WSSJI]
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21:17 - Watching from Lime Kiln. Breaching to the north.
20:45 - At Landbank two seen just milling around sort of trending north. -Laura Jackson [WSSJI]
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17:39 - Apparent trailer J22 Edwards Point southbound - just Js! -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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16:36 - Hearing echolocation clicks on Lime Kiln hydrophone. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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16:35 - I think there are orcas on the Lime Kiln live cam. -Ambur Lee
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16:25 - Echolocation on Orcasound hydrophone.
13:00 - SRKW East Point heading down Boundary Pass. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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13:05 - Hearing some echolocation and calls on SIMRES. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Wed, May 29 - Victoria, BC (T69s) - 11:30 - Arrived too late to Ogden Point, Victoria, to get anything but two T069 Biggs' orca fins from the side (while running with my 600m lens and still trying to focus!) and a couple from behind. -photo by Jennie Darcie, May 29, 2024
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We spent the afternoon with the T069s, an orca pod consisting of four members. Led by T069 Komox, born in 1974, the pod includes T069C Kye (born 1995), T069E Kodiak (born 2004), and T069F Kin (born 2010). Link to FB video. -Ryan Michael
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Wed, May 29 - San Juans (T124As) - T124A1A - Quiet afternoon on the Salish Sea. Finally found some orcas and followed T124A's while they traveled but they didn't do much. Saw a sea lion with a GPO [giant Pacific octopus] but he dropped it and an eagle swooped in and grabbed a piece. -photos by George Holland, May 29, 2024
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13:25 - T124As eastbound in Spieden Channel. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Wed, May 29 - San Juans 123s - 14:10 - T123s northbound in President's Channel near West Beach. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Wed, May 29 - Hood Canal (T63, T65, T65A3, T65A5) - T63 Chainsaw & T65A3 Amir - So much fun watching them tonight! -photos by Brittany Fladager, May 29, 2024
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20:20 - South of Eagle Creek heading north. -Steven Aksamit
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19:17 - Octopus Hole, northbound, westside. -Steve Illman
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19:17 - Three. It seems like they are hunting cuz they are swimming in little circles. They used to be mid canal but now they are actually decently close to the shore on the Hwy 101 side.
19:12 - Still here.
18:46 - [approx. 47.437911, -123.118048].
18:44 - I see the orcas! They are just south of Rest-A-While RV Park. -Sarah Van Etten Leupold
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18:32 - 100 yards north of the ORCA buoy now. Northbound mid channel slow pace.
18:17 - Loitering just about 250 yards south of the ORCA buoy mid channel. Generally between Hoodsport and Lilliwaup.
18:10 - Mid channel headed north towards ORCA buoy.
18:04 - Just north of Hoodsport. Northbound. -Brad Lambert
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17:40 - Looks like they flipped northbound. From Potlatch State Park. -Becky Adams
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15:00 - I live just south of Ayock Point at milepost 323. This afternoon I spotted three orcas headed south in the middle of the canal. They were traveling.  -Elaine M Wiley

May 28
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Tue, May 28 - San Juans (T124As) - 19:45 - Went around Eagle Point. Heading down island. - Jenny Stands Wilson [WSSJI]
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Phyllis Chen
Date of Sighting: May 28, 2024
Time: 5:23 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: from Lime Kiln, just south of lighthouse
Direction of travel : South, average speed
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?: no
Any unusual markings?: unknown
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Two distinct groups of three but moving in coordinated fashion with consistent surfacing pattern and spacing. Someone (possibly volunteer) said it was a group of transients.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -photos by Phyllis Chen, May 28, 2024
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17:00 - Orcas spotted on camera quarter mile off, coming for Lime Kiln southbound.
16:50 - This group should be between the County Park and Lime Kiln, headed down island. -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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15:45 - T124As are now southbound from Kellett Bluff in Haro Strait. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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14:30 - Rounded out of view northwest into Spieden Channel.
13:53 - Visible through binoculars at Reuben Tarte. Slowly northbound. -Tamara Kelley [WSSJI]
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12:00 - T124As milling south of Brown Island.
11:00 - Orcas mid-Griffin Bay northbound. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Tue, May 28 - Hood Canal (T63, T65, T65A3, T65A5) - Caught this video off Lofall dock in Hood Canal! Link to King5 reel of moment. -Jake Skelley
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An amazing surprise here at the Lofall dock in Poulsbo, WA.  -Laura Kripinski 
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20:00 - I think these are the two I saw in Lofall. -Sonja Miller
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T65A3 Amir - T63 Chainsaw - 17:43 - Killer whales. Back in Hood Canal. Heading north. Mid channel and somewhat eastern side. Between the end of Coyle Peninsula and Bangor. Two of them. -photos by Laura Griest, May 28, 2024
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Laura Kripinski
Date of Sighting: May 28, 2024
Time: 7:37 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Lofall dock
Direction of travel : Heading into center of Hood Canal possibly north toward the Hood Canal Bridge
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?: Have a video, suspect it is a male
Any unusual markings?: Not seen
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Two boys were fishing and had 3 flounders hanging off a string from the dock.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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17:16 - Report of at least three orcas in Hood Canal, about half mile north of Hazel Point. No direction at the time of reporting.  -[WA app] 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Tue, May 28 - Haro Strait - 08:30 - Two humpbacks 100 yards out heading up island just north of Smugglers Cove. -April Van Deventer & Peter Van Deventer [WSSJI] 
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GRAY WHALES - Tue, May 28 - Possession Sound
13:23 - Passing Clinton dock. Northeast bound.
13:09 - Just south of last house on Clinton heading north. Looking from Mukilteo. West of mid. -Joe Dreimiller 
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13:07 - SJC has also spotted two other grays off southeast Hat. Traveling together center of Sound [approx. 48.000836, -122.274626]. -Alli Montgomery 
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12:29 - Baleen still northbound travel nearing the southern end of Mukilteo. Clipper has left the scene.
12:05 - Baleen whale [gray], Possession Sound, mid channel, viewing from Possession State Park. Clipper is with [the whale], northbound travel. -Kevin Phillips 
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12:09 - There is a gray whale headed north in Possession Sound mid channel passing Chenault Beach neighborhood in Mukilteo. -Alice Thuy Talbot 
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Michelle Nelson
Date of Sighting: May 28, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
Species seen: Gray
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: South of Mukilteo ferry
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: No photos, Clipper was on site. May have IDs. Maybe was only one whale??
Photos available?:
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DOLPHINS - Tue, May 28 - Penn Cove - What a treat to see some Pacific White-sided dolphins IN Penn Cove. Such an unusual sighting on the east side of Whidbey - these photos were taken at the west end of Penn Cove, around 19:30, as they meandered back and forth for an hour or two. Thank you Sammye Kempbell for the heads up! -photos by Jill Hein, May 28, 2024
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Pacific white-sided dolphins visit Penn Cove, Whidbey Island. All videos captured from shore. Link to videos. Link to more photos. -photo by Rachel Haight, May 28, 2024
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Pacific White-sided Dolphins in and around Penn Cove. Link to more photos. -photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, May 28, 2024
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I saw a report of the white sided dolphins in Penn Cove so I grabbed my camera, binoculars, keys and got on the road. To My excitement I not only found them but they were swimming through an amazing rainbow. In this video I caught them breaching, tail slapping and just plain having a blast. The first few minutes are the best. Link to FB video. -photo by Mel Nasby, May 28, 2024
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As the sun shined, they went into turbo mode [video in FB comments]. -photo by Justin Ashworth, May 28, 2024
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So thankful to all that update. I was getting out of the bath and saw the report they were at Penn Cove, so we all know the drill, grab camera, binoculars, keys and get on the road. I'm so thankful for this group. It was a little after nine [21:00] when I caught this breach. I was so in awe.  -Mel Nasby
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20:50 - I'm heading out, they are still milling deep in Penn Cove, close to the north shore. Beautiful sunset, rainbows still visible too [approx. 48.231364, -122.729892].
20:23 - Super bright double rainbow, the lags swam right through it. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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20:25 - Rainbow dolphins!
20:13 - Location now [approx. 48.230870, -122.731864]. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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20:09 - So very cool to see these "lags" meandering in Penn Cove this evening, photos later, what an amazing treat! -Jill Hein
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19:34 - Still milling in the same area, have moved away from shore slightly but may circle back in soon. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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1940 - Still milling same area.
19:10 - Video taken just now, get over here while you can! Same area as 18:45 map.
19:02 - Same area, look for all the cars pulled over.
18:45 - Here milling [approx. 48.229175, -122.734037]. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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18:29 - Sammy Kemple called to report the pod of Pacific white-sided dolphins is in Penn Cove, deep in the west end near the old courthouse (2251 Madrona Way). Been there about 30 minutes. About 100 feet offshore, going back and forth.
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16:30 - They were last seen near Long Point, *possibly* headed west into Penn Cove. Lost sight or them but were last headed that way, but they switch directions so quickly may have just moved further north out of sight.
16:25 - They seemed headed west toward Penn Cove and disappeared near Long Point. Searched around a bit, never saw again.
15:05 - [PWSD] Milling between me and red pin [48.224079, -122.642605] five to ten minute downs. 
14:23 - [PWSD] have been milling here [map: south of Long Point].
14:02 - Ok, see them again. Same area. 
14:00 - Lost them for now - wonder if they went more toward Long Point. 
13:51 - [PWSD] went a little more west but now flipped my direction again. 
13:47 - They [PWSD] come up in tight circles, some lunging, then go under for about 5 minutes. They’ve moved offshore some.
13:37 - Still here milling, I’d say maybe a dozen? 
13:18 - They [PWSD] are milling, this is crazy! They’re so close. They went west, then went down, were right back under our feet. The people said they just keep going back and forth. 
13:10 - They said they [Pacific white-sided dolphins] go down for long periods. I walked up when they finished their surfacing, at least six, with one calf [approx. 48.221401, -122.631495]. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network. 
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Michelle Munro
Date of Sighting: May 28, 2024
Time: 1:18 PM
Species seen: Pacific white side dolphins
Number of animals seen: 7
Where seen: Calf noted with Alisa
Direction of travel : Circling in cove
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?:
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
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Michelle Munro
Date of Sighting: May 28, 2024
Time: 12:58 PM
Species seen: Pacific white side dolphins
Number of animals seen: 7
Where seen: Between Snake Point and Long Point. Exactly where they were spotted earlier this morning. They left when a kayaker entered the water, but are now back.
Direction of travel : Appear to be hunting
Behaviors observed: Circling together then go under Oh, she holding up her arms let her know
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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-photos by Bruce Porter, May 28, 2024
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11:24 - We just received a message & call from Sarah Schmidt reporting delayed sighting of a pod of Pacific white-sided dolphins (photo confirmed) off Snakelum Point, Whidbey. Pod was hanging around for about an hour (~ 9:00 - just before 10:00) inside the cove moving back and forth, thought to be possibly feeding?. Pod then headed northwest last seen by Sara and neighbors around 10:00 off Long Point, Whidbey area. 

May 27
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Mon, May 27 - Strait of Juan de Fuca/Haro Strait (J Pod, K Pod, & L Pod minus L54s) - K27 Deadhead - What. A. Day. When you hear those blessed words "Southern Residents inbound" all bets are off for the rest of the day. We were excited enough to think Js were back already, but soon enough the reports started adding up to many more than 25 whales. Could it be? Yes it could, and yes it was: Js, Ks, AND Ls! A quick glance at our records shows it's been 8 years since we had K-Pod whales in Haro Strait in May, and you have to go all the way back to 2012 for all three pods. We've been joking this year has been like a time portal to the past with J-Pod here for almost all of April and May and now it feels even more like that with nearly all the Southern Residents coming for a visit in the spring. We saw members of the Greater L4 and L12 sub-groups in L-Pod so believe everyone but the L54 sub-group were here. The day was full of west side shuffling, beautiful resting lines, and lots of social play. The whales sure seemed happy to be here, and based on all the human smiles, the feeling was mutual. Link to more photos. -Orca Behavior Institute -photos & ID by Monika Wieland Shields, May 27, 2024
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J36 Alki - J22 Oreo - At 9:30, the word of a group of Southern Resident Killer Whales coming in through the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Discovery Island. There was no initial pods reported, but rumor went that it was Js. Myself and others at the labs got to Lime Kiln at 1115, and by 1230, it was confirmed by CWR that it was Js and Ks! By 1430, they finally were making their way north. They’d milled and flipped north and south between False Bay and Pile Point before then. By 1520, the first whales were along Lime Kiln State Park! The J11s (J31 Tsuchi, J27 Blackberry, J39 Mako, and J56 Tofino) were together and leading, with the rest of the Js and Ks following. While Ks continued N [north], Js paused and rested off Point Bellevue for a good 10-15 min before flipping and swimming, together, 3-5M offshore! They swam in a circle before flipping and returning NB [northbound]. Later, it was reported that both Js and Ks were out towards Active Pass while Ls (who apparently had split from the Js and Ks before the latter two passed Lime Kiln) went back out the strait of Juan de Fuca! From my count (and I believe I missed one whale as it was impossible for me to get photos of every single individual at once), there were at least 39 whales who passed Lime Kiln who I was able to positively ID from my photos! Now, I’m not 100% sure if I got both K12 AND K22 or if I just got K12 multiple times alongside the individual I missed, but with 40 whales who could have been present, getting 38/39 of them is pretty good! Getting to see these animals is increasingly rare, especially with Ks and Ls who spend the majority of their time on the outer coast, but given the levels of activity and the closeness with which they traveled, I’m hopeful that they’re finding good food. Link to more photos. -photos & IDs by Katie
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The universe worked out for me in so so so many ways today. I finally got to have that dream encounter I’ve always wanted at Lime Kiln. So glad I got to spend the day with so many people I care deeply about. These are the moments that I stay alive for. Link to more photos. -photos by Kat Martin, May 27, 2024
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What makes these photos so special to me? My partner took these on a film camera the day that J and K pod came in for a real close visit. Film photography, especially, hearkens back to the days when orca photo identification first began and everyone was still using film. It warms my heart and even more so that my special guy got to be there to see this momentous experience. -photos courtesy of Kat Martin, May 27, 2024
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J22 Oreo & J38 Cookie - J27 Blackberry - When the word came in SRKWs inbound from Victoria, I decided to take a chance and hop the ferry over - best decision ever. All members of the SRKWS headed in except the L54s, but only Js & Ks headed north up San Juan Island. Some highlights were the boys with their kelp decorations, so many spyhops, one whale making the sound of blowing raspberries above the surface, and the most spectacular moment when J pod grouped up and passed just feet off the rocks at the Lime Kiln Lighthouse. All the fins, lined up, grouped up tight, are one of my very favorite things, and to have that happen right under our noses is a moment I will never ever forget. Link to more photos. -photos by Rachel Haight, May 27, 2024
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-photo by A, May 27, 2024
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In case you missed the live stream of the SRKWs on the west side of San Juan Island, here is a highlight reel. Link to video. -Fred Horn
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Lime Kiln State Park. My phone died, so missed when they got close but here's the lead up. Link to video. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Excerpt from the Center for Whale Research Encounter #44: “The lead group was the J19s and they porpoised away heading north on a line towards Andrews Bay. Behind them was a loose group of all the J17s plus J56 on the same line. To the south of this group, we could see more spread out whales which turned out to be the rest of J pod. However, even further to the south, we could see two other large groups that had to be other SRs. We quickly, and rather impatiently, made sure we got a photo of every member of J pod before heading south to a large group. This group turned out to be all of K pod in a tight group heading slowly northeast on a line towards Hannah Heights. We made sure we got some good right and lefts on everybody and then launched the drone. We got three flights in and got a solid forty minutes of the whales mostly in a resting formation. Towards the end of our time with K pod, they began milling a little offshore of False Bay. There was a little splashing and K16 spyhopped. At one point the K12s drifted away from the others and were floating around briefly. K33 had kelp draped across his back. A few of the K12s moved south towards Eagle Point. After a bit, we decided to head that direction to see who ended up down there. We could see a whale or two at Eagle Point but we weren’t sure who they would turn out to be. We passed K37 heading south nearshore about hallway between the south end of False Bay and Eagle Point. We found several spread out whales foraging near Eagle Point, including a mom/calf pair that turned out to be L119 and L126! Then, L77 swam by us and then L22 showed up. K37 was seen briefly heading south right off the bluff at Eagle Point. L121 and L127 also showed up and were playing around with one another. L94 appeared inshore of us and L124 made an appearance to the east of us…” -Read more here at Center for Whale Research Encounter #44.
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17:10 - Large group heading north past County Park. -Cindy Hansen, Orca Network [WSSJI]
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16:40 - Looks like they are northbound again off Lime Kiln, watching on webcam. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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16:40 - They've turned north again! Still quiet though.
16:26 - They just reappeared on the webcam in a resting line close to shore! -Marissa Rinehold
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16:26 - Seeing 20+ on the webcam right now going from right to left! -Missy Main
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16:25 - For anyone who missed it rewind the webcam to about 16:25; large stunning group slow southbound then under the camera at Lime Kiln. Sublime.-Alisa Lemire Brooks
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15:50 - Just saw two surface on Lime Kiln webcam! -Kate Hopper
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15:25 - So many calls, Js and Ks, and echolocation. 
15:20 - And now he's just hugging the rocks along the shoreline heading north. Super wonderful. Calls are awesome too.
15:18 - Tail lob/half cartwheel by someone north end of bay off north end Lime Kiln. It was awesome and beautiful. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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15:05 - Quite a few headed north along Land Bank. (Thanks Orca Network for the tip) [video in FB comments]. -Josh Nutter
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15:04 - Lots of calls on Lime Kiln hydrophone right now! -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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15:01- Calls, sounded like from both J and K. Also seeing via webcam many bit offshore, and some super close in shore northbound. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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15:02 - More just keep coming round the point. Some really close in! All not too far.
15:00 - So many passing me [at Landbank] I can't keep up! -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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14:46-14:48 - I am seeing quite a few on the webcam, including male. So beautiful. Pec slapping, slow northbound, with directional changes.
14:45 - Per Cindy Hansen, Orca Network: We have a few off Land Bank heading north. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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14:44 - L12s at least present as well. [Though Ls ended up splitting off from Js and Ks. Last we saw they were heading back west.] -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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14:37 - Just saw a few fins on the webcam. -Bekkah Allen-Tapp
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14:27 - Trending south now. J27 in this group, appeared to be five?
14:20 - Group milling off Land Bank. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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13:58 - Confirmed. All of J and all of K is here. J is at Lime Kiln. K is the trailing group.
13:52 - All of K [pod] is here. Lead group passing Pile Point. They are stretched out.
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12:36 - Just saw a dorsal on the webcam. -Kelly Dawson
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12:26 - They [SRKWs] are strung out for miles now heading NB [northbound] along west side of SJI [San Juan Island] Still south of Lime Kiln. -A
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12:15 - Lead Js (look liked J19s) north of Pile northbound; thanks to CWR for confirming Ks are also inbound! -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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11:40 - Incoming SRKWs east of Discovery Islands, BC almost to mid channel traveling northeast. More than 25, in two large groups. Surface active. -A
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09:30 - Southern Residents inbound from Victoria. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Mon, May 27 - Boundary Pass (T123s & T124As) - T124A1A & T124A4 Sabio - T123A Stanley - At one point we were motor-off drifting with eight plus orcas (T123s & T124As) on all sides just feet from the boat! Incredible encounter! Oh, and we had an unexpected surprise seeing a beautiful gray whale, too! -photos by Donna George, May 27, 2024
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T124As & T123s this afternoon/evening! -Brooke Casanova
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16:08 - They are moving east towards Sucia. -Roxane Jackson Johnson
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Brad Falcetti
Date of Sighting: May 27, 2024
Time: 2:11 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: 48.7771516, -122.9863409. -NW of Patos Island
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: ?
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?: N/A
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: 7 whale watching boats in area, some of not all from Canada.
Photos available?: No
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Mon, May 27 - San Juans - 19:11 - Orcas in between the Lopez ferry landing and Shaw Island. Maybe two to four? Headed west. -Amy Cadwell [WSSJI] 
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18:25 - We just saw three orcas from the Lopez-Anacortes ferry on the west side of Blakey island! Heading north. Then saw spouts further west in the distance which we thought were different individuals. I would estimate around 18:00. Also my directions were off, we saw them off the south point of Blakely Island and they were heading west back towards San Juans. The captain announced it just after the first sighting so they might have recorded the exact time. There were for sure two large individuals, my partner saw the first surface though and thought there was a smaller one or calf with them. From the stern we saw the two again further west than a spout near the coast of Decatur Island. -Austin Newton
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Mon, May 27 - Hood Canal (T63, T65, T65A3, T65A5) - 19:59 - Went north past Holly then turned south about twenty minutes ago. -Lester Hunter
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19:38 - Using same picture from earlier because they are in the same spot, southbound [approx. 47.528278, -123.020842].
19:12- At Mike's Beach Resort - just passed southbound, midchannel. -Jenny Klis
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19:12 - Viewing from Robbinswold! Heading south! -Elsarape Rodriguez
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18:57 - Turned south about across from Robbinswold. -Mark Emiley
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18:31 - Four passing Holly, northbound, mid-channel. -Jolena Tagg
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18:18 - Almost straight out from Anderson Cove now still headed north. -Jason Boddy
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18:12 - In front of Mike's Resort. -Danelle Emry Slater
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18:07 - Seeing them midchannel from Old Holly on the east shore. Headed north. Been down awhile now. -Jason Boddy
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18:06 - Now just off of Holly mid channel. -Olivia Tanasse
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16:36 - Around ten minutes ago they were about two miles past Lilliwaup and appeared to be headed north. -Holley M Turley
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17:51 - They left Eldon, at turn out park (lookout) about ten to fifteen minutes ago. -PiaMarie Marie
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17:50 - They are directly across from Eldon/Hama Hama area east shore. -Olivia Tanasse
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17:15 - Traveling northbound, closer to east side [approx. 47.528278, -123.020842]. -Jenny Klis
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17:03 - [approx. 47.522916, -123.024705]. -Nicole DeCoty
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17:05 - They were in the center off of Jorstad Creek about five minutes ago.
16:13 - They’re at Eagle Creek right now. -Dawn Hannah Twiddy
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16:05 - Just south of Eagle Creek northbound midchannel
15:24 - Lilliwaup State Park - generally northbound, midchannel, angling northwest just south of Lilliwaup. -Jenny Klis
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15:55 - Passed Dewatto west of mid channel northbound. -Jim Pasola
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15:30 - Northbound, east channel, Little Dewatto. -Steve Illman
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15:09 - Now off of Sund Rock. Near ORCA buoy.
15:02 - Still northbound. Mid channel. North of Hoodsport. Off the Glen Ayre resort pier. Headed towards Lilliwaup. -Brad Lambert
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14:50 - Three orcas northbound, just south of Hoodsport. Spotted from Rendsland oyster beach. -Flo Hardy
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14:53 - Straight off Hoodsport dock mid channel.
14:49 - Approaching Hoodsport. Northbound. -Brad Lambert
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14:45 - They have passed Rendsland Creek, they've moved to east of mid-channel should be approaching Hoodsport long down times. -Jim Pasola
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14:30 - Flipped northbound. -Jenny Klis
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14:29 - They have all flipped now northbound have passed the power plant my line of sight at Ayers Point moving quickly north, west of mid channel. -Jim Pasola
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14:23 - Popped up again at least a half mile out in the direction of Twanoh.
14:12 - I saw one in front of Potlatch Park. Disappeared for about five minutes popped up again. Haven't found it again. -Ryan Campbell
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14:00 - Viewing from Union - traveling southbound in front of Potlatch. -Jenny Klis
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13:50 - Chainsaw was headed towards Potlatch. -Paul Davis
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13:34 - Spot them! Just south of Hoodsport. -Trisha Rice
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T65A3 Amir - 13:30 - Just saw off Hoodsport Beach west to mid channel. -photo by Hilary Young, May 27, 2024
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13:30 - I am seeing one orca straight across from Hoodsport. Mid channel to eastside. Southbound. -Cathy Weirather
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13:17 - Approaching Hoodsport. Mid channel. Southbound. -Brad Lambert
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1258 - They are just north of Hoodsport, eastside. -Holly Priest
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12:32 - Just saw them from the road going south by Lillawup. -Daniella Kim
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COASTAL KILLER WHALES - Mon, May 27 - WA Coast
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Killer Whale (Orca) Sighting:
Sighting Time: Mon May 27 12:35 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.04831,-125.32291 [~ 20 miles SW of Ozette, WA]
Number Sighted: 9
Submitted Comments: mom and calf, bull and several others, cleaned off all our troll gear on several boats, love halibut.
Submitter Name: Geoff Lebon 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Mon, May 27 - San Juans (BCZ0298 Split Fin)
16:59 - They’re northbound Cattle Pass. Note: one of them was ‘Split Fin’ BCZ0298. The other never fluked.
16:45 - Two humpbacks on Salmon Bank moving northeast towards Cattle Point or circling. -Barbara Howitt [WSSJI]
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GRAY WHALES - Mon, May 27 - Southern Strait of Georgia (CRC2558) - Newly designated CRC2558 [approx. 48.705222, -122.717583]. -photo by Cindi Crowder Rausch, May 27, 2024
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Newly designated CRC2558 -photo by Donna George, May 27, 2024
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Mon, May 27 - Port Susan - 11:32 - Seeing one gray in Port Susan between McKees and Mountain View/Port Susan Terrace 48.136627, -122.432080. SB [southbound]. -Linda Raines Tyner
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Mon, May 27 - Possession Sound (CRC2259 & CRC2362 Thidwick) - Spent some time with CRC-2362 Thidwick then he meets up with CRC-2259 and the fun starts! These two spend most of the time together playing, rolling and tail swirling! At one point, they pop up next to our boat after a deep dive, we stopped and they decided to play just feet away from the boat including rolling and crossing their tails! It was amazing! I'll be so sad when they decide to move on, this year with the grays has been incredible! Link to more photos. -photos by Janine Harles, May 27, 2024
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15:58 - Viewing from Harborview Park. Seem to be headed back to Hat Island. -Breanne Denise Ward
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12:50 - SJC has seen two grays, one off southeast Hat, the other, IDed as CRC2259 slowly heading towards Port Susan off east Hat. -Alli Montgomery
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11:30 - Whale spotted in Possession Sound just outside Everett ship repair. -Denneys Niemandt
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09:30 - Janine Harles called to report seeing a gray whale off the southeast side of Hat Island heading south. While on the phone whale spy hopped. [EDIT w/ID: CRC2362 Thidwick].
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UNIDENTIFIED SPECIES - Mon, May 27 - Possession Sound
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Janet Radford
Date of Sighting: May 27, 2024
Time: 12:22 PM
Species seen: Uncertain
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: West of Russian Yacht and Everett
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

May 26
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sun, May 26 - San Juans (T137s) - T137 Loon - T137D Wright - It was really interesting to watch their hunting strategy near San Juan Islands. Before the hunt, Jack separated from Loon, Wright and Tempest. The three females stayed mid channel and he hugged more of the shoreline. Once the hunt began, the three females engaged in attempting to catch a sea lion/sea lions while Jack engaged in frequent tail slaps as if to keep the sea lions going towards the three females. I don’t believe they were successful in their first attempt but they did seem successful when they moved closer into shore. Link to more photos. -photos by Charvet Drucker, May 26, 2024
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T137A Jack - T137A Jack, T137 Loon, T137B Tempest - The T137s were back by San Juan Island and Jack (T137A) was happy to be there - many many tail slaps, and a couple of beautiful breaches. Link to more photos. -photos by Jill Hein, May 26, 2024
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T137A Jack - I was with the T137s off San Juan Island on Sunday 5/26. They had made quick work of a sea lion then set about the task of having lunch. Now Jack (T137A) has a tendency to to become surface active after a good meal; however, after being with them for a bit, and no activity, we thought perhaps he was too full to 'celebrate'. Our captain had just announced the 5 minute departure notice when this happened. Mahalo, Jack, Loon, Wright, and Tempest. Link to more photos. -photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, May 26, 2024
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T137B Tempest - Another great day out on Island Adventures Whale Watching with Jill Hein,and met up with Cindi Crowder Rausch on board. It was overcast, but no rain and no wind! We first caught up with yearling humpback Achilles off Cypress Island, who is the great-grandson of Big Momma, who was the first humpback to come back to the Salish Sea after most of the population had been decimated by commercial whaling. He/she did some nice fluke ups, showing off some pretty radical orca tooth rake marks and a big notch on the upper edge of the fluke. What we learned later is that this little whale has (hopefully) healing but recent evidence of a ship strike. We then headed northwest through beautiful Wasp Pass, and found the T137 family of four just off San Juan Island. Matriarch is T137 Loon (b. 1984), her big and rambunctious (and infamous!) son T137A Jack (b. 2002), and daughters T137B Tempest (b. 2006) and T137D Wright (b. 2012). This family is a favorite in the area as they are here often and active! They were making a kill of a Steller Sea Lion as we arrived, and spent most of the time diving down and eating. Just as Captain Tyson said we were leaving in about 10 minutes, Jack started tail slapping multiple times, and then did the great crowd pleaser of two breaches in a row! As we headed back, they seemed to be continuing north at a leisurely pace, having had a nice dinner. A really wonderful day!  -photos by Bonnie Gretz, May 26, 2024
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Sun, May 26 - San Juans (T137s) - Amazing day in the San Juan Channel Sunday... We caught Jack, his mom Loon and sister on a hunt. Link to FB video. -Craig Walker
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17:47 - Breach fest happening now! Staring straight south from Reuben Tarte. -Josh Nutter
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17:00 - T137s just killed a California sea lion. Northwest of Friday Harbor. -photos by A, May 26, 2024
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14:30 - Spent some time with them around 14:30. Aboard Schooner Adventuress today. They were northbound outside Fisherman Bay very near shore at Lopez. -Josh Nutter
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12:36 - I believe we have the T137s. -Charvet Drucker
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12:10 - Four orcas, including one larger male. Westbound off Flint Beach, South Lopez. Traveling steadily, within a quarter mile of shore. -Tom Reeve
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Sun, May 26 - Hood Canal (T63, T65, T65A3, T65A5) - T63 Chainsaw & T65A3 Amir - Some photos of T63, T65, T65A3, & T65A5 on their trip through Quilcene Bay. It was my first time catching breaches! From Point Whitney water access. I only wish they were breaching closer because they were very active. Link to more photos. -photos by Taylor Parsons, May 26, 2024
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T63 Chainsaw & T65A3 Amir -photos by Tony Cummins, May 26, 2024
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20:38 - Orca pod just passed old town of Bangor on Hood Canal headed north, currently in front of Bangor Sub Base. Looks like four of them. -Jill Hunter
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20:00 - Just passed Hazel Point headed north. Closer to west shore. -Bill McSherry
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18:58 - They are straight across from the public boat launch in Seabeck. On the west side of the canal pretty close to shore. Seem to be headed south still. -Tessa King
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18:40 - Watch party. Orca are now south bound, south of Coyle Peninsula.
17:19 - Just south of Point Whitney now! -Kimberly Sylvester
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15:49 - They’ve gone deep into Quilcene Bay they passed relatively close by where we were on the western shore. Looked like they were headed south. -Taylor Parsons 
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15:46 - They’re in Quilcene Bay now. -Nicole DeCoty
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15:36 - Currently [approx. 47.773725, -122.844759]. -Nicole DeCoty
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15:29 - They are now heading west In the middle of Dabob Bay.
1517 - Three or four orcas heading south on east side of Dabob Bay! Viewing from Whitney Point. -Maddy Rude 
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15:18 - And they can still be seen from Point Whitney. -Nadja Dinges
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14:35 - Looks like Chainsaw is heading south now! But slowly.
14:12 - Right now they are still in Dabob Bay, we are on Point Whitney and we see them on the very far shore across from us. -Maddy Rude
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12:43 - Looks like they’re headed there now. Doing huge splashes so I think they are hunting. Right outside Seal Rock headed north into Dabob Bay.
12:38 - Very west side of the channel. Just spotted two to three huge fins. By Seal Beach and Dosewallips State Park. -Tessa King
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11:20 - I just spotted a couple orcas off of Black Point [just south of Seabeck] headed north, west side of channel. -Mike Nelson 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sun, May 26 - San Juans (Achilles, 2023 calf of BCX2075 Olympus) -photo by Jill Hein, May 26, 2024
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-photo by Bonnie Gretz, May 26, 2024
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13:20 - Sun, May 26 - Rosario Strait
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sun May 26 13:20 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.41599,-122.73826 [between Point Colville, Lopez & West entrance Deception Pass]
Number Sighted: 1
Submitter Name: David Willem-Herrera
Whale Alert App
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This whale was identified as Achilles 2023 calf of BCX2075 Olympus. -Tyson Parker Reed, Island Adventures
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08:49 - On the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor. Just saw a humpback calf! Minimal surface area, two deep dives then we were past it, it was during the first half of the trip. -Stephanie J. Deckard Henry
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Sun, May 26 - Admiralty Inlet (CRC-19820 Malachite & CRC-21218)  - We saw CRC-19820 "Malachite" having a pec slapping and breaching fest with CRC-21218 just north of Foulweather Bluff. -photos by Kyla Bivens, May 26, 2024
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14:18 - SJC has spotted the two humpbacks from yesterday (Malachite and 2022 calf of Ocean) surface active once more off north Foulweather Bluff [approx. 47.964571, -122.626263]! -Alli Montgomery
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GRAY WHALES - Sun, May 26 - Possession Sound (CRC2259) - 12:56 - SJC spotted three grays off southeast Hat Island. One is CRC2259. Very slow milling behavior with no direction of travel at this time. -Alli Montgomery
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PORPOISES - Sun, May 26 - Strait of Juan de Fuca - We saw many Pacific white-sided dolphins [video in FB comments shows Dall’s porpoise] early Sunday morning [05/26] on the Swiftsure Race, Strait of Juan de Fuca southwest of Sooke. There were a LOT. I’d guess at least two dozen but hard to say. -Nate Rooks

May 25
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sat, May 25 - Oregon Coast (T49C) - T49C Neilson - Seen in Winchester Bay, Oregon today by a friend. Link to more photos. -photo courtesy of Josh Nutter, May 25, 2024
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Sat, May 25 - Beaumont Shoal, BC (T100s) - Excerpt from the Center for Whale Research Encounter #43: “While we were with the T73As (encounter 42-1), another group of Bigg’s was found heading east off Oak Bay. This was the T100s and they were near Beaumont Shoal by the time we arrived on scene and began our encounter at 1337. T100, T100C, and T100F were in a tight group heading northeast towards San Juan Island. T100E had been reported to have had a calf and was not present…” Read more here at Center for Whale Research Encounter #43.
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Sat, May 25 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (T73As) - Excerpt from the Center for Whale Research Encounter #42: “The encounter started at 1231 about five miles southeast of Seabird Point. It was a group of four whales that we quickly realized were not southern residents but a group of Bigg’s known as the T73As. This group is not overly common in the area although they have made their appearances over the years. T73A was in Dave’s very first ever Bigg’s encounter in May of 1990. The T73As were in a tight group heading slowly west into a bit of tidal lump. They loosened up a little with two whales traveling slightly behind the other two briefly before becoming a mostly tight group again…” Read more here at Center for Whale Research Encounter #42.
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Sat, May 25 - Haro Strait (T49A2)  - 21:16 - Single orca cruising by San Juan County Park about an hour ago. -Justin Salvadalena [WSSJI]
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Sat, May 25 - San Juans (T124As) - They were seen by Orcas Island. Link to more photos. -photos by Becky Johnsen Marriott, May 25, 2024
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Sat, May 25 - San Juan Islands
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat May 25 16:38 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.64483,-123.09624 [West side Flat Top Island] 
Number Sighted: 2
Submitter Name: Monica Casper
Whale Alert App 
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18:30 - T124As back in San Juan Channel near Yellow Island - had been traveling south.
13:00 - Now heading west off the south end of Jones. Confirmed T124As. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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10:41 - Unidentified pod seen off ferry Chelan, eastbound, including a calf -Lee Connally [WSSJI]
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Sat, May 25 - San Juans (T73As) - Wanted to share two videos from the Friday Harbor dock today - was graced with the presence of the T73As! So magical! Link to FB videos. -Olivia Trahan
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17:03 - Saw them in Griffin Bay and now waiting at Cattle Point. -photo by Larry Benesh, May 25, 2024
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17:30- They exited Cattle Pass and picked up speed aiming for Juan de Fuca.
16:50 - Passing Cape San Juan southbound.
14:10 - Milling off Shipyard Cove. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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13:53 - In the harbor.
13:44 - Pointed right toward the mouth of Friday Harbor. -Alex McIntire [WSSJI]
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13:14 - Current spot still southbound slowly. Odds seem good of an appearance off of Friday harbor [approx. 48.568716, -123.015542] [video in FB comments].
12:50 - Very slow pace of travel but they may meander back in front of Friday Harbor if they keep this course.
12:47 - T073A’s on east San Juan Island near shore, headed south, viewing from Odyssey. -Very long dives. -Josh Nutter
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11:56 - T73As moving south from Rocky Bay. -Katie Onthesalishsea [WSSJI]
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10:00 - Abeam Yellow Island northbound 3 knots T73As.
09:25 - North of Point Caution northbound on San Juan side. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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08:05 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: TILLIKUM Captain reports 6 Orca near Reed Rock milling about near FHBR.
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Sat, May 25 - Hood Canal (T63, T65, T65A3, T65A5) - T65A3 Amir - T63 Chainsaw - Potlatch, earlier today. -photos by Catherine Alvarado Soto, May 25, 2024
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Sat, May 25 - Hood Canal (T63, T65, T65A3, T65A5) - It was beautiful to see them hunt and celebrate in a quiet, serene setting at the end of the day. But the most beautiful and my favorite scene was at the end of this reel - when all four of them, after the hunt, started to travel together again into the dusk. Link to FB reel. -Fusako Nozako 
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Hood Canal near Hoodsport this afternoon. -photo by Robert Mineer, May 25, 2024
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20:41 - Middle/east side. Heading north of the Hamma Hamma delta at a good clip. Beautiful!
20:35 - Heading north. Looks like they’re having fun.
08:30 - Just going by Eldon. -Steven Aksamit
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Vanessa Schultz
Date of Sighting: May 25, 2024
Time: 8:08 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Hood Canal, Lilliwaup Wa.
Direction of travel : Stationary
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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20:00 - [approx. 47.502084, -123.042598]. -Melissa Lawson
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19:07 - Looks like they got some food [approx. 47.470411, -123.066332]. Spy hops, tail slaps, deep dives and milling the past 10 minutes I spotted them again slightly south of Hama Hama Oyster Bar where they engaged in another hunt. There was some breaching, a lot of milling and long dives. They continued northbound from that spot at around 20:30 which is where I left them for the long drive home. -Jenny Klis
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19:07 - Stalled now hunting?
18:54 - At Eagle Creek now. Northbound. -Jeffrey Stander
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18:43 - North of Lilliwaup, close to the east side. Northbound. -Jenny Klis
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18:30 - Saw Chainsaw under the Olympics. -photo by Airwaterland, May 25, 2024
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18:15 - Passing [Lilliwaup] now. 
17:15 - They were very steady northbound of Hoodsport. Just got to Lilliwaup and am waiting here. Swiftsure left. -Jenny Klis
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17:19 - Northbound quick past Hoodsport Market east side of channel. Viewing from Port of Hoodsport dock. Swiftsure still following. -Robyn Riley
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17:00 - Approaching Hoodsport, heading north.  -Catherine Alvarado Soto
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16:49 - Northbound at my map spot [approx. 47.384480, -123.130991]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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16:21 - At Potlatch State Park heading northbound. -Nick Messina
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16:21 - Viewing from Potlatch, they flipped back north. -Catherine Alvarado Soto
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15:55 - Viewing from Tahuya they are approaching Potlatch. Southbound west of mid channel. -Jim Pasola
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15:54 - Seeing them from Union. They are southbound at Potlatch. -Jenny Klis
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15:34 - Heading around the bend towards Union. -Andrea Lynn
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15:13 - Hoodsport southbound. -Cathy Weirather
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15:13 - Still at Hoodport hatchery, heading southbound.
15:01 - Two fins!
14:56 - Viewing now from Hoodsport hatchery. -Andrea Lynn
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14:10 - Viewing from Lilliwaup Tidelands State Park near opposite shore, headed south. -Kate Anderson
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14:05 - They just passed Dewatto slowly southbound roughly mid-channel. -Jim Pasola
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13:54 - Just saw them go past Eagle Creek southbound. -Paul Davis
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Samantha DAnella
Date of Sighting: May 25, 2024
Time: 1:24 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen:
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Hunting
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?: Yes
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: T63 Chainsaw and t65 seen
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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12:56 - Still in front of Hamma Hamma River. -Steven Aksamit
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12:28 - Passed Anderson Cove southbound. -CT Thompson
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12:25 - Still headed south [approx. 47.561786, -122.994921]. -Paul Davis
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11:50 - We are leaving T63, T65, T65A3 and T65A5 southbound at my map spot [approx. 47.596790, -122.956471]. It appeared as if T65 might have made a very quick kill and shared it mostly with T65A5. Those two lagged behind on that for a bit then they raced to catch up with Chainsaw and Amir and now they are all grouped up again. Good luck out there! -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:35 - Viewing from Triton Cove State Park. PSE boat nearby. -Paul Davis
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11:30 - T65, T63, T65A3 and T65A5 are southbound at my map spot [approx. 47.628567, -122.913739]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:08 - Quatsap Point southbound three to four orcas. -Mike Nelson
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11:05 - We spotted them mid canal just off Black Point? North of Duckabush River (we’re on the Seabeck side) appeared to be four. -Heather Jo Neal
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Nadine Woolman
Date of Sighting: May 25, 2024
Time: 10:55 AM
Species seen: Orcas Transients
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Hood Canal Dabob Bay to Hood Point
Direction of travel : Southwest they are hunting
Behaviors observed: Hunting
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?: Too far away
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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10:30 - Confirmed off Seabeck Scenic Beach State Park area mid channel. -Abby O Isaacson
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Bill McSherry
Date of Sighting: May 25, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Hazel Point
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: 1 or 2
Any unusual markings?: Could be Chainsaw?
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 Bill McSherry, May 25, 2024
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sat, May 25 - Haro Strait - 13:17 - Seeing blow (probably humpback) northbound from Lime Kiln. About mid-channel. -Amy Nesler [WSSJI]
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Sat, May 25 - Admiralty Inlet (CRC-19820 Malachite & CRC-21218)  - 15:11 - Two humpbacks Malachite (CRC-19820) and CRC-21218 (the 2022 calf of Ocean) are westbound from my map spot [approx. 47.946112, -122.605648]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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12:47 - SJC located two surface-active humpbacks off of Foulweather Bluff at point of map [approx. 47.963745, -122.619942]. One of them ID’ed as Malachite! The other is the 2022 calf of Ocean. -Alli Montgomery
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11:57 - Mom and calf? Humpback just outside Port Ludlow. -Trevor Tillman
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GRAY WHALES - Sat, May 25 - Possession Sound (CRC53 Little Patch, CRC2259, & others) - 13:48 - Gray whale Possession Sound off southwest side Hat Island. Exact location & direction unknown. -[WA app]
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14:22 - SJC has spotted four different gray whales all spread across the eastern side of Hat, all midchannel. ID’ed two of them as CRC2259 and CRC53. -Alli Montgomery
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UNIDENTIFIED SPECIES - Sat, May 25 - Haro Strait - At first I thought Dall’s, but then larger hooked dorsal fins seem visible from time to time. Maybe Pacific white sided dolphins? There was a group of them up in Howe Sound recently. -Melisa Pinnow [WSSJI]
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15:04 - Still there! 
12:46 - Visible milling off of Land Bank (watching from overlook at Lime Kiln). -Amy Nesler [WSSJI]
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06:17 - 06:22 - Video showing fast moving cetaceans. -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Sat, May 25 - Western Juan de Fuca Strait
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat May 25 15:28 PDT 
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.45572,-124.53560 [Neah Bay/Port Renfrew]
Number Sighted: 1
Submitter Name: Natalie Tan
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Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat May 25 14:52 PDT - West entrance/Swiftsure Bank
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.56248,-125.13925 [
Submitter Name: Natalie Tan
Whale Alert App 
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GRAY WHALES - Sat, May 25 - Possession Sound 
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Grey Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat May 25 13:48 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.00680,-122.31459 [West side Hat Island] 
Number Sighted: 1
Submitter Name: Sarah
Whale Alert App

May 24
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Fri, May 24 - Alaska (T109A2s) - T109A2A Seekah - Matriarch T109A2 Fuser on right - I had a nice encounter a couple days ago with the aunt and cousins of little baby orca T109A3A’s in Craig, Alaska. Thanks to Chloe Kotik for the identification. I sure hope her aunt T109A2 finds her little niece. Link to more photos. -photos by Kathy Peavey, May 24, 2024
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Fri, May 24 - Discovery Passage, BC (T100s, T124A2s, T124Ds) - T100s, T124A2s, and T124Ds splashing away in Discovery Passage, Campbell River, British Columbia. It was misty, foggy, and raining - but soooooo totally worth getting soaked to the gills to see these beauties. Link to Youtube video. -Heather V. Baskey
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Fri, May 24 - San Juans (T124As) - 20:01 - Past Point Caution, northbound. -Katie Onthesalishsea [WSSJI]
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18:10 - T124As northbound into San Juan Channel from Cattle Point.
17:00 - Aiming down island from False Bay. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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16:30 - Pod of Biggs orcas approaching San Juan north of False Bay. -Barbara Howitt [WSSJI]
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Fri, May 24 - Port Susan (T63 & T65 alone in the morning, then joined T65A3, T65A5) - From today in Port Susan, this is at Tillicum [video in FB comments]. -Thomas McKane
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19:40 - They made a turn eastward after exiting Port Susan, so heading southeast line of sight just north of Tulalip from Sandy Point, approx. ten minute downtime with slow travel.
19:30 - Viewing from Sandy Point - all four grouped tightly exiting Port Susan on the Whidbey side of mid channel, just passing the green buoy seemingly southbound for now! -Emily Wandres
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18:22 - Southbound between Tillicum Beach and Sunny Shores on the mainland.
18:07 - Southbound mainland side of midchannel, south of Kayak Point.
17:52 - Southbound midchannel to mainland side, north of Tillicum Beach and Kayak Point [approx. 48.131810, -122.395647]. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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17:58 - All four orcas were traveling southbound just northeast of McKees Beach. They were paired up, but a bit separated as they traveled. I lost sight of them when my grandson called and I turned my phone around for him to see the orcas (from Florida!) This sighting was special because I got to share it with Jace as it was happening! He loved that one is named Chainsaw! -Linda Raines Tyner
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17:32 - Viewing from Tillicum Beach on Camano. Where the divot in the land is we are seeing blows and dorsals. Still southbound. Mid channel. -Kat Martin
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16:24 - Slowed down, still facing south but not moving fast. Mid channel at CC2.
16:09 - Southbound now. -Thomas McKane
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16:09 - Found them again! Still mainland side. Southbound now. All four still together. Viewing from CC1.
15:15 - They’re all so close to Kayak Point that they may as well be best friends with it, haha! Still northbound. Hopefully they’ll hook around and come back this way. -Kat Martin
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14:28 - Slowed way down, off Tillicum now Camano side of midchannel.
14:17 - Heading northeast, all four grouped up. Windy, lots of white caps.
14:12 - They are still far south of Tillicum, maybe at the south end of Tyee. Milling, trending east. Closer to Camano side right now. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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13:17 - All four are together. No direction right now. Family reunion [approx. 48.050312, -122.339056]! -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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15:11 - T65 and T63 still northbound approaching Kayak [Point]. -Michelle Benson
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14:03 - Spotted dorsals from Tillicum looking towards Tyee. -Thomas McKane
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13:46 - SJC leaving this wonderful reunion looking like they're leisurely committing to going into Port Susan closing in on Tyee, very close to Camano shoreline.
13:20 - SJC arriving on scene - looks like T65A3 and A5 ran into T65 and T63. All four together now off the southern point of Camano. -Alli Montgomery
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13:24 - T65, T63, T65A3, and 65A5 are all circling around together at my map spot [approx. 48.053780]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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13:35 - They are HUGGING the Camano shoreline as they continue into Port Susan. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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13:08 - Cindi believes all four together, just off Camano Head. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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At this point, T63 & T65 joined with T65A3 & T65A5
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11:53 - Two orcas southbound south end of Tyee. -Gena [PSWW chat]
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11:40 - Orca mid channel south of McKee's heading south. -Susan [PSWW chat]
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06:55 - Tim Harder for messaged with report of orcas [T63 & T65] northwest of Tulalip Bay. Southbound.
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Fri, May 24 - Possession Sound (T65A3 & T65A5 before they joined T63 & T65) - 13:08 - These are currently dead center between Hat and Camano. It is not the two I saw earlier. -Tim Harder
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12:35 - SJC is leaving these two whales slowly rounding northwest point of Hat Island. ID’ed as the brothers T65A3 Amir and T65A5 Indy. -Alli Montgomery
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12:19 - I saw a couple of surfacing fins but I’m way too far for ID. They’re in front of Brighton Beach now and rain is picking up so visuals will be tough from a distance. Their speed is leisurely. Angled toward Saratoga. -Debbie Stewart
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: John Shackman
Date of Sighting: May 24, 2024
Time: 12:22 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Between Hat Island and Whidbey
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Yes
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
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12:15 - Between Hat Island and Whidbey heading north. -John Shackman
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11:50 - One bull orca and one female at Clinton ferry, the Clipper is with them now. Headed northbound. -Melissa Simmons, WSF
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11:36 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 11:48 to report: 1136: Kitsap Master reports 2 orca NB of MUK 1/2 from the dock headed North.
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Fri, May 24 - Puget Sound
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Anthony Cummins
Date of Sighting: May 24, 2024
Time: 4:31 PM
Species seen: Humpback
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: East of Point No Point
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Milling, tail slapping, jumping
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Mid-channel
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -photos by Anthony Cummins, May 24, 2024
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Bill Bryantt
Date of Sighting: May 24, 2024
Time: 2:41 PM
Species seen: Humpbacks
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Half mile south of Possession Point on Whidbey
Direction of travel : Northeast
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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10:35 - Humpback off Point No Point. Humpback traveled northbound along shore. -Jenna Murphy
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GRAY WHALES - Fri, May 24 - Possession Sound - 12:56 - SJC has spotted at least two grays at point of map [approx. 48.036167, -122.297472 (between Hat Is. and Mission Beach]. -Alli Montgomery
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09:52 - I found a gray [48.002943, -122.273765 (SE of Hat Is.)]. At least one. Blows were back to back... possibly multiple. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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UNIDENTIFIED SPECIES - Fri, May 24 - North Puget Sound (possible orcas and/or humpbacks?) - 17:17 - Just saw something off of Point No Point. Did I see my first orca? [photo shows possible fluke of humpback]. -photo by Hilary Jaffe, May 24, 2024
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16:07 - I’m seeing a group of orcas off of Point No Point! A pretty far ways out, headed south(?). Can’t tell [numbers]! A couple, for sure haha. Hopefully someone can help confirm! Somewhere around here [approx. 47.886851, -122.389231].We also saw the humpbacks - from our perspective, it was two separate groups, but it’s far enough away that I’m not sure. It looked like the humpbacks were coming up the west side of Whidbey and the other group (which looked like orcas to us) were on the east side. -Ravenna Collver

May 23
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Thu, May 23 - Central Puget Sound (T63 & T65) - T63 Chainsaw - T65 Whidbey II & T63 Chainsaw - From our visit from Chainsaw and Whidbey ll in Rich Passage. Link to more photos. -photos by Jami Cantrell, May 23, 2024
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T63 Chainsaw - T65 Whidbey II - T63 is such an icon. No surprise that he made his way through Southworth to be photographed with the other iconic parts of Seattle. His mother, T65, deserves some time in the spotlight too. Link to more photos. -photos by Mollie Segall, May 23, 2024
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T63 Chainsaw - Finally got to see T63 Chainsaw (b.1978) and his mama T65 Whidbey II (b.~1968) for the first time! As I saw them pass right under the bridge I was standing on, my tears were streaming down my face. I have some videos including T65A Whidbey II swimming under the bridge, and when the duo and T65A’s grandsons, T65A3 Amira + T65A5 Indie had a family reunion and hunted and celebrated together in Hood Canal a couple of days later, but wanted to share this one for now. From shore with telephoto lens. -photo by Fusako Nozako, May 23, 2024
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T63 Chainsaw - T65 Whidbey II - T65 Whidbey II &T63 Chainsaw passing under the Agate Pass Bridge. Link to more photos. -photo by Hongming Zheng, May 23, 2024
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T63 Chainsaw - T65 Whidbey II - From Agate Pass Bridge. -photo by Jim Pasola, May 23, 2024
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T65 Whidbey II - T63 Chainsaw - Whidbey's 'fin'-credible size difference next to the huge ship in front of Manchester and Chainsaw leading the way to Rich Passage. T63 + T65. -photos by Shannon Lynott, May 23, 2024
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From the Agate Pass Bridge pass. My first time seeing T63 and T65. Link to more photos. -photo by Sue Surowiec Larkin, May 23, 2024
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T63 Chainsaw - T65 Whidbey II & T63 Chainsaw - How spectacular is it that we live in a world where we can see things like this? T63 Chainsaw and his mom T65 Whidbey paid south Puget Sound a visit yesterday. I told myself, the day prior, that I didn’t care what it took to see this whale. If it meant driving to Tacoma then so be it. That’s exactly what I did. When the report came in, I threw my things together and ran out the door. It took 2 hours of driving, chaotic ferries, and a whole lot of running to catch up with these whales. They were hauling all day. The most wonderful pass occurred at Manchester State Park. Popped up right in front of us! Then again down the road. For the rest of the day, I followed the whales all the way to the Agate Pass bridge, where we eventually left them. I spent the day with so many wonderful people. Friends old and new. Had dinner at an amazing place on the water. Had a two hour drive home. It was wonderful. I love being able to call this place home. Thank you everyone who made this day special. Link to more photos. -photos by Kat Martin, May 23, 2024
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T63 Chainsaw & T65 Whidbey II - T63 Chainsaw - [It] was a whirlwind of emotions and an incredible day with whales and friends. I have been trying quite sometime now to see T65 Whidbey II & her infamous boy T63 Chainsaw. Words can't really express my feelings, so here are some, what I think, incredible moments I was able to capture that really sums the beautiful day. Link to more photos. -photos by April Janice Basham, May 23, 2024
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Loved the orcas going thru Agate Pass; thanks to Orca Network we saw them! -Anne Miller 
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No updates, but I just wanted to mention what a great job you guys are doing! We love getting the updates and as the coordinator for Elsie Mae, I know the time involved. Thanks again for all you do. -Dianne Norton
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From Manchester. What a cool place! Got a dream pass of Chainsaw passing the Space Needle! The conversation I have at the beginning is pretty funny! [video in FB comments] -Melissa Bird
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Earlier from Old Man House Park. They were coming up the west side of the passage then a tug came through, seemed like they moved over. Regardless was excellent to see these two lovely beings. Hopefully Whidbey II goes and meets up with her grand babies! [video in FB comments]. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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20:08 - From ferry Kingston to Edmonds spotted Chainsaw to the north sightline in line with Cultus Bay from mid run [approx. 47.871063, -122.418846]. Too soon to see which way committed but so far it’s not Admiralty. So fun! He’s such a hunk.
19:18 - Sara Montour Lewis spotted Whidbey mid channel between Kingston and north of Point Wells [approx. 47.793852, -122.437590]. We’ve both see her surface couple of times northbound. Chainsaw is trailing behind her. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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19:05 - Midchannel headed northbound toward Kingston, just south of ferry lanes. Viewing from Kingston terminal, pretty far out. -Aja Petee
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18:46 - Matthew Lehman on the Ballard GroupMe: “Mid channel-ish approaching Kingston” -Scott Veirs, Orcasound
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17:27 - Off Agate Point, like twenty minute ago [video in FB comments]. -Catherine Alvarado Soto
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17:24 - T65 & T63 approx one mile due east of Suquamish dock slow steady travel northeast.
17:05 - 65 and 63 north of Agate Passage bridge northbound mid channel [approx. 47.717326, -122.560311]. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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T63 Chainsaw - 17:00 - Pair of orcas heading north through Agate Pass. -photo by Lina Heil, May 23, 2024
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16:59 - T65 and T63 just passed northbound under Agate Pass Bridge. -Candace Gavin
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16:40 - North of Kiana Lodge and headed toward Agate Pass Bridge. Surfacing regularly. -Brian Whitlock
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16:30 - Per friend they are heading toward Agate Pass Bridge. -Alisa Lemire Brooks
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16:01 - From Agate Pass Bridge - I can see they've passed the marina. Seemed like they were headed toward Liberty. -Jenny Klis
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14:00 - Close pass at Manchester State Park continuing their trek in Rich towards Sinclair. -Jami Cantrell
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15:54 - Surfacing off Brownsville near Battle Point. From my vantage point from north, seems there is a boat in front and behind them. -Brian Whitlock
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15:41 - Heading north in Port Orchard off Brownsville [approx. 47.647137, -122.590122]. -David Michael
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15:02 - Chainsaw just passed Illahee Park. -Mary Jean Tangonan Robbins
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14:39 - T65 and T63 were going south [approx. 47.578957, -122.590239] but flipped back around towards Port Orchard Passage. Viewing from Waterman Pier. -Kat Martin
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T65 Whidbey II & T63 Chainsaw - 14:10 - Two orcas, one likely Chainsaw, seen at the east entrance to Rich Passage, heading to the west through the passage. They were traveling steadily. -photo by Sue Ellen White, May 23, 2024
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14:26 - I'm on private property in Rich Passage. Chainsaw popped up at Point Glover we haven't seen him since. Could have gone towards Point Orchard or Manette or turned back.  -Melissa Bird
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14:16 - Passing through the Narrows of Rich Passage on eastern side - heading towards Bremerton.  -BT Gifford
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13:55 - Visible from Manchester State Park entering Rich Passage. -Jami Cantrell
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13:49 - Coming up on Orchard Point, still northwest bound, mid channel. Think that's Rich Passage they are heading into, towards Bremerton [approx. 47.567655, -122.519868]. -Melissa Bird
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13:50 - Deep dive past Manchester fuel dock into Rich Passage two orcas.
13:40 - Chainsaw cruising north in front of Manchester and Blake Island closer to west side of Island, now it’s headed for fuel dock Manchester. -Noelle Morris
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13:34 - Viewing from Pomeroy. On the west side of Blake Island. Still northbound. -Kat Martin
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13:20 - Fast travel towards Manchester.
13:18 - North end of Blake Island towards Bainbridge. Direction unknown.
13:12 - West Side of Blake Island.  -Jill Denkmann
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13:14 - Passing Harper Pier, mid channel, northbound. -Melissa Bird
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13:07 - They are on the west side of Blake still northbound. -April Janice Basham
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13:18 - Eastbound towards Restoration.
12:59 - They are north of the Southworth ferry dock headed north towards Manchester. Close to shore on the Southworth side. -Candace Gavin
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12:59 - West side of Blake!
12:53 - At Southworth! -Melissa Bird
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12:42 - Approaching Southworth northbound. -April Janice Basham
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12:32 - Near Driftwood Cove, slowed movement and possibly milling. Mainland side, but aimed north east. -Mollie Segall
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12:24 - SJC leaving the amazing duo traveling slowly northbound up Colvos, heading up to opposite side of Peter Point. -Alli Montgomery
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12:05 - A friend has told me they are about to pass Fragaria very close to mainland shore headed north.
11:54 - They cleared Prospect Point. They took a long dive and popped up way farther north headed towards Southworth. -Jami Cantrell
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Kari Melvin
Date of Sighting: May 23, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Puget Sound, Colvos Passage, Prospect Point Beach
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?: T65 & T63, Chainsaw & Whidbey
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org - T63 Chainsaw -photo by Kari Melvin, May 23, 2024
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11:30 - Both T63 and T65 are past Lisabuela now, mainland side of mid channel, steady northbound. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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11:23 - Approaching Ollala now. Midchannel northbound. -Mollie Segall
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11:17 - Approaching Lisabuela mid channel, northbound. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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10:54 - T63 headed north into Colvos. Just passed down the port side of what I assume is a whale watching boat? -Jim Evans
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10:50 - Last seen on Gig Harbor side, appeared to be headed back towards Colvos. -Joe Smith
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10:15 - T63 headed around Point Defiance into Narrows. -Jim Evans
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10:05 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 10:08 to report: 1005hrs: CHETZEMOKA notified of a single orca whale located midway between the marina and Browns Point.
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09:55 - Off Dune slow westbound towards Dalco.
09:42 - Two orca milling, one large male, one smaller fin. Male looks like T63 [approx. 47.296153, -122.461892]. -David Michael
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Thu, May 23 - Haro Strait - 13:51 - At least two whales just passed Lime Kiln, looked like minkes [confirmed humpbacks], they were feeding out front for a bit. [Per Gabriel Wilson, one was Split Fluke]. -Sylvie Gareau [WSSJI]
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Thu, May 23 - Strait of Juan de Fuca
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Thu May 23 11:50 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.15216,-123.37763 [Just north of Ediz Hook, Port Angeles] 
Number Sighted: 1
Submitted Comments: Seen from 3rd floor at OMC, whale watching boats there, too.
Submitter Name: Jordan [Whale Alert App] 
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Thu, May 23 - South Puget Sound - Two whales heading south towards Chambers Bay 15 minutes ago. Repeatedly breaching. Link to FB reel. -Kathi Erickson
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GRAY WHALES - Thu, May 23 - Possession Sound (CRC53 Little Patch, CRC2259, CRC2362 Thidwick) - 13:46 - CRC-2259, 53 and 2362 between hat and the delta [approx. 48.015416, -122.292710]. -Tony Tilt
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MINKE WHALES - Thu, May 23 - South Puget Sound
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Victoria Kavanagh
Date of Sighting: May 23, 2024
Time: 2:35 PM
Species seen: Minke (almost certain)
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Fox Island/Carr Inlet
Direction of travel : W
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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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Thu, May 23 - Puget Sound - 09:04 - Good morning! Reports of a large baleen whale off the south end of the island [Vashon] west of the ferry lanes. -Amy Carey, Sound Action 
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Thu, May 23 - South Puget Sound - 17:05 - My neighbor texted me saying they saw either a humpback or grey straight across from me, heading north, which would be towards Purdy. I am looking, surely he would be coming south again. -Ingrid Shumway

May 22
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Wed, May 22 - Haro Strait (J Pod) - 05-22-24 J Pod, Haro Strait - 08:38 - 09:00, I missed the leaders but caught the followers. J Pod heading south/ down-island, spread out, 1/3 to 1 mile offshore. It was overcast and dark at the time but I could make out J31 Tsuchi, J36 Alki and J37 Hy'Shqa. J37 was the last to go by and she was followed by a youngster but they were both too far out to feel confident with IDs. Photographed from shore -Michelline Halliday - J36 Alki -photos & ID by Michelline Halliday, May 22, 2024
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Here is a J Pod triple breach from this morning's J pod visit on the west side of San Juan Island. Link to FB video. -Fred Horn
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12:45 - Update Js westbound out the Strait of Juan de Fuca. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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09:24 - Orcas have moved quite far offshore.
09:09 - Orcas spread from south of False Bay to Pile Point.
08:47 - Also have orcas from False Bay to Pile Point. -Jenny Stands Wilson [WSSJI]
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07:30 - 08:30 - Lots of action this morning in front of San Juan County Park and Deadman’s Bay between 07:30 - 08:30, one large group close to shore, members quite separated, breaching and tail slapping and a smaller group passed by 30 minutes after further offshore. -Sylvie Gareau [WSSJI]
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Wed, May 22 - Haro Strait (T100s)
14:20 - Passing Lime Kiln northbound.
13:30 - T100s heading northeast from Discovery towards the west side of San Juan Island. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Wed, May 22 - Strait of Juan de Fuca - 17:43 - Just found them. About five miles from tip of Dungeness Spit [approx. 48.158916, -123.014553]. Westbound. -Kaitlin Niclas
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16:09 - Pod of orcas with babies jumping westbound off of Diamond Point [close in to shore]. Maybe five orcas, no males that I recall, the babies jumping and tail slapping was very memorable. Unfortunately I didn’t get any breaches on video [video in FB comments].  -John Trubiano
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Wed, May 22 - San Juans - 08:17 - Another early morning sighting of four orca moving east south of Cattle Point from shore observer. -Barbara Howitt [WSSJI]
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Wed, May 22 - Rosario Strait/Bellingham Channel (T36 & T36Bs) - 19:31 - The T36s were northbound from Carter Point (south Lummi island) two hours ago, five members in that group. -Matt Stolmeier [PSWS]
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19:41 - We’re leaving them now. They are headed towards Bellingham still but seem to be deep dives, and just close slow traveling.
19:30 - Almost even with Fairhaven. Towards the center of the bay. 
18:47 - Bellingham Bay right now.  -Jenny Holmes [PSWS]
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16:07 - Looks like they are going to head north between Cypress & Guemes. Saw five, including a small calf, no adult males.
16:00 - Orcas east of Anacortes ferry terminal. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network 
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Lewis Gray
Date of Sighting: May 22, 2024
Time: 3:45 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: 48.501880/-122.708642
Direction of travel : North/Northeast
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Unknown
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Looked like there was a calf.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
At approximately 48.502/-122.708 2-300 yards off Green Point, Washington Park, Anacortes, WA -photo by Lewis Gray, May 22, 2024
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Wed, May 22 - North Puget Sound (T63 & T65) - 20:23 - One orca heading south at this approximate location [47.816561, -122.423710 (Edmonds)]. Confirmed there ended up being two spread out and were T65 and T63! -Tony Tilt
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19:00 - Two orca spotted traveling slowly south [approx. 47.883167, -122.434282]. Heading closer to Edmonds. -Toni Withani
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13:36 - Seeing (through a lot of haze) from my house at least one male orca headed south through Admiralty [approx. 48.121038, -122.672098]. Seeing them about here steady pace. I’m viewing through high powered binoculars from my house so too far (and he was too quick) for video but whoever he is he was booking it! -Jennifer Fulton Carpenter 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Wed, May 22 - Strait of Juan de Fuca - 20:12 - Likely humpback, solo, mid-channel between Victoria and port Angeles, westbound. -Lorna VanderZanden
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Wed, May 22 - Strait of Juan de Fuca - 19:12 - Candace reports one, possibly two, baleen whales, likely humpbacks, approx. here [48.443527, -123.008420 (South Beach, SJI)]. Appeared to be trending south. Confirmed two humpbacks, one adult one smaller.
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Wed, May 22 - San Juans - 10:30 - From the ferry, humpback near Lopez ferry dock headed south in Upright Channel. -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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Wed, May 22 - Hood Canal - 18:27 - Humpback reported very north end Hood Canal. No direction.  -Whale Alert app
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Wed, May 22 - Puget Sound - 20:35 - Slowly passing the Ram on Ruston Way toward the port. -Eileen
Mccaffery-Lent
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19:10 - Just got a report of humpback or at least baleen at mouth of Quartermaster Harbor. -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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10:35 - Baleen whale spotted mid-channel off Woodmont Beach [Des Moines] heading south. Surfaced twice before the view was blocked by trees. Should be visible from Redondo Beach.  -Dan Hyde
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GRAY WHALES - Wed, May 22 - Possession Sound - 17:06 - Michele Sayed [HIWS] reports there is one gray whale close to Tulalip!
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17:03 - Kim Vest Gleason [HIWS] reported one gray whale off northern end of west side of Hat Island heading both directions last facing northwest up island

May 21
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Tue, May 21 - San Juans (T124As) - 17:35 - Passed Reuben Tarte and headed towards Spieden Channel. -Olivia Trahan [WSSJI]
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15:15 - T124As now northbound right outside Friday Harbor.
13:19 - Updating to confirm these were the T124As (so not J-Pod), but no further updates on location.
10:15 - Orcas westbound in Thatcher Pass.
06:30 - 07:30 - A couple of early morning reports of orcas southbound in Rosario Strait off Decatur Island between 6:30-7:30 AM. Could be Bigg's, but also possible Js came down Rosario. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Tue, May 21 - Strait of Georgia
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Winifred Giraud-Comeau
Date of Sighting: May 21, 2024
Time: 12:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 12
Where seen: Off Montague Bay Galiano Island
Direction of travel : In place for 45 minutes
Behaviors observed: Milling, breaching
If orcas, any males?: 2?
Any unusual markings?: Too far away
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Very close to the rocks of a smaller
island, name unknown. There is a boat very close to them.
Photos available?: No
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GRAY WHALES - Tue, May 21 - Admiralty Inlet - 09:04 - Relaying a report of two gray whales off of Double Bluff, Whidbey Island. No direction given. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network

May 20
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Mon, May 20 - Strait of Georgia (J Pod) - J26 Mike - On the afternoon of May 20, J pod went south in Georgia Strait. From our viewpoint on Galiano Island, they took about an hour to go by. Quite for from shore, very spread out, some closer in, most further out.  -photos & ID by Karoline Cullen, May 20, 2024
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17:58 - 20:00 - Faint calls, some increasing in volume… maybe another group coming through?
19:15 - Super fun calls right now, and an abundance of echolocation.
19:00 - J pod vocals & echolocation on SIMRES. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network [WSSJI]
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Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Mon May 20 16:28 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.88108,-123.26406
Number Sighted: 7
Submitted Comments: Encounter 7 or more SRKW heading approximately 145 degree south east ETA to Puget sound or San Juan de Fuca island. 2 Jumpers.
Submitter Name: Lucas [Whale Alert App] 
Orca Network follow up: The orca was heading south east along the coast of Galiano Island. I'm sure there were more orcas, but we only got to spot 7. It was spread out super far. Spread out AT LEAST 2km. I've seen a SRKW orca pod ID'd near Tumbo Island from yesterday. I believe it’s them, the one we saw. The orca has the signature tall dorsal fin SRKW has, and all of them had Horizontal saddle patch. Hope that helped!  -Lucas Xu

BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Mon, May 20 - Burrard Inlet, BC - Off the tip of University of British Columbia in the Burrard Inlet. -photo by Dave Dean
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May 20, 2024 - San Juans (T124As) - 05-20-24 T124As Haro Srait
12:50 - 13:24, Viewing from Landbank, the T124As were seen in the distance near Lime Kiln Lighthouse. They were traveling down-island/south. Long dives and unpredictable surfacing as they made their way quickly southwards towards Landbank, 1/3 to 1/2 miles from shore, and continued towards Edwards Point and out of sight. The two calves, T124A7 and T124A4B were bouncy and "flying" high while surfacing.
13:24 - 13:30, Viewing from just north of Pile Point. The T124As were traveling down-island/ south, 1/3 to 1/2 mile from traveling very quickly past Pile Point with long dives.
16:40 - 16:46, The T124As flipped/changed direction after reaching the area between False Bay and Eagle Point. Traveling up-island/north very fast past my viewpoint 1.2 miles south of Landbank.
17:04 - 17:06, Traveling up-island/north the T124As approached Lime Kiln less than 1/4 mile from shore after a long dive. Traveling so very fast, they surfaced 3-4 times and then didn't surface again.
17:28 - 17:45, Observed from County Park, the T124As continued traveling up island in a northwest direction away from shore. At 1+ mile from shore when first sighted, they were almost to mid-channel when I left. Photographed from shore. -Michelline Halliday - T124A1A - T124A7 -photos by Michelline Halliday, May 20, 2023
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17:03 - T124As are northbound entering Lime Kiln Park. Camera is tracking them. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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16:52 - More orcas on the live cam! -Amber Lee
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12:35 - Bigg's heading south down San Juan island, will be passing Lime Kiln soon. Think T124As. -Lavinia Mitchell
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11:25 - Bigg’s killer whales southbound from Kellett Bluff, Henry Island. -Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Mon, May 20 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (T77s) - 16:25 - Last sighted northwest outside of the hook. Looked like three to four individuals. -photos by Rachel Rodell, May 20, 2024
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15:39 - Four orcas in Port Angeles Harbor right now, headed towards Ediz Hook. [Follow up] just south of Coast Guard Station, travel northeast.  
15:14 - Orcas in Port Angeles Harbor. [Follow up] close inshore just off pilings off Yacht Club. Link to video.  -Vanessa Castle [ONCG] 
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Mon, May 20 - Rosario Strait - 08:25 - Killer whales around the Bird Rocks area in Rosario. Headed north was the report. -Peter Ancich [WSSJI]
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Mon, May 20 - Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca (T99s) - 11:57 - The T99 pod is westbound at my map spot, and this is likely the orcas spotted this morning in this thread. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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07:33 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 07:41 to report:0733hrs: Vessel KENNEWICK reports via 800MHz they've spotted 5-6 orcas located between Pt. Hudson and Marrowstone Island. 
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Regina Albert
Date of Sighting: May 20, 2024
Time: 6:30 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen:
Where seen: Admiralty Inlet off Marrowstone Island breaching and spy hopping between East Beach and Fort Flagler - traveling north after show
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Hunting then traveling north
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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06:28 - Off the end of Griffith's Point Road this morning on Marrowstone Island. Four of them? One looked very large, two seemed smaller. They were so playful and seemed so happy. They were spinning. It was amazing. -photos by Paula McCammon, May 20, 2024
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Mon, May 20 - Hood Canal (T65A3 & T65A5) - Hood Canal Monday evening. Link to more photos. -photos by Heather Nelson, May 20, 2024
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20:14 - Just passed us headed north. We live just south of Bangor base. Can see them heading north in front of Bangor now! -Ali Carson
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18:15 - Two orcas at Seabeck boat ramp. Heading north in Hood Canal. -Brown Ox
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Shaun Danielson
Date of Sighting: May 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: 47.85 -122.87
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Traveling, breaching
If orcas, any males?: 1 male
Any unusual markings?: Unknown
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?:
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17:50 - Report of three orcas across from Duckabush. No direction -[WA app]
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13:18 - Two of them. One smaller with a curved dorsal fin. Still northbound.
13:10 - Off Hoodsport. Headed north. Mid channel. -photo by Brad Lambert, May, 20, 2024
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12:16 - Two orcas at mile post 5 in Union, heading west. -Cathy Meadows
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Mon, May 20 - Haro Strait (Bagheera) - One of the humpbacks is a young one named Bagheera. -John Boyd
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11:06 - Might be more than one.
11:03 - Whale sighting - humpback. Haro Strait, due west of Lime Kiln. Moving north up the border. One orange WW RIB with it. -Fred Horn [WSSJ]
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GRAY WHALES - Mon, May 20 - Strait of Georgia
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sandra Scott
Date of Sighting: May 20, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Species seen: Grey
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Point Roberts Washington Lighthouse Park
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: travelling quickly, surfacing briefly, mum and calf?
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Perhaps a mother and calf? The first whale was much larger than the smaller one following
Photos available?: No

May 19
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sun, May 19 - Strait of Juan de Fuca (T77s) - ID’d as the T77s. -Rachel Rodell
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14:26 - There is a group of five at the end of Dungeness Spit. -Shandy Ellis
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11:53 - West side of Protection Island. Also no general traveling direction. They’re hunting.
11:20 - [FB video]. -Lyndsey Carter
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10:21 - Orcas west of Diamond Point! -photo by Michelle Pleake, May 19, 2024
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Sun, May 19 - Rosario Strait/Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca (T100s) - Male is T100C Laurel - T100F -photos by Meagan Parsons, May 19, 2024
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17:54 - Still westbound. -A
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17:08 - Viewing from Libbey Beach but pretty far out. Long down times. -Amy Leigh Chappelle
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16:55 - Seeing fins, at least one adult male, half mile west of Partridge Point, first milling then heading west.  -Howard Garrett, Orca Network
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16:46 - Hard direction change due west.
16:09 - They're within two miles of Whidbey shore still eastbound. Slightly north of Libby Beach.
15:45 - Trending southeast possibly heading towards western shore Whidbey.
15:31 - 100s southbound Partridge Bank. -A
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14:44 - Looks like they may be milling south west of Smith.
14:30 - Turned westbound.
13:53 - East side of Smith/Minor island. Southbound. -Sarah Geist
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12:55 - Viewable with binoculars from Joseph Whidbey. Southbound. -Brandy Jackson Ritchie
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12:45 - Viewing from Rocky Point Beach moving southbound mid way out! 
13:15 - Moving more west. -Mandi Eatmon
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12:58 - Getting hard to see with even binoculars. Still moving south. Possibly still going out west, slowly but surely.
12:24 - Viewing from Moran on Whidbey. They’re far out. Southbound. Possibly pushing out west. -photo by Kat Martin, May 19, 2024
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T100C Laurel - 08:50 - Three entered Burrows Bay. -photo by Shelly Greybeck, May 19, 2024
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Sun, May 19 - Haro Strait (T124As) -  05-19-24 T124As, Haro Strait
15:07 - 16:18, Viewing from Landbank. In the distance I observed the T124As in two loose groups heading south/ down-island. After they passed the Lime Kiln lighthouse they paused, milling for 50 minutes. They were very surface active, at least a dozen breaches, 2 dozen fluke lobs and interacting with each other making big splashes. At 16:00 they finally turned south and swiftly traveled down-island to Landbank. They swerved in close to shore, guessing 30 feet from shore. They continued south and located a seal at the southern end of Landbank which they consumed before continuing south/down-island.
16:35, Viewing from 1.2 miles south of Landbank, the T124As were farther off shore, 1/3 mile from shore. They moved quickly south and I followed them to another viewpoint and watched them approach Pile Point and continue south until out of sight. Photographed from shore.
Michelline Halliday -photos by Michelline Halliday, May 19, 2024
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18:12 - T124As are several hundred yards off Cattle Point Road Lighthouse heading in direction of Lopez. Can’t see from shore. Three boats following. -Sharon Ilstrup [WSSJI]
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14:15 - We were having a picnic at Deadman's Bay on San Juan. We began to see a group out in the Haro Strait. We were able to see them for over an hour. Not sure if they were playing, feeding, or all the above... but it was a beautiful & moving experience! Link to photos and videos. -photo by Matt Herrick, May 19, 2024
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14:00 - On San Juan shoreline south of Snug southbound.
13:35 - Stopped for lunch in Open Bay, trending slow south again now.
12:58 - T124As southbound near Kellett Bluff, Henry Island. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Sun, May 19 - Hood Canal (T65A3 & T65A5)
16:49 - [Orcas] Heading north towards Quilcene.
16:31 - My husband told me he just saw some “blows” in Dabob Bay! -Jill Hetherington Hultquist [ONCG]
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16:28 - Laurie (or Lori) called to report orcas in Hood Canal. They live about two miles south of the bridge and spotted a larger and smaller orca traveling together southbound middle of the canal. They went on a dive, went to get a camera, they were gone when they came back.  
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15:31 - I see several in Dabob Bay. I saw them surface and their bodies were really long. -Sally Tomar
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Lori Kessler
Date of Sighting: May 19, 2024
Time: 10:25 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: 2 miles south Hood Canal Bridge
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: Hunting/milling
If orcas, any males?: Looked like female dorsals
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Tried to get picture, but came out really blurry because it focused on tree leaves and not the water. I’m so bummed! I waited forever, hoping they would resurface and couldn’t see them.
Photos available?: No
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10:21 - We have just seen two orcas in the Hood Canal, two miles beyond the Hood Canal Bridge heading towards the Bangor base. -Ashley
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10:15 - Saw two orcas in Hood Canal, two miles south of bridge heading south. Positive ID through binoculars with a witness who was just as shocked as I was! -Lori Bird
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Sun, May 19 - Central Puget Sound (T99s) - Had a special sunset visit with the T99s near Suquamish. Link to more photos. -photos by Nate Rooks, May 19, 2024
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T99 Bella, fin tip of T99C Barakat, T99B Holly - T99 Bella & T99C Barakat - T99’s visit as viewed on shore along Point Defiance, Tacoma. Link to more photos. -photos by Jason Cook, May 19, 2024
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T99E, T99C Barakat, T99 Bella - T99C Barakat alongside a family member - From Owens Beach in Tacoma. They stayed in the area for a couple amazing hours! So much fun watching with whale peeps, and people on the beach not expecting to see orcas or seeing orcas for the first time! Link to more photos. -photos by Cherie StOurs, May 19, 2024
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T99E & T99D Puck - T99E spyhopping - T99s seen from Sunrise Beach to a friends near Prospect Point to Southworth ferry terminal. Easy leisurely passes, a few spyhops, beautiful weather, and calm waters made for a perfect day with our friends. Link to more photos. -photos by Jolena Tagg, May 19, 2024
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T99E - T99 Bella & T99B Holly - We saw the T99 family milling off of Owen Beach. Looks like T99E is sporting some new rake marks.  -photos by Kyla Bivens, May 19, 2024
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Colvos Passage between Anderson Point Park and Vashon Island.  -photos by Linda Ann Hall, May 19, 2024
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Pod of Biggs off of Vashon Island today. Pod stayed around for two hours. Video from Owen’s Beach [video in FB comments]. -Dennis Arneson
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We had an amazing lunch and we got to see the whales make an appearance! Link to FB reel. -Pete Denmark
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Luck Sunday morning visit! Link to FB reel. -Sharon Myers Andersen
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I was already out on the water when I had a wonderful visit with the T99s when they swam up Port Orchard channel last night. They were foraging all the way up the west shore from Brownsville up to Keyport then across the entrance to Liberty Bay and up to Suquamish. -Nate Rooks
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21:00 - T99s have exited Port Madison but are milling at the entrance. Making many direction changes. Too dark to see them any further to confirm which way they went. -Candace Gavin
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20:24 - Just passed Old Man Park. -Jenny Klis
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20:23 - T99s are north of Agate Pass Bridge and headed towards Suquamish Dock. -Candace Gavin
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20:08 - Should be headed northbound under Agate Pass Bridge any minute.
19:59 - Passing Sandy Hook, northbound toward Agate Pass. -Brian Whitlock
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19:46 - They are approaching Keyport/Agate Pass from the south. Not sure which direction they will pick. This was taken from just north of Brownsville [video in FB comments]. -Michael Jeremy Sullivan
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19:45 - North of Brownsville. Near entrance to Liberty Bay. Small white boat in tow. -Brian Whitlock
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18:50 - Just passed Illahee State Park. They are moving up north quickly. -Mackenzie Dunham
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18:49 - Passing in front of North Crystal Springs, heading north. -Jennifer Leigh
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18:35 - T99s have passed Point White Pier and are northbound towards Illahee State Park. -Candace Gavin
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18:15 - In Rich Passage now headed toward Port Orchard. -Kali Butler
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18:13 - Walla Walla Master reports 3-4 orca Westbound in Rich Passage. -WSF
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18:11 - They’ve passed Manchester State Park heading north. -Kelly Townsend
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17:38 - T99s are now angling towards Rich Passage.
17:11 - T99s are milling at the north end of the park commercial ship. -Candace Gavin
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17:14 - They were by Blake Island. -Robin Garcia
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Sun, May 19 - Puget Sound (T99s)
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Erik Scudder
Date of Sighting: May 19, 2024
Time: 5:11 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: 47.5119430, -122.4964270
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Maybe?
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
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17:00 - Viewing from Pomeroy Pier, they are still trending north, lost them behind big container ship. -Jolena Tagg
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16:47 - Passing past Blake towards Bainbridge and Rich Passage now. Bainbridge side of channel.
16:41 - Spotted west side of Blake Island, small white boat tailing. -Jill Denkmann
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16:41 - Northbound approaching Manchester. -Christine Geronimo
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16:23 - T99s going north up the west side of Blake Island.
16:13 - T99s are in the Southworth ferry lanes continuing northbound travels at a leisurely pace. Not sure which way they will go once they pass yet. -Candace Gavin
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16:15 - Insane pass from Southworth. -CT Thompson
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T99C Barakat & T99B Holly - 15:50 - Pod just passed close on Kitsap side northbound in Colvos one mile south of Southworth. -photos by Tim Ferris, May 19, 2024
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14:50 - Orcas passing between Command Point and Fragaria, northbound mid channel. -Collin Carnahan
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Roshanna Baldwin
Date of Sighting: May 19, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: In the bay passing through approx 47.416498,-122.541097 Olalla, WA
Direction of travel : N, relaxed traveling pace.
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: No, they all seemed to be female
Any unusual markings?: Nothing notable
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org - T99B Holly -photos by Roshanna Baldwin, May 19, 2024
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11:42 - Saw them off tip of Point Defiance next to Clipper, who blew his horn to warn oblivious speed boaters to slow down. -Paul Davis
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14:15 - Group of four slowly went past Olalla Bay Market & Landing northbound. Closer to Kitsap side. -Pat DeVore
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14:13 - Passed Olalla. -Yanwei Cai
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13:40 - Mid channel now. Northbound a bit more rapidly. 
13:27 - At Point Richmond. Close to shore. Leisurely northbound. -Stace Gordon
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13:00 - Beautiful leisurely pass at Sunrise Beach just a few hundred feet off shore! Heading north up Colvos, Gig Harbor side. -Jolena Tagg
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12:45 - Northbound Colvos Passage from Dalco. They literally ditched all the boats. Long dive times. -Holly Johnson Fox
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12:29 - Good view from Dalco Passage at Point Defiance, moving very slowly north east. -photo by Carolyn Windler, May 19, 2024T
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12:21 - Just slightly north of Sunrise now, not committed. Viewing from the point of Owens Beach.
11:55 - Milling south of Sunrise five orca. Viewing from the point at Owen Beach. -Cherie StOurs
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11:53 - About mid channel! Still here.
11:37 - Both whales watching vessels on site now (Swiftsure and Clipper). Orcas continue to mill about drifting slightly eastward but no clear direction.  -Stace Gordon
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11:20 - The T99s are still slowly circling around at my map spot. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:20 - Milling about just north of Point Defiance - whale watching boat on site. -Stace Gordon
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11:03 - They continue to play around just by Owen but there are definitely boats nearby and this one little boat just keeps hassling them. -Da Is
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11:00 - First, thank you to all of the spotters sharing timely locations. I love those helpful posts! - I happened to be on Owen Beach when I first read the orcas mid-channel in Colvos Passage (Lisabuela) by Marla Smith. So, I waited and was thrilled to be apart of watching these creatures feed and swim freely. Thank you to the Orca Network community. Thank you again [video in FB comments]. -Maureen Wells
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10:52 - Milling [approx. ]. -Kyla Bivens, PSE
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10:49 - Viewing from Owen Beach! -Morgan Straus
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10:28 - Owen Beach eastbound. -Vivian Peng
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10:25 - Off Spring Beach, closer to Vashon, southbound. -David Michael
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09:35 - T99s just passing Lisabuela, mid channel, grouped up leisurely travel southbound. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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08:55 - Just got a report of small group of orcas in Colvos Passage near Cove [Vashon Island] area headed south. -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sun, May 19 - Haro Strait - 15:36 - Two humpbacks just southwest of Lime Kiln, heading north. -James Richardson [WSSJI]
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GRAY WHALES - Sun, May 19 - Port Susan - 10:52 - Grey most likely, near Warm Beach, northbound again now [video in FB comments]. -Thomas McKane
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Sun, May 19 - Possession Sound - We saw gray whale CRC2362 Thidwick east of Gedney/Hat Island. -photo & ID by Kyla Bivens, May 19, 2024
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19:25 - West side of Hat Island heading north [video in FB comments]. -Andrea Duffield
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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Sun, May 19 - Port Susan - 10:45 - Grey or humpback at Warm Beach. Link to FB video. -photo by Thomas McKane, May 19, 2024
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DOLPHINS - Sun, May 19 - South Puget Sound - We were out Sunday and this Pacific white-sided dolphin found us in Dana Passage, South Puget Sound. It appears to be in good health, was moving energetically. Remember, not to approach dolphins within 50 yards, but this individual appears to be very vessel attracted, so it might come to you. If anyone comes across this dolphin, please get pictures or video if you can, and send reports to danderson@cascadiaresearch.org, or Orca Network who will forward reports to me. -Dave Anderson, Cascadia Research Collective -photo taken under NMFS permit #26596 -photo by Dave Anderson, May 19, 2024

May 18
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sat, May 18 - Howe Sound, BC
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Brayden Dyczkowski
Date of Sighting: May 18, 2024R
Time: 5:30 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Porteau Cove, Squamish-Lillooet, BC, Canada (49.5580002, -123.2360559)
Direction of travel : E
Behaviors observed: Hunting sea lions
If orcas, any males?: No
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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Sat, May 18 - Gulf Islands, BC
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Cathy Denny
Date of Sighting: May 18, 2024
Time: 4:15 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Off Yellowpoint Lodge Ladysmith
Direction of travel : East
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Both Large males
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?:
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Sat, May 18 - Saratoga Passage (T99s) - T99s right off the Langley Marina Dock. Link to FB video. -photos by Marilyn Armbruster, May 18, 2024
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From Langley - they must have been in that area for at least three hours, lots of activity! [videos in FB comments]. -photos by Lauren 'Lo Blakeley, May 18, 2024
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T99E -photos by Kaarina Makowski, May 18, 2024
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From Hidden Beach. -photo by Jill Hein, May 18, 2024v
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Link to FB videos taken from various spots in Langley. -Emily Wandres
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19:55 - Friend reports they keep making directional changes but still by the marina. Thought they were maybe moving north, but hard to tell.
19:29 - Friend sent crazy videos, they are hunting right by boats in the Langley marina. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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19:15 - 19:30 - Big hunt off Langley Marina. Resumed southbound I think? -Marilyn Armbruster
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18:50 - Friend reports hunting near shore, just north of Langley. Sea lion hunt. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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18:31 - They are doing circles near Whidbey side - good viewing at Langley Beach.
17:40 - Towards Whidbey side.
17:28 - Turning up towards Mabana again.
17:22 - Can see them traveling south - I’m at Langley Marina. -Lauren 'Lo Blakeley
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17:33 - Text from friend: North of Langley - 99s directional change and stalled on a hunt -LH. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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17:22 - Viewing from north side of Sandy Point. Appear to be nearing Langley from the north. Also appearing to be on the Whidbey side. Southbound. -Marilyn Armbruster
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17:15 - Just passed my line of vision at Mabana, still southbound with WWB trailing behind.
16:53 - Southbound between Mabana on Camano Island and Whidbey. Two WWB trailing. -Linda Raines Tyner
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16:30 - Viewing from Camano Island State Park - approaching Bells Beach - southbound. -Linda Aitkins
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16:15 - Trending south. Just north of Baby Island mid channel. -Sam Wallace
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16:13 - Way past Hidden Beach southward bound. -Missy Main
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16:05 - Friend viewing from Hidden Beach says they've moved over to Camano side, still southbound. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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15:55 - View from Hidden Beach. -Lauren 'Lo Blakeley
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Sat, May 18 - Saratoga Passage (T99s) - 15:47 - Heather Anson called to report they just observed one big male orca by himself heading southbound about 1.5 miles north of Hidden Beach. He then joined four to five others across from Hidden Beach out from the mouth of Holmes Harbor mid channel.
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15:45 - Orca is heading south about a mile north of Hidden Beach Whidbey side. -Aaron Gill
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15:30 - T99s are southbound south of Race Lagoon close to Whidbey. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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13:53 - Heading back south.
13:52 - Still milling around Scenic Heights. Lots of breaches. -Krystin Lynn
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13:50 - They are heading south out of City Beach Cove.
13:45 - Watching orcas from Windjammer Park now! -Dawn Mueller-DePape
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13:39 - Long dives but they are now southbound from Oak Harbor. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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13:05 - Male split off and is lagging behind, group of about three is pressing on heading out of the cove, looking like they will head north towards Oak Harbor.
12:58 - Look to be hunting just east of Monroe Landing, closer to Coupeville side now. -Amie Welden
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Time - 12:00
Type of whale - Orcas
If orcas: any adult males (5+ foot dorsal fin)? if so how many? - I can’t tell
If orcas: open saddle patches?
Number of whales - 4 or 5
Location of whale(s) - Penn Cove near Capt Whidbey Inn, maybe 50 yards from shore
Direction of travel - Circling for about 15-20 minutes and then heading east
Speed of travel: slow, medium, fast pace Slow- Medium speed heading out -Morgan Bell Iwerks
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Jerry Merrill
Date of Sighting: May 18, 2024
Time: 11:56 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Penn Cove, NE
Direction of travel : Stationary
Behaviors observed: Hunting, milling
If orcas, any males?: Yes
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: Loren Iwerks
Date of Sighting: May 18, 2024
Time: 11:45 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: West end of Penn Cove, in front of the Captain Whidbey Inn, within 60 yards of the dock
Direction of travel : Due east
Behaviors observed: milling, some breaching
If orcas, any males?: I don't know.
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
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Sat, May 18 - Central Puget Sound (T65A3 & T65A5) - T65A3 Amira & T65A5 Indy - T65A3 Amira - Port Madison north side of Bainbridge Island as seen from Suquamish. Link to more photos. -photos by Michael Stephenson, May 18, 2024
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17:50 - WSF just stopped the Edmonds ferry for "three orcas" but the only fins I saw looked more like porpoise fins. They were heading south/east, closer to Edmonds side. -Katie Puckly
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14:05 - Milling in Port Madison. Trending east. -Lauren Ryan Booth
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13:51 - Slow east.
13:40 - Midway between Indianola and Bainbridge.  -Brian Livingston
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13:27 - Drove over to Suquamish dock since the orcas were still off Agate Point and snapped some photos.
12:44 - Two orcas still off Agate Point, we have seen blows, tail slaps and a breach or two. Viewing from Indianola sandspit. Staying in same location past fifteen minutes.  -photos by Deanna Deery-Schmitt, May 18, 2024
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T65A3 Amira
13:23 - They're still on the same spot off Agate Point [video in FB comments].
13:00 - They're still off Agate Point feeding/hunting.  -photo by Catherine Alvarado Soto, May 18, 2024
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12:44 - Currently feeding on a seal by Agate Point.
12:35 - Currently by Agate Point. -Ily Wagner
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12:35 - Saw them just east of Indianola. Viewing from Fay Bainbridge. Now headed west. -Paul Davis
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12:23 - Two milling off of Bainbridge, across from Suquamish. At least one male. We are viewing from Indianola. -Sophy Johnston
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11:55 - Just got them exiting Agate Pass. -Trevor Tillman, PSE
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08:49 - Two orcas just came through Rich Passage and are now near Point White Pier. -Allison Hatletveit
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08:35 - At least two spotted off of Point White from the Bremerton ferry [video in FB comments]. -Sarah Hoffman
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Fri, May 17 & Sat, May 18 - Puget Sound (T65A3 & T65A5) - T65A3 Amir - T65A3 Amir and T65A5 Indy visiting Bremerton and Suquamish. Link to more photos. -photo by Catherine Alvarado Soto, May 2024
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Holly Aprecio
Date of Sighting: May 18, 2024
Time: 8:26 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Right off Manchester State Park (Amir and Indy)
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Milling and hunting
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Saw from the ferry
Photos available?:
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08:22 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 08:26 to report: WALLA WALLA Captain reports 2 Orca near Rich Pass heading towards BREM.
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GRAY WHALES - Sat, May 18 - Possession Sound - 10:30 - Two gray whales in the Snohomish River delta. Puget Sound Express is on them now. -Jaime Shields [ONCG]

May 17
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Fri, May 17 - Haro Strait/Active Pass (J Pod) - The wind was howling & the waves were crashing while Jpod transited through Active Pass into the Strait of Georgia. Link to FB reel. -Salish Sea Orca Squad
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On a blustery May 17 evening, members of Jpod zipped eastward through Active Pass. A syphop, a couple of tail slaps and they were past us. Photos taken from the shore of Galiano Island, BC. -photos by Karoline Cullen, May 17, 2024 -video by Gary Cullen, May 17, 2024
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05-17-24 J Pod, Haro Strait - I was able to piece together J-Pod's location before I saw them by speaking to neighbors. They were observed traveling north/up-island at around 06:30 just north of Pile Point. At 08:25 they were seen traveling quickly south/down-island 1 mile south of Landbank.
09:53 - 10:06, Viewing from 1 mile south of Landbank, J Pod quickly traveling north/ up-island. J27 Blackberry and J47 Notch were close in and easy to ID, followed by J39 Mako and J44 Moby. J40 Suttles was with J37 Hy'Shqa and her young daughter J59 Sxwyeqόlh. J41 Eclipse with J58 Crescent. As they approached Edwards Point they began to breach and became very surface active as they moved out of sight.
10:28 - 10:51, Viewing from Lime Kiln. J-Pod traveling to the north/up-island. the leaders had passed the lighthouse by the time I arrived. After a long time submerged, a group of 5-6 came in close to the lighthouse with 3 swimming 15 feet from the rocks just under the surface. Their bodies created a swirling abstract pattern under the waves. After they passed two of them breached. I was able to identify one as J36 Alki by her saddle patch and tentatively ID the other as J37 Hy'Shqa with help from a friend Robin Joelle Alexis Schaefer. Link to short video of the close-in double breach, video footage by Ben Bama.
11:35 - 11:45, It looks like the pod split with roughly the last half of J Pod heading south again. They were farther from shore and moving quickly. 
12:11 - 12:43, Viewing from 1.2 miles south of Landbank, Spread out with the closest individuals about a half mile from shore. The surface activity continued as it had since early morning. At 12:43 as they trailers moved south of me the group flipped and headed north/up-island again until out of sight.
14:50, Viewing from County Park, I can see distant fins heading up-island pulling away from shore to the Northwest. They were observed in Active Pass, B.C. at 18:45 that evening. All photographs from shore. -Michelline Halliday -photos by Michelline Halliday, May 17, 2024
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photos by Lila Tyler, May 17, 2024
J59 Sxwyeqόlh - J45 Se-Yi'-Chn - J42 Echo - Another lovely westside shuffle day with J-Pod - here are a few photo highlights from Lime Kiln. Link to FB post with more photos. -Orca Behavior Institute -photos & IDs by Monika Wieland Shields, May 17, 2024
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14:25 - Trailing group including members J16s, J17s, and J22s northbound off County Park now; rest of Js between Henry and Stuart northbound. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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14:00 - Heading almost due west now. Right in the old ferry lane to Sydney.
13:31 - J Pod southwest of Battleship Island northbound.
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13:35 - Bulk of Js grouped up Lime Kiln northbound.
12:20 - Saw blows southbound off Edwards Point. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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11:19 - [J pod] Larger group still heading north.
11:12 - [J pod] A few offshore Bellevue are facing down island. Three or four at least seem to have flipped.
10:53 - J pod leaders are approaching County Park, San Juan Island northbound. -Cindy Hansen, Orca Network
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10:38 - Trailers approaching Lime Kiln northbound. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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10:37 - J pod visible on the Lime Kiln webcam. -Orca Network
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10:26 - Orcas on Lime Kiln webcam, northbound close to shore. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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08:11 - There was a group of about ten whales headed south off Hannah Heights this morning. A few males, a youngster and females. Every whale was breaching the whole time they passed. Rough water so I could not ID. -Sandy Buckley
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Fri, May 17 - BC
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Allen Palmer
Date of Sighting: June 17, 2024
Time: 7:46 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Cape Russell, B.C. 50.67642, -128.37227
Direction of travel : hunting in surf zone
Behaviors observed: hunting
If orcas, any males?: no
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: coloration of juvenile seemed unusual. See emailed photos.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -photo by Allen Palmer, May 17, 2024
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Moresby Passage, BC (T124As) - 08:26 - Relaying a report of 4 orcas in Moresby Passage, BC. No direction reported. [Follow up to original report to correct it was 4 orcas. And per Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute, these were Bigg's T124As]. -WA App
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Fri, May 17 - Haro Strait (T49A1) - We saw Noah T049A1 in the Haro Strait this afternoon. He is a Bigg's Killer whale born in 2001. Link to FB video. -Ryan Michael
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Fri, May 17 - Saratoga Passage/Holmes Harbor/Penn Cove (T99s) - T99 Bella - T99C Barakat & T99D Puck - Our T99 friends came back! I first caught up with them just south of Long Point, coming north up Saratoga Passage. They then headed north past Camano, so I thought they were done with us...but no, they swung around and came into Penn Cove. First they were on the north side, so I took a guess and headed to Long Point, hoping they'd move toward the south side… they did, right by the Coupeville wharf, where I wasn't.... but I was at Long Point as they came speeding by, so close! Little Miss T99E was porpoising all day, in front of the family, and she sped by me first, then the rest… so wonderful to see them so close! Later in the evening, as the sun was setting, they came back in the cove! -photos by Bonnie Gretz, May 17, 2024
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T99B Holly - From today, Coupeville Wharf [video in FB comments]. -photos by Tina Lowry, May 17, 2024
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21:00 - Near Penn Cove. - T99B Holly, T99C Barakat, T99 Bella -photos by Jill Hein, May 17, 2024
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Link to FB videos taken from Coupeville Wharf. -Emily Wandres
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Friday, May 17 we sure had a memorable experience watching the T99 pod in a playful mood after they ate a meal near the mouth of Holmes Harbor, Whidbey Island. We watched as the family rolled around with each other at the surface for about 20 minutes before they eventually decided to continue on. The girls in the family, mom (T99 Bella), T99B (Holly) were focusing their play towards the youngest daughter, T99E, who will be 3 years old this year. The little one was getting pushed around by her mom and older sister. The two brothers, T99C (Barakat) and T99D (Puck) were also off on their own about 100 yards away rolling around with each other having some bro time. Here are a few video clips from that day taken from the MV Swiftsure, Puget Sound Express. Link to FB video. -Bart Rulon Wildlife
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What a day [video in FB comments]. -Amy Leigh Chappelle
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Please tell me someone got photos or video of those three awesome breaches to the left of the wharf! I was over by 3 Sisters watching it, so amazing. -Hannah Axtelle
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20:40 - After a long day of chasing 99E, it's nap time for this precious family of orcas [video in FB comments]. Grouped up logging near Rolling Hills dock, close to north shore, eastbound trend.
20:30 - Off Highway 20 curve headed east now.
20:24 - Close to Highway 20.
20:08 - Nearing mussel rafts westbound. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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20:07 - Well past the wharf westbound mid channel.
19:54 - Past Monroe Landing westbound mid channel from Coupeville boat ramp. -Bonnie Gretz
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19:40 - Closer to north side, westbound into Penn Cove, still east of Monroe Landing but approaching.
19:29 - Nearing Scenic Heights, seem pretty committed for Penn Cove now. I'm relocating to Monroe Landing now. Westbound.
19:23 - Cruising west - unless they flip, on track for Penn Cove.
19:14 - Westbound off of Maylor Point.
18:40 - Continuing west along Crescent Harbor, have pushed a bit north into the harbor as they travel west. Halfway between Polnell & Maylor Points.
18:13 - Grouped up, steady travel west, nearing Polnell Point. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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18:14 - Still continuing westbound about to come up to Polnell Point (I think that’s what it’s called). Whidbey side. -Charvet Drucker
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17:49 - They've flipped westbound, directly across from Maple Grove. Whidbey side. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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1:644 - They pushed way east towards Camano and seemingly disappeared around north end Camano.
16:05 - Arrived at Long Point to find T99E at it again, racing east in front of the family, porpoising RIGHT off the point. Another member [T99] cut the point close southeast. The other three a tad further out. Now all east of Long Point, traveling east/southeast.
15:50 - Eastbound past wharf, close to this side, Holly came in close again.
15:35 - Seem stalled out from wharf just west of now.
15:30 - Literally right next to wharf, Holly, wow. Wow wow!!!
15:16 - Back eastbound nearing Coupeville Wharf area. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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15:13 - Two are back at the mussel flats. -Janet Moody
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15:12 - She was going back west - they are now further southwest closer to rafts; they're split - some in same spot as before.
15:07 - Again! T99E porpoising west, some family in pursuit. Seemed stalled on a hunt. Between Rolling Hills & 3 Sisters.
15:03 - Continuing east, out from Rolling Hills dock, drifted a little south but still more on north shores. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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15:00 - Leaving mussel flats… bluff side… milling about. -Janet Moody
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14:50 - Out from 3 Sisters, now facing east, closer to north shore. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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14:50 - Have them at Penn Cove north side. -Mel Nasby
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14:17 - We have two orca headed into Penn Cove, mid cove, headed west towards the wharf. -Janet Chaykin
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14:20 - Now seeing them directly across from the wharf… bluff side.
14:13 - Spotted off the Coupeville Wharf (north) near the bluff on the other side of the cove. -Janet Moody
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14:13 - Eyes on them. Headed into Penn Cove. -Mel Nasby
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13:58 - Headed into Penn Cove on the north side. -Tyler McKeen
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13:10 - San Juan Clipper leaving this family trending still northbound, little 99E leading. Currently in line with Madrona Beach but traveling steadily. -Alli Montgomery
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13:05 - Viewing from Camano Island Yacht Club - orcas are straight across on the Whidbey side, northbound. They are a little south of Long Point. -Linda Aitkins
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13:01 - They are on the Camano side of Harrington Lagoon! -Hannah Axtelle
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13:00 - T99s stalled in front of my house, but now moving eastbound towards Camano, towards Madrona. -Jill Hein
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13:00 - They stalled on a hunt, now moving east/northeast, away from Whidbey toward Camano. T99E is at it again, porpoising away. Out from Madrona, Camano, midchannel. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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T99 Bella - 12:44 - Wow what a day usually they just zoom by my house but today I got to watch them play/feed a little bit; thanks Rachel as usual for the heads up. -photos by Aaron Gill, May 17, 2024
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12:40 - Northbound - angling towards Penn Cove but way too early to see if they'll commit.
12:30 - This is so fun - T99E has been porpoising ahead of the family, and is far ahead. The other family members cruising to catch up and she keeps racing along. Nearing Race Lagoon, Whidbey side of midchannel. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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12:25 - Three orca heading north Whidbey side just before Onamac Point. Whale boats following. -Marie Heil
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12:15 - They made a kill and stalled as they ate, but now they are on the move again to the north [approx. 48.154527, -122.569396]. We are leaving the scene now.
11:36 - T99 pod northbound [approx. 48.129708, -122.559647]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:35 - Lots of activity on Hidden Beach… still moving north… closer to Whidbey side. -Janet Moody
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11:33 - T99s northbound out from Hidden Beach, Whidbey side, steady travel, some surface activity.
11:25 - In view from Hidden Beach, south of here, Whidbey side.
11:15 - North of Wonn road northbound. I just missed them but people just saw them and let me know. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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10:50 - Heard four blows from what appeared to be a gray whale [confirmed T99s] (could not clearly identify as there were some trees obstructing a full view) about 100 feet off the Greenbank shoreline, about one mile south of Wonn Road/Greenbank Farm. Heading north. -Martha Poppy Sinclair
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10:20 - Orcas northbound out of Holmes Harbor, viewing from Meerkerk Gardens area, Whidbey side of the channel, similar route/location to yesterday morning. -Dan Gulden
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10:05 - Orcas leaving Holmes Harbor. Reported to WIWS by Aaron Blough. Sent a video showing at least two animals.  -Kevin Phillips
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Fri, May 17 - Central Puget Sound (T65A3 & T65A5) - T65A5 Indy & T65A3 Amira - T65A5 Indy & T65A3 Amira - The Lost Boys T65A3 and A5 made a return trip to Dyes Inlet and I was able to see them for a little from the Tracyton Boat Launch. Always a treat to see these animals so close to home! Link to more photos. -photos by Eric Russell, May 17, 2024
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20:41 - Just saw them from the ferry, headed out Rich Passage towards Seattle. Nice to see them pay Bremerton a visit again! [video in FB comments]. -Taylor Parsons
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20:34 - They milled around and hunted off Point White on Bainbridge Island for about 30 minutes and now look committed to Rich Passage. -Mike Maddox
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20:32 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 20:39 to report: 2032hrs: Vessel WALLA WALLA reports via 800MHz they have slowed due to 2 orca EB in Rich Passage.
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20:25 - They just headed into Rich Passage.
19:59 - At Illahee right now two of them staying under for long periods. -Amber N Travis Gates
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19:44 - They seem committed to Ilahee. Long downtimes. They passed Port of Waterman just now. Trending north. 
19:25 - Towards Bachmann Park. -CT Thompson
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19:25 - Bachmann Park [video in FB comments]. -Catherine Alvarado Soto
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Shelby Halvorson
Date of Sighting: May 17, 2024
Time: 7:21 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen:
Direction of travel : South, steady pace
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: No
Any unusual markings?: No
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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19:19 - Heading towards Gorst near the Bremerton Marina. -Kailee Cserna
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19:17 - Under the Manette Bridge now. -CT Thompson
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19:15 - Under Manette Bridge. -Madelyn Messick
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18:36 - A friend messaged me to say they are southbound past Tracyton. Headed back towards Bremerton. -Candace Gavin
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18:30 - Off Tracyton Beach.
18:26 - They left Silverdale, approaching Chico/Tracyton area.  -Catherine Alvarado Soto
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T65A5 Indy & T65A3 Amira - T65A3 Amira - 16:14 - Whales are in Washington Narrows. -photos by Sue Irvin, May 17, 2024
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Stephanie Mikos
Date of Sighting: May 17, 2024
Time: 4:05 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Dyes Inlet - Kitsap
Direction of travel :
Behaviors observed: Full back, both near shore headed to silverdale
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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15:00 - We are visiting from the UK and saw two orcas swim by at the bottom of our garden in Manette by the bridge; it was amazing and something we won’t forget. -Rachael Hall [ONCG] 
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13:25 - Ken called to report these two [Amira and Indy] are west of Blake Island heading northbound.
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13:18 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops, emailed to report: Cathlamet Master reports 2 orca NB headed for Yukon Harbor (near Blake island). 
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Emma Tirrell
Date of Sighting: May 17, 2024
Time: 12:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: 47.5131929, -122.4701333
Direction of travel : W, moving moderate pace
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Unknown
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Quite close to the Vashon ferry terminal initially
Photos available?: No
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12:41 - Heading south down Colvos Passage.
12:38 - Two orca off Vashon Head Light. I work on the ferry Kittitas and we spotted them. -photo by Sean Sultan, May 17, 2024
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T65A3 Amira - T65A5 Indy
12:38 - Continued west between Vashon and Blake Island… look to be heading northwest.
12:31 - Just switch going west from dock.
12:29 - Just passing Vashon ferry dock, still closer to Vashon Island side… Heading north. -photos by Leo Medina, May 17, 2024
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11:05 - We see two off East Vashon Beach! -Jodi Dedon
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10:38 - Just saw going north of KVI. -Meg Pitman
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09:49 - Amira and Indy have cleared Point Robinson close in to shore, steady northbound but look to be pushing northeast a bit now.
09:38 - Approaching Point Robinson just south of here, northbound close in to island. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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08:08 - Now headed east along the south shore of Maury Island toward Piner Point. Looks like they will be heading north along the east shore of Maury Island.
07:47 - Two orcas in Quartermaster, just south of the Manzanita buoy. -John Troup
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07:01 - Seeing them right now in the middle of Commencement Bay due north of Point Ruston heading toward Des Moines. One in particular seems very large, huge dorsal fin! -Art Nicklaus
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Jeff Robinson
Date of Sighting: May 17, 2024
Time: 6:30 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Point Defiance ferry terminal
Direction of travel : E
Behaviors observed: Travelling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: The pair was moving slowly approximately 500' off the beach towards Tacoma. Surfaced 5 or 6 times before moving out of view. I couldn't determine male or female, fins appeared to be the same size.
Photos available?: No
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06:25 - A couple orcas just passed Point Defiance dock and Dune Peninsula, eastbound. -Anna Panasiuk Simmons
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GRAY WHALES - Fri, May 17 - Possession Sound (CRC2259, CRC2362 Thidwick, CRC2557) - 16:40 - Still at least one in the area! A bit further east from the earlier map. -Stephanie Brenaman
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10:39 - 2362, 2557, and 2259 are circling around at my map spot [approx. 48.013761, -122.287226]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photograph
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MINKE WHALES - Fri, May 17 - Sequim Bay - 10:07 - Just saw a whale in Sequim Bay. [Follow up:] I am guessing it was a minke. We saw it surface three times and then never saw it again. It was on the inside of the spit, and after the last sighting there were several fast speed boats coming into the bay around the spit and we did not see it again. -Peggy Dawson [ONCG]

May 16
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Thu, May 16 - South Puget Sound (likely T65A3 and T65A5)
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Thu May 16 11:51 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.19217,-122.69321 [Balch Passage]
Number Sighted: 2
Submitter Name: Emily Smith [Whale Alert App]
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Thu, May 16 - Strait of Juan de Fuca - 17:15 - My boyfriend is in Port Angeles and reports that he just saw "three orcas in Port Angeles Bay", heading southwest, close to two anchored shipping containers, at least one large dorsal. -Jill Irene Freidberg
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Thu, May 16 - San Juans (T19, T19B, T49As minus T49A1 & T49A2, T101s) - 14:16 - T101s and T49As and T19+T19B. They passed the T124As coming the other way. -Ellie Sawyer, Maya’s Legacy [WSSJI] 
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11:24 - Just watched three to four pass East Beach, Waldron Island, northbound. -Roxane Jackson Johnson [WSSJI] 
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09:45 - More Bigg's killer whales in San Juan Channel, north of Point Caution heading north. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI] 
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Thu, May 16 - San Juans (T124As) - 15:45 - Round and round they go - now aiming for Cattle Pass southbound from mid Griffin Bay. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI] 
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14:58 - By Turn Island now.
14:35 - Seeing them off the Friday Harbor Labs Shore Trail, mid channel but closer on the Shaw Island side. Slow southbound, possibly moving towards Shaw.
13:27 - Moving southbound a bit faster now, but still kinda meandering.
13:13 - T124s off Reuben Tarte, mid channel, closer to San Juan Island. -Katie Onthesalishsea [WSSJI] 
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12:15 - Presumably these same whales, the T124As, now eastbound in Spieden Channel. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI] 
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09:30 - 10:30 - Saw Biggs at Lime Kiln. Very active. -Kay Gordon [WSSJI] 
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09:45 - Interesting, mostly whistles so far! Killer whales usually make whistles a lot less than discrete calls. But I agree with Bigg's based on the couple vocals I heard. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI] 
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09:41 - I'm hearing orcas on the Lime Kiln hydrophone, sounds like Bigg's to me but I'm not positive! -Alyssa Kelley [WSSJI] 
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Thu, May 16 - Saratoga Passage/Holmes Harbor (T99s) - T99D Puck - This afternoon in Holmes Harbor - the T99s, five breaches in a row by T99D Puck I believe. They were last seen northbound in Saratoga Passage near Penn Cove, around 19:00 tonight. And a beautiful sky to end the day. Link to more photos. -photos by Jill Hein, May 16, 2024
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Ran down to Hidden Beach (Whidbey Island) and just missed the T99s as they flipped back into Holmes Harbor. Off to Rainbow Lane to catch distant looks as they meandered back and forth for quite a while, then headed deeper into Holmes Harbor. Finally got some pretty good looks as they got active a bit further into Holmes Harbor, and then the rain came in. Great to see some active whales, and lots of orca friends! T99s are T99 Bella (b. 1984), daughter T99B Holly (b. 2007), son T99C Barakat (b. 2009), son T99D Puck (b. 2015), and daughter T99E (b. 2021). -photos by Bonnie Gretz, May 16, 2024
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T99E - T99C Barakat - T99s, Holmes Harbor, Whidbey Island. Link to more photos. -photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, May 16, 2024
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T99B Holly, T99 Bella, T99C Barakat, T99E - I successfully made it to Wonn Road when the whales were making their way out of the harbor. T99C and his brother T99D were having a blast playing with each other. Lots of tumbling and rolling around. Once the whales left Holmes Harbor, though, they really stepped on the gas. I would say these whales were traveling at seven knots or more for the majority of the day. Each time I went to the next viewing location, they were always right there. A few moments throughout the day, it was just me and the whales. There’s something so calming and serene about that. Like the universe is just going right. We followed these whales all the way to Penn cove, where they made a close pass at Long Point. Absolutely gorgeous, heavy wind and all. We ended the search at the Coupeville wharf where they made one final pass. The sun crept below the horizon and we called it a day. Or so I thought. On my way home, the whales popped right alongside the road! Good luck omen, I’d say. Thank you, T99, for bringing your kids around today. We needed that. Link to more photos. -photos by Kat Martin, May 16, 2024
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T99D Puck - T99B Holly - T99s, Long Point & Holmes Harbor, Whidbey Island. Link to more photos. -photos by Rachel Haight, May 16, 2024
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From Long Point... brrr! [video in FB comments]. -April Janice Basham
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As I was driving home from Coupeville, I passed by the north side of Penn Cove. I noticed cars on the side of the road and pulled over. BOOM! There they were! Right on the shoreline. Hugging it, even. I was only able to grab this photo. I’ve never had surprise whales on my drive home and this was spectacular. -Kat Martin
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20:38 - Westbound past Coupeville Wharf.
20:17 - Westbound into Penn Cove west of Long Point now.
19:45 - North of Harrington Lagoon northbound, maybe angling towards Long Point. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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19:05 - Viewing from north of Race Lagoon. They’re about mid channel still. Some circling behavior. White caps making it HARD to view. -Kat Martin
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18:50 - Still northbound in a hurry - passing Madrona on Camano, still mid-channel.
18:35 - Watching the T99's northbound - about to pass Onamac, mid-channel. -Jill Hein
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18:30 - Long down times northbound Whidbey side nearing Race Lagoon.
17:55 - Approx. location [48.136072, -122.562322] northbound, appear in travel mode.
17:45 - Northbound passing Hidden Beach, Whidbey side. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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16:50 - Spotted at least four orca about 300 feet off the Greenbank shoreline, about one mile south of Wonn Road/Greenbank Farm. In two groups about 100 feet apart. One group was diving and tail slapping. Heading steadily north.  -Martha Poppy Sinclair
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16:32 - Seeing them from Wonn Road. They’ve pushed in a bit west. -Kat Martin
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16:00 - They just passed Honeymoon Bay/Lake heading out of the Harbor on the east side. -Missy Main
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15:40 - About half mile out from Freeland Park. -Marilyn Armbruster
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15:20 - Continuing northbound north of Holmes Harbor, some surface activity as they go, north of Holmes Harbor Golf Course. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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15:15 - Viewed from Honeymoon Bay Road; heading north. -Kristi Etzell
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Randon Pool
Date of Sighting: May 16, 2024
Time: 3:15 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Mouth of Holmes Harbor
Direction of travel : North,
Behaviors observed: Traveling, playing, breeching
If orcas, any males?: ?
Any unusual markings?: ?
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Too far away for photos.
Photos available?:
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15:02 - Moving further north now… midd-ish channel. Approx. out as far as Holmes Harbor Golf Course. Northbound.
14:55 - Came as close as 300 - 400 feet from dock, out near the moored yellow sailboat. Now slowly trendy northbound but also milling/foraging. Not in a hurry… out about a half mile from park. -Marilyn Armbruster
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14:55 - Just off Freeland Park [video in FB comments].  -Missy Main
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14:20 - They slowly, with some circling, are now headed deeper into Holmes Harbor, mid channel... lovely to see though distant. -Bonnie Gretz
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14:40 - Deep in Holmes Harbor, trend south, some circling. Between golf course & Freeland Park.
14:08 - Moving southbound on west shore of Holmes Harbor out from Honeymoon Bay.
13:59 - They've been stalled on a hunt just north of Rainbow Lane. Trending south now in no hurry. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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13:38 - Moving south into Honeymoon Bay right now. -Florian Graner
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12:55 - Friend reports they have flipped southbound into Holmes Harbor now south of Wonn Road. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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12:40 - Per Rachel T99s were very much continuing northbound along shore, but she had to leave. Working on getting any update if they committed one way or the other in Saratoga.
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12:00 - Wonn Road. They were continuing northbound. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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12:00 - Still active, slow northbound, west shore, out from Wonn Road. Pretty breaches from Barakat.
11:45 - Very active, northbound, approaching Wonn Road. Close to west shore. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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11:22 - Just found the 99s in Holmes Harbor, northbound.  -Brian McGinn, PSE
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Thu, May 16 - South Puget Sound (T65A3 & T65A5) - 11:51 - Report the two orcas were in Balch Passage (between Anderson and McNeil) again, no direction included. -[WA app]
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09:47 - Two orcas headed north by Thomson Cove, Anderson Island. One male and one female. -Taylor Frierson
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08:15 - Multiple reports came in from Anderson Island that the orca came east in Balch Passage, passed the ferry, wrapped the island and headed south between Anderson and Ketron. -Belen Bilgic Schneider
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DOLPHINS - Thu, May 16 - South Puget Sound - As we headed north along Harstine Island in south Puget Sound, we had a small group of these dolphins suddenly frolicking around our small boat, surfacing and circling us, diving under our bow. Quite a thrill, and something we have never experienced in these waters before. No one we know has ever seen them here either. Got this one lucky photo! Is this unusual?  -photo by Lois Cheney, May 16, 2024

May 15
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Wed, May 15 - San Juans (T124As)
15:05 - These whales are now southbound from Henry Island and could be visible from the west side of San Juan Island later this afternoon if they continue in that direction.
11:00 - It's our resident transients the T124As! They are now at the south end of East Sound heading south.
10:40 - Orcas just picked up in East Sound heading south. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI] 
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07:24 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 08:10 to report: 0724hrs: Vessel SAMISH reports via 800MHz they've spotted two orcas heading north in Upright Channel. 
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Wed, May 15 - Port Susan (T99s) - T99C Barakat & T99B Holly - T99E & T99D Puck - T99s in Port Susan this evening. Quick little pass by but always fun to see this pod! Link to more photos. -photos by Charvet Drucker, May 15, 2024
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T99C Barakat - T99s as viewed from Puget Sound Express. -photos by Valerie Nelson, May 15, 2024
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19:43 - They've made a right hand turn into Saratoga Passage northbound closer to Camano side.
19:49 - South side of Pebble Beach northbound. -Marilyn Armbruster
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18:35 - Past Tyee now, continuing southbound. Looked to be resting for a bit but picked up the pace and T99E did two breaches. -Charvet Drucker
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17:57 - T99s on a long dive now after passing Tillicum Beach, slowly southbound.
17:52 - Southbound just north of Tillicum, Camano side of Port Susan. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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17:25 - Orcas, maybe four mid - Bretland slowly going south. -[PSWW chat]
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12:00 - Friend reports Whidbey side of mid passing Sandy Point still going south east. Makeup sounds good for 99s but unconfirmed.
11:45 - Friend reports - Langley side of midchannel, southbound off of Boy & the Dog Park, slowly surfacing. Closer to Whidbey now. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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11:40 - A friend messaged they have eyes on the orcas still north of Langley across more on Camano side mid channel potentially heading southbound. -Orca Network
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11:24 - Report of at least one orca in Saratoga Passage mid channel about one mile north of Langley and out from Summerland. NO direction. -Doug [ WA app] 
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Wed, May 15 - Saratoga Passage (T99s)
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Wed May 15 11:12 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.06483,-122.42321 [S Saratoga Passage]
Number Sighted: 1
Submitter Name: Doug [Whale Alert App] 
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Wed, May 15 - South Puget Sound (T65A3 & T65A5) - T65A3 Amira - Thank you to all of you who gave frequent updates! This was our first time seeing orcas. -photo by Kaira Kelley, May 15, 2024
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Indy (T65A5) and Amira (T65A3) in Henderson Bay. Link to FB video. -Jolena Tagg
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Ingrid Shumway
Date of Sighting: May 15, 2024
Time: 8:30 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen:
Where seen: Henderson Bay
Direction of travel : heading south
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?:
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 - T65A5 Indy & T65A3 Amira -photo by Ingrid Shumway, May 15, 2024
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T65A3 Amira - 20:20 - One last showing quarter mile south of Minter Creek on the Key Peninsula side. Headed south towards Glen Cove. -photo by Randy Witter, May 15, 2024
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18:36 - Two orcas off of the northwest side of Raft Island in front of my home [video in FB comments]. -Rick Burrows
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Amanda Burrows
Date of Sighting: May 15, 2024
Time: 6:35 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Raft Island WA
Direction of travel : E
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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17:38 - They were in Horsehead [Bay]. -Michelle Baty Fortney
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17:20 - Horsehead Bay now! Headed into the bay, just past the spit. -Elisabeth Rae Collett
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16:57 - Just saw them from Kopachuck. They're about midway between Cutts & Kopachuck. But midchannel west of Cutts. Southbound. -David Bennett
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16:57 - Headed south swiftly [video in FB comments]. -Paul Davis
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16:45 - Just passed Cutts Island headed leisurely south. -Randy Witter
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15:57 - Last seen milling trending southbound.  -David Bennett
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15:30 - Orcas in Henderson Bay Gig Harbor. -Sue Quinsey [ONCG]
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15:28 - Seems like they might be hunting right around here [approx. 47.366022, -122.647047]. -Lyndsey Carter
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15:29 - They're heading out from Purdy, south of the boat launch midchannel. Possibly hunting.
15:23 - They're southbound mid channel last. Saw them about two minutes ago. -David Bennett
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15:20 - Heading back south closer to the Key Peninsula side of the bay. -Billy Watson
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15:21 - They are about halfway back out from the Purdy Bridge, doing a few surfaces and then diving.
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15:13 - Viewing from Purdy Spit. Mid channel. Already turned back away from the end of the bay.... moving lazily. -Jolena Tagg
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14:55 - I have eyes on them. I can see them on the east side of Henderson in Purdy. Northbound. -David Bennett
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14:46 - There are two in Henderson Bay now, north side of Raft Island. -Kim Rich
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14:43 - Lainey Simms called to report seeing Amira and Indy heading northbound into Henderson Bay hugging peninsula side toward Purdy. 
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13:10 - San Juan Clipper leaving T65A3 and A5 traveling northbound deeper into Carr Inlet. Longer downtime and zigzagging surfacing [approx. 47.326018, -122.704278]. -Alli Montgomery
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13:01 - Visible from Kopachuck on the west side of the channel still heading north. -Lyndsey Carter
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12:58 - Two went west through Hale Pass and under the Fox Island Bridge about an hour ago. My video is poor [video in FB comments]. -Sarah Richardson
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12:50 - Saw them far away from Kopachuck, on west side of the channel. -Ariel Ohashi
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12:30 - [video in FB comments].
12:11 - They look to be heading west towards Lake Bay. Long downtimes and some back-and-forth and direction. The Clipper is about to be on the scene. -Billy Watson
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11:53 - Committed north into Carr Inlet viewing from Tacoma Delomay Sandspit. -Jolena Tagg
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11:47 - Continuing westward travel into Carr. Unconfirmed if they will head north or south once in Carr. -Ashley S Whitman
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T65A5 Indy & T65A3 Amira - 11:30 - From the Fox Island Bridge; I was so excited to finally get a bridge pass, just for them to not get even close before they dove and popped up on the other side. Still always a beautiful time with them and always fun to see them from above! Link to more photos. -photos by Jolena Tagg, May 15, 2024
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11:14 - Visible from the Fox Island Bridge approaching Tanglewood lighthouse still headed towards the bridge. -Jami Cantrell
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10:50 - Tail slap just now at the red marker [approx. 47.265998, -122.614482]. -Mary Davis Pubols
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10:38 - Headed up Hale Passage. In front of Wollochet Bay. -Sydney Haglund
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10:16 - View from Titlow and can see them headed southbound. -Kitkat Whales
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10:00 - Passing under Narrows Bridge southbound. Looked to be heading for eastside.
09:49 - Two orca southbound midchannel Tacoma Narrows, passing Salmon Beach. Looks good for Amir and Indy. -David Michael
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09:13 - I watched it move west past south end of Vashon and towards Point Defiance before losing sight. Last sighting about 20-30 minutes ago.  -Reid Wilkes
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08:35 - Sharon Allsup called to report two orca, including one adult male, passed by southbound Dash Point/Gold Beach at 08:21 and then appeared to be off Browns Point, Tacoma heading south toward into Commencement Bay (from her angle). 
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharon Allsup
Date of Sighting: May 15, 2024
Time: 8:21 AM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Now almost to Dash Point - East Channel, south of Gold Beach
Direction of travel : south
Behaviors observed: traveling, unhurried, one brief milling
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: 1 adult male, 1 non-sprouter - I don't know markings well enough to say it's The Brothers for sure. Should be viewable from Brown's Point now
Photos available?: No
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Wed, May 15 - Puget Sound - 13:42 - Found this little humpback, straight west of Golden Gardens a mile and a quarter. Really tricky low surfacings. Still northbound, three to eleven minute dives. -Brian McGinn, PSE
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13:30 - Spotted the humpback due west of Shilshole Marina parking lot steady northbound east of mid channel [approx. 47.689739, -122.432527]. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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13:05 - Relaying report that this humpback has been spotted off Discovery Park headed north. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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11:54 - Delayed report to Whale Alert app had humpback in north end Elliott Bay. No other details.
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Wed, May 15 - Puget Sound 
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Wed May 15 11:50 PDT 
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.62635,-122.37476 [Elliott Bay] \
Number Sighted: 1
Photos: Link to photo.
Submitter Name: Alex [Whale Alert App] 
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10:15 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 10:24 to report: 1015hrs: SEA/BREM/BI vessels notified of a single humpback whale located north of Alki Point, headed in a northeast direction.
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09:40 - Sound Action shared report they received of a humpback just south of the Fauntleroy, West Seattle ferry lanes traveling northbound. 
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GRAY WHALES - Wed, May 15 - Possession Sound - 19:03 - New sighting. Seeing two to three gray whales out from Grand Ave Park [approx.48.014959, -122.254988]. -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout

May 14
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Tue, May 14 - Strait of Juan de Fuca - There were three to four orcas off Port Williams. -Cory Sites
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Tue, May 14 - Discovery Bay - 14:00 - About one mile north of the entrance to Sequim Bay, on a kill, six orcas. -Christopher Hanke, PSE
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12:51 - Orcas just passed Diamond Point, headed towards Sequim Bay. At least three females, one baby, one male. Saw one pec slap and some rolling behavior. -Janet Maple
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12:50 - Three orcas traveling west midway between Diamond Point and Protection Island now. -John Trubiano
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09:12 - Have you heard anything about orcas in Discovery Bay near Beckett Point? Heard of a couple sightings this morning. -Rose Madrone
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Tue, May 14 - Rosario Strait (T19, T19B, T49As minus T49A1 & T49A2)
17:06 - They were barely visible heading into Thatcher.
16:13 - They’re here! Viewing from Washington Park. They’re currently in between Washington Park and Bird Rocks moving towards us so east? -Lorena Perezcarlos
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15:27 - Orcas off of the south tip of Allan Island between Rosario Strait and Burrows Bay. It looks like they are headed north up Rosario Strait. A couple of whale watching boats are with them. [follow up]: At least three with one male and one small. It was quite distant from me. -Terri Lomax
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Tue, May 14 - North Puget Sound (T99s) - T99C Barakat - T99s in Port Susan - I met up with the T99s at CC2 and had a brief closeish pass on the beach. Something that doesn’t usually happen for me! As soon as the whales went down, though, they zoomed over to mid channel and hunted rather quickly with the rest of the family. There was some celebratory action and they then made their way south. Their departure was initially slow but they bolted at full speed, porpoising, after about 25 minutes of slow surfacing. Link to more photos. -photos by Kat Martin, May 14, 2024
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T99's in Port Susan. Breaches and tail slaps. Link to FB videos. -Thomas McKane
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[videos of T99s in FB comments]. -Thomas McKane
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12:58 - San Juan Clipper spotted the T99s traveling steadily into Port Susan [approx. 48.062432, -122.350393]! -Alli Montgomery
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12:40 - Just watched two (maybe three?) right here [approx. 48.049429, -122.350641]. There’s a big boat trailing behind them. -Cierra McMurray
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12:10 - There are more than two. This group appears to makeup the 99s. Currently off Camano Head, directional changes. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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11:33 - Looking more in line with Port Susan about a half mile from the north end of Hat - northbound.
11:28 - At approx. location on map [approx. 48.016316, -122.347677]. Northbound.
11:00 - Angling more towards Hat northbound.
10:55 - Mid Brighton and mid channel between Whidbey and Hat Island northbound. -Marilyn Armbruster
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10:10 - Northbound close to the Whidbey Island side. Mid channel. Saw them on the Clinton/Mukilteo ferry. Crossed paths behind the ferry lane. -Sean Croteau
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At 08:52 two orcas reported about one mile south of Cultus Bay, South Whidbey. No direction. -[WA app]
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Tue, May 14 - Central Puget Sound - 18:28 - Orcas at Sunnyside Beach. [follow up] yes, Sunnyside beach in Steilacoom! There were about three or four of them heading south, they were definitely orcas, we could tell because of their dorsals and size and definitely did not look like porpoises. -Delaney Ek [PSWS]
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Shamain Mccotry
Date of Sighting: May 14, 2024
Time: 1:40 PM
Species seen: Orca and Sea Lions
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Point Ruston area of the Sound
Direction of travel : Unknown
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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Tue, May 14 - Central Puget Sound (T65A3 & T65A5) - 20:07 - My kiddo just called, they just past our place on Rocky Point headed to Silverdale in Dyes Inlet. Go figure, we are in NYC. -Chris Jeatran
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19:53 - Passing the Illahee Community Dock going towards Brownsville. -photo by Christi Mlodzik, May 14, 2024
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19:21 - Last post. Committed to Ilahee Passage. Headed north. Next viewing spot is Ilahee. Long downtimes, but slow movements. 
18:56 - Directly in the mid channel across from Port of Waterman. Heading west. -CT Thompson
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18:29 - They are exiting Sinclair now. -Sarah Jordan
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18:26 - T65A3 & T65A5 [approx. 47.580568, -122.586333]. -Tatum Sears
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18:07 - In front of the shipyard, heading out of the inlet. -Candy Hull
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16:28 - Spotted headed into Sinclair Inlet by Puget Sound Naval Station.  -Crystal Mae Jackway
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Mark Soholt
Date of Sighting: May 14, 2024
Time: 4:15 PM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: due east from Browns marina
Direction of travel : south
Behaviors observed: an older one and a younger one, body contact, looked like a lesson
If orcas, any males?: 18 and
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?:
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T65A3 Amira - 12:37 - Two orcas exiting Liberty Bay near Keyport.  -photo by Cindy Harley, May 14, 2024
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T65A5 Indy & T65A3 Amira - 11:30 - 12:30 - Adult male and female orca sighted together on a date in Liberty Bay. Appeared to be fishing, but possibly some mating behavior. Sighted entering the bay around 11:30, departed the bay around 12:30. -photo by Bryce Barich, May 14, 2024
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07:00 - The brothers are at Apple Tree Point lane headed southbound. -photo by Iravasa Athem, May 14, 2024
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GRAY WHALES - Tue, May 14 - Possession Sound - 13:39 - San Juan Clipper observed a gray whale off southeast Hat Island. Spyhopping behavior! -Alli Montgomery
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08:50 - Viewing one gray whale from above the Mukilteo ferry terminal. Single gray moving east of Hat Island [approx. 48.033488, -122.287281]. -Stephanie Brenaman
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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Tue, May 14 - Central Puget Sound - 13:45 - I saw a grey whale just off the shore at Dune Park. I heard it than just a quick glimpse. It was heading towards Owen Beach. West. [possibly could have been humpback -RH]. -Laurie Kennedy

May 13
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Mon, May 13 - Strait of Georgia (J Pod) - Great to see Jpod tonight! They headed down the Strait of Georgia very slowly against a flood. Link to FB reel. -Salish Sea Orca Squad
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Mon, May 13 - Discovery Passage, BC (T2Cs) - Video Highlights traveling northbound through Discovery Passage, Campbell River, British Columbia, early Monday morning. Link to Youtube video. -Heather V. Baskey
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Mon, May 13 - Pender Island, BC (T90s & T124As) - T124A7 - T90B Piglet - We visited with the T124As and T90s up near Pender Island, BC. Both matrilines were very surface active with spyhops, breaches, tail lobs, and pec slaps. Their energy was contagious and all onboard left the encounter with our orca love tanks full. Link to more photos. -photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, May 13, 2024
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11:23 - A small group with a male are off the north end of Waldron, heading northwest.  -Roxane Jackson Johnson
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Chris Wood
Date of Sighting: May 13, 2024
Time: 6:43 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Point Lawrence
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Hunting
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Very close to shore
Photos available?: No
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Mon, May 13 - Haro Strait
18:35 - Close to shore Hannah Heights southbound, at least one male.
18:12 - They think the whales flipped south.
18:03 - Friend reports northbound.
17:58 - A friend on shore sees fins south of the lighthouse, no direction of travel determined yet. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI] 
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17:47 - Biggs calls on Lime Kiln.  -Silver Hubble [WSSJI] 
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Mon, May 13 - Discovery Bay (T46Bs) - T46Bs -photo by Sarah Marie, May 13, 2024 -Per Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute, this is the T46Bs.
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16:13 - Spotting five/six orca all together now headed south west deep in the bay.
15:35 - Two males spotted so far. No clear direction. Appear to be hunting or foraging in the same area still.
15:14 - Roughly about here I’ve spotted one male so far [approx. 48.000248, -122.848904]. -Rebecca Berger
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14:55 - Twenty three minutes ago they were “deep in” the bay past the resort. -Rachel Rodell
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11:04 - Three orcas seen about one mile north of Diamond Point, south of the eastern spit of Protection Island traveling east. Only saw once. -John T
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Mon, May 13 - North Puget Sound (T65A3 & T65A5, T99s joined in the afternoon) - 20:15 - Viewing from Shore Meadow, line of sight Point No Point. Looks like our friends have flipped and gone back south. They appear to be mid channel. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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20:30 - From Norwegian Point slowly trending south.
19:44 - Still milling north/northwest of Norwegian Point.
19:08 - Seeing them just northwest of Norwegian Park. Milling midchannel. -Jenny Klis
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18:51 - Friend reports - they are approaching Limpet Lane from my view at Shore Meadow. They seem to be just outside of the green buoy off Limpet (but not there yet) northbound. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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17:32 - Seeing blows/and fins from Picnic Point. Far Whidbey side. At least two. Look to be about halfway between Eglon and Hansville.  -Destiny Shelton
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16:36 - All of them northbound and moved closer to Whidbey side. I can still see them with binoculars. -Iravasa Athem
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16:30 - Passing Apple Tree Point, steady and slow northbound. West side of shipping lane. -Sara Frey
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16:01 - I can see them from Apple Tree Point Lane now. -Iravasa Athem
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T65A3 Amira & T99C Barakat - 16:00 - These two were like peas in a pod. From the Edmonds ferry. Practically attached at the hip. -photos by Steve Rice, May 13, 2024
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15:53 - Just saw them with binoculars from Redmond Beach, north of Kingston ferry, west side. -Emily Pitcher
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15:50 - Passed Kingston ferry terminal. Still northbound mostly mid channel spread out.
15:18 - Update from my grandmother - coming up on President Point close to shore and spread out.
15:33 - Coming up on Kingston Marina. -Ashley Alecci Goninan
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15:20 - North off Kingston.  -Joanne Graves
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15:40 - Passing through ferry lanes. West side of channel, not terribly close to shore.
14:57 - Moving north from Point Jefferson toward Kingston. -Steve Rice
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T65A3 & T65A5 met T99s and traveled together north
14:45 - They’ve moved north just off Jefferson Point. Some tail slapping and surface activity.
14:30 - The pair I’d been watching had moved northwest and then the other group came up from the south. They should be in the same spot now, near a white sailboat southwest of Point Jefferson.
14:22 - Two groups might be close to meeting. South of Point Jefferson.
13:35 - Between Fay Bainbridge and Point Jefferson. West side of channel. Viewing from the top of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. The two I saw were pointed South, but not moving with any purpose in any particular direction. -Steve Rice
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13:03 - Passing President Point. -Ashley Alecci Goninan
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12:47 - San Juan Clipper leaving T65A3 and A5 foodsharing at point of map [approx. 47.776770, -122.479230]. -Alli Montgomery
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11:36 - Sara Frey called to report two orcas (she believes T65A3 Amir/a and T65A5 Indy) heading southbound right off Apple Tree Point, Kitsap shore [video in FB comments]. 
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11:25 - Flipped to south bound.
11:18 - [T65A3 & T65A5 approx. location 47.87118, -122.488152].
10:51 - Confirmed two [orcas]. Still no direction.
10:38 - I believe I’m seeing three orcas from Kingston. I’ll confirm soon with my camera. Long down times. Not sure of any direction yet [approx. 47.905344, -122.488938]. -Iravasa Athem
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Mon, May 13 - Central Puget Sound (T99s before they joined T65A3 & T65A5 in the afternoon)
13:13 - Now stalled/slowed off Fay Bainbridge Park.
12:55 - Per AIS looks like T99s are still south of Fay Bainbridge close to Kitsap side (west of southbound shipping lanes). -Orca Network
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12:43 - Mid channel northbound viewing from Fay Bainbridge. -Emily Klobuchar
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12:13 - Leaders just passed Discovery Park lighthouse, now more mid-channel. -Jim Reitz
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12:00 - Off Yaquina Beach. -Jennifer Wilson
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11:58 - Still nearby the Orca I boat. Steady northbound [approx. 47.632938, -122.480853]. -Steve Rice
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11:45 - Several orcas just passed Eagle Harbor northbound, very close to shore. Just passed out of view behind Wing Point, closely followed by Orca 1 boat. -Jim Reitz
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11:43 - Pod now just outside Eagle Harbor, abeam Wing Point, Bainbridge still heading north. -Bill D
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11:28 - San Juan Clipper leaving these wonderful 99's looking like they're trending northwest into Eagle Harbor. Five to six minutes downtimes [approx. 47.610081, -122.485360]. -Alli Montgomery
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11:15 - Northbound off Blakely Rock. -Taylor White
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11:09 - Update on the T99s northbound [approx. 47.585997, -122.475498]. -Bart Rulon Wildlife
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Robin Pedersen
Date of Sighting: May 13, 2024
Time: 11:05 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: 47.562278, -122.535671
Direction of travel : WNW
Behaviors observed: Hunting
If orcas, any males?: Probably 2
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.or - T99C Barakat -photos by Robin Pedersen, May 13, 2024
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11:03 - At tip of Bainbridge Island, choosing the east side of the island to pass. Hugging close to shore.
10:59 - Traversing northbound past Manchester on Bainbridge Island side of channel. -Taylor White
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10:39 - T99s northeastbound after eating a meal [approx.47.550957, -122.484304]. -Bart Rulon Wildlife
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10:31 - Slowly moving north now almost to Manchester cargo ship.
10:15 - North tip of Blake by PSE boat view from Emma Schmitz Park in West Seattle. -Mary Hartmann
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09:13 - They just flipped and are southbound at the moment.
09:09 - Just spotted them, mid channel, northbound, off of Lincoln Park, as viewed from Fauntlee Hills via binoculars. -Mike Yov
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08:51 - He said they were delayed in leaving Vashon so I am assuming close to Vashon! Sorry no more specifics! He just said there were multiple. -photo courtesy of Halee Dams, May 13, 2024
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Halee Dams
Date of Sighting: May 13, 2024
Time: 8:21 AM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Orcas spotted off the Vashon water taxi. Husband just texted me and said “it’s a pod”, no
more specifics sorry.
Direction of travel : Headed north, unsure of owcr
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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GRAY WHALES - Mon, May 13 - Possession Sound - 15:21 - Currently watching a grey whale in between Everett Marina and Hat Island. Heading south. -Ginny H

May 12
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sun, May 12 - Haro Strait (T123s) -Per Pete Ancich in WSSJI, T123s!
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14:40 - Orcas (unknown number) headed from Discovery Island towards the west side of San Juan Island.  -Fred Horn [WSSJI]
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Sun, May 12 - San Juans (T90s) - We saw a group of five from the 11:05 Anacortes/San Juan ferry! -Becky Dubeau Mattos
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16:05 - A pod of at least three orcas in East Sound near Rosario Resort. -Megan Uken [WSSJI]
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14:00 - Continuing north up Rosario on the east side of Blakely.
12:30 - T90s off James Island in Rosario Strait heading northwest. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Meghan McMahan
Date of Sighting: May 12, 2024
Time: 1:05 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Thatcher Pass
Direction of travel : West
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Possibly 1 male
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
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12:35 - Lost sight of them about five to ten minutes ago as they were heading into Thatcher. -Lorena Perezcarlos
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12:19 - Headed to Thatcher.
12:06 - Straight out from Green Point Washington Park. Headed east in channel. -Tarima Cannell
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12:05 - Turned into Thatcher but turned back out but now directly across Blakely.
11:48 - Looks like they may be turning into Thatcher Pass, the boats have started to turn that way.
11:22 - Still moving up Rosario slowly, closer to Lopez/Decatur side now.
11:09 - Seeing them now from Washington Park, mid channel. -Caitlyn Blair
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11:00 - Looks like T90s. Heading west out of Burrows Bay.  -Andoni Arrambide
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10:59 - T90s heading west into Rosario now. -Brooke Casanova
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As of 10:50, they continued north then west through Burrows Pass.
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10:06 - Orcas still very active in Burrows and visible from our house in Skyline.
09:49 - Off the southeast corner of Allen now.
09:33 - Three orca off Young Island off Burrows. They are going south. -Discord chat 
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Sun, May 12 - San Juans (T90s & T124As separately)
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T124A Kittiwake & T124A7 - T90B Piglet -IDs by Rachel Haight, Orca Network - Got an extremely close pass from the T90s on a trip with Island Adventures out of Anacortes. Engine was off/all whale watching guidelines were followed/the whales mugged us! It was incredible. Not entirely sure where we were when we saw the T90s. We also saw the T124As near Point Disney/Waldron Island. Link to more photos. -photos by Kelly Dawson, May 12, 2024
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T90C Tigger & T90 Eagle - I went on Island Adventures tour for Mother’s Day. It was a first for me. We were so lucky to spend time with T90 Eagle and her offspring. -photos by Elizabeth Johnston, May 12, 2024
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Sun, May 12 - San Juans (T124As) - 12:35 - These are the T124As now aiming for Presidents Channel, northeast bound. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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08:08 - Donna McCrea, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 08:30 to report: SAMISH Captain reports 3-4 Orca lingering in Upright Channel.
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Sun, May 12 - Upper Hood Canal (T125A & T128) - T125A Jetsam - T125A Jetsam & T128 Flotsam - We had a fantastic sunny day full of brother pairs on Mother's Day! We started with T125A and T128 in Paradise Bay then T65A3 and T65A5 off of Clinton! -photos by Kyla Bivens, May 12, 2024
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Zach Szpila
Date of Sighting: May 12, 2024
Time: 5:06 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: 48.14578° N, 122.75252° W (Pt. Wilson)
Direction of travel : NE
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?: NA
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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12:31 - [Ts approx. 47.926529, -122.651991] (Port Ludlow). -Kyla Bivens, PSE
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12:19 - Update on T125A and T128 swimming northwest at a very slow pace. This is my last report as we have now left the scene [approx. 47.917710, -122.646966] (Port Ludlow).
12:03 - This is T125A and T128. Ten minute downtimes but then long stretches at the surface. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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12:03 - It’s at 125A and 128! -Kyla Bivens, PSE
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11:50 - Northwestbound at my map spot [approx. 47.893256, -122.620087] (Hood Canal, north of bridge). -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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11:18 - Two adult males photo confirmed north side of the Hood Canal Bridge. Photo has them facing north. -[WAapp]
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09:50 - Single orca mid channel of Hood Canal near Paradise Bay, headed south. -photo by Sean Quinn, May 12, 2024
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07:12 - Three orcas (reported as two males, one female) seen from south end of Marrowstone Island. Exact location and direction of travel not included.  -[Whale Alert App]
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Sun, May 12 - Possession Sound (T65A3 Amira & T65A5 Indy) - T65A5 Indy & T65A3 Amira - We had a fantastic sunny day full of brother pairs on Mother's day! We started with T125A and T128 in Paradise Bay then T65A3 and T65A5 off of Clinton! -photo by Kyla Bivens, May 12, 2024
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19:18 - Spotted two orcas (possibly mother and calf) on the Edmonds to Kingston ferry route, about quarter mile away from the Kingston ferry dock. The saddle patch is clearly visible. -Morgan Perrine
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15:43 - Currently milling about mid channel between Possession and Kingston. -Joanna Bowers
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14:30 - They’re heading southwest about two to three miles west of Picnic Point. -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout
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14:22 - Heading into Possession triangle southwest pass the green buoy picking up speed.
13:56 - Whidbey side of Possession Sound about halfway between Glendale and Possession Point. Moving like molasses southbound. These two boys.  -Alice Thuy Talbot
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13:41 - Down by Glendale, starting to get too far for me. If they don’t u-turn in the next twenty mins I’m heading out. Thanks for the updates, all!
13:29 - Update: saw them again, near shore making their way south from Clinton.
13:00 - Just saw them! Heading south near the ferry! -Anne Scalamonti
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13:11 - T65A3 and T65A5 are southbound at my map spot [approx. 47.968948, -122.346655] (Clinton ferry dock). -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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12:52 - Psych! They did a U turn - they are at the Clinton ferry now! -Melissa Peterson
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12:40 - On the 12:30 Clinton/Muk crossing, saw two of them heading southeast from Hat Island. -Jill M Rotset
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12:19 - San Juan Clipper is watching them. Currently headed northwest along the west side of Hat Island. -Lauren Ryan Booth
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12:12 - I saw them too just off the front of the Clipper. -Samuel Gorman
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12:08 - Two orcas just south of Hat Island by Clipper boat. -Penelope Alexandra
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10:35 - Viewing from south side of Clinton ferry terminal, passenger pickup and drop off area. They are about mid channel still north of ferry lanes, but appear to be moving more south easterly.
10:25 - South of Hat Island out quarter mid channel about a mile from the ferry lanes southbound. -Marilyn Armbruster
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08:56 - Two orcas looks like mother and calf very slowly approaching Sandy Point close to Whidbey. -Luanne Seymour
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Sun, May 12 - Saratoga Passage (T65A3 & T65A5) - 08:53 - Patricia Friedman called to report two orcas southbound in Saratoga Passage passing Langley around 08:20 past the Marina now heading more towards Camano Head at 08:50. Described as one larger and smaller. 
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharon Brocker
Date of Sighting: May 12, 2024
Time: 8:53 AM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Heading east, just East of the Langley Marina. ~500ft off shoreline
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?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org - T65A5 Indy & T65A3 Amira - T65A3 Amira -photos by Sharon Brocker, May 12, 2024
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Sun, May 12 - South Puget Sound (T99s) - 18:54 - Four plus orcas in Carr Inlet just out from Von Geldurn Cove. -Shari Larson [ONCG]
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Sun, May 12 - (T99s) - In Oakland Bay. First time seeing them so close. Link to FB reel. -Kathy Cox
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18:35 - Just saw them from Steilacoom and they looked to be headed up Carr. -Paul Davis [ONCG]
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17:36 - They are spread out but seem to be moving toward Fox Island and the Narrows [approx. 47.214489, -122.618952]. -Jason Bryan
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17:29 - They are at the mouth of Carr, heading east towards Fox Island. -Mollie Segall
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17:25 - They are moving with purpose northwest toward between McNeil and Fox Island. We saw four to five, definitely the T99s.
17:17 - Still trending north, probably mid channel [approx. 47.200444, -122.610142].
17:12 - In Chambers Bay, still trending northeast [approx. 47.199423, -122.629080].
16:57 - Still eastbound close to McNeil [approx. 47.193299, -122.662462].
16:45 - We have them eastbound in Balch Passage between Eagle Island and McNeil. It’s possible they will stall for some seals [approx. 47.194776, -122.697341]. -photo by Belen Bilgic Schneider, May 12, 2024
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14:45 - Taking deep dives, no clear direction [approx. 47.180091, -122.837376]. -photo by Joe Penrod, May 12, 2024
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14:45 - They look to be heading south towards Johnson Point maybe, watching from Joemma Beach. -Marissa Rinehold
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14:47 - Made a sharp east bound turn near the south end of Harstine but mid channel. Continuing east quickly.
14:36 - Quickly southbound approaching Wilson Point. Harstine Island side.
14:19 - Milling, directional changes, surface active here(ish) [approx. 47.218493, -122.846595].
14:01 - Resuming southbound travel, as seen from Joemma. Closer to Harstine side. -Mollie Segall
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13:51 - Mcmicken and Harstine right now. -photos by Ramon BuKanas Gomez, May 12, 2024
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13:49 - Lots of directional changes.
13:43 - Very surface active just north of Joemma, west side of the channel. -Mollie Segall
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12:50 - They are heading south in Case Inlet (east side), north of Herron Island. Just viewed from the northern tip of Harstine. -Kim Fields
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12:04 - Saw them heading south from Allyn about five minutes ago. -Geddie Lojas
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11:32 - Allyn now. -Brittany Ruiz
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11:28 - Mid channel Case Inlet, out from Allyn Pier. Milling and hunting, no clear direction. -Calypso Maritime
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11:07 - Still heading north to Allyn.
10:52 - They are here [approx. 47.341949, -122.797027]. -Sarah Murphy
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10:05 - Orcas approaching Jarrell Cove! I think five. Heading north toward Allyn!  -Teresa Saunders Westcoat
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Marilee Fijalka-Carr
Date of Sighting: May 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Species seen: dolphin and orca
Number of animals seen: 7
Where seen: Pickering Passage 47.287730,-122.898989
Direction of travel : Northeast, rapid pace
Behaviors observed: Traveling in tight formation
If orcas, any males?: 1 male orca
Any unusual markings?: Too far and too fast to tell
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: First briefly sighted two small dolphins, possibly harbor porpoises. Five orcas appeared shortly afterwards, traveling in same direction. In pursuit? Surfaced 5-6 times in succession before diving for longer distance.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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09:36 - Just spotted south of bridge heading north. -Kathy Powell
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09:36 - They are heading north just about to the bridge. -David Coates
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08:57 - Passed out of Hammersley Inlet heading north to Harstine Bridge. Two lucky kayakers got quite a close pass! -Michele Neary
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08:32 - Five orcas passed Libby Point leaving Hammersley Inlet. -Mary Williams
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08:20 - Reports in Mason County Wildlife of five orcas heading east, away from Shelton/Hammersley Inlet. Rounding Church Point and Skookum Point.
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08:10 - Mid Henderson Bay northbound towards Minter/Purdy. Seeing them from right outside Glen Cove. -Corena Martinson
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Sun, May 12 - BC - 12:42 - Sharon Mitchell just called to report orcas right now while on their journey in Canada. They are currently underway off the tip Sara Point heading up Homfray channel toward Desolation Sound and see at least four orcas, including at least one male & smaller one. Orcas are too distant for photos/videos. A lot of spy hopping, even while we were on the phone. Beautiful Mother’s Day. 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sun, May 12 - Haro Strait
16:00 - Humpback down by the second Land Bank turnout, at the surface for about three minutes, then dove and fluked. Per my friend, slowly northbound, per my friend who gave the report.
15:50 - Second hand report of a humpback at Lime Kiln -Katie Onthesalishsea [WSSJI]
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GRAY WHALES - Sun, May 12 - Port Susan - 08:03 - Grey in same location as yesterday, feeding near Warm Beach. -Thomas McKane [PSWW]
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Sun, May 12 - Possession Sound (CRC2259, CRC2362 Thidwick, CRC2557) - CRC2557 - CRC2259 - CRC2258. We ended with watching CRC2362, 2259, and newbie 2557! -photos & IDs by Kyla Bivens, May 12, 2024
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13:30 - SJC departing two grays between southern tip Hat Island slow travel east. CRC 2259 confirmed. -Angelica Patyten

May 11
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sat, May 11 - North Puget Sound (T65A3 & T65A5) - T65A3 Amira & T65A5 Indy harass a gray whale - I'd like to share a first for me: close interaction of Bigg's killer whales and gray whales within Possession Sound! Yesterday, we took CA friends on a Mother's Day treat -- my second-ever whale watching trip -- this time out of Edmonds on Puget Sound Express's Swiftsure catamaran. We felt lucky to meet Bart Rulon and hoped to see a few of the remaining gray whales. Thanks to Orca Network and other land-base sightings, the crew and passengers were able to encounter both a pair of gray whales and the Bigg's brothers T065A3/Amir and T065A5/Indy. To our surprise, the brothers headed east along the top of Hat Island to the eastern point of the island where two gray whales were foraging. (Bart ID'd them on the fly as new individuals this year, but I failed to record their alphanumerics...) They spent about 30 minutes interacting with the pair of gray whales in an area where many recreational boats were fishing nearby. At least three times the two pairs were in VERY close proximity (<10m apart) and during the culmination of one close approach by the orcas (1-5m) the grays made some rapid fluke and flipper movements -- possibly warning the killer whales away. It was exciting to see these whales interacting -- almost physically -- and to hypothesize on-the-fly about what was going on. Were the orcas curiously observing the gray whales foraging? Was Indy considering whether either gray had a tasty looking tongue?! What other potential explanations can you think up? I was left wishing we had a hydrophone in the water to listen in on any sounds they may have made. -photo by Scott Veirs, May 11, 2024
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Sat, May 11 - Possession Sound (T65A3 & T65A5) - T65A3 Amira harassing a gray whale - Saturday on our boat, Tim and I started off the morning visiting with orcas Indy (T65A5) and Amira (T65A3) brothers with the nickname the Lost Boys as they have been traveling without the rest of their family for a bit. We lost them after a few minutes so we went on to see if we could find some grays which we found at the SE end of Hat Island. As we were watching the grays, we saw Swiftsure getting closer, they had been with the orcas, but they were heading straight for us! The orcas decided to harass the grays, two on two!! I only got one shot with Amira and the two grays as most of the action was happening underwater. The grays (CRC2557 & CRC2259) stayed side by side and rolled and tail swirled to keep Indy and Amira at bay. The orcas would swim away like no big deal and then turn and charge back over to the grays. It lasted about 15 minutes but was still an intense encounter!! Happy my grays were okay! Link to more photos. -photo by Janine Harles, May 11, 2024
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13:55 - Per report in WIWS, they were northbound past Langley still close to Whidbey. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Michael McAuliffe
Date of Sighting: May 11, 2024
Time: 1:15 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Sandy Point
Direction of travel : West
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: 4 ft dorsal
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?:
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T65A3 Amira - T65A5 Indy
13:10 - Sandy Point super close to shore. Northbound.
12:15 - Brothers northwestbound, see pinned location on map [48.000896, -122.342397] (between Hat Island and Glendale). -photos by Marilyn Armbruster, May 11, 2024
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11:55 - T65A3 & T65A5 socializing and heading southwestbound slow, 2km south of west end of Hat Island [approx. 47.999411, -122.327033].
11:39 - [Ts approx. 47.998032, -122.316705].
11:35 - Biggs 1 km south of Hat, continuing westbound slowly, T65A3 & T65A5, almost got a seal, but mostly traveling. Observed from PSE Swiftsure. -Scott Veirs, Orcasound
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11:15 - T65A3 and T65A5 are southwestbound [approx. 47.996738, -122.283366] after harassing two gray whales for 15-20 minutes (crc2259 and crc2557). -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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09:30 - Lost them as they headed out of Port Susan… last sighting they were trending southeast towards Hat.
09:10 - Heading south, almost out of Port Susan, slow and steady. -Janine Harles
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08:30 - T65A3 and T65A5 southbound off Tillicum, Camano side.
08:13 - Southbound near Pirates Cove, can hear their blows from Tillicum. On Camano side of Port Susan. -Serena Tierra, Orca Network
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07:56 - Two orcas moving south past Mountain View Beach [photo shows probable T65A3 & T65A5]. -Lois Carlson [PSWW]
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Sat, May 11 - Puget Sound (T90s)
19:40 - Quickly moving northbound toward Eglon, less than 100 yards off the beach.
19:30 - Right off Apple Tree Point… very close to shore. Northbound with some down times. -photo by Sara Frey, May 11, 2024
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19:00 - Spotted four orca south of the Kingston Edmonds ferry line, northbound. -Sherry Petersen
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17:27 - Two orcas on the east side of Discovery Park lighthouse about a minute ago. Boats are stopped. -Olya Repalovskaia
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17:22 - I’m in a boat off Shilshole at this spot [approx. 47.665547, -122.432909] and I saw one or two orcas come up for a breath. They appeared to be going northbound. -Stephanie Celt
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16:44 - I’m not sure that they were these orcas, but in the Seattle to Kingston fast ferry and saw two orcas right in front of Discovery Park. -Kelli Russell Agodon
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17:21 - Moved from south side to north side, staying northbound at a pretty quick pace.
16:29 - A few quick glimpses from Discovery Park. Long downtimes, northbound. -Pat Hussey
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15:49 - T90 pod is now westbound after eating a big meal [approx. 47.619318, -122.380217]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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15:45 - Approx. in Elliot Bay just off grain elevator. They were celebrating a kill. Massive sea lion. Viewed from Myrtle Edwards Looks like northwest bound now slowly. -Jon Rosati
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15:33 - Breaches off the grain elevator!! In Elliot Bay. -Taylor White
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15:22 - Still in Elliot Bay just out from the grain elevator.  -Aja Petee
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15:01 -Still watching from Elliot Bay. Right by the Olympic Sculpture Park bridge -Kelsey Montoya
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Name: Laisan Tong
Date of Sighting: May 11, 202
Time: 3:00 PM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Elliott Bay Park/Myrtle Edwards Park
Direction of travel : west and a little north
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?: maybe 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
Laisan Tong - T90D Kanga -photo by Laisan Tong, May 11, 2024
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14:43 - They’ve been milling about east of the cargo ship by the grain silos for a while. Six breaches in a row earlier! Obsession sailboat is close by them.
14:22 - Over by Sculpture Park, moving west. As viewed from Don Armeni boat ramp.
13:40 - Awesome close pass by Alki Point. Only my second time being able to hear them. -Steve Rice
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14:51 - Heading north, hugging the coast.
14:40 - Right in front of Sculpture Park. -Cherese Taggart
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14:07 - From a sailboat in Elliott Bay. It looks like they’re having some directional changes. Appear to be heading north again now?
14:00 - Looks like they’re heading south now. In front of Seattle skyline. -Grace Haaland
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13:51 - Moving east and north closer to downtown just north of grain terminals. -Mary Hartmann
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13:33 - They went past Alki lighthouse and are headed east across Alki Beach - look towards the cruise ships from Alki Beach. -Zerelina Mukherjee
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13:31 - Just past Alki Beach house heading into the bay! -Mae Spence
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sam Tinsley
Date of Sighting: May 11, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Alki Beach, Seattle, WA
Direction of travel : NE along Alki Beach, slowish pace (5-10 mph?)
Behaviors observed: Traveling/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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13:28 - Close to Alki shore in line with Pier 91 cruise ships view from 64th and Alki moving east.
13:02 - Trailing group east of mid channel northbound between Vashon and Blake view from Constellation Park. -Mary Hartmann
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13:03 - Closer to West Seattle now. Northeast. Passing Manchester as viewed from Emma Schmitz.
12:56 - Reaching southern tip Blake, east side of sail boats.
12:48 - Passed Southworth as seen from Emma Schmitz. Mid channel. Near boat with red, white, and black sail. -Steve Rice
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12:46 - Northbound west of mid channel north tip Vashon view from Constellation Park in West Seattle. -Mary Hartmann
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12:40 - Viewing from Emma Schmitz they just passed the tip of Vashon. -Steve Rice
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12:32 - Mid channel maybe quarter mile north of Lincoln Park headed toward Blake Island. We saw four. -Justin Foster
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12:31 - Just resurfaced off Blake Island, east side of channel.
12:26 - Still watching. Whales are still northbound now between several sailboats. North of Vashon. -Kim Sharpe Jones
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12:26 - Spotted on the north side of Vashon, mid-channel, northbound. -Billy Maze
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12:19 - Spotted several whales in the wake of the ferry that is heading into the dock at Vashon. -Kim Sharpe Jones
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11:47 - Spotted a few blows mid channel off Three Tree while on the ferry. Seemed to still be northbound. -Kate Hruby
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11:43 - They rounded Three Free Point and are heading north west. -Shelly Sh
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T90B Piglet
10:37 - Have past Point Robinson now, island side of mid channel, verrry long downtimes in a loose group. Steady northbound travel. Can see Piglet I believe, so assume rest is T90s. Didn’t get too good of a look at them as they mostly stayed under during the closest pass.
10:14 - Approaching Point Robinson island side of channel slow steady NB [northbound]. -photos by Marla Smith, May 11, 2024
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09:49 - Still heading north approaching Gold Beach. I think five or six whales with one large male. -AirWaterLand Photography
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09:40 - Northbound on the shore of Maury Island approaching Point Robinson. -Blake Kremer
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09:31 - Spotted with binoculars from Stadium District, passed Browns Point continuing northeast. -Kenzie Youngmark
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharon Allsup
Date of Sighting: May 11, 2024
Time: 9:15 AM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: East Passage, between Maury & mainland, from Browns Point through north of Gold Beach
Direction of travel : North, steady, unhurried, long dive times
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: (viewpoint was mainland side half a mile north of Dash Point SP). Viewing started roughly 9:15, continued for ~35-40 minutes until view blocked by trees between Gold Beach + Pt Robinson I don't know them well enough yet to make IDs. 5 for sure: 1 adult male, 3 adultish-sized, 1 small. I think a 6th mid-to-adult-size but don't hold me to it. Most of the time at least one female/non-sprouter well in the lead. The others surfaced usually within 100' of the adult male. Appeared to be on the Maury side of midchannel. Direct NNE through channel (East Passage?), steady but appeared unhurried, from a line between Brown's Point/Quartermaster Harbor entrance to well north of Gold Beach. One small speedboat was ahead of them as they started past the south end of Maury, then it stopped before hitting the landslide scar. The orca passed ahead of it, then it followed them. Joined by two other smaller boats about the time they cleared Gold Beach, they were all either following or stopped/slowed to give distance. Side note: the little pairs + trios groupings of harbor porpoise nearly always visible out in the channel had moved to well inside "the crabpot line" on the east side. This is a shift I see regularly with loud boats going down passage, interesting to see them clearing-out-of-midchannel with orca passing by too.
Photos available?: No
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09:13 - Heading northeast into East Passage on the east side of the TC buoy [approx. 47.310091, -122.465851]. -David Michael
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09:15 - Orcas under Tahoma.
09:07 - Heading into Commencement Bay. Nearing Browns Point.
08:50 - In ferry lanes. -photo by AirWaterLand Photography, May 11, 2024
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08:36 - Just seen from the Vashon Point Defiance ferry! -Lindsay Walker
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07:56 - Two orcas spotted just north of the Narrows/across from Salmon Beach mid channel but more on the Gig Harbor side. Moving north rather quickly. -Adrienne Salzwedel
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Sat, May 11 - Puget Sound
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Rachel Elliott
Date of Sighting: May 11, 2024
Time: 8:02 AM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 8
Where seen: Directly of Fay City Park on Bainbridge
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Travelling
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?: No
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Beautiful!
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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Sat, May 11 - South Puget Sound (T99s)
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Angelina Douglas
Date of Sighting: May 11, 2024
Time: 9:30 PM
Species seen: Three orca maybe more
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Shelton Washington Bay
Direction of travel : S
Behaviors observed: Hunting
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: They were chasing seal
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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20:55 - Going out of Hammersley Inlet, looks like they had a good day with all the tail slapping. Link to FB reel. -Kim Larsen
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20:28 - Two toward Arcadia that didn't loop back around and three toward Shelton that passed Walker Park but did loop back around. Just left Walker so I don't have any other updates. I had lost sight of all of them when we left.
20:11 - Two north of Walker Park still, three others turned back around back toward the marina. Lost sight of all five that I've counted. -Jenelle Walter
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17:39 - Last I saw they turned around and we headed back towards Shelton. -Josh Kinch
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17:10 - Right now in Oakland Bay.
17:00 - Just passed Shorecrest heading towards town look out at the Yacht Club.
16:48 - Just spotted Hammersley and let headed towards Shorecrest Beach Club. -Andrea Duane
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17:06 - Current spot, three boats near them [approx. 47.214326, -123.075401]. -Carrie McClellan
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16:30 - It sounds like they flipped back on her by the Oakland Bay Marina. My last post, I give up on these sneaky Ts. -Amber Stanfill
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16:19 - In Hammersly right now! -photo by Josh Kinch, May 11, 2024
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15:50 - They were hanging by a boat just past the east end of the park at about 15:40. Haven’t seen them since then, so not sure if they continued east. -Tracie Gingrich
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15:48 - All have passed Walker Park but not sure if heading out yet. -Amber Stanfill
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15:48 - Looks like they’re heading out east.
15:43 - They are by Walker Park. -Jordan Caple
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15:22 - They keep going back and forth. Now have disappeared. Around somewhere, just don’t know where exactly.
14:45 - They turned around again.
14:25 - They are headed out of the marina. -PS Osborne
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14:21 - Just saw them at Shelton Yacht Club, not moving in any one direction. -Sofia Sherman
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12:08 - At least four in front of the Shelton Yacht Club, milling around not really on the move. -Katie Brogan
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11:45 - In front of the yacht club right now. -John Schaub
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11:16 - Spotted just north of the yacht club [approx. 47.217830, -122.077686].
10:00 - I just spotted them just south of Bayshore but there was no place to pull over. I'm at the pull off but it's all private and not much visibility.
10:17 - I saw tall straight fins, and they were swimming in a tight circular bunch excitedly. Almost as excited as I was to finally spot them. -Elizabeth Poore-Jennings
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10:44 - Headed to Walker Park eastbound. -PS Osborne
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10:08 - [Ts approx. 47.239684, -122.048758].  -Elizabeth Poore-Jennings
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09:52 - By the yacht club, in middle lost track of them. -Nikki Skogen
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07:20 - Reports in Mason County Wildlife group of orcas deep in Oakland Bay heading towards Bayshore, northbound. Video shows at least T99s.
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sat, May 11 - Rosario Strait - 09:40 - Two humpbacks in Rosario heading southwest, closer to Fidalgo side of strait. -Lisa Blohm
Sat, May 11 - Rosario Strait
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09:40 - Two humpbacks in Rosario heading southwest, closer to Fidalgo side of strait. -Lisa Blohm
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Sat, May 11 - Puget Sound - 14:16 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine OPs, emailed to report: Walla Walla Master reports humpback whale off Waterman Point - very close to vessel (rub rail) near miss, moving very slow. 
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Sat, May 11 - Puget Sound - 16:30 - Humpback spotted about 75 feet off shore in Normandy Park. Between Marine View Park (Des Moines) and The Cove (Normandy Park). No pictures because it happened so fast! But it was beautiful! -Caitlin Duncanson
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14:00 - Now the whale is closer to Point Robinson middle channel. Lots of fin slapping and breaching. Heading north east. -Emily Gause
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11:00 - Point Defiance boat ramp. -Lindsay Muma
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GRAY WHALES - Sat, May 11 - Port Susan - 08:00 - Grey around Warm Beach little past mid channel. -Thomas McKane [PSWW]
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Sat, May 11 - Possession Sound (CRC2362 Thidwick & CRC2557) - 17:45 - Crc2557 and crc2362 are milling at my map spot [approx. 48.001725, -122.258235]. -Bart Rulon Art & Photography
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Sat, May 11 - Possession Sound - Saturday when Tim and I stopped the boat to serve up some lunch, we had seen some blows in the distance. We decided to go see which whales they were after lunch. While getting a bite, I looked up and saw that the whales had come to see us! They were heading right for us, one went around us, but the other who I have not identified yet came up to the boat and gave us a blow and a quick tail swirl then swam underneath us and caught up to its friend!! It looks a lot like a crocodile! Link to more photos. -photos by Janine Harles, May 11, 2024
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15:00 - Another gray whale between Jetty Island and entrance to Everett Marina, northbound.
10:15 Two at southeast Hat.
10:00 - One off of southeast Hat. -Janine Harles
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UNIDENTIFIED SPECIES - Sat, May 11 - Puget Sound
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Theodore Waltz
Date of Sighting: May 11, 2024
Time: 1:15 PM
Species seen:
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: off Chinese Reconciliation Park
Direction of travel :
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No

May 10
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Fri, May 10 - San Juans (J Pod) - 14:30 - Half of Js northbound between Matia and Barnes and Clark; Humpbacks northbound on Orcas shoreline west of there. We only saw half - presume the others were further northeast. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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13:38 - J Pod is still here and foraging as well.
13:04 - Moran State Park. Foraging. West of Barnes Island. Cookie and Blackberry are here. -photos by anonymous, May 10, 2024
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12:07 - These are SRKW. -Erin Johns Gless, PWWA [WSSJI]
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11:00 - We left once we realized who it was. Off Clark Island. -Sara Baldwin [WSSJI]
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08:47 - At the dropped pin headed north tight together, travel mode [approx. 48.721717, -122.765212]. -Rose Caitlin
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Suzette Lamb
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 6:28 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 12
Where seen: coming from Doe Bay towards Lummi between the Pea Pods and the shoreline of Sea Acres
Direction of travel : East, fairly slowly
Behaviors observed: hunting, breaching
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: There were 3 distinct pods that all seemed to be triangulating with each other as they traveled.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -photos by Brett Lensing, May 10, 2024
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Fri, May 10 - Rosario Strait (T86A1s, T124A1, T124Ds) - T124D Field & T124D1 Salish - Friday brought stunning weather and smooth seas - the perfect combination to spend time with these beauties (T124Ds, T124A1 and the T86A1s). This encounter was in Rosario Strait. Link to more photos. -photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, May 10, 2024
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Fri, May 10 - Gulf Islands, BC - 14:30 - A presumed six member transient orca group motored by our cottage. Photos from south side of Saturna show several of the whales heading westward towards Monarch Head. An hour later a solitary humpback headed in the same direction. A hour time difference has quite an impact on the visualization and lighting of the whales and water. -photo by James McLarnon, May 10, 2024
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T124A1 Bonapartes - T86A1 Nahanni & T86A1B - Out on a spectacular warm, sunny, smooth day with Blue Kingdom Whale & Wildlife Tours with fellow adventurers, Jill Hein, and many old and new friends, a special trip arranged by Amanda Colbert's Sea & Sky Guiding, leaving from Skyline Marina in Anacortes mid-afternoon. We first came upon a large group of active harbor porpoises, with much better views of these elusive little guys than normal! Then we headed north along Lummi Island to look at many cool birds, and some funny Stellar Sea Lions on a buoy.. .they are characters! We turned back south to catch up with the ever lovely Bigg's orcas… T124Ds: Mom Field (b. 1996), T124D1 Salish II (b.2014) and daughter T124D3 (b. 2021), T124A1 Bonapartes (b.1996), and T86A1 Nahanni (b. 2001)and her 2023 calf T86A1B. A lovely day capped off by spectacular Aurora Borealis after I got home!  -photos by Bonnie Gretz, May 10, 2024
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17:07 - They have continued north and are a quarter up the Orcas Island coastline now, traveling very fast along the coast. -Rose Caitlin
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Fri, May 10 - San Juans (T86A1s, T124A1, T124Ds) - A little late with these pics – taken last Friday, May 10, when out with Blue Kingdom and loads of whaley friends, including Amanda Colbert who was our tour leader!! We started with lots of porpoise, steller sea lions, a few seals, many awesome seabirds and of course, orca!! We watched the T124Ds and T86As as they meandered around the Birch Bay area and west - with beautiful weather and lighting conditions. -photos by Jill Hein, May 10, 2024
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16:30 - Got to see these near Lummi Island - beautiful! -Bonnie Gretz
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15:38 - Northbound eastern tip Blakely Island.
15:20 - 124Ds and some others. There's a 2024 calf here. I didn't catch the number.
15:13 - In ferry lane now.
15:09 - [Bigg’s] just south of ferry line. Rosario Strait. Northbound. -photo by Anonymous, May 10, 2024
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Fri, May 10 - Saratoga Passage (T65A3 & T65A5)
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Mylinh Bui
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Species seen: orca; 1 male, 1 female
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: (48.1063445, -122.4979395)
Direction of travel : E
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?: 1 male
Any unusual markings?: unknown
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Seen from Whidbey Island by East Point looking towards Camano State Park across the water orcas traveling east
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org - T65A3 Amira & T65A5 Indy -photo by Mylinh Bui, May 10, 2024
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16:35 - Seen today from Langley headed north. Appeared to be two males. -photo by Andrew Scott, M y 10, 2024
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15:07 - Clinton Beach, north of ferry, heading north, two orcas.
14:39 - Glendale heading north two orcas. -photo by Francie L Dailer, May 10, 2024
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14:20 - We found T65A3 and T65A5 northbound at my map spot [approx. 47.908959, -122.368300]. They were being approached way too closely from behind by a couple of jet skiers so we honked and yelled at the jet skiers until they gave them enough space. -Bart Rulon Wildlife
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Name: Grant Dull
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 7:00 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island
Direction of travel : In and out of harbor...pretty far in!
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?: Probably 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: I was in a coaching launch running a rowing practice.
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T65A3 Amira & T65A5 Indy - T65A3 Amira - 07:00 - Orcas in Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island. -photos by Grant Dull, May 10, 2024
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06:43 - Marie Waterman, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 06:57 to report: 0643 hrs: MV TACOMA Captain reports they have come to a stop in front of the BI dock because there are a couple of killer whales right in front of the dock.
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Name: Tim Briggs
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 6:23 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: 47.6235141, -122.5336675
Direction of travel : West then East
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: We live at end of Eagle Harbor so this was a quite shallow water. It was an 11' tide at that time but the area they were empties completely at 2' tide. Amazing to see them here. The rowers they cruised got an experience of a lifetime!
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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Not helpful for identification but fascinating given how shallow it is at the end of the harbor. 47.6235141, -122.5336675. As noted in my report, it was an 11' tide but that spot will empty at 0' tide. They were so shallow! [This is where Amira & Indy were in Eagle Harbor at a hide tide!]  -photo by Mothy Riggs, May 10, 2024
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Fri, May 10 - South Puget Sound (T90s & T99s) - T90B Piglet - So cool at Walker Park. Link to more photos. -photos by Nikki Fae, May 10, 2024
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Here are some pictures from this morning. So peaceful to see them all alone. -photos by David Coates, May 10, 2024
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They’re back, been in and out since 17:00 - 18:00… this time they lingered for near ten minutes. Link to video. -Curt Dorn
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When - May 10 & 11 th
Where - Hammersley Inlet/Oakland Bay
At least one male, traveling, circling, tail flaps, body slaps. Absolutely Breathtaking. Unfortunately, some boaters have no respect for the orcas hunting and playground. All in all Spectacular! Beautiful day watching about six or more transient orcas  -Wendy Allan
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23:30 - When we were out looking at the auroras at the Herron ferry dock (Case Inlet), we could hear a pod of orca [T90s] headed north mid-channel.  -Randy Witter
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23:00 - Orcas did pass through Pickering Passage from south to north, right by my place near Jarrell's Cove. I heard their blows while watching the Aurora. Magical! -Teresa Saunders Westcoat
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21:00 - Some group puffed out by the house going to Arcadia. We could hear, not see. Hammersley. -PS Osborne
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20:45 - Hammersley Inlet, four to three total, one male. Heading east, traveling. -Caprice Fasano 
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Name: Caprice Fasano
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 8:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Hamersley Inlet
Direction of travel : East
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
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Fri, May 10 - South Puget Sound (T90s & T99s)
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Name: Drew Hart
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 8:22 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: Hammersley Inlet (Cape Horn)
Direction of travel : W
Behaviors observed: Traveling and hunting
If orcas, any males?: Yes
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
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Name: Maggie Mahoney
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 8:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Hammersley Inlet, Shelton, WA
Direction of travel : Easterly
Behaviors observed: Breaching, tail slapping, playing
If orcas, any males?: 1 male adult
Any unusual markings?: Not seen
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: It was magical
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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20:19 - A group of at least four just headed east past Walker Park. -Laura Fedorko
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20:20 - T90s passed walker Park eastbound. T99s still hanging back west of Walker Park.
19:48 - I joked T90B would head east for awhile, then flip back west porpoising back on the flood tide just to see how fast he could go, and sure enough, here T90B comes racing back west, porpoising away from us, towards his family, his family headed towards him. So incredible to see.
19:34 - T99s have gotten much closer, eastbound, T90s have been moving slow, 99s about even with them now. Still west of Walker Park. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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19:30 - Just seen Oakland Bay marina heading towards Walker Park. -Christina Mullein
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19:22 - T90B continues east along Hammersley south shore, made some progress away from us. Others west of us, aiming east. Other group further west - presume 99s.
19:07 - Pods seem split, one was headed our direction, the other appeared to turn toward closer to the marina... waiting to see if the eastbound group pops up continuing east or not.
19:10 - T90B Piglet popped up feet offshore in front of me alone. Eastbound. Right off Walker Park. Slow due to current. Wow. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Marcia Rohlik
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 7:06 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Oakland Bay, Shelton WA
Direction of travel : West to east heading for Hammersley Inlet
Behaviors observed: Slow traveling
If orcas, any males?: 1 mâle.
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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19:05 - Seem to be approaching Walker Park, eastbound.
18:50 - Spotted them eastbound from road, so returned to Walker Park.
18:35 - Milling in same spot. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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18:04 - They are still in Shelton [approx. 47.215065, -123.079335]. Milling around in the same area they keep going to in Shelton.  -Kelly Kauffman Wisniewski
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18:00 - Continuing to mill in area between Munson Point & marina - longer down times now.
17:29 - Milling near Munson Point.
16:54 - West of Walker Park westbound.
16:45 - Again westbound approaching Walker Park.
15:50 - East past Walker Park, eastbound, still active.
15:40 - Slow trend east approaching walker park, active.
15:15 - They've been stalled hunting between Munson Point and the marina. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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15::41 - They were headed past Walker Park again now they are rounded to Church Point. Another amazing pass. -Kelly Kauffman Wisniewski
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15:42 - They we’re out there all day. Still at Walker Park. -Ash Navone
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14:34 - They are headed back in front of Walker Park headed into Shelton. -Kelly Kauffman Wisniewski
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14:20 - According to a gentleman at Church Point they flipped again towards Walker Park. -Jami Cantrell
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14:10 - They went back towards Shelton. I’m off Agate by Agate Store. -Carolyn Lockmon
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14:09 - Walker Park pass [video in FB comments]. -Elsarape Rodriguez
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13:50 - They gave us the most wonderful pass at Walker Park. Headed back towards Arcadia. -Jami Cantrell
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Name: wendy allan
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 1:47 PM
Species seen: Transient Orcas
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: Hammersley Inlet
Direction of travel : East
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Spectacular day. The Orcas were in Oakland Bay/Hammersley Inlet most of the day and into the night! Directional changes, tail flaps, rolling. One boater was disrespectful and traveling at a pretty good speed knowingly the Orcas were in the area. Several individuals from shore were trying to slow the boater down.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Marcia R
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 11:55 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Oakland Bay near Shelton
Direction of travel : Eastward out of Bay via Hammersley Inlet
Behaviors observed: Traveling. Had been hunting out of our view near the marina.
If orcas, any males?: Unknown as high bank view.
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: They were being followed too closely by a small teal green boat. It would slow as it got close but chase at high speed. My photo of it is too pixelated when I zoom in. We saw it come into the Bay from Hammersley and head up toward the marina at high speed, then reappear behind the pod as it left.
Photos available?: No
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12:43 -They came close to us at Walker Park, then back to the marina…and then back towards Walker…
12:26 - Visible from Walker Park! -Elsarape Rodriguez
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12:20 - Hunting just north of yacht club. -Steve Gardner
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12:20 - They’re about right here on a hunt [approx. 47.214303, -123.083724]. -Jami Cantrell
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11:50 - Passed Walker Park west bound. -Steve Gardner
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11:33 - Stunning pass at Walker Park. They’re heading towards the Oakland Bay marina very slowly with some intermediate milling. -Jami Cantrell
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11:11 - I'm not sure if you get messages back on here. But they [orcas] turned around and are heading back [westbound] towards Walker Park into Oakland Bay still in Hammersley. -Adam Kapa
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11:07 - According to someone on Mason County Wildlife Page they made it to Church Point and flipped me. So they’re heading back to Walker Park! -Jami Cantrell
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11:04 - I saw them heading back up Hammersley Inlet from Shorecrest about 30 minutes ago. -Angela Rockwell
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11:00 - There were eight orcas passing through Walker Park. They went into the bay and came back out towards Hammersley Inlet. Three boats rushed up on them around 13:00 and they went hidden. Back into the Bay. But there were definitely eight orcas. They’re still in that area. -Ash Navone
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T90B Piglet - 10:46 - At least four I think five heading out of Hammersley Inlet now. -photo by Adam Kapa, May 10, 2024
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10:30 - They sped east back by Walker Park, passed us, maybe slowed a bit but still eastbound. Their blows are the best sound ever.
10:19 - Definitely approaching us eastbound!
10:16 - I can see them again, from Walker Landing near Munson Point, possibly eastbound towards us.
09:54 - Was told they went around the corner towards Oakland Bay, I no longer see them.
09:49 - They are west of Walker Park. Long downs, haven't seen again yet.
09:43 - Westbound past Walker Park - I just missed them! Looks like they're all together. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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09:50 - From Shorecrest, they were heading west from Walker Park toward downtown Shelton at the time. Not sure where they are now.
09:45 - Just past Jacoby Park on shorecrest heading into Shelton, northwest. Closer to the west side. Saw at least four, possibly two more behind but hard to tell. -Vanessa Soberanis
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09:46 - Heading west towards Shelton marina.
09:34 - They are milling around just east of Walker Park. Viewing from the park. -Shayna Rumsey
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08:52 - A pod past our house on Hammersley Inlet heading in to Shelton. I am thinking there might be around six. They had passed my house, so it was a bit hard to see the details. They just passed Libby Point. -Sheila Bayard
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Name: Ian Gunn
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 9:03 AM
Species seen: Orca headed toward Shelton
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: Hammersly Inlet Libby pont
Direction of travel : West
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?: 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?:
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08:59 - Approaching Skookum Point westbound. At least five.
08:36 - Approaching Arcadia Point westbound! -PS Osborne
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07:50 - The south sound group just passed thru Pickering Passage southbound. There were five of them. -David C.
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Fri, May 10 - Haro Strait - 08:04 - My mom saw a single female orca very close to shore, southbound from Landbank. She waited a half hour but saw no others and couldn’t determine whether it was a resident or transient. -Justine Buckmaster [WSSJI]
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Fri, May 10 - San Juans (BCY0324 Big Mama & others)
13:51 - [Humpbacks] There are two adults and a little one
13:38 - Two Humpbacks have arrived [off Moran State Park] coming southbound.   -photo by anonymous, May 10, 2024
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12:28 - Two more humpbacks here [approx. 48.773400, -122.913291] (between Patos and Sucia Islands). Maybe Split Fin? I don’t have an ID shot yet.
11:37 - Big Mama plus one other! Lots of slow direction changes, maybe feeding. Long dives. -Sara Baldwin [WSSJI]
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Fri, May 10 - Puget Sound - 17:56 - One seen off of Brown’s Point lighthouse headed north. -Amy Bagwell
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15:30 - The humpback was at the mouth of Quartermaster Harbor moving east. Appeared to be a juvenile. -David Michael
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14:40 - Sailing vessel Wind Dancer reporting humpback off Point Defiance heading east/northeast. -Scott Markowitz
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14:00 - Humpback spotted heading north in the Tacoma Narrows past Point Defiance. -John McRae [PSWS]
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12:34 - Right down in Steilacoom. Followed it from shore west and it made its way into the Narrows south of Fox Island! Definitely a small dorsal! Humpback for sure!
12:25 - Grey or baleen whale [confirmed humpback] seen from Sunnyside Beach! -photo by August Brown, May 10, 2024
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GRAY WHALES - Fri, May 10 - Port Susan - 07:42 - Spouts off Warm Beach. -James Piotrowski
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Fri, May 10 - Possession Sound (CRC2362 Thidwick, CRC2441, CRC2557) - 17:45 - At least two grays headed towards Mukilteo. Too far out from Mission Beach to identify. Still mid channel. -Jaime Shields
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13:42 - CRC 2362 and newly named newbie CRC 2557 are circling around at my map spot [approx. 48.004210, -122.297482] (SE of Hat Island). -Bart Rulon Wildlife
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12:37 - SJC leaving two grays. One off southeast Hat, second between Hat and Priest Point midchannel. One IDed as CRC2441. -Alli Montgomery
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: John Shackman
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 6:33 AM
Species seen: Possibly Gray
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Between HAT & JETTY Island
Direction of travel :
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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UNIDENTIFIED SPECIES - Fri, May 10 - Puget Sound
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Name: Kaleb Merwin
Date of Sighting: May 10, 2024
Time: 12:05 PM
Species seen: Likely orca, only partial dorsal fin and spouting observed.
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Salters Point Beach, 47.1693135, -122.6124554
Direction of travel : NE along shore, meander
Behaviors observed: Milling, slow travel
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?: Dorsal fin seemed short/blunt
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: First time sighting, I could be wrong on ID. Certainly a whale, but maybe not orca.
Photos available?: No
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Fri, May 10 - Saturna Island, BC - 14:30 - A presumed six member transient orca group motored by our cottage. Photos from south side of Saturna show several of the whales heading westward towards Monarch Head. An hour later a solitary humpback headed in the same direction. A hour time difference has quite an impact on the visualization and lighting of the whales and water. -photo by James McLarnon, May 10, 2024