November 2022 Whale Sightings

November 30
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Wed, Nov 30 - Rosario Strait (J Pod) - 23:00 - Thanks to Cindi Crowder Rausch for the heads up and to the wonderful Orcasound - Listen for Whales listening community, it sounds like J pod is likely inbound at Port Townsend. As shown in this screenshot, humans detected SRKW calls including S01s and S04s via Orcasound - PT Hydrophone starting around 20:20 today. Thanks to Port Townsend Marine Science Center for hosting the hydrophones! Here's a 20-min (mp3, 14MB) clip from the beginning of the bout: to listen, click here. -Scott Veirs, Orcasound
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14:15 - At 14:20 Orca Network received a call from Sam who is relaying a report from friend of Southern Residents in Rosario Strait traveling southbound. About a dozen (unconfirmed at this time which pod) just went passed Bird Rocks (between south end Decatur Island and Burrows Island). 
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Wed, Nov 30 - Saratoga Passage (T137s)
16:00 - [Approx. 47.994265, -122.260197]. I'm viewing high bluff above south end Brighton Beach. Line of sight is with the main Providence Hospital. Southbound.
15:30 - From parked Mukilteo side ferry. Ferry has since moved. Appears to be heading south easterly not westerly [Approx. 48.006007, -122.266763]. -Marilyn Armbruster
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13:50 - Whales look to be eastbound on the north side of Hat Island, as viewed from Brighton. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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13:46 - I just saw a few vague fins on the horizon viewing from Brighton Beach Road, I think they're heading towards Everett. -Ling's Cetacean Photos
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T137 Loon - T137 Loon, T137D Wright, T137B Tempest, T137A Jack - T137A Jack - T137B Tempest
13:25 - Rounded Sandy Point southbound.
12:55 - Approaching Langley area now. Pushed offshore but still Whidbey side.
12:20 - They were SO close to shore, viewed
across the street from Saratoga Woods. Southbound after milling on a kill. 
11:50 - After milling off Bell’s Beach, they've resumed travel southbound. Very much Whidbey side.
11:15 - South of east point southbound, Whidbey side. -photos by Rachel Haight, November 30, 2022
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T137 Loon - T137D Wright & T137B Tempest - I woke up yesterday to reports of orca at the mouth of Holmes Harbor. There was no ID, but the T137s (Loon, Jack, Wright and Tempest) a family I'm very familiar with were in the area the day before, so I headed down to Wonn road to take a peek. Within moments of arriving, I saw Jack's fin. Yep, they had stuck around. I was treated to about an hour of hunting with intermittent spells of breaching and other surface activity. Most of the time I was alone. The water was glass smooth, and the whales' exhalations were clear and loud. It was peaceful and serene. About the time they were exiting Holmes Harbor to begin their journey south, Rachel Haight joined the chase. She caught them a few times as they traveled towards Langley. Eventually, we met up at Sandy Point, a bluff with a road that allows us to see long distances in multiple directions. Rachel got them in view pretty quickly. They were still headed south, so we figured we would see them in about 30 minutes. Then, they stalled. UGH! Rachel had a pretty good idea of where they were. It was only a 10 minute drive, so off we went. Now, we arrived at the site where Rachel thought we might be able to see them. Oh see them we did, but before we saw them, we HEARD them. They were literally at our feet, and they were on a hunt. Now, we were both pretty darned excited. Rachel ran to get her camera, and I started shooting. We were close....I mean CLOSE, and that gets your adrenaline pumping. We had maybe 5 minutes with them before they drifted off into an area that was obscured by brambles, bushes and trees. We tried to catch them a little further down the road, but they must have kicked it into second gear. We did catch them again at Sandy Point before saying goodbye for the evening. The pictures are of this encounter. An encounter I mentioned yesterday when I was going through the pictures. At the time I was shooting, I was so excited, I really didn't see what was in my view finder. This happens to me a lot. I'm often surprised when I get home and pull up my pictures. This series shows a hunt. It shows the prey (a sweet harbor seal), and it shows the battle. There is no blood or gore, but the reality of the hunt is evident. The pictures make me emotional, but I hope that by sharing, you might see the incredible workings of nature as I do. I share the wonder, the cruelness, the beauty and the pain. -photos by Cindi Crowder Rausch, November 30, 2022
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10:44 - Viewing from Camano Island State Park. See at least 3 orcas rounded the point at Baby Heights going south. -Linda Aitkins, Orca Network
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10:32 - Watching now from Greenbank Estates with binoculars. A lot of tail slapping, a breach and they are spread out between the green marker and Baby Island. -Fell Cheston
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10:20 - Now him and others definitely trending north. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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10:09 - Cindi Rausch called to update us on the T137s. She is still viewing from Wonn Road access, but the pod has meandered east toward Baby Island, but are still in/at the mouth of Holmes Harbor. A lot of surface activity, Jack is breaching a lot. Can’t tell if they are yet committed to a direction, but general trend if any is northbound out of harbor, but might still be hunting, feeding.
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10:10 - I thought he had moved on when saw him surface again. Halfway between Greenbank and Baby Island from my perspective on the highway.
10:05 - I was passing Greenbank on the highway when I easily spotted Jack's dorsal, due east of Greenbank. I flipped around and pulled over to see him breach 3 times! -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Brigitte Tennis
Date of Sighting: 11/30/2022
Time: 9:40 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: Greenbank, Whidbey Island, east side
Direction of travel : Milling around, jumping, back and forth swimming
Behaviors observed: Milling
If orcas, any males?: 1 male
Any unusual markings?: Male has a saddle patch behind dorsal fin
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: So awesome!! Jumping out of the water! We also have 2 eagles flying above them!
Photos available?: No
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09:32 - Positive is for T137s I’m here. Wonn Road. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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8:30 - 09:00 - Appeared to be at least three orcas including one juvenile. First spotted northwest of Baby Island, heading back and forth towards Greenbank Beach. Last viewed heading north towards Saratoga Passage. -Martha Poppy Sinclair
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Orcas in Holmes Harbor this morning. -photos by Karen M Graham, November 30, 2022
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08:55 - Orcas in Holmes Harbor by Wonn Road, on a kill, VERY close in to shore! -Chris Sanguino
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09:14 - Kristi called to report at least three orcas are now down by Wonn Road access directly out, hunting so close to shore can hear their tails slapping.
09:00 - [orcas] Straight out from Wonn Road access now they are hunting a seal or some thing for sure!
08:33 - [orcas] Heading south into Holmes Harbor.
08:15 - At least two orcas between Camano State Park and Fox Spit area this morning. Viewing from North Bluff community beach. -Kristi Etzell
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8:00 - At least 4 orcas southbound past Hidden Beach towards Holmes Harbor. -Nancy Culp Zaretzke
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Wed, Nov 30 - Strait of Georgia
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Wed Nov 30 11:27 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 49.23628,-123.99740 [North of Nanaimo]
Number Sighted: 4
Submitter Name: Marcia
Whale Alert App 
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Wed, Nov 30 - Haro Strait
14:37 - They're definitely just milling about - now they're trending northbound but mostly hanging out between Henry and San Juan Island.
14:05 - Just spotted a humpback fluke near of Kellett Bluff, a couple hundred yards to the south.
12:49 - Spotted in Open Bay, Henry Island.
12:10 - Two humpbacks spotted crossing the mouth of Mosquito Pass, between Henry and San Juan Island (near Snug Harbor). -Sara Cannon [WSSJI]

November 29
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Tue, Nov 29 - Saratoga Passage (T137s) - 13:20 - Can confirm - Jack 137A. -back of camera photo by Cindi Crowder Rausch, November 29, 2022
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12:52 - Passed by Langley still northbound, more Whidbey side. Water is a bit rough but they're easily viewable. -Durand Dace
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12:35 - They have rounded Sandy Point and are headed to Langley. Still Whidbey side. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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12:23 - Hugging the Whidbey shore as they approach Sandy Point northbound. Visible with the unaided eye as the snow falls around. So cool! -Durand Dace
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12:34 - It wasn't my imagination. I had caught a puff out of the corner of my eye but just thought it was the chop when I didn't see anything else. Same time. YAY ORCAS! -Debbie Stewart
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11:27 - Three or so orcas just passing Clinton ferry now, heading north, from my view seemed to be towards Langley. -Alina Sherrett 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Tue, Nov 29 - Haro Strait
12:05 - Still milling near Mitchell Bay, just spotted again.
10:35 - Two humpbacks spotted heading south from Mitchell Bay, San Juan Island, close to shore. -Sara Cannon [WSSJI]

November 28
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Mon, Nov 28 - San Juan Channel - 13:13 - Three or four orcas in Rocky Bay, now at Mineral Point, headed south maybe. -Melanie Nakashima [WSSJI]
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Mon, Nov 28 - Haro Strait - 09:00 - Lone orca going north, just south of Snug Harbor. -Lisa Lamoreaux [WSSJI]
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Mon, Nov 28 - Admiralty Inlet - 10:30 - Sara Schmidt called at 10:48 to report a lone male orca with notch at tip of his dorsal fin passing by Fort Worden, Port Townsend around 10:30-10:35 traveling northbound fairly close to Peninsula side.
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Mon, Nov 28 - Port Susan (T137s)
14:00 - [T137s] pod southbound in Port Susan between McKees Beach and Tyee Beach. [CWW]
13:13 - T137s still up in Central North Port Susan hunting. [CWW]
12:25 - T137s in Port Susan currently. Hunting. Last reported mid channel between Camano Country Club and Warm Beach area. [PSWS] -John C Storbeck
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11:00 - At least 2 (possibly 3) orcas northbound in Port Susan off Tyee Beach. -Grant Pachosa [Port Susan Group]
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09:44 - Tom Nowak called to report seeing at least 2 orcas (said Transients) off Mission Beach, near Tulalip heading NW bound, possibly towards Port Susan bay. 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Mon, Nov 28 - South Puget Sound - 08:56 - Just saw the humpback under the FI [Fox Island] bridge heading west towards the sand spit. -Bill Sehmel 

November 27
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sun, Nov 27 - Possession Sound/Saratoga Passage (T137s) - 15:45 - 16:00 - We saw 2 from Long Point, but they seemed to be continuing north and not turn into the cove. -Chelsey Jean Miller
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14:48 - Steve Hipsikn called to report he saw the Bigg’s orcas, 2 at least, heading north close in to Whidbey 200 yards at most, northbound pretty quickly. One aiming toward island then diverted north quickly toward Race Lagoon.  - T137A Jack - T137A Jack & T137D Wright - T137A Jack. After a nice drive down to Langley to just miss seeing the T137s, but catching up with Donna George and Tiffany Jo Cheyann Waldner, I went home, then sped out just north of Race Lagoon to see T137A Jack (b. 2002) and his sister Wright T137D (b.2012) fairly close to Whidbey side.  -photos by Bonnie Gretz, November 27, 2022
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T137A Jack - T137D Wright & T137A Jack - Fun to see my boy Jack today, with his family, as they traveled north along Saratoga Passage. Jack (T137A) was mostly traveling with sister Wright (T137D), but Mom (T137) Loon and Tempest (137B) were further out. Where will they be tomorrow? This family loves to travel, a few days ago they were by the Columbia River! -photos by Jill Hein, November 27, 2022
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T137D Wright & T137A Jack - T137D Wright & T137A Jack in the back - T137D Wright & T137A Jack
15:15 - After milling, T137A and T137D are northbound following shoreline passed Harrington aiming towards Penn Cove.
14:44 - They were fairly close then suddenly they cut in REALLY close and surfaced repeatedly next to us as we walked down the beach. We were getting very impatient when they finally showed up! Our first cue was the 12+ harbor seals porpoising past us close to shore looking terrified. These two arrived a few minutes later.14:30 - Close to Whidbey shore approaching Race Lagoon. -photos by Rachel Haight, November 27, 2022
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T137A Jack - T137A Jack - T137A -photos by Dori Dace, November 27, 2022
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T137A Jack - T137A Jack & T137D Wright - 13:51 - Hidden Beach about 35 minutes ago. -photos by Kat Martin, November 27, 2022
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13:50 - Still northbound Whidbey aside across from Camano Island Inn. -Smith Siromaskul
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Nathan Alexander
Date of Sighting: 11/27/2022
Time: 1:24 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 2
Where seen: Saratoga passage from Hidden Beach Drive (Greenbank)
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Travelling
If orcas, any males?: 1 male
Any unusual markings?: NA
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: One male and one other orcas (looked smaller than an adult female)
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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12:42 - Seeing blows at Hidden Beach coming north still. -Betsie Jo Lawler
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12:36 - Just spotted 3-4 off Fox Spit closer to Whidbey side northbound. -Bonnie Leavitt
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12:30 - All 4 passed Camano Island State Park, Whidbey side. Still northbound. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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11:00 - Photo from downtown Langley/Boy and Dog Park. -photo by Steve Smith, November 27, 2022
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10:50 - Two orcas spouting between Sandy Point and Camano head, heading north. Watching from Cascade above the Langley harbor. -Kristi Barnes
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11:21 - Watching for the others. First dorsal I saw was a male (Jack). Last saw him pointed east still south of Langley. Haven’t seen for awhile. Loon is now past the whale bell still northbound.
11:04 - In front of Langley Whale Bell.
10:45 - Saw one blow south of Langley Bell Park, Whidbey side.  -Tiffany Jo Cheyann Waldner, Orca Network
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T137 Loon -photo by Donna George, November 27, 2022
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10:45 - He’s visible from Sandy Point. -Grayson Vogel
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10:30 - Tried to get an ID, but it’s too far. There’s a big male closer to mid channel and then I saw at least one female/juvenile closer to the Whidbey shore. Should be visible from Sandy Point. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the T137s, but hard to tell for sure.
10:18 - Spotted one big male heading north in between Hat and Clinton. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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10:08 - Have eyes from the ferry. They are west side of Hat, hugging Whidbey, aimed toward Langley. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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09:59 - Just saw a pod of at least 4 orcas heading north from the Clinton ferry dock toward Langley. -Summer Mastey Baker
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09:54 - A few orca between Clinton and Hat Island headed north. Too far away to tell how many. -Melissa Simmons, WSF
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09:49 - Cindi Rausch called: WSF Mukilteo toll booth staff said large pod orcas just went thru ferry lanes eastbound towards Everett.
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sun, Nov 27 - Strait of Georgia - We encountered a very active pair of humpback whales nearby in the Strait of Georgia on Sunday: BCY0961 Dreamer and BCY0160's 2020 calf Neowise. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI] -video by Jason Shields, November 27, 2022
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Sun, Nov 27 - Haro Strait - 16:25 - Two humpbacks at Lime Kiln, in cove just north of lighthouse. Very close to shore! -Karma Montelobo [WSSJI]
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12:10 - Two humpbacks off Hannah Heights northbound. -Petra Schindler-Carter [WSSJI]
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12:15 - A friend just messaged saying as they drove by Land Bank they saw several big splashes about a mile offshore. -Monika Wieland Shields [WSSJI]

November 26
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Sat, Nov 26 - Active Pass (J Pod) - 11:55 - This was J-Pod, and they just went north through Active Pass per Salish Sea Orca Squad. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute
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10:58 - I just watched a group of ~10 orcas off the west side of North Pender Island BC. They were traveling north in the ferry lanes between North Pender & Prevost Island. I was watching from land, just north of the Otter Bay ferry dock.  -Jon Scanlon
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Sat, Nov 26 - Puget Sound (K Pod) -photos by Jason Cook, November 26, 2022
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As they passed Southworth this afternoon. -photo by Amber Stanfill, November 26, 2022
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15:41 - Got some spread out Ks just approaching West Point, Discovery Park. Some directional changes, foraging as they continue northbound, mid channel and each side of. Wow, so windy and white caps. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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15:20 - From Magnolia Bluff seeing K pod steady northbound through choppy seas mid channel between north end outer Elliott Bay and Yeomalt, Bainbridge Island. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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15:15 - Seems most whales northbound in outer Elliott Bay little west of midchannel with leaders approaching Magnolia and north. Moved quickly through the area. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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15:00 - Passing downtown Seattle, viewing from Bainbridge. -Siobhan Bailey
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14:38 - 4-6 orcas north of yellow and red channel markers off Restoration Point, lots of breaches. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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14:33 - Amelia Jennings called to report they had been monitoring the sightings here and are now seeing K Pod off South Bainbridge Island still heading northbound.
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14:15 - Donna Sandstrom called to report she and others are at Alki looking west and have eyes K pod, can see their blows. Pod is now passing the north end of Blake Island heading northbound still.
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14:10 - Whales that I could see were well north of Blake Island, look to be about mid-channel, distant, northbound. -Jim Pasola
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14:09 - They're in between South Bainbridge and Blake Island. -Rory Macomber
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13:55 - Watching from Beach Drive. They are heading north, between south Blake, eastside, and marina. -Mickiala Gonzales
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13:53 - Seeing blows from Constellation [Park], south end of Blake, northbound. -Mary Hartmann
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13:50 - All seemed to have passed Southworth. Northbound. -Amber Stanfill
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13:43 - Leaders approaching Blake Island on the east side, more ehind them, all headed northbound, spread out. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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K34 Cali - K20 Spock - K16 Opus -ID by Tamara Kelley
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13:38 - The last are passing Southworth. They are quite spread out, there are a few very close to Blake Island. -photos by Jim Pasola, November 26, 2022
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13:18 - WSF sent message in reply to our notifying them, Ks have arrived at Southworth.
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13:15 - Approaching Southworth ferry terminal. They are spread out. -Candace Gavin
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13:00 - Passing us northbound at Fern Cove, spread out mostly on mainland side. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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12:50 - From Southworth, just coming into view. -Jim Pasola
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12:51 - Approaching Fern Cove area from south. Lovely superior mirage. -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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11:30 - Passing Dune Peninsula. -back of camera photos by Cherie StOurs, November 26, 2022
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12:17 - Jason Cook called to relay report from Crystal Thompson who is seeing 5 orcas in Colvos Passage passing Olalla right now northbound.
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12:10 - Several orcas passing Prospect Point in Colvos passage, very spread out. -Jan Cameron Alferness
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12:07 - Just saw a bull off Sunrise Beach, close to Gig Harbor side, southbound. -Melissa Bird
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11:48 - In the western part Dalco triangle area [approx. 47.334884, -122.557848]. Gig Harbor side. -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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11:48 - Big pod of orcas heading north Colvos Passage coming up on Olalla fast. -Noah Greenberg 
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11:27 - Seemed to be heading north in Colvos, no longer seeing from Dune. -Cherie StOurs
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11:24 - Milling Intersection of Colvos & Dalco [approx. 47.337209, -122.543894]. Multiple breaches. -Jason Cook
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11:10 - Spotted from the ferry! Several milling around between Vashon and Point Defiance. -Emelie Kaye Peine
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11:05 - Spotted hugging Vashon Island close heading towards the south western point of the island. -Kaelee Schoenneman
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10:59 - Donna Sanders, WSF Marine Ops emailed to report CHETZ@1058 - Captain reports 6-8 Orca milling about between ports. 
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10:40 - Jason Cook just called to report pod of spread out orcas in Dalco Passage (South Vashon/Point Defiance), including at least one male. Spread southeast side of Maury and south Vashon. Milling while gradually westbound Dalco Pass.
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Henry Burton-Wehmeyer
Date of Sighting: 11/26/2022
Time: 9:45 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 12
Where seen: Vashon Island WA
Direction of travel : Heading NW
Behaviors observed: Traveling, jumping
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?: Unsure
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
Does this submission look like spam? Report it here.
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sat, Nov 26 - Admiralty Inlet (T137s)
14:30 - Viewing from Lagoon Point. They are still hugging Marrowstone. Traveling southbound at a good clip. -Cindi Crowder Rausch
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13:45 - After stalling on a kill they continued southbound from [approx. 48.109575, -122.68576]. -Bart Rulon, Puget Sound Express
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13:42 - Finally saw spouts and dorsal fin way out there with binoculars from Admiral’s Cove. -Ron Newberry
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13:19 - T137s heading south from Port Townsend. I’m on the Puget Sound Express.  -Donna Johnson Delegeane
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13:23 - Still southeast bound. All 4 family members are getting closer together [approx. 48.125157, -122.728112]. -Bart Rulon, Puget Sound Express
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13:20 - Viewing from Fort Casey, whales passing Port Townsend southbound still, Port Townsend side. -Jill Hein, Orca Network
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13:04 - T137A and D [approx. 48.147385, -122.749282]. The other two family members appear to be way out in front of these two. Southeast bound. On scene with MV Swiftsure.
12:50 - T137 pod southeastbound [approx. 48.158947, -122.762573]. Thanks to Jill Hein for the extra help figuring out where they likely were at. Long down times. We’ve only seen T137A and T137D together so far. -Bart Rulon, Puget Sound Express
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12:52 - One orca west of Ebey's Landing parking lot, going southeast.  -Cyrilla Cook
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12:15 - Admiralty southbound, still a good distance from Whidbey, mid-channel. -Jill Hein, Orca Network
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11:50 - Watching from Fort Ebey, 3-4 or more southbound. Maybe a mile out? East side of mid channel, one spy hop, too far for IDs. Southbound pretty steady. -Bonnie Gretz
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11:00 - When they surface, fins are facing south but they are not moving anywhere. Small one breaching. Too far for numbers.
10:50 - Relocated to Ebey's Landing. Still far northwest of here. Long down times. Milling. At least one male.
10:30 - From Fort Casey, I can see blows northwest of here. They're really far away but their blows are massive puffballs and can be seen without binos. Windy and cold out here! -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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08:43 - Alisa heard what she thought was a couple of faint SRKW calls, but heard no more so doubted, then reports Clipper, on their way out of Admiralty Inlet about 45 minutes later, saw orcas.  -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sat, Nov 26 - South Puget Sound - 12:38 - Humpback whale off the Fox Island Pier just now. Heading south. -Jenna Driscoll

November 25
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Fri, Nov 25 - Admiralty Inlet (J Pod) - 17:59 - This is wonderful! Full week inland and full hour of audible calls. Still hearing faint. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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17:48 - Echolocation clicks on the Port Townsend hydrophone!  -Scott Veirs, Orcasound
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17:30 - Still audible, S1 calls plus others. Ferry noise now overtaking, but still can hear Js. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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17:16 - I hear them! Didn't get to see them, but hearing in real time is lovely! -Bonnie Gretz
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17:05 - Starting to hear faint calls on Port Townsend [hydrophone]. -Linda Aitkins, Orca Network
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16:33 - Many orca northbound at Lagoon Point. Northbound mid channel, milling and moving slow. -photo by Bill Setter, November 25, 2022
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15:40 - We spotted them northbound off Lagoon Point a long ways off. Judging by numbers likely SRKWs. I was able to confirm they were J-pod with a positive ID on J39, Mako. -Bart Rulon, Puget Sound Express
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15:42 - Whales northbound between Bush Point and Lagoon [Point], suspect SRKW. -Trevor Tillman, Puget Sound Express
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: James Shannon
Date of Sighting: 11/25/2022
Time: 3:00 PM
Species seen: Orca I think
Number of animals seen: 6
Where seen: Puget Sound from Bush Point on Whidbey Island
Direction of travel : North slowly and observed for about 15 mins
Behaviors observed: traveling
If orcas, any males?: too far away to tell but did see some large dorsal fins
Any unusual markings?: none
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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09:09 - Spotted two orcas from the Edmonds ferry heading southeast. -Jerald Russell
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08:59 - Sara Frey called to report her neighbor saw orcas in front of the eastbound ferry mid channel (appeared closer to Edmonds side) heading southbound. -screen grab from video of neighbor of Sara Frey, November 25, 2022
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08:52 - Donna Sanders, WSF Marine Ops emailed to report SPOKANE@0850 - 3 Orca just off KING in the SB traffic lane lingering in the area.
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Fri, Nov 25 - Puget Sound (K pod) - 16:33 - Sound Action just received a report from community member who lives near Reddings Beach on Vashon of 5-7 orcas & possibly something bigger. Passed our place on Reddings Beach. Headed north towards Lisabuela. -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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15:15 - Orcas mid channel south end of Vashon milling around but trending west. -Lisa Long Betz
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13:53 - K pod is approaching Point Robinson now from south of heading northbound. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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13:46 - I see breaching to the east around the tanker. A little south of the lighthouse. Continuing NB trend. -Joshua Chessin-Yudin
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13:26 - We were just watching from Dash Point seeing them head northbound. One large male closer to this side and about 2 to 3 over by Maury [Island]. -Gail Kobylinski
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13:24 - Just saw 2 breaches off southeast tip of Maury Island, [I] think they are northbound. -Melissa Bird
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12:22 - Scratch that, now seeing a group a bit northeast of Point Ruston mid channel foraging.
12:18 - What looks to be trailer (possibly) male headed eastbound mid channel past Point Ruston; have lost the others in the fog and rain.
11:48 - Ferry at a stop, orcas midchannel spread out in ferry lane, fins pointed eastbound. -Marla Smith, Orca Network - K34 Cali
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12:07 - Still milling around (fishing?) spread out around the ferry lane. Crossing took about 45 mins. Lots of activity. Jumping out of the water. K34 passed within 30’ of the ferry. -photo by Jenni Buttercup Smith, November 25, 2022
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11:39 - The three that were at the tip of Point Defiance are now headed eastbound at a good clip, closer to mainland side of channel. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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11:41 - I’m seeing the same ones! I would say I’m seeing at least 5 now? Pretty spread out. -Grace McRae
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11:47 - One big male to the west of the ferry, now going eastbound.
11:24 - Seeing some (at least two) foraging off of the tip of Point Defiance, west of Owen Beach there, closer to mainland side through the fog. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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11:21 - I’m at Vashon south ferry dock, and I’m seeing some blows to the west side of ferry lanes but closer to Point Defiance area. I’ll walk on the boat and do a back and forth to let you know what I see! -Grace McRae
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11:17 - Donna Sanders, WSF Marine Ops emailed to report CHETZ@1107 - Captain reports 10 ORCA milling around in traffic lanes, vessel has stopped. 
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11:00 - Watched several spread out generally trending westbound. Not great viewing conditions. -Jill Clogston
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10:50 - Reports seeing orcas from Dune Peninsula. Near ferry lane, still 4-5 orcas. -Natalie Lindula
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09:50 - One male traveling south off Maury Island at Gold Beach. -Burt Miller
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Fri, Nov 25 - Rosario Strait (T34s & T37s) - 16:20 - These whales headed west passing the southeast end of Lopez Island. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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14:30 – T34s and T37s with new calf are currently southbound in Rosario Strait near Bird Rocks [west of Burrows Island]. On scene with MV Swiftsure. -Bart Rulon, Puget Sound Express

November 24
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Thu, Nov 24 - Possession Sound (J & K Pod) - From Sandy Point. -photos by Donna George, November 24, 2022

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16:20 - Three trailers (perhaps) just passed Camano Head close to that side, northbound. Light fading now. -Sandy Pollard
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Name: Jennifer Stanek
Date of Sighting: 11/24/2022
Time: 4:09 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 15
Where seen: Camano Island south of Pebble Beach
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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16:08 - Spread from Camano side to midchannel, Langley to Sandy Point. Continuing north in Saratoga Passage. Spread. Many whales. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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16:00 - Most of the whales have passed Sandy Point and are well on their way to Langley. Leaders porpoised around the point with purpose. -Sandy Pollard
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Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24): Would the Southern Residents stay around for Thanksgiving and enhance a special day? was the question on many people's minds. Sure enough there they were in all their glory exuding their uniquely magnificent presence as they milled, foraged, breached and porpoised their way along the Whidbey Island shoreline in a spine-chillingly spectacular procession. With calm conditions prevalent, 'booms' reverberated across the water from energetic breaches, along with the 'whoosh' of exhalations carrying on the still air. Every encounter is different and some more memorable than others - this one was exceptional. -photos by Sandy Pollard, November 24, 2022 -photos by RJ Snowberger, November 24, 2022
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15:41 - They are hanging around Sandy Point area. -Luanne Seymour
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Larry Nichols
Date of Sighting: 11/24/2022
Time: 3:30 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 15
Where seen: Saratoga passage, just north of Hat Island, headed north
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: traveling and hunting
If orcas, any males?: ?
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Fantastic day to see this many Orcas (I've never seen so many at one time). Perfectly clear and calm waters. Couldn't be better for a Thanksgiving gift.
Photos available?: No
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15:10 - A dozen plus whales have passed Brighton Beach northbound toward Sandy Point, exuding their uniquely magnificent presence. -Sandy Pollard
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15:00 - First sighted this afternoon, they continued coming for over 10 minutes. We counted at least 14, possibly more I know the videos not the best but when you see one come up many times they were two or three more very close to each other in smaller pods of 3-4 . It did look like groups of families they were passing us going going north between Clinton and Hat Island. -John Shackman
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: John Shackman
Date of Sighting: 11/24/2022
Time: 2:58 PM
Species seen: Orcas
Number of animals seen: 14
Where seen: 48°00’13”north 122°20’23”west between Clinton and Hat island.
Direction of travel : North took around 10 minutes for all of them to pass through.
Behaviors observed: 12-14 possible more as first seen then more arrived the first few headed past Clinton towards Langley.
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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14:55 - Steady procession continues to stream by. Leaders must be getting close to Sandy Point by now. I'd estimate I've seen 15-20 orca.
14:47 - Small group between Whidbey and Hat moving towards Langley. Lots of tail slaps. I've lost the big male.
14:41 - Lots of directional changes of small group.
14:37 - I've got orcas angled toward Saratoga just north of Clinton terminal. Leisure travel with tail slaps. At least one mature male. Viewing from porch so too far for IDs. -Debbie Stewart
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14:21 - No specific direction of travel as such. Foraging and milling, some breaching. Four or five headed west still north of ferry lanes. -Sandy Pollard
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14:24 - Feels like they're aiming for Saratoga Passage. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Steve Layman
Date of Sighting: 11/24/2022
Time: 2:12 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 20
Where seen: Possession sound off Hat Island
Direction of travel : Heading south
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?: No
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14:08 - They are visible (with binoculars) from above the Clinton ferry terminal. -Sandy Pollard
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14:00 - Visible from the inbound ferry to Mukilteo, still traveling westbound. -Durand Dace
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13:55 - They are slowly becoming less spread out as they head this way!
13:50 - I'm parked about 1/2 mile from Mukilteo terminal, whales coming into view committed westbound aiming towards Mukilteo.
13:40 - Looks like all whales flipped west.
13:35 - They've now flipped west and traveling away from port. 
13:34 - Mom calf pair 1/4 mile outside port of Everett.
13:25 - Spread. Long down times. Trend east still. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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13:30 - Many orcas along Edgewater heading east, northeast towards Everett and Hat Island. Watched with binoculars for 15-20 minutes as they made their way. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! -Barbie Jaffe Rousso
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13:15 - Large spread out group trending east [approx 47.980930, -122.281060]. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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13:02 - Orcas just went past Mukilteo ferry. At least 4 of them, heading toward Everett. -Christina Wheat
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13:00 - Katherine Piekos called to report an impressive whale sighting today. Involved anywhere from 15-20 orcas in the Everett area. They were leaving Everett Marina when they came upon the orcas spread out throughout Possession Sound toward Mukilteo. They sat idle for ~ 2 hours while watching orcas in every direction.
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12:55 - Saw several heading east towards Everett.
12:45 - J26 and J16 close in pass Mukilteo. Might be the trailers.
12:35 - Passed Mukilteo Lighthouse. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network - J26 Mike - K35 Sonata - J59, J37 Hy'shqa, & another SRKW -photos by Rachel Haight, November 24, 2022
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Christa Valles
Date of Sighting: 11/24/2022
Time: 12:40 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 20
Where seen: From Mukilteo ferry on way to Whidbey
Direction of travel : Orcas seemed to be heading to mainland coastline- had to navigate between both ferries, which I don’t think slowed down sufficiently- one finally stopped (the one going to Mukilteo), perhaps after realizing how many there were.
Behaviors observed: Traveling in a long line- after maybe 5+min of observing, I thought to take some video but only captured 3 or 4 after a long line
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: I have a 2 min video clip if you’d like, looks like a young one in it. Only got a small sliver of pod coming through though
Photos available?:
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12:35 - Three approaching ferry lanes. Still steady northbound.
12:13 - Spread all across the channel between Glendale and Mukilteo - steady northbound. -photos by Dori Dace, November 24, 2022
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11:44 - Just saw a number of orcas off Possession Point. They were headed north and probably 30-40 orcas. -Brittain Huey
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09:45 - Edmonds ferry Spokane just called in orcas, about three of them, a mile off of Edmonds headed north. -Melissa Simmons
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Thu, Nov 24 - Puget Sound (reported as orca) 
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Killer Whale (Orca) Sighting:
Sighting Time: Thu Nov 24 8:15 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.53764,-122.43000 [between Lowman Beach, W Seattle and Blake Island]
Number Sighted: 1
Submitted Comments: Kind of far northwest of ferry terminal, surfacing and blowing, then turned sideways and I saw flashes of white.
Submitter Name: Carl Furfaro
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Thu, Nov 24 - Strait of Juan de Fuca
Date: 11/24/22
Time: 3:00pm
Type: Humpbacks
How Many: At least 3 sets of 2. 
Where: Strait of Juan de Fuca - center between US and Can. I was located at Salt Creek Recreation Area near Port Angeles
Direction: One pair was headed east. Another 2 were staying in one area. Lost track of the other 2. 
Speed: Slow
Shannon Dell -photos by Shannon Dell, November 24, 2022
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Thu, Nov 24 - Puget Sound - 16:00 - 17:00 - Humpback seen feeding in tide rips and around birds and sea lions off Point Fosdick in Gig Harbor starting around 1600 and still active when it was too dark to see after 1700. Came close enough to hear blows, no more than 100 feet off the beach. Photo attached. Map coordinate 47.254313, -122.587603. Happy Thanksgiving! -photo by David Estroff, November 24, 2022
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11:30 - Got a glimpse of a humpback just past the bridge and heading in the direction of Fox Island, so probably the same one! -Lawrence Ingrassia
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09:22 - Humpback off of Point Defiance (photo shared from a friend). -photo by friend of Ryan Spence, November 24, 2022
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09:45 - A friend just called me and they saw a humpback at Point Defiance! Must be same one. Second hand report had it headed towards the Narrows.  -Brooke Casanova
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09:00 - This guy came and said hi to me today! I went bottle diving at Point Defiance, on my way down on my first dive at around it swam behind me then swam in a big circle around me, then took off shallow. So yeah, that was awesome! -Ryan Spence
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PORPOISE - Thu, Nov 24 - Possesion Sound - 07:15 - Tom Nowak, Mission Beach called, if interested he and Judy have been seeing a few harbor porpoises about every other day, usually two adults and small. Today they watched 7 individuals, including two calves. Unique sighting for them, they had not before seen a pod that size.

November 23
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - November 23: It's hard to believe that we've had ALL the Southern Residents in inland waters for 17 days and counting, something that has not happened in recent memory. They've been ranging throughout the entire Salish Sea from the southern reaches of Puget Sound all the way to Campbell River and everywhere in between. It's important to remember, in light of our shifting baselines, that this DID used to happen!

Abundant Fraser River spring and summer Chinook and Puget Sound fall chum runs used to regularly support the entire Southern Resident population in inland waters for weeks at a time in the summer and fall. Over the last decade, superpods have become so rare in the Salish Sea, we are now almost surprised when one occurs. The fact that all the whales have been able to stay for so long this month is a positive indicator that there are enough fish here to sustain them right now.

Per an article shared earlier this week by the Puget Sound Institute referencing WDFW numbers, abundant chum runs are certainly part of the reason we've had all the Js, Ks, and Ls here. After the worst chum run in 40 years in 2019 at just 164,000 fish, fall runs in Puget Sound have improved every year since then, and are coming in at an estimated 600,000-700,000 fish this year, double the number originally forecast.

With the whales also spending a lot of time in the Strait of Georgia, it's also a positive sign that that there are likely abundant winter Chinook this year. These fish, also called resident Chinook or blackmouth, don't go out to the open ocean but rather spend most or all of their saltwater life in inland waters. Scientists are still studying which fish do this and why, but one fisheries biologist I spoke to said the number of resident Chinook has remained relatively constant over the last 50 years, in contrast to the declining run numbers overall. While these fish are still declining in size (which means less bang for the whales' buck per fish they chase down), they're a big reason why we've had Southern Residents, particularly J-Pod, around a lot in the winter months, even in recent years. -Orca Behavior Institute
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Wed, Nov 23 - Puget Sound (K Pod) - Happy Thanksgiving from Point Robinson! -photo by Jim Diers, November 23, 2022
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K26 from Owen Beach/Point Defiance -photo by Gayle Swigart, November 23, 2022
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I think this is the baby K Pod member. -photo by Craig Craker, November 23, 2022
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17:14 - Pods are near stationary as if all logging. Is stunning to watch.
16:58 - In general here [approx. 47.530859, -122.429630]. I watched one pod continue south as other went north but haven’t seen southbound pod for several minutes so maybe they turned around. All super sleepy mode. Just as I typed that, I looked up and dozens of fins all grouped still, then a flip facing south! -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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16:30 - Been watching the southbound group from Lincoln Park between Bainbridge and Blake for the last 15 min or so. In a rest cycle. Can only see with binoculars. Several dorsal fins. -Lynne Meddaugh
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16:45 - Almost to the northern tip of Blake Island heading north. Spy hopping, tail lobs, flukes and just a lot of touching amongst them.
16:33 - Still northbound and grouped together, in a resting line. Now past the Vashon ferry terminal.
16:27 - Leaders grouped together (10-12) slowly heading north, mid channel and pretty close to the northern tip of Vashon from our vantage point.
16:11 - Seeing the leaders from Salmon Creek area. Heading north and are west of the shipping channel. -Orca Conservancy
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Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Killer Whale (Orca) Sighting:
Sighting Time: Wed Nov 23 16:15 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.47504,-122.36360
Number Sighted: 6
Submitted Comments: first time seeing Orcas from our new home in Seahurst
Submitter Name: Will Devonshire
Whale Alert App
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Amazing watching them pass right by Point Robinson! -photo by Sean Leacy, November 23, 2022
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15:41 - Just watched a large group head north toward KVI. I’m in the Des Moines marina. -Marcie Evans
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15:07 - 15:09 - Just heard distinct sRKW calls on Sound Action Live cam (no visuals) that lasted from about 3:07:30 pm - 03:09:30 pm. -Donna Green Van Renselaar
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One of the photos taken as K Pod traveled up Vashon yesterday afternoon. Look closely and you can see an orca underwater right under the splash on the left. -photo by Ashley Whitman, November 23, 2022
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K26 Lobo - From Point Robinson.  -photos by Jami Cantrell, November 23, 2022
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15:12 - Close pass at Point Robinson: two groups and one trailer male, all northbound steady pace but not in a hurry, trailer male was chatty and audible on the Sound Action hydrophone starting around 15:05ish, main groups were silent during the pass. -photos by Marla Smith, November 23, 2022
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14:58 - Very spread out. First group of maybe 5 or 6 heading toward Point Robinson. Lots of tail slaps. Angling right for the point.
14:50 - Halfway between Maury Marine Park and Point Robinson, heading north mid channel. -Sa Rah
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14:45 - Large active group coming into view nearing Point Robinson heading northbound, island side of channel. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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14:37 - At least three continuing north, Maury Island side. -Eileen Mccaffery-Lent
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14:20 - Several traveling north mid-channel at Gold Beach (east side of Maury Island). -Burt Miller
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14:02 - From Northern Fish Pier, seeing a few blows close to Gold Beach. -Melissa Bird
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13:54 - Three, including a big male, slowly northbound just north of Quartermaster Harbor. -Steph Parke
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13:20 - Spotted 12-18 individuals from the air, south tip of Maury Island, heading towards Browns Point, mid channel. Moving at a moderate clip. -Kevan Yalowitz
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13:15 - Several passing Brown's Point close to that side, entering Commencement Bay. -Melissa Bird
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13:00 - Leaving Owen now. Small group - about six individuals, at least two males - has moved back to the ferry lane toward Ruston/Dune. Milling around with little surface activity, likely foraging and trying to keep a low profile. -Morgan Dale
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13:02 - Trailers are approaching Vashon terminal eastbound, the main group looks to be heading for Commencement Bay, past Dune now.
12:57 - Currently spread from from west end to east end of Vashon. We're getting a pretty close pass, this side of mid channel at Dune by at least 6.
12:50 - Steady eastbound. Some have passed the Vashon ferry terminal. Some tail slaps & breaching. Think they have happy full bellies.
12:47 - We have several passing us eastbound through ferry lane off Dune. Mid channel to up close of Vashon shore.
12:39 - Majority are spread across Dalco Passage, eastbound. -Melissa Bird
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For those (like me) not seeing them in person here is some lovely footage of them, including some nice looks at K20 and K45 beginning at about the 12 minute mark. Enjoy! Click here to watch -Cindy Hansen, Orca Network
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12:22 - At least two whales have turned back around and are milling back toward the Vashon ferry lane. -Morgan Dale
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12:16 - Have a group of at least 3 off north end of Sunrise Beach, but mid channel, southbound. -Melissa Bird
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12:13 - West of ferry mid channel. I count at least 6. -Charlene Engelland
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12:06 - Standing on Owen, still seeing some blows and fins, but a lot less surfacing. -Morgan Dale
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12:02 - Still milling off southwest tip of Vashon. I've seen some as far south as Sunrise Beach, but just milling, no commitment to southbound or northbound. -Melissa Bird
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12:00 - Orcas at Vashon. -Lindsay Muma
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11:57 - Approaching Vashon. -Charlene Engelland
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11:47 - Several are now eastbound along Vashon side approaching the ferry terminal.
11:43 - Lots of foraging off the southwest tip of Vashon/entrance to Dalco passage. -Melissa Bird
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11:42 - 4-5 orcas visible from Gig Harbor are heading east towards Tacoma now. -Liz Adamack
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12:01 - They're milling closer to Vashon.
11:38 - Still visible from Dune.  -Robyn Riley
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11:34 - Also spotted this group from Gig Harbor! -Liz Adamack
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11:31 - At least 10 off the west tip of Vashon, lots of direction changes. -Melissa Bird
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11:30 - Getting off Tacoma-vashon ferry and K pod hung out right in front of the boat, and then most veered to the north side. Unbelievable!. The ferry stopped a couple times & went very slow. -Grace McRae
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11:30 - K12 and K37 - Mother/son duo. Viewed from Dune. -photo and IDs by Amber Stanfill, November 23, 2022
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11:15 - Half a dozen orcas spotted from Bainbridge Island ferry, near entrance to Eagle Harbor. Appear to be headed south. -Britt Barrineau
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11:26 - Most in ferry lanes still directional changes but trending west ferry finally docking at Vashon after doing a good job of keeping distance as best as they could. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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11:21 - Seeing some blows off of Point Defiance as well! Too far to tell direction. -Candace Gavin
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K37 Rainshadow -ID by Ariel Yseth
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11:21 - In ferry lanes. -back of camera photo by Jami Cantrell, November 23, 2022
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11:15 - Such a beautiful pass at Dune, volume up to hear him breathe! -video by Melissa Bird, November 23, 2022
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11:16 - Still orca soup out here, many westbound. Some right off Dune, some have the ferry stopped mid channel. I saw a few on the far west side of Dalco Passage, southbound towards the Narrows, but far to the north still.
10:50 - Many streaming past us far & wide, westbound off Dune Peninsula. -Melissa Bird
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11:09 - Many headed west through ferry lanes, steady pace ferry at a full stop.
10:58 - Spread out whales nearing Tahlequah ferry lanes, directional changes looks to be foraging.
10:48 - Seeing spread out whales, big male mid channel headed west nearing the Point Defiance ferry lane. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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10:30 - They are heading towards Point Ruston. -Jeremy Maldonado
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10:28 - 2 crossing Quartermaster Harbor almost to Vashon side, including adult male. -Melissa Bird
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10:28 - Seems to be at least 3 out here. -Jeremy Maldonado
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10:27 - Heading west now towards the south side of Maury. -Charles Suaris
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10:26 - Big male straight out from Dune. Looks to be slowly heading towards Dune. -Jami Cantrell
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10:23 - From my vantage on Ruston, still several off Gold Beach, probably mid channel, heading towards Brown's Point. -Melissa Bird
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10:18 - Seeing several from my vantage point in the stadium area, spread out skirting Commencement Bay, westbound. -James Rempt
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10:22 - Spotted from Ruston, opposite side of Commencement Bay, south side of Brown’s Point. -Charles Suaris
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10:19 - They're moving around in front of the Brown’s Point lighthouse currently. -Johnny Collard
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10:17 - From Fish Co. Pier on Ruston, seeing some off south tip of Vashon & some out in between Brown's Point & Maury, direction unknown. -Melissa Bird
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10:17 - Can see some mid channel off Neil Point and some as far as Brown’s Point lighthouse. No clear direction. -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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10:15 - Got a couple right around here [approx. 47.308370, -122.476854]. -Jami Cantrell
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10:00 - Big group it seems rounding Dash Point heading into Commencement Bay; south side of the channel.  -Reid Wilkes
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09:58 - Viewing from Dune, single male heading towards Brown’s Point heading south. -Cherie StOurs
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09:57 - Some are nearing southern tip of Maury, others spread out behind (as viewed above Ruston Way near The Ram). -Eileen Mccaffery-Lent
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09:07 - Just got in a report to us here at Sound Action, tons of orcas headed southbound from Gold Beach, Vashon.  -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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Wed, Nov 23 - Puget Sound (J Pod) - Seeing the lineup of orca fins right around sunset was just magical! -LieShia Ong-Sintzel
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Here’s the video I took of the two adults and the calf from J pod passing by Alki this afternoon. It was great seeing them and the rest of the pod with help from The whale trail group who brought binoculars for us to borrow. -Ricardo Aguayo
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Really appreciative of this group! After living in Tacoma and Seattle for 18 years I've finally seen the orcas two times in the past two weeks. I absolutely never would have if it wasn't for the updates here. Had a great time watching them from Sunset Hill Park around 10 am. My fingers were too numb to type or I'd have contributed better! Can't wait for next time. -Sarah Nickel Smith
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The research boat had quite a show this morning. This from south of Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge. -photos by Jim Pasola, November 23, 2022
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17:11 - I posted on K pod thread as well but pods have merged and after some directional changes are all grouped together, tight. They were facing north barely moving when in same spot they next surfaced all facing south, it was beautifully surreal. They are facing southbound but are just drifting in one big logging cuddle under where the light meets the color, north of the ferry lanes mid channel. It’s one of the most beautiful sights I’ve seen with orcas.
16:20 - Southbound Js [approx. 47.513192, -122.432332],, Northbound Ks [approx.47.4330326, -122.403061]. Soon hello.
16:15 - Sublime heart happy moment in time watching J pod all grouped in resting line under this beautiful orange sky. Illuminated exhalations as they make their way slowly southbound towards north end Vashon. Not quite there yet but getting close. Lovely place we live and share with lovely beings. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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Saw J-Pod from Lincoln Park right before sunset. -LieShia Ong-Sintzel
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16:09 - This is the biggest single group of orcas I’ve seen since I started observing in April. (Looking from Constellation Park toward northern Vashon. Phone & telescope). -Steve Rice
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16:05 - J pod under sunbeam. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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15:53 - 12 or so we're hanging out between Alki and Blake Island. Looks like they finally decided to head south. -Ian Trautman
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15:30 - Orcas Blake Island from Constellation Park. -photo by Mary Hartmann, November 23, 2022
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15:32 - Donna Sandstrom called to report trailing group of J pod flipped heading south again and slightly west. Two main groups. Wondering if waiting for K pod. 
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15:33 - 2nd subgroup group, tightly grouped, east of larger group.
15:29 - Stunning resting line southbound south side Alki mid channel sightline approaching north end Blake (from Constellation Park). Sublime wrapped in orange from low sun filtered by clouds.
15:25 - Appears yes, a flip, at least for now. Pod all now southbound in slow mode. Several off north side off Alki including calf. Others mid channel facing southbound too. Others behind the point went south and haven’t seen them come back.
15:15 - Js making Directional changes right off Alki Point. Several pointed south now. Off the point and north side of. Not sure if committed. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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15:14 - Seeing orcas from Bremerton ferry, close to Seattle. Moving north and fast! -Christine Cook Mania
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15:15 - Here's a photo from Constellation Park, orcas and ferry off Restoration Point
15:00 - Orcas and Olympics from Constellation Park. -photos by Mary Hartmann, November 23, 2022
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14:50 - Took this video about 15 min ago off Lincoln Park heading north. Note the breach in the first few seconds. -Lynne Meddaugh
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14: 57 - Js are now at Alki Point. Mom/calf and another east side of channel while others offshore and mid channel as they round the point. Super calm seas stunning conditions. All slow steady northbound.
14:30 - Male leading mid channel sight line south of Tillicum Village, Blake Island (from very south end Emma Schmidt). Large number group southwest of him in resting mode. Few others including mom/calf on east side. All slow resting mode except spunky little babe flexing her adorable orca self. Lots of surface activity from her. Pierces ones heart.
14:15 - Who has to be teeny J59 was making directional changes in the ferry lane right off Fauntleroy. Mom continued on. Eventually so did little one, and then porpoised cute self and snuggles right up next to mom in her slip stream. Northbound off Lincoln Park close to West Seattle side. Others spread across slow slow resting travel. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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14:35 - At Constellation Park. 3 or 4 heading north off the north tip of Blake Island. Another group further south near Fauntleroy. -Greg Snyder
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14:06 - At least 3 northbound from Southworth dock visible from Emma Schmitz west of mid channel. -Mary Hartmann
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13:50 - J pod leaders (including male) are approaching the Fauntleroy/Vashon ferry lanes spread across the channel heading northbound. WSF and commercial shipping have been notified.
13:34 - Spread across the channel with mom/calf (teeny calf) on mainland side. All northbound.
13:29 - From high bluff near Arroyos seeing group milling around between Dolphin and Dilworth. A male and female at least are heading northbound currently in super glassy water. So beautiful. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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13:20 - They switched direction and now heading north - north end of Vashon. -Torrey Hall Volk
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13:25 - Super spread group, leaders approaching Glen Acres, still lots of foraging with some directional changes, but generally trending south. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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14:34 - I flew over them around the same time and can confirm there were at least 4-5 swimming in tandem with about 18-24 in total. They were mid channel and quickly headed southbound. -Kevan Yalowitz
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11:45 - Having some fun off the northern tip of Vashon.
11:16 - Synchronized swimming! Viewed from Constellation Park looking toward Bainbridge. -back of camera photo by Steve Rice, November 23, 2022
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12:42 - Seeing more fins now, mid to island side of channel, at or nearing the ferry lanes, spread out foraging behavior, hard to tell true direction.
12:34 - Seeing blows just north of Dolphin Point, Vashon, mid channel, fins pointed south, seeing one male in there. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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12:28 - Viewing from Fauntlee Hills, leaders entering the Fauntleroy-Vashon ferry lane, followed by research boat, southbound. -Mike Yov
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12:30 - Heading south, just west of shipping channel.
12:27 - From our vantage point, leaders are just north of the northern tip of Vashon. Just saw a spy hop to the research boat. -Orca Conservancy
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12:17 - I just saw one breach! Viewing with binoculars from Lincoln Park! -Jessica Crockett
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12:10 - They are almost to Vashon north end, more have come east including mom/calf pair, I estimate middle of traffic lanes.
11:45 - Research boat is with them, following a group that appears to have a small calf, approaching Manchester anchorage. A lone male is almost to north end of Blake Island, further east than the others.
11:31 - From Me Kwa Mooks/Emma Schmitz, leaders are passing Manchester. -Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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11:51 - Donna Sandstrom called to update J pod is passing by West Seattle with some leaders approaching north end Vashon. Some mid channel. All southbound.
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11:15 - Viewing from Alki Beach, watched as they passed Blakely Rock, next to research boat.Izzy Edwards
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11:27 - Still southbound, spread out.
11:15 - South of Blakely Rocks now. Bainbridge bound ferry just resumed movement/speed.
Kirsten Martel
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11:10 - Largest group I’ve seen so far is near where the ferry is [approx. 47.604953, -122.482242] (who stopped for a time to let the orcas pass). Others more mid in singles and small groups steady southbound. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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11:02 - I saw that breacher from up at the top of Schmitz Preserve in West Seattle through binoculars! Definitely on the Eagle Harbor side of the channel. -Steve Rice
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10:57 - Breacher next to research boat off Eagle Harbor.
10:55 - Of there mid channel including at least one male.
10:50 - There is sizable group literally right off Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge. Some surface activity while continuing southbound. Others trailing west side channel. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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11:15 - Spotted several mid channel heading south.  -Amy Martino
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10:35 - It looked like they were splashing around near the West Point Lighthouse, but it seems they've headed back to the north side of Discovery Park. Haven't seen them come into Elliott Bay. -Ian Trautman
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10:05 - Kimberly Sylvester called to say she thinks there are 30+ orcas in this northern group. Wonder if yesterday's northbound break off group met with Js? Still too far for IDs so maybe down the sound or as images come in. All still southbound. Leaders southern end Shilshole mid channel with others trailing to either side of.
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10:00 - Leaders mid channel out from south end Shilshole. Others spread tailing and either side of channel some more west now than earlier. So lovely. All steady southbound. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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10:00 - Still more orca coming south. Currently, still north of Rolling Bay. Kitsap side of channel. Visible without scope! At least 6 including 2 large males, Kitsap side of channel marker, heading South approaching Discovery Park. -Kimberly Sylvester
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09:30 - SRKWs continue southbound travels spread, sightline (from Meadow Point, North Seattle) members spread from south of Faye Bainbridge to mid Port Madison. Earlier east side orcas seem to have moved more offshore mainland now but harder to gauge from sea level at Golden Gardens. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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10:15 - 11:30 - Decided to move from Elliott Bay Marina and was able to see them from Discovery Park. -photo by LieShia Ong-Sintzel, November 23, 2022
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09:35 - Scanning from Rolling Bay on Bainbridge Island and there are several orca, mid-channel, traveling south. From my POV, they are all still north of Shilshole. Gorgeous day! -Kimberly Sylvester
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09:34 - Just saw about 8 in singles and group of two midchannel!
09:27 - At least 2 orcas west of midchannel of Shilshole, slowly southbound. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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08:35 - Beautiful spread out from Richmond Beach Saltwater Park sight line to Jefferson head with leaders south if that transect and trailers north to about half way to mid channel buoy.
Some nicely close to mainland, with heaviest concentration kiddish channel and some west of. Too far for ID but looks likely J pod at least. Series of breaches, and tail lib by mom with teeny calf by her side. All continue on southbound.
08:12 - Can confirm SRKW. At least three males, one 1/4 way to mid from Kayu Kayu, another just east if mid and third mid to west if. At least a dozen whales so far. Spread across approaching yellow mid channel buoy.

08:06 - Just pulled up to Kayu Kayu Ac park and see right away at least 8-10 directly out from me spread from just east of mid channel to west of jus channel in singles to pairs. Steady southbound. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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08:05 - From Marina Beach in Edmonds line of sight is just north of President’s Point in Kingston and I see at least 3 orcas in shipping channel steady southbound. -Michelle Goll
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07:25 - Donna Sanders, WSF Marine Ops emailed to report PUYALLUP@0725 - Captain reports 4 Orca southbound in shipping lanes. [Edmonds/Kingston]
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COASTAL KILLER WHALES - Wed, Nov 23 - OR coast (T137s)
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Mark Ludwick
Date of Sighting: 11/23/2022
Time: 2:44 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Hammond, Oregon
Direction of travel : West
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
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Orca Whales at Hammond, OR - 14:44 - The whales were photographed from the vista area near the marina. Time was 2:44PM, and the Whales were westbound toward the ocean. Unfortunately, no show-offs! I saw three different whales. -Mark Ludwick - T137A Jack -photo by Mark Ludwick, November 23, 2022
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Wed, Nov 23 - Bowen Bay, BC
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Wed Nov 23 8:16 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 49.35433,-123.43568 [near Bowen Bay, BC] 
Number Sighted: 3
Submitted Comments: Author, Roger Curtis, three big humpbacks coming out of the water
Submitter Name: Stewart Rawlings 
Whale Alert App

November 22
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Tue, Nov 22 - Saratoga Passage (J Pod)
16:45 - Watched at least one large male about 1/4 mile into Saratoga Passage Camano side of channel. Others may be with him but lighting and water conditions are not favorable to see the others [approx. 48.035542, -122.346037].
16:30 - Stopped by Sandy Point on my way home. lease see map were I see J Pod. Northbound. Cannot tell if committed to Saratoga Passage or not. I just hope the light holds up to see what they do.
15:49 - [approx. 48.006224, -122.237275]. -Marilyn Armbruster
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15:45 - J pod is loosely spread between Hat Island and Priest Point heading northwesterly, while appears foraging. Some surface activity. They are pretty far from me. See map in earlier update, they would now be further northwest. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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15:30 - Viewing from just north of Clinton ferry. In line with Snohomish delta. -Marilyn Armbruster
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15:35 - They may be foraging out there. Just saw some lunges.
15:28 - J pod did go east earlier. Found them between Hat and Everett now westbound likely take north side of Hat Island [approx. 48.010784, -122.282417].
14:05 - I myself finally have eyes on orcas. Not the pod I thought I’d be seeing (tried for Ks and Ls all morning) but, J pod exhalations and fins visible in the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry lanes steady southbound. Should be decent viewing from here (Mukilteo) but that wet stuff has started coming down again. WSF and commercial shipping have been notified. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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14:01 - Activity seen from Mukilteo at Randall Point north of Clinton ferry terminal. -Linda Raines Tyner
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13:45 - J pod leaders about 1/2-1 mile north Clinton dock, heading southbound. Whidbey side. -Marilyn Armbruster
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13:45 - Just now seeing them near Clinton ferry terminal! -Alina Sherrett
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13:11 - Viewing 3 from the west side of Hat Island, very close to Whidbey heading towards Clinton. -Sarah Sadid
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12:56 - They’ve turned southbound in Possession Sound now. Very spread out. I think there are at least 8-10 and coming round the south end of Whidbey now towards Clinton.
12:43 - Large group spread across Saratoga Passsage. Tail splashing and jumping. Heading east at Sandy Point into Possession Sound. -Luanne Seymour
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12:59 - They have all rounded Sandy Point close to Whidbey and last 6 or so grouped rounding the point.
12:55 - 1st 2 groups were grouped up. Last 6 or so are spread out just now hitting Sandy Point.
12:52 - First two groups of 5-6 each group has rounded Sandy Point. Another 6 or so just arriving to Sandy Point, and looks like maybe Blackberry is the last one. All Whidbey side of channel. Southbound.
12:41 - J pod. Some on Whidbey side north of Sandy Point southbound heading toward Sandy Point.
12:30 - I think I've seen around 12. Angled now more toward Camano side of mid channel with a few mid-channel. Definitely ressies.
12:15 - From Langley, seeing them spread across Saratoga out from north end Langley. Southbound. -Marilyn Armbruster 
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11:15 - Orcas hanging out on Camano side by Bells Beach area, heading south. -photo by Megan Tubbs, November 22, 2022
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Tue, Nov 22 - Puget Sound (Likely L Pod) - 13:33 - John Miller, WSF Marine Ops emailed at 19:39 to report: TACOMA, Orca Report 11/22/2022 1333hrs: Vessel reports via 800MHz they have slowed due to 8 orcas, moving north in the SB shipping lanes. KALEETAN and SEALTH notified. 
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Tue, Nov 22 - Puget Sound (K & L Pod) - 21:00 - They were in Commencement Bay near Port of Tacoma. -Jason Lee Bell
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17:32 - Very vocal on Point Robinson Hydrophone! -Cherie StOurs
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17:30 - At just before, and for bit after, with my ear up to my speaker, could hear echolocation. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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17:28, 17:35, 17:40 - were all super loud calls! So cool. -Melissa Bird
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17:35 - Full calls now! -Kelly Burns Keenan
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17:24 - Just hear a very brief squeak or two on our Sound Action hydrophone at Point Robinson. -Amy Carey, Sound Action
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16:00 - Through the break in the rain, I can see several orcas swimming south between Vashon and Burien/Three Tree Point.  -Julie Zaballos [PSWS]
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K33 Tika -ID by Ariel Yseth - 10:18 - 10:23 - Sara Frey called to report they, orcas, are off Apple Tree Point, Kingston. Male 100-200 yards offshore and others showed up while on phone further offshore. A LOT of orcas! All southbound. -photo by Sara Frey, November 22, 2022
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05:45 - Loud calls on Bush Point hydro. A lot of AI detections on Bush Point hydrophone.Sounds like K & L pod calls. Looking forward to Scott Veirs analysis! AI Detections roughly from 05:07-05:56. Clear K calls the latter. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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05:12 - Started hearing calls on Bush Point hydrophone.
04:54 - Started hearing calls on Port Townsend hydrophone. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Tue, Nov 22 - South Puget Sound - 16:30 - Humpback is still in Henderson Bay. Popped up mid channel for a feeding right at sunset, off Cutts Island. Very low light. -back of camera photo by Randy Witter, November 22, 2022
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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Tue, Nov 22 - Possession Sound - 09:07 - Sara Sadid called to report a baleen whale (gray or humpback) in Possession Sound, between Hat Island and Everett heading eastbound toward Everett.

November 21
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Mon, Nov 21 - Haro Strait (K and L Pod) - 19:06 - Their calls have been so clear tonight! -Taylor Seyl
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18:40 - They are even more vocal and audible on the Lime Kiln Lighthouse hydrophone.
18:32 - K and L Pod vocals are currently audible on the Orcasound hydrophone located on the west side of San Juan Island in Haro Strait.
17:59 - Currently K and L pod on Lime Kiln hydrophone. -Silver Hubble
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15:09 - Some nice calls over the ship noise. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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14:46 - Thanks to Monika Wieland Shields for heads up we can listen to Ks & Ls in Boundary Pass while looking for J pod in Puget Sound!
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Mon, Nov 21 - Puget Sound (J Pod)
17:00 - In last light, at least 5 fins southeast bound, about 1 km south of West Point lighthouse on mainland side of sound.
16:48 - Look near the traffic separation buoy between West Point and Bainbridge Island. They are spread on both sides South, southeast bound.
16:25 - Multiple fins southbound just south of Faye Bainbridge on the Bainbridge side. Viewing from Sunset Park in Ballard. At least 3 groups of 4 spread over about 2 km, north to south.. -Scott Veirs, Orcasound
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14:03 - Seeing lone orca southbound slowly from Edmonds. -Barbara Gamrath
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13:35 - On the Edmonds ferry and saw several. Heading south. 1:35 ferry to Kingston. -Anne Gregerson
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13:50 - 2 Orca off Apple Tree Point, Kingston, west side of shipping lane. -photo by Sara Frey, November 21, 2022
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12:45 - Saw the pod trending south on the 1245 ferry from Kingston to Edmonds. -Taylor Seyl
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12:38 - Half hour ago saw them from Eglon, headed east in the Possession triangle, possibly headed towards Mukilteo now. Still spread out, with J27 along the trailers. Hugging close to Whidbey. -Tess Chapman
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11:20 - They are moving quick! Looks like trailer J27 passing southbound past Double Bluff area.
11:15 - Does look like they've committed southbound. Large group now leading and aiming southeast towards Point No Point. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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11:00 - Tight group of 10-15 due west of Mutiny Bay, trending north but foraging, flipping south, tail lobbing, cartwheeling as they go. -Howard Garrett, Orca Network
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11:05 - They may have flipped south now.
10:45 - Trailing group has the babies, Whidbey side, tight group, northbound. At least 5 ahead, including 2 males, foraging. South end Mutiny Bay. Male believed to be J27 breached twice! -photos by Rachel Haight, November 21, 2022
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10:00 - 10:25 - 8-10 orcas same place, east of Point No Point and south of traffic buoy. -Howard Garrett, Orca Network
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10:09 - Trailing group appears to have 10+.
10:00 - They have to be spread by miles. Looks like leader approaching line of sight Foulweather Bluff area. Seeing a group way south of Double Bluff still. Most appearing midchannel/Kitsap side so far.
09:40 - Correction, more may be ahead but on Kitsap side.
09:34 - Leaders south end of Mutiny Bay northbound. So far only about 5, Very spread out. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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07:35 - Just spotted 1 large male orca just southeast off of Point No Point. Was heading north. I did not see any others with him. Was unable to snap a photo as he surfaced twice and then dove for the long count. -Tom RIder
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Mon, Nov 21 - San Juans - These (see below) turned out to be humpbacks. -Fred Horn
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10:48 - Donna Sanders, WSF Marine Ops emailed to report CHELAN@1046 - Captain reports 3 Minke whales (humpbacks, see above) heading East from Turn Point.
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PORPOISES - Mon, Nov 21 - Admiralty Inlet - 10:00 - 8-10 harbor porpoise close to [south of Bush Point] Whidbey heading north.  -Howard Garrett, Orca Network

November 20
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Sun, Nov 20 - Possession Sound/Saratoga Passage (J Pod) - 16:49 - At least 4 heading north close to Camano side, just before Onamac Point. -Marie Heil
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16:26 - Heather Anson called to report 3-4 orca heading northbound. 2 miles of Hidden Beach young one in this group think saw male fin, but spread out whales. Traveling north. 
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16:00 - 5-6 of them had passed Hidden Beach - looks like J26 and a few others but too hard (too distant) to tell. They were still northbound, but have lost track of them - am home now and no sign. Beautiful evening, we could hear their exhalations very clearly. They were spread out, with Mike and Slick more towards mid channel. They may have been the trailers, if so I didn't see the leaders! Magical to be able to hear them from so far away. -Jill Hein, Orca Network
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Pretty incredible pass by Mukilteo this morning. -photo by Sara Montour Lewis, November 20, 2022
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15:54 - Just spotted it midchannel. They’re really spread out.
15:44 - I see one coming up Camano side just south of Cama Beach if anyone’s there. -photos by Aaron Gill, November 20, 2022
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15:40 - From higher elevation can see members of J pod spread wide foraging between Cama State Park and Hidden Beach trending northbound slowly while continuing to forage. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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15:27 - Last sighting was from Cama, two orcas visible and heading north, mid channel and closer to Whidbey.
15:37 - Traveling north by Cama.
15:26 - Seeing them mid channel from Cama State Park between Whidbey, Camano State Park and Cama. -Linda Raines Tyner
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From Mukilteo Beach. -photos by Ariel Yseth, November 20, 2022
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15:16 - Seeing about 12 orcas at Camano state park. Going north. -Natalie Herald
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15:05 - J pod continues to slowly trend north in Saratoga Passage, making directional foraging as they continue on. They are in no hurry. Trailers are now, after substantial directional change, once again heading north out from southern end Camano Island State Park. Leaders are north of Camano Island State Park mid channel and either side of. Hearing their exhalations and watching the baby and families sets fire to our beings and makes our hearts all a flutter.  -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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15:09 - Viewing from Camano Island State Park, orcas passing between state park and Hidden Beach north bound. Spread out. -Linda Aitkins, Orca Network
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14:45 - 3 orcas heading west off East Point. Swimming along diving and surfacing. -Nancy Jelinek
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Steve Coretti
Date of Sighting: 11/20/2022
Time: 2:45 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Off of Eastpoint
Direction of travel : West moving fairly quickly
Behaviors observed: Hunting, surfacing
If orcas, any males?: 1-2
Any unusual markings?: NA
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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14:00 - The orcas came by Bells Beach and there were lots of them stretched out about a mile. -Jerry Lewis
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14:40 - J pod spread mid channel to both sides of from south of Elger Bay, Camano north to Camano Island State Park spread in singles to threes. A lot of foraging as they make their way slowly northbound. Leaders have picked up pace a little. We can hear their exhalations as they move up the passage. It’s all so incredibly beautiful.
14:00 - J pod continues northbound travels in Saratoga Passage 2+ miles north of Langley spread in all directions in singles and small groups.  -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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J26 Mike -photos by Rachel Haight, November 20, 2022
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13:29 - Tom Frenock called to report saw male orca approx west side Hat island heading northerly direction, decided going to head back. Right off Langley with last sighting. Spyhopped twice, long down times, feeding. South end Camano and Sandy Point and Hat.
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Thomas Frenock
Date of Sighting: 11/20/2022
Time: 12:50 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Between 48º 00.625' N/122º 20.564' W and 48º 02.542' N/122º 22.978' W
Direction of travel : Milling, but generally traveling in a NNW direction
Behaviors observed: Traveling at about 6kt, with brief excursions eastward and westward along his
route. He watched him spy hop twice, but he was too far away for photos at the time.
If orcas, any males?: Yes, a male
Any unusual markings?: None that I saw, but I sent four photos via email
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: I am getting to know these whales, and if there is a trailer behind the group, I would say that this whale was performing that task. It was unclear whether there was a second, smaller dorsal fin with him, prior to our getting close enough to observe him better.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org - J27 Blackberry -photos by Tom Frenock, November 20, 2022
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13:22 - Viewing several fins out from whale bell in Langley. Mid channel to Camano side. Spread out and still moving north. -Candace Gavin
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13:08 - Heading towards Langley harbor well spread out across the passage in several groups. There are 10 or more. -Luanne Seymour
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13:10 - Here comes J27 Bkackberry rounding Sandy Point.
13:07 - J pod. We think all have now entered Saratoga Passage. Trailers J26 and presume J16 with him. Others spread all directions in singles - small groups. All slow steady pace mid channel and each side of northbound -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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At one point this group (J19s and others) were porpoising close to shore and made a 90-degree turn towards the beach and all came up in a line. It was amazing! -photo by Orca Conservancy, November 20, 2022
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12:49 - At Sandy Point. Looks like they are heading into Saratoga Passage.  -Luanne Seymour
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12:35 - Some approaching Sandy Point. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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12:20 PT 20NOV2022 - 48°00.0139N, 122°21.043W - 3-4 individuals, headed north. -Simon Conant
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Nicole Loprinzi
Date of Sighting: 11/20/2022
Time: 11:50 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: Mukilteo wa
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Playing
If orcas, any males?: Not sure
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: Matthew Speltz
Date of Sighting: 11/20/2022
Time: 11:30 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 12
Where seen: 1/4 mile south of Pirates Cove on Possession Sound
Direction of travel : Initially North, but then they seemed to mill about, before once again heading north
and out of our view
Behaviors observed: Traveling and milling--maybe hunting?
If orcas, any males?: Not sure
Any unusual markings?: Too far away to discern markings
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: We have lived in the same house in Mukilteo (overlooking Possession Sound) for more than 30 yrs and today’s display was without doubt the largest pod I have seen, with considerably more activity--circling and milling. A convention of orcas!
Photos available?: No
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J27 Blackberry - 12:11 - I’m on the Ferry headed to Mukilteo. 15+ just passed me going northwest. -back of camera photo by Cindi Crowder Rausch, November 20, 2022
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From the 11:30 Clinton ferry. -photo by Rachel Haight, November 20, 2022
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11:50 - Large group of at least 8-10 including females, juveniles, calf, due north of Silver Cloud pier with surface activity, surfing wake and now westbound in right group. Others streaming northbound ferry traffic lanes in Mukilteo side. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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11:50 - Trailers including J27 now past Clinton ferry terminal. Look to be trending towards Saratoga. -Orca Conservancy
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11:49 - They are in the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry lane northbound. -Donna George
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11:40 - I’m at the Mukilteo lighthouse. They moved north quickly. A few more passing lighthouse now. -Phuong Bui
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Jeff Simmons
Date of Sighting: 11/20/2022
Time: 11:40 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Clinton wa
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?:
Photos available?: No
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11:35 - Leaders are passing the ferry lanes now still. Lots of breaching. Looks to be moving in front of lighthouse now. -Candace Gavin
11:34 - They are still passing, closer to Mukilteo side on the way to Glendale (heading north). -Jodi Krause Poissant
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11:27 - Seeing a group approaching Mukilteo now. Still moving northbound. Mid channel to Mukilteo side. -Candace Gavin
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11:27 - They are spread out so far. Some were closer to the ferry line and others quite a ways behind. -photos by Jodi Krause Poissant, November 20, 2022
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11:21 - Heading slowly toward Mukilteo ferry, Mukilteo side. -Neil Hathi
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11:15 - Viewing from Glendale. Two mid channel closer to Whidbey, trending north. Larger, active group closer to Mukilteo. -Dori Dace
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11:05 - Fairly large active group northbound approx this area. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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10:59 - Orcas surfacing mid-channel between Mukilteo and Whidbey heading north toward the ferry around Glendale. About 5-6 spread out, closer to Mukilteo. Maybe closer to 8. They are spread out between Glendale and the southern point of Whidbey. -Jodi Krause Poissant
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10:55 - Spread out, long down times, steady travel mode. Some more on mainland side.
10:50 - Got them! Viewing from Possession Beach Park, midchannel northbound. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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08:15 - Reports coming in of orcas Kitsap side mid channel between Edmonds/South Whidbey/ N Kitsap. Generally Northbound with directional changes, possibly foraging as trend northbound. 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sun, Nov 20 - Admiralty Inlet
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sam Lange
Date of Sighting: 11/20/2022
Time: 11:09 AM
Species seen: Humpback?
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Fort Casey
Direction of travel : South
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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Sun, Nov 20 - South Puget Sound - 14:30 - 16:00 - I saw him too, long dives. Tending to hug Minter side. Lunge feeding just before sundown. -T.L. Stokes
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12:16 - Humpy milling & breaching from east to west in Henderson Bay. -Jason Cook
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11:50 - A humpback whale was observed on the west side of Henderson Bay (Pierce County) closer to the shore of the Key Peninsula than the Gig Harbor Peninsula, as the water is deeper on the west side of the bay. The whale meandered north and south repeatedly for a couple hours. Many sea lions (which have been "barking" all night for two weeks now, and resting or feeding in groups of 10-20 for hours during the day) swam quickly to the eastern shallower shore when the whale appeared. It was a beautiful sunny day and the whale's appearance made it especially memorable. -photo by Cathryn Rice, November 20, 2022
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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Sun, Nov 20 - Admiralty Inlet - 15:35. I think (but am not sure) that it is a humpback--but it could easily be a gray. About 3 miles south of Bush Point (so halfway into Mutiny Bay), close-ish to the Whidbey side. Going slowly south. About a minute or two between when it surfaces. -Mike Meyer
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13:43 - My friend just saw a single whale, possibly a gray pass by Lagoon Point headed southbound. -Janet Moody
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PORPOISES - Sun, Nov 20 - Saratoga Passage - While waiting for J pod to arrive we witnessed 150-200+ harbor porpoises (including dozens of calves) in Saratoga Passage spread across in all directions from East Point to Elger Bay. This was by far the largest number of harbor porpoise I have ever seen in Saratoga Pass and possibly ever. In years past I have seen many dozens in upper Admiralty off Bush Point and around Fort Casey, also off Meadow Point, Golden Gardens North Seattle, but honestly I don't think even close to the quantity seen this day in Saratoga. I was squealing, it was amazing and the calves were so adorable.  -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network -photo by Rachel Haight, November 20, 2022

November 19
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Sat, Nov 19 - Puget Sound (J Pod) - 15:55 - Still seeing blows (at least 3) across ferry lanes looking from ferry deck in Edmonds over to Kingston. Don’t appear to be moving much, milling in about the same spot for the last hour. -Rachel Rodell
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15:30 - Group of at least two heading north, west of mid-channel. From ferry. -Nicole Schleich Abbott*
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15:35 - Saw a group on Kingston ferry, northbound mid channel. -Jenny Klis*
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15:26 - From friend: Same spot. Exactly midchannel foraging in the ferry lane. Seen J19, 41, 51, 22, 38, 39. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network*
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15:01 - Mid channel between Edmonds and Kingston. -Allison Sherry
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14:51 - Also the male is north of Kingston ferry terminal trending south Kitsap side. -Neil Hathi
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14:42 - I’m seeing blows from Edmonds marina park but whales not visible, line of sight Kingston. -Michelle Deal
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Update from a friend:
14:53 - They are still there next to the ferry lane foraging. But more Kingston side.
14:35 - J19s and J22s are that group
14:23 - From Edmonds ferry terminal there’s a group foraging in midchannel just south of the ferry lane. -Alisa Lemire Brooks, Orca Network
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14:25 - Ferry from Edmonds to Kingston, so many whales south of ferry lanes foraging! -photos by Sue Surowiec Larkin, November 19, 2022
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14:30 - Several have made it south of Point Wells, well west of mid channel, continuing slowly south, at least one male well north. -Jim Pasola
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14:05 - We are on the water by Apple Tree Point, saw one lone orca mid channel heading southeast toward the Edmonds ferry! -Allison Sherry
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13:33 - Directional change by J39 Mako to northbound.
13:20 - We received message pod is still generally trending southbound with much foraging and direction changes. Spread from leaders at or south of Edmonds/Kingston ferry lanes at least to 2-3 miles to the north. -Orca Network
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13:30 - They're still in the same area between me and Edmonds ferry dock. Lots of directional changes back and forth clearly foraging.
13:15 - More whales, several more coming to view west of mid-channel steady southbound.
13:13 - Really only seeing one whale for sure, it's a male, slowly drifting South while foraging, west of mid-channel. -Jim Pasola
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13:20 - This group viewed from Stamm now heading in direction of northern tip of Double Bluff on Whidbey. -Christina Lee
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13:03 -13:05 - Definite northbound switch by 3-4 females and babe, now looks like foraging behavior in ferry lanes. -photos by Donna Green Van Renselaar, November 19, 2022
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12:59 - From just above Stamm Park, Edmonds. At least 4 orcas, one male dorsal mid channel south of sight line between here and Point No Point. Direction northbound. -Christina Lee
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13:00 - The first whales are in view from the hill above Kingston ferry appear to be foraging, directional changes probably off of Edmonds, west of mid-channel. -photos by Jim Pasola. November 19, 2022
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12:55 - More passing Apple Tree Point Kingston. Southbound. Some foraging. Few on the west side of shipping lanes .
12:35 - Spread out, southbound approaching Edmonds/Kingston ferry lanes soon. Mid channel. -photo by Sara Frey, November 19, 2022
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12:45 - From Edmonds fishing pier, I see several in the distance. Line of sight is Double Bluff and I’m pretty sure they’re swimming northeast. -Michelle Goll
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12:50 - Some directional changes, several visible from Apple Tree Point, female northbound. Sightline to Edmonds, others generally southbound, possible foraging just north of eastbound ferry.
12:36 - Huge fin guessing J26 past Haines Wharf on track for Edmonds, just west of midchannel, steady good pace.
12:25 - Eyes on from Apple Tree Point, sight line to Picnic Point southbound towards Edmonds, midchannelish, at least a couple on west side. -Donna Green Van Renselaar
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11:55 - Southbound as far as Eglon now. -Trevor Tillman
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11:50 - At least some are moving south quickly. I can't make out the opposite shore in the haze but line of sight from here is somewhere near Edmonds. -Jim Pasola
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11:45 - From Sunset Ave in Edmonds, I see a far off blow on Kitsap side, roughly Eglon or slightly south. -Michelle Goll
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Maria Steinbeisser
Date of Sighting: 11/19/2022
Time: 11:30 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: South of Possession Point, near shipping lanes
Direction of travel : North and south
Behaviors observed: Milling, hunting, breaching
If orcas, any males?: At least three
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Sunny day. Watched them for about 30 minutes. Visible with naked eye but close up with 12x42 binos. 8 HAPO seen about 500m offshore. Visible only with binos. 3 HASE 30m offshore. Container ship now traveling north. Hope the orcas stay safe.
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Rachel Hudson
Date of Sighting: 11/19/2022
Time: 11:17 AM
Species seen: Orcas; not 100% sure if the saddle patches were open or not. Pictures suggest they were, but they are distant, and I am inexperienced.
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: Heading South into Puget Sound, seen from Point No Point (rough coordinates: 47.904829, -122.448067), roughly in the middle of the channel at first, gradually moving SSE to the horizon from my perspective.
Direction of travel: Generally South; somewhat steadily and rapidly, only pausing/slowing their movement in one area for 5-10 minutes before moving farther South-Southeast.
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: Yes; at least one
Any unusual markings?: Not able to be determined
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: I wasn't expecting to see them, that's for sure! This is my first ever encounter with orcas, so I have no prior experience with them (or with identifying individuals) whatsoever (aside from my hours of excited research last night when I got home). It was hard for me to tell how many there were, because I'm not sure how quickly they usually travel; I tried to track them, and it seemed rather sporadic in where they would surface, which suggested to me that there were more orcas present than I could see at once. I believe there were at least 3, but probably more. I was only able to document 2 surfacing together in one single photo, but clearly have pictures of 2 single/separate individuals before then. I'm not sure if it's possible to tell more pod members apart from the distant photos I have. I was sitting on driftwood below the trees on the southern end of Point No Point Park, birding (my primary purpose for being there; watching seabirds), when I saw the first huge black fin slowly appear and slowly disappear almost straight out in front of me, across from the Scatchet Head/Cultus Bay area, south of Maxwelton. I followed them at the water's horizon line until they disappeared due to distance, about 20 minutes total. I will send all the useful photos I took after submitting this form.
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org -photos by Rachel Hudson, November 19, 2022 - J38 Mako - J38 Cookie - J26 Mike - J16 Slick
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11:25 - We got a close pass by two or three at Point No Point. I'm now seeing whales out in the triangle, appear to be heading southeast.
11:13 - I saw a larger group already off of Scatchet Head to Cultus Bay heading east.
11:05 - Leaders have already passed Point No Point moving quickly, long down times, line of sight Cultus Bay. I've only seen maybe two.
10:50 - Viewing from Point No Point, I can just see them coming into view in the mirage, definitely three male dorsals appear to be coming this way, from the yellow channel marker. - IDs by Ariel Yseth -photos by Jim Pasola, November 19, 2022
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10:30 - Two miles south of Bush Point at least eight, southbound, grouped together then spread out. -Kate Sheppard
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10:25 - Continuing rapidly south. About a mile north of Foulweather Bluff. Looks like they are heading into Puget Sound.
10:10 - I see couple quite spread out about 2 miles south of the south tip of Marrowstone, closer to the Kitsap side of Admiralty Inlet. Moving quickly south. -Mike Meyer
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09:43 - J pod calls (S01s) detected by OrcaHello AI on Bush Point hydrophone.  -Scott Veirs, Orcasound
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09:44 - The Scotts at Bush Point just called to report that the orcas have started going by, hauling quickly southbound kind of spread out, with spyhopping and other behaviors. 2-3 Males.
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Michael Grilliot
Date of Sighting: 11/19/2022
Time: 9:24 AM
Species seen: Pod of Orcas
Number of animals seen: 7
Where seen: West of Lagoon Point County Park (48.0788043, -122.6417441) from Victoria Clipper
Direction of travel: South
Behaviors observed: Traveling and multiple tail slaps
If orcas, any males?: One confirmed
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Seen off the starboard side of the clipper, so photos might be posted to social media from others.
Photos available?: No
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09:24 - 12-14 orca southbound off Lagoon Point. Our side of the middle of Admiralty. Heading south fast. -photo by Bill Setter, November 19, 2022
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sat, Nov 19 - San Juans (T34s & T37s with a new calf!) .
14:30 - Still milling near Long Island, T34s and T37s with a new calf in the mix.
13:30 - Orcas in Cattle Pass on Lopez side, milling - could very well be the southbound Rosario whales from earlier but starting a new thread since so many hours have passed. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WWSJI]
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Laura Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 09:12: Update: 0902hrs: SAMISH reports spotting the same pod, heading in the direction of Bellingham Channel.
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Laura Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 8:51: 0843hrs: Vessel reports via 800MHz spotting 4 orca whales, including a juvenile, at the junction of Thatcher Pass and Rosario Strait, traveling in a NW direction - spotted from CHELAN.
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The 7:30 Yakima from Anacortes just stopped for orcas. My husband didn’t see how many. Ferry was northwest of Fidalgo; whales headed southwest. -Elena Battles 
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This afternoon we got to spend some time on the water with the T34s, T37, and T37Bs, and there was a new calf in the mix! It appeared to be mostly surfacing alongside 24 year-old female T37B Harald, and if confirmed this would be her third offspring. What was particularly amazing was that the whales were engaged in what turned out to be a successful sea lion hunt, and the young calf was right in the thick of it the whole time! We witnessed the end of the hunt and then the prey sharing afterwards, with lots of surface activity both from the whales and from the several hundred gulls were taking advantage of the scraps. Here is Jason's video of our encounter with the T34s and T37s from yesterday afternoon in Cattle Pass. As we got on scene, the whales were in the midst of what would become a successful Steller sea lion hunt (there's no blood or gore, but viewer be advised you can see the sea lion in a few scenes). The new calf, likely just a few weeks old, was right in the thick of things both during and after the hunt. Once the kill was made, the whales commenced prey sharing, both with each other and with the hundreds of gulls and even a bald eagle who also snatched an easy meal. There was a lot of surface activity from the whales with tail slaps and breaches. Make sure to turn on your volume if you enjoy the musical accompaniment! -Orca Behavior Institute -photo by Monika Wieland Shields, November 19, 2022 -video by Jason Shields, November 19, 2022
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We have exciting news to share! The T37 pod has a brand-new calf! Apparently, the calf was first seen on November 12 in Trincomali Channel, BC, Canada by an Ocean Wise Marine Mammal Research team during a survey, but we had the good fortune of seeing the new calf in the USA during our trip on Saturday November 19 with Puget Sound Express. After first watching a minke whale and then a humpback whale early in our trip we found out that some Bigg’s killer whales were spotted near Whale Rocks and the new calf was with them. When we arrived the T34 and T37 pods were circling around a Steller sea lion they just captured, and gulls were flying overhead trying to pick up some leftover scraps. It wasn’t long before we saw the tiny little squirt, with orange eye patches, pop out of the water with the rest of the family. The new calf was surfacing remarkably close to T37B (Harald) during most of our time watching the feeding frenzy, indicating she would probably be the mom.  Of course, we will wait for the official word on that from researchers, but it sure looks like the ID number will be T37B3 for the new calf. The calf might only be days or weeks old because you could still see fetal folds on the dorsal fin of this very tiny baby. One of the most interesting parts of this experience was watching Harald interact with the calf. We saw Harald tail slap repeatedly especially when the calf surfaced right next to her. Sometimes the calf would pop up alone for a quick breath but most of the time it was glued to Harald’s side. We see the T34s and T37s in the Salish Sea very often, so it's exciting to think that we should have lots of opportunities to watch this little orca grow up in the coming years!   -Bart Rulon, Puget Sound Express -photos by Bart Rulon, November 19, 2022
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Sat, Nov 19 - BC - Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat Nov 19 16:14:47 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 49.54027,-124.64425 [Hornby Island, BC]
Number Sighted: 2
Submitter Name: David
Whale Alert App
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sat, Nov 19 - Haro Strait - 07:15 - Humpback southbound, 1 mile south of Landbank, 1/4 mile from shore. -Michelline Halliday [WSSJI]
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Sat, Nov 19 - San Juans - Laura Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 08:15 to report 0807hrs: Vessel reports via 800MHz spotting 3 humpback whales, traveling in various directions, just outside of the entrance to FHBR - spotted from TILLIKUM.
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GRAY WHALES - Sat, Nov 19 - E Strait of Juan de Fuca 
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Gray Whale Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat Nov 19 11:15 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.27666,-122.73455 [North of Hastie Lake]
Number Sighted: 1
Reported Animal Status: Live
Submitter Name: Sue Englert
Whale Alert App

November 18
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Fri, Nov 18 - Strait of Georgia (J pod heads south, K & L head north)
16:00 - Viewer on shore reports Js south of Saturna aiming for Sandy Point on Waldron going south.
12:28 - Sounds like SRKW have split up in the Strait of Georgia. As of noon, at least some J-Pod whales were southbound off the southern Gulf Islands heading towards East Point. There are two other groups (or a wide spread) further north, with some near Hornby Island and some earlier this morning off Quadra Island near Campbell River.  -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Excerpt from the Center for Whale Research Encounter #78: “Dave headed to the boat and left Snug Harbor at 1315. “Orcinus” arrived on scene at 1405 about two miles north of Tumbo Island. The whales were spread out and heading southeast toward East Point. The first whale seen was J40 with J27 about 150 yards to the west of her. Maybe a quarter mile due north of these whales was a small active group that included J49, J53, and J59. The J22s were a couple of hundred yards to the northwest of them and J37 was also in the area. Another group several hundred yards to the east of these whales was the J16s…” Read more at Center for Whale Research Encounter #78
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Fri, Nov 18 - South Puget Sound (Malachite) - [video of Malachite] afternoon today. - Jane Durnbaugh Thompson
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16:30 - Humpback is back! Henderson Bay, just milling (fishing?) with the sea lions in mid bay. He was there for about 30 minutes. -photo by Heather Benjamin, November 19, 2022
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13:00 - Still moving north. Getting closer to Purdy Spit. Still near the east side.
12:40 - Headed north again near the same place.
12:15 - Due east from Minter Spit. Near east side. Headed south at the moment. -Gary Furuheim
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10:51 - Just spotted him between Raft Island and Minter, heading towards Minter [northbound]. Not too active as of now.  
10:43 - Just spotted Malachite again from Purdy Spit. Just north of Raft Island close to shore. One breach and a few blows spotted so far, seems to be in the middle of a group of feeding sea lions again. -Jennifer Swenson

November 17
HUMPBACK WHALES - Thu, Nov 17 - South Puget Sound (Malachite) - 13:16 - It was awesome! Lunge feeding. -T.L. Stokes
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12:53 - For the last hour, Malachite has been very surface active: breaches, tail lobs, lunging. -Jennifer Swenson
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12:38 - It's still in the same area, just hanging out. Picture taken from the Purdy Spit. -photo by Tiffany Thresk Grohoski, November 17, 2022
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12:11 - Looks like a few lunge fishing breaches.
12:05 - He just breached.  
11:54 - He seems to like this area currently [approx. 47.347849, -122.678896]. -David Bennett
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10:15 - Humpback multiple breaches, north of Minter, mid channel moving north.  -Gary Furuheim
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10:20 - He’s [humpback] super active too - lots of breaching and even a tail slap! Heading towards Raft Island right now!
10:11 - Just saw Malachite breach several times! Between Minter and Raft [Island], closer to Minter. Watching from Purdy boat launch! -photos by Jennifer Swenson, November 17, 2022
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I saw him way out in Henderson Bay again this morning. Closer to Deadman's. -Molly McCutcheon
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GRAY WHALES - Thu, Nov 17 - Burrows Bay (CRC2440 - ID'd by Trevor Derie)
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Cynthia Nielsen
Date of Sighting: 11/17/2022
Time: 13:15
Species seen: Gray whale
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Burrows Bay, off Skyline in Anacortes, 48.485483, -122.673577
Direction of travel : North, leisurely
Behaviors observed:
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No

November 16
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Wed, Nov 16 - Strait of Georgia (J, K, & L Pod) - The SRKWs are northbound in the Strait of Georgia north of Nanaimo! -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Wed, Nov 16 - Juan de Fuca Strait
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Wed Nov 16 16:31 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.34045,-123.39012 [Constance Bank]
Number Sighted: 2
Submitter Name: Cotton Rockwood
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Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Wed Nov 16 9:16 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.34341,-123.39407 [Constance Bank]
Number Sighted: 6
Submitter Name: Cotton Rockwood
Whale Alert App
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Wed, Nov 16 - Haro Strait
08:10 - Humpback milling close to shore off Lime Kiln.
07:54 - A humpback further north [of Land Bank] also northbound -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute
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Wed, Nov 16 - South Puget Sound (Malachite) - 16:45 - Humpback in Henderson Bay.  -Heather Benjamin
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Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Wed Nov 16 15:25 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.37911,-122.64254 [Henderson Bay]
Number Sighted: 1
Submitter Name: Alexis
Whale Alert App
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10:25 - Just saw him surface right in front of Raft Island, viewing from Purdy boat launch [approx. 47.351944, -122.683255].
09:23 - Good Morning! Just spotted a humpback (presume Malachite) off Minter heading towards Raft Island. -Jennifer Swenson
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MINKE WHALES - Wed, Nov 16 - Haro Strait - 07:45 - Minke whale northbound close to shore off Land Bank. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]

November 15
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Tue, Nov 15 - Boundary Pass (J, K, & L Pod)
16:29 - L-Pod's S19s and surface percussives
15:32 - Echolocation on the SIMRES hydrophone in Boundary Pass from southbound SRKW. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Tue, Nov 15 - Strait of Georgia
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharri Tyas
Date of Sighting: 11/15/2022
Time: 13:50 PM
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: 3
Where seen: off Gulf road near Roberts Creek [Point Roberts]
Direction of travel : West North West
Behaviors observed: hunting
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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HUMPBACK WHALES - Tue, Nov 15 - South Puget Sound (Malachite) - Malachite -photos by Molly McCutcheon, November 15, 2022
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14:05 - Mid channel between Allen Point and Minter. Headed north towards Purdy. -Gary Furuheim
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09:53 - Malachite is down by the Purdy Spit again this morning. Spotted him by the Purdy bridge around 9am. Last saw him opposite the boat ramp appearing to be heading back out about 20 minutes ago (09:35), not seen since. -Jennifer Swenson
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GRAY WHALES - Tue, Nov 15 - Strait of Georgia
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharri Tyas
Date of Sighting: 11/15/2022
Time: 13:43
Species seen: Gray
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: off Gulf Road [Point Roberts]
Direction of travel : NW, W
Behaviors observed: hunting
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No

November 14
HUMPBACK WHALES - Mon, Nov 14 - South Puget Sound (Malachite) - Malachite -photo by Merryeli Rodriguez, November 14, 2022
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16:14 - Milling in this area now [approx. 47.372338, -122.628539]. It was fun to hear the reactions of people around me. Such a great afternoon for whale watching!
15:54 - Directly south of the spit. He has since moved toward the Purdy Bridge still angling southeast. -Wendy Otto Ferrell
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15:55 - Seems to be coming in closer to Purdy Sand Spit now (north) and lunge feeding. aking deeper dives, but still very active here.
15:24 - More spouts, flipper action, and even a breach visible from Purdy. Still very much in the distance, south of Purdy Spit. Seems to be milling and not going anywhere fast.
15:07 - Spouts visible again from Purdy! Center of channel, south of Purdy. Near-ish Raft Island. Can't tell a direction but lots of activity with sea lions. -photos by Carly Vester, November 14, 2022
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14:18 - He’s moving southwest. Away from the fish and activity. In the middle of the bay about 20 houses down from the boat launch. -Jennifer Burton Stolz
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13:52 - Appears to be mostly milling in that area. Lots of porpoises as well. -Valerie Aspée*
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14:09 - He’s at the spit now directly across from it. Sea lions and birds galore.  -Amanda Lloyd*
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14:00 - He’s moving along the shore, away from the spit, with what I’m assuming is a big school of fish. Lots of seals and sea lions. Have been watching him for a couple of hours moving back and forth between spit and Minter Creek area.
13:47 - Humpback visible from Purdy spit. Between shore and barge east side. -Jennifer Burton Stolz
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[Video taken] This morning (in Henderson Bay). -Jane Durnbaugh Thompson
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10:30 - Malachite is visible again off the Purdy Spit. Way over on the other side of the bay, along with loads of sea lions.  -Jessie Keating
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09:00 - Molly McCutcheon called to report seeing a humpback whale (presumably Malachite) earlier this morning in Henderson Bay closer to Purdy Bridge (between bridge and creek). Whale flapped it’s fluke 4 times [tail lob]. Whale has been milling back and forth feeding. Neighbor saw him earlier by Deadman and was wondering if minke in the mix too. Tons of seals and sea lions. 

November 13
HUMPBACK WHALES - Sun, Nov 13 - Puget Sound - 10:12 - In Possession Triangle. Line of sight is Stamm to the point at Double Bluff. Depth looked like in between Eglon and Possession Point. Setting up my tripod to try to get a fluke. -Sara Montour Lewis, Our Wild Puget Sound
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08:32 - Donna VanRenselaar called to report spotting a baleen whale in North Puget Sound between Kingston, Edmonds and South Whidbey. From Apple Tree Point looking north toward Cultus Bay she saw the blow and little bit of dorsal ridge of who she is assuming humpback, but it was a quick glance so that's unconfirmed at this time. Whale was in the southbound shipping lanes, well north of the Edmonds/Kingston ferry traffic lanes.  
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Sun, Nov 13 - South Puget Sound (Malachite) - I saw a report of 2 humpbacks in the Purdy Spit area the other day, along with a very large & active raft of Sea Lions! -Melissa Bird
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12:05 - 12:35 - I spotted the humpback as well. Got a couple of photos and a short video. Our friend did not show a fluke, though. Spotted between Fox Island and Green Point heading northeast. -Ricki Selva
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12:59 - Humpback, presumably Malachite, seen in Carr Inlet heading northbound towards Henderson Bay. -Per Megan Pratt [PSWS]

November 12
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Sat, Nov 12 - Haro Strait (J, K, & L Pod) - On November 6, all 73 Southern Residents made their way into inland waters, and they've been traversing the Salish Sea from south to north since then. On Saturday November 12, we were lucky enough to spend a few hours with them as they went north from the San Juan Islands towards the Strait of Georgia. It's been years since we've had a superpod encounter like this. There have been superpods - likely many of them out west or on the outer coast - but they've become a rarity in the Salish Sea. And in recent years when they have happened, we've either missed them due to their location or they've been cut short for us due to lack of daylight or even wildfire smoke! Thanks to Jason, we can all enjoy these video highlights from our memorable encounter again and again. We started out seeing spread out members of all three pods, and the grand finale was seeing all 32 members of L-Pod form up and travel together in one tight group. Make sure to watch in 4K, and if you haven't already, please subscribe to our YouTube channel! For anyone that's curious, Jason is able to capture these stunning shots with an effective focal range of up to 780mm, which is a combination of zoom lens, camera crop factor, and physical and digital teleconverters. Some scenes have been further cropped in post-processing. When on the water, we were mostly about 1/4 mile (400+ yards away), and not closer than 300 yards, with the exception of the male in the opening scene who surprised us! (L108 Coho). -Orca Behavior Institute -video by Jason Shields, November 12, 2022
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13:00 - 13:15 - The magnificent and dynamic SRKW, probably J pod, maybe with some others, came by Mayne Island today. They swam fast toward Saturna and Boundary Pass. It is always a moving moment. Mayne Island, BC -photos by Yves Tiberghien, November 12, 2022
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09:13 - Listening from New Hampshire. -Kristen Petrin-Doucet
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09:11 - Still hearing calls on Orcasound Haro.  -T.L. Stokes*
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08:49 - Still audible on both Lime Kiln and Orcasound lab hydrophones.
08:33 - Hearing calls of all three pods. K calls on Lime Kiln currently; Js & Ls (& maybe Ks) Orcasound!
08:30 - Calls can now be heard on the Orcasound Lab hydrophone (near County Park).  -Orca Network
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08:12 - Pretty chatty this morning! -Grace McRae
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07:47 - J-Pod, L-Pod northbound 1 mile south of landbank. 6-7 individuals; including one large male closed saddle. didn’t see entire saddle. One had already passed Point Edwards so the total count is probably higher. -Michelline Halliday [WSSJI]
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sat, Nov 12 - Alaska - 15:30 - These were taken by a coastie friend, Courtney, in Ketchikan, Alaska. Humpback? Was very active. -Dorothy Brandt -photo by Courtney, November 12, 2022
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Sat, Nov 12 - Puget Sound - 16:55 - Maija Holston, WSF Marine Ops emailed to report: Humpback whale 11/12 1655 hrs Puyallup Master reports single humpback whale off Point Wells near headed southbound.
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Sat, Nov 12 - South Puget Sound (Malachite) - 16:15 - Humpback whale seen again in Carr Inlet heading north to Kopachuck Park area, on the east side of Inlet (really close sighting again!).This was about 20 minutes after a group of sea lions, maybe 12 or so, were swimming along the same path but heading south. Lots of activity! -Sara Richey Guenther
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14:00 - This was deep in Henderson Bay. -Sydney Haglund
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11:30 - Series of shots.
10:30 - After a huge breach, it looks like it is now deliberately moving north towards Purdy.
10:00 - Have eyes on it. Appears to be loitering with no defined direction [approx. 47.340655, -122.674663]. -photos by Randy Witter, November 12, 2022
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08:42 - [Humpback] slow swim SB [southbound] in Henderson [Bay, south Puget Sound]. Hugging east side. -photo by Jason Cook, November 12, 2022

November 11
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Fri, Nov 11 - Haro Strait (J, K, and L Pod)
14:00 - Most or all of them have passed East Point heading into the Strait of Georgia and observers further north think they saw members of K-Pod as well, so they may all still be together!
12:35 - Comment on OBI's post has breaching whales off Pender heading up Boundary - others off Saturna aiming for East Point.
12:00 - Piecing together various reports it sounds likely that some are going north up Swanson and some are heading up Boundary.
10:30 - Reportedly approaching Turn Point, spread, still northbound.
08:19 - 30+ SRKW northbound off County Park. All three L-Pod sub-groups represented in my photos this morning (L4s, L12s, L54s) plus at least J47, so there were some Js in the mix as well as all of L-Pod. Guessing other Js may have been in the lead before I got out there to County Park. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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08:13 - At least a dozen more, open saddles, Mike tail slapping, J42. Change to at least 30 heading up island, just south of County Park.
07:49 - Group of 8ish, 4 males, passing County Park, heading up island. -April Ryan, Maya’s Legacy Whale Watch [WSSJI]
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Fri, Nov 11 - South Puget Sound (Malachite) - From Purdy Spit boat launch. So much fun watching him [Malachite] with large groups of very active seals for several hours, feeding and just hanging out! Just an amazing few hours in his presence. -photos by Jennifer Swenson, November 11, 2022
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16:30 - Call of the wild! With reports the humpback was still at Purdy Spit, I had to go back. We were rewarded with several long-distance spy-hops/breaches. And just as we were going to call it a day, the sunset cracked through and lit up one last shot. What a day.
14:30 - From another post, he's still there. -photo by Randy Witter, November 11, 2022
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12:00 - He’s still in this same area, seems to be heading ever so slowly toward Raft Island on the Rosedale side but still viewable from Purdy Bridge area. -Elliott Sweet
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We're pretty sure we saw 5+ orcas today, Wauna, WA, around 11:30 am. [This was Malachite feeding among sea lions]. -photos by Kimberly Peabody, November 11, 2022
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11:09 - Humpback still in Henderson Bay. Feeding and multiple spy hops.  -Jennifer Burton Stolz
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Molly McCutcheon
Date of Sighting: 11/11/2022
Time: 9:30 AM
Species seen: Humpback
Number of animals seen:
Where seen: Henderson Bay
Direction of travel : Feeding with sea lions
Behaviors observed: Back and forth. Saw fin and a small breach.
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Yesterday also
Photos available?: No
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08:30 - 09:30 - Humpback is still in Henderson Bay across from Purdy Spit [approx. 47.368599, -122.635015].  -photos by Randy Witter, November 11, 2022
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I always stop when I see people pulled over on the Purdy Spit bridge; it never disappoints! I was so happy to see Malachite this morning! No pictures because he was far away, but still magical! -Jessie Keating

November 10
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Thu, Nov 10 - Puget Sound then exiting Admiralty Inlet (J, K, L Pod) - The conditions were once again dreamy. It was a particularly meaningful encounter. -photos by Michael Dougherty, November 10, 2022
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20:28 - Hearing some faint J pod calls filtering back in to the Bush Point hydrophone. -Whale Scout
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19:51 - Starting to hear them at Port Townsend now too. -April Basham
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19:03 - SRKW calls on the Bush Point hydrophone. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute
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16:56 - Viewing many from Point No Point, northbound slowly, much closer to shore now. Lots of tail slaps! -Rachel Rodell
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16:54 - Northbound 800 yards out, viewing from Point No Point, lots of swimming in all different directions than gathering back up as a group to keep moving north. -photos by Desiree Sauve, November 10, 2022
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16:54 - Northbound 800 yards out surface active tail lobbing off Point No Point. -Tony Collins
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16:30 - Some whales are north of Foulweather Bluff as viewed from Maxwelton. -Sandy Pollard
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16:18 - Watching from Point No Point, they’re far off but just west of midchannel. Really spread out, slow lazy northbound travel. -Whale Scout
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16:16 - This is a small group of four or five whales the majority are still out in the triangle.
16:05 - The leaders have made it to the yellow buoy, continuing northwest.
15:55 - There is a group inside Admiralty Inlet. Line of sight from here at Point No Point is Cultus Bay, heading northwest. -Jim Pasola
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16:05 - Watching from Maxwelton Beach. Whales are on peninsula side heading north. -Rachael Kvig
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15:44 - I just left Possession Point State Park beach and could see the blows far in the distance!  -Missy Main
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15:35 - We can see whales spread throughout the triangle, getting a little closer but not much, they're out there doing their thing. -Jim Pasola
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15:34 - Kim Paige called from north of Eglon to report orcas everywhere. Some right up again Kitsap shore heading northbound towards Point No Point with others spread heading eastbound, and looks from their vantage towards the pass towards Possession Sound.
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15:18 - There's a group of us at Point No Point just now seeing whales come into view, in the distance; appear to be heading this way. -Jim Pasola
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15:15 - Right off Possession Point. We sat and watched for a good 45 minutes. Lots of breaching, tail slapping and playful energy before it appeared all groups continued northwest as others described. Pure magic! -Sarah Sadid
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15:00 - I’m seeing blows all over in the Possession triangle. Everywhere! So cool. All heading north. -photos by Alice Thuy Talbot, November 10, 2022
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14:58 - The last group (J35/44/57) passed Edmonds ferry terminal, all 3 pods heading north into Admiralty. -Ling's Cetacean Photos
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15:00 - They look to be headings towards Admiralty now.
14:45 - Straight out from Eglon heading north. -Jennifer Backen Matchem
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13:50-14:15 - Watched large group from Edmonds, Sunset Ave in line with Possession Point, Kitsap side of channel. Northbound appearing towards Admiralty. -Marilyn Armbruster
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14:10 - They’ve spent the past hour passing the Edmonds/Kingston ferry lanes. I think the last 6-7 are passing by now. Spread from Kingston side to some close by Edmonds side. Lots of activity and slow pace swimming by, going north.  -Alice Thuy Talbot
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13:51 - Lovely views from Edmonds Marina Beach with the naked eye of several orcas. There have been at least 3 waves of orcas and a 4th on the way. Some direction changes. Relaxed whales. One was literally suspended in the same spot for a few minutes with her dorsal fin above the surface. -Michelle Goll
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L77 Matia - L87 Onyx - 13:50 - At least one large male on the Kitsap side north of Apple Tree Point and appears to be committed to Point No Point direction. Approaching Eglon. -photos and IDs by Sara Frey, November 10, 2022
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13:42 - Large pod (8-10) swimming north close to land (inside buoy at Richmond Beach - now probably nearing Point Wells. -Karen Jeanne Rutter Weber
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13:39 - On the hill above Kingston ferry, lots of whales spread out mid channel. Closer to Kingston side. -Jennifer Backen Matchem
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K45 - L125 Element -photos by Jami Cantrell, November 10, 2022
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13:35 - Ferry crossing from Edmonds. -photo by Ashley Whitman, November 10, 2022
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13:35 - Ferry over to Kingston! Per Maegan Hage, this is L125 Element. -photos by Kat Martin, November 10, 2022
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13:34 - Trailers passing Kayu Kayu. All 3 pods passed. - Confirmed IDs on J35, J47, J57. -Orca Conservancy
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13:33 - K20 & K45 passed ferry Puyallup northbound. -photo by Whale Scout, November 10, 2022
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13:30 - Seem to be trending east. Leaders at least as far as Edmonds ferry. Pretty spread out north to south. -Sara Frey
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13:33 - Further look/reference I think there are 12, maybe K.
13:21- Kingston right now! 8-10? -photos by Nate Rooks, November 10, 2022
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13:20 - Scanning from the hill above Kingston ferry. South pod is west of yellow channel marker. They are traveling northwest,.towards us! -Kimberly Sylvester
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13:15 - Seeing several at the Edmonds/Kingston ferry line mid to west shipping lanes. One male definitely on the west side. -Sara Frey
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13:12 - Close pass at Kayu Kayu Park. Pretty certain there are multiple pods. Will have to confirm later but I think we saw K45 with K20. -Orca Conservancy
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13:05 - Another group of 9 steadily northbound from President Point Beach, less than a mile offshore. -Rachel Rodell
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Name: Cathy Grant
Date of Sighting: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Time of Sighting: 1-1:30 pm
Species seen: orca
Number of animals seen: at least 10
Where seen (location of animals and latitude/longitude if possible): Salt Water Park to Edmonds, North bound in usual fishing boat area. (Below Richmond Beach Rd.)
Direction of travel (N, S, E, SW, etc) & pace? :North
Behaviors observed (traveling, milling, hunting, etc): traveling
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter? Definitely a mother and calf trailing behind the main 2 pod groups. Sorry, no pics, too far for our camera, but great view with the binocs!
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13:00 - Seeing a bunch of blows heading north just south of the Edmonds/Kingston ferry, very spread out. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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12:56 - Mark Millard, WDFW called to report [at] Zero Fox Trot buoy, multiple pods up to 25 orcas. Same surface behaviors as earlier call.
12: 44 - Mark Millard, DWFW called to report 3 different groups, 15 total, one male traveling northbound, breaching, tail slapping doing what orcas do. Northbound.
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12:46 - With a group just off Point Wells with another big group headed this way. Northbound.
12:34 - We can see them south of Point Wells [Woodway] - just blows in the distance. -Kristin Wilkinson, NOAA
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12:47 - Watching from Marina Beach in Edmonds, several north of President’s Point and south of the Kingston ferry terminal, steady northbound. Leading group seems to be more Kitsap side. Many more mid channel further south. -Michelle Goll
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12:39 - Several seen from President Point Beach. Assuming northern group? Seems like a big spread. -Rachel Rodell
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12:37 - A couple are almost to the yellow channel marker.
12:34 - Seeing 5-10ish at least from Kayu Kayu Ac. Spread out, mid-ish channel, still trending north, but milling and breaching along the way.  -Our Wild Puget Sound
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12:29 - They have just arrived at President point, Kingston. Heading north. -Trish Moylan Davis
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12:15 - Per last couple reports means spread from here to here: [spread approx. 47.756232, -122.443182 to approx. 47.701873, -122.462031]. -Orca Network
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12:40 - Just coming out from behind the trees. The one in front appears to be a small female. Followed by two others. Seem to be staying down a long time. Just saw a tail slap. Pretty far out. Approaching channel marker. At least eight. At least one male. 
12:29 - Just Saw a tight group of three. At least one male. Saw two earlier, behind the trees now.
12:14 - Off President Point, mid channel, northbound.  -Joanne Graves
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Oh my, so active today! This is what we saw [breaching] in Richmond Beach today too! Simply amazing! -Joni Barnes Pollino
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12:13 - Viewing from Richmond Beach. East of midchannel. Lots of breaching. -photo by Orca Conservancy, November 10, 2022
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12:12 - Group of 4-5 orcas passing Fay Bainbridge, west of midchannel close to shore. Can see research boat with small group of 4-5 east of midchannel northbound too. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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12:08 - 10’s of Southern Residents seen from Golden Gardens Beach! Near Port Madison. -Austin Richard
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12:01 - Watching from Carkeek! Mid channel. They’re moving north. -Denise Joines
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11:48 - Now can see from Carkeek. Northbound on west side. -Joe Dreimiller
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11:43 - Almost directly out from Little Coney [Golden Gardens].
11:39 - Seeing from Golden Gardens, both research boat and helicopter with them. Headed north. -Emily Peterson
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11:30 - From KOMO live feed can see one tight group northbound off Rolling Bay, Bainbridge, NW of the yellow mid channel buoy that is between West Point, Discovery Park and Wing Point, Bainbridge.
11:26 - KOMO 4 NEWS is live overhead again -Orca Network
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11:22 - Viewing from end of Valley Road, Rolling Bay. West side of mid channel, very spread out small groups. -Sue Surowiec Larkin -photos by Sue Surowiec Larkin, November 10, 2022 - K35 Sonata & L108 Coho - IDs by Ariel Yseth
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From West Point. -photos by Jim Pasola, November 10, 2022
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11:17 - 4 orcas Bainbridge north of Wing Point headed north. Possibly 2 juveniles. -Jane Rein
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11:17 - Right off Discovery Park. If you’re at the lighthouse you’re about to get a show. -Alexander Simenstad
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11:15 - Viewing from high bluff of Sunset Hill park. Pod coming into view looking over Discovery Park peninsula. -Whale Scout
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11:07 - Viewing from Discovery Park. Line of sight is Murden Cove. Seeing blows and breaching. Still northbound. They are to the south of yellow buoy. Still mid channel. -Candace Gavin
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[From Fay Bainbridge]. -photo by Amy Douglas Ramos, November 10, 2022
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10:44 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine OPS emailed at 10:52 to report: 1044hrs: Vessel reports via 800MHz they've spotted 10-15 orca located East of EHBR, heading North. Side note: Vessels advised the pods flipped north from the F/V/SW route.
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10:40 - Finally see them just north of Blakey Rock. Northbound. -Brian Hollomon
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10:23 - Small group on the east side of Bainbridge, headed north followed by research boat. -Patti Waterfall
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10:20 - Donna Sandstrom, Whale Trail called reporting the pod is split in two general groups: one has cleared south end Bainbridge and the other is approaching the Alpha Tango buoy (yellow mid channel buoy) generally, all northbound. She shares researchers Mark and Maya Sears have confirmed it is L pod.
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10:15 - Watching from Magnolia. They are in the circle [approx. 47.617084, -122.481070] headed north. I see at least 5. -Emily Lawren
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10:02 - Saw a group of 6ish from Alki headed northwest towards Fort Ward area. North of Blake. -Peter Mo
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09:48 - Have a big male in the scope with open R saddle and forward leaning dorsal. Looks like L88. Northbound west of midchannel between Vashon and Blake. -Whale Scout
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09:40 - They appear to be stalled on the northeast tip of Vashon.
09:30 - Small group Vashon head, heading north. -Patti Waterfall
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09:30 - North Vashon. -photo by Ashley Whitman, November 10, 2022
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09:10 - J26 Mike as seen from ferry. -photo and ID by Ashley Whitman, November 10, 2022
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09:20 - Small group still hanging out at the south end of Blake island, spyhops and breaches. -photo by Izzy Edwards, November 10, 2022
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09:34 - They are now just north of Blake Island.
09:09 - Viewing from Lincoln Park, they are spread out between north tip of Vashon and Blake. -Amie Macnab
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08:50 - It appears that the pod may have reversed course and are heading north now, approaching and through the Fauntleroy-Vashon ferry lane.
08:47 - It looks like others are now returning to this area from the south.
08:39 - There's a small group that has been foraging along the south side of the Fauntleroy-Vashon ferry lane for several minutes now, mid-channel. -Mike Yov
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08:33 - Seeing orca fins rise in the “superior mirage” just south of Vashon to Fauntleroy ferry lanes. -Amy Carey
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08:22 - Trailers still approaching the ferry lane.
08:15 - Just watched them heading south through the Fauntleroy-Vashon ferry lane, spread out across the channel. -Mike Yov
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08:15 - William Mahoney called to report while aboard the 07:40 Fauntleroy to Southworth ferry when about mid crossing to Vashon they saw large group of orcas (20-25) moving southbound at approx. 5-10 miles per hour. Some were breaching, most just surfacing as loosely traveled together southbound. One adult male with group they saw. 
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08:09 - Saw a group approaching Vashon northern tip, 5 minutes ago. Looked as if they will be heading south down east side of Vashon. -Mickiala Gonzales
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07:48 - Currently on the Southworth fast ferry and we had a bunch of them we had to slow down for. -Jennifer Marsalla
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07:46 - Currently one group off Alki headed south, east side of Vashon. Smaller group headed towards the northern tip of Vashon, not sure which way they are headed, trending southward. Viewing from the Southworth fast ferry. -Hunter Sasser Oetinger
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07:39 - A decent sized group of orcas are slowly moving southbound, north of Vashon. About midchannel. They'll be approaching the Fauntleroy ferry lane soon. -Tim Peters
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07:18 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine OPs, emailed at 07:31 to report: 0718hrs: Walla Walla spots 30 orcas. Vessel reports a pod of 30 orca whales just North of Alki Point, in the vicinity of Elliott Bay, heading South - spotted by WALLA WALLA.
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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Thu, Nov 10 - E Strait of Juan De Fuca - Whale Alert App: 10:20 report of unknown species. Looks for sure baleen whale, and we are leaning gray. Off West Whidbey between Joseph Whidbey State Park and Libbey Beach. 

November 9
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Wed, Nov 9 - Puget Sound (J, K, L Pod) - 17:18 - I have seen 3 dorsal silhouettes northbound on Kingston fast ferry [approx. 47.667109, -122.449751]. -Jenny Klis
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16:55 - Close to Brainbridge east side, off Wing Point, headed north. -Jane Rein
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Jon Aquino
Date of Sighting: 11/9/2022
Time: 3:15 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: North end of Vashon heading around Blake Island
Direction of travel : NNW
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?: At least 1
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: No
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15:02 - John Miller, WSF Marine OPs, emailed at 17:09 - to report: 1502hrs: Vessel reports via 800MHz they have slowed due to a group of 3 orca one mile east of Blakely Rock. Direction of travel is northerly - spotted by KALEETAN.
17:05 - Group of 5-6 orcas quickly moving in outer Elliott Bay northbound. Some lovely breaches! West of midchannel.
16:40 - Seeing orca blows and fins to the south under beautiful pink Mount Rainier from Manitou Beach bluff. Bainbridge Moving north. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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17:12 - They were mid channel to Bainbridge side. We were watching them through binoculars and waning daylight from West Point Lighthouse a few minutes ago, mid-Bainbridge, north of Eagle Harbor. Steady northbound.
16:25 - Beautiful sunset views of many orcas from Magnolia Bluff across Bainbridge Island. -Michelle Goll
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16:27 - Last of the trailers passing Bainbridge & Bremerton Ferry Lanes, northbound. -Melissa Bird
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16:30 - It was a gorgeous fall day for whale spotting in Puget Sound! Orcas currently spread out from Space Needle to south of Alki. All northbound travel.
16:10 - Now off yellow channel marker.
16:00 - Viewing from Rockaway. Line of sight seeing lots of surface activity off Lincoln Park. -photo by Susan Marie Andersson, November 9, 2022
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16:14 - Seeing 2 behind small boat between Bainbridge Island and Alki. Much closer to Bainbridge Island. Seen w binoculars from 63rd. -Kathleen Fife
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16:12 - John Miller, WSF Marine OPs, emailed at 16:59 to report: 1612hrs: Vessel reports via 800MHz they have slowed due to approx. 39 orca just east of the SB shipping lanes near Blakely Rock. Direction of travel is northerly - spotted by KALEETAN.
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16:11 - Trailers are a large group! Approaching south end of Bainbridge. -Melissa Bird
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Name: Meredith Everett
Date of Sighting: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time of Sighting: 16:00
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: ~20
Where seen (location of animals and latitude/longitude if possible): Off Blakely Rock, Bainbridge Island
Direction of travel (N, S, E, SW, etc) & pace?: N
Behaviors observed (traveling, milling, hunting, etc): Hunting
If orcas, any males? (4-5 ft dorsal fin): Yes
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Amelia Jennings
Date of Sighting: 11/9/2022
Time: 4:00 PM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 8
Where seen: In between Blake and Bainbridge Islands, viewing from Me Kwa Mooks park. We don’t know
exactly how many.
Direction of travel : N, very slow
Behaviors observed: Milling, several breaches
If orcas, any males?: At least 3
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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16:02 - Trailers off north end of Blake, leaders in the ferry lanes to the north. [They] have Bainbridge ferry stalled up there.
15:42 - Spread out from entrance to Colvos, to south end of Bainbridge. Northbound, still waaay over there.
15:34 - Colvos group headed back north, approaching Blake, leaders past Blake, streaming past a container ship moored to the north of Blake. -Melissa Bird
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15:32 - At least 7 northbound SRKWs near research boat from Constellation Park.  -photo by Robin Sinner, November 9, 2022
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15:30 - Off Restoration Point, Bainbridge Island. -Susan Marie Andersson
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15:23 - Some off north tip of Vashon, some off south tip of Blake & some mid way down Blake. Northbound. The group that was off the north of Vashon potentially dipped into Colvos. 10 individuals at least. I finally caught a breach on video! -Melissa Bird
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Beautiful resident orcas everywhere! They didn’t make it to Point Robinson and we could see them in the distance, we were so excited and then they flipped heading north. Off to Southworth to see an exciting and beautiful pass there! -photos by Cherie StOurs, November 9, 2022
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15:20 - Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout called to report there are members of all three pods (J, K, and L) present today. Her video posted [in Facebook thread] has at least some Ks. But she also earlier saw a mix of J and L pod boys, thinks J27 Blackberry in mix. Also saw L87 and who looks like L82. Per Ariel Yseth, “based on video I got from the ferry dock, looks like the L11s were present as I saw one that was either L77 or L94.”
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14:56 - Trailing group passing Vashon ferry terminal.
14:47 - Can confirm L87 & L82 passed Vashon ferry dock. Trailing a group that contained K34. -Whale Scout
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15:13 - Viewing from Me Kwa Mooks, leaders just passing south end of Blake Island now. -Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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15:17 - In the channel between Blake & Vashon. Currently angled towards us at Alki & very active!
15:09 - Large group in the entrance to Colvos, leaders approaching south end of Blake. -Melissa Bird
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15:06 - Large group, 11 plus, east side of north Vashon. Too far away to identify. -Patti Waterfall
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15:05 - I see multiple blows on the east side of Blake Island, viewed from Emma Schmitz, just south of Tillicum Village. -Mary Hartmann
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15:03 - Viewing from Lincoln Park, the majority of the group has gone up along the east side of Blake Island, past the island headed northbound. -Linda Podiak
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14:55 - Very large group off north end of Vashon. All I can see is back-lit blows, but it's REALLY cool. Leaders approaching north tip of Island, still up tight to island.
14:45 - Leaders passing north end of Vashon Island, close to Island, Northbound. -photo by Melissa Bird, November 9, 2022
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14:55 - At Constellation Park seeing lots of blows near Vashon. -Greg Snyder
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14:40 - Still seeing blows moving north, viewing from north Vashon ferry dock, line of sight is Fauntleroy ferry. They are spread north and south between ferry lines. Mid channel. -Candace Gavin
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14:41 - From Alki, seeing many backlit blows close to Vashon northbound. -Melissa Bird
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14:20 - At Seahurst and see lots of northbound blows just north of Point Beals.  -Peter Mo
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14:18 - Marla Smith reached her northern viewing spot to see distant pass of northbound orcas with trailers passing by out from south of Glen Acres. All northbound.
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14:13 - [approx. 47.507307, -122.442592]. -Crystal Thompson
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14:12 - Another eight or nine all heading north.
14:08 - Small groups heading north. Viewing from Shorewood on the Sound, Burien. -Orca Conservancy
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14:10 - Just saw another male orca headed north. 
14:01 - Just saw two orcas off 152nd in Burien heading north! -Noelle Ronning-Richards
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14:21 - Huge amount of orcas moving through at a medium pace in this area right now. Hard to count. Spread out. Seeing blows from an estimated 15-20 orcas.
14:07 - Confirmed seeing a group northbound, at least 7 I’d say, close to Vashon side, from area near Fauntleroy dock.
13:55 - I swear I’m seeing spouts from the leader mid channel from Lincoln Park near the ferry terminal! -Linda Podiak
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13:25 - Spotted some in Tramp Harbor, along with a sea lion. Breaching. Went north. -Nancy Bachant
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13:18 - Seeing splashes from Point Robinson looking to KVI. -Whale Scout
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13:24 - Trending north now.
13:11 - Just north of KVI [approx. 47.424921, -122.414566]. -Peter Mo
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13:06 - Pod ate dinner at Des Moines marina and seems headed back north. Might be another pod going south still. They were about as far south as marina and kind of milled around then headed back towards KVI. Around half a dozen I would say. -Scott Hill
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13:02- Marla Smith updates from Point Robinson: Seeing blows and breaches now without binoculars just north of the Point. Still southbound very spread out still.
12:48 - ETA adjusted to maybe little later, orcas are being a little pokey. They are getting closer, very spread and foraging.
12:40 - Update from Marla Smith whose planted at Point Robinson. Seeing leaders approaching the point, ETA 20 minutes out.
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12:38 - Heading south towards Point Robinson, Des Moines. One group very close to Vashon shore, another group more in middle of channel. -Scott Hill
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12:28 - Viewing from Three Tree, there's still quite a few foraging closer to the Vashon side just under the towers. Still heading south. -Alejandra Sweeney
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12:00 - Spotted orcas from Three Tree Point heading southbound. -Liza Deras
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Sharon Sneddon
Date of Sighting: 11/9/2022
Time: 12:00
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 5
Where seen: From Three Tree Point South shore, could view pod towards Southwest near Vashon island
Direction of travel : West
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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11:55 - They put on quite a show in the Arroyos, still heading south towards Three Tree Point. -Karen Eilers Rains
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11:46 - Pretty sure everyone is past the northern tip of Vashon, still heading south. Was especially awesome to have them pass on the mainland side.  -Orca Conservancy
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11:46 - More updates from Marla Smith above, and she updates she is still seeing many stream by her (south of Glen Acre, Vashon). These orcas like others are southbound but more on the mainland side. Superior Mirage makes getting numbers difficult.
11:42 - Now a male has passed by south of Glen Acres closer to Vashon side. And more spread in singles and small groups.
11:39 - Another group (~ 3-4) now passing south of Glen Acre, mainland side. Superior Mirage is bad.
11:34 - Leader just passed now south of Glen Acre, Vashon southbound mid channel/mainland side quickly. Others way back to the north. -Marla Smith, Orca Network
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11:33 - Beautiful group of 10+ slowly trending south. East side of shipping channel [approx. 47.482464, -122.383860]. -Orca Conservancy
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11:35 - Lots of blows farther south, closer to Vashon, north Vashon. Viewing from Fauntleroy ferry.
11:30 - Large, single male just south of Fauntleroy ferry dock, southbound & mid channel. -Mari McMaster
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11:30 - Taken from Lincoln Park. -photo by LieShia Ong-Sintzel, November 9, 2022
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11:27 - Marla Smith is viewing from just south of the north end of Vashon. She has seen some fins in the haze little bit ago and now reports a leader male passing the ferry lane, looks to be east side of mid channel and south of Fauntleroy ferry terminal, he's still moving south as he angles more towards mid channel.
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11:24 - Still visible from Lowman Beach 10 blows, just north of 3 towers. -Mary Hartmann
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11:07 - They are south of the Fauntleroy/Vashon ferry lane now. -Greg Snyder
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11:00 - At Fauntleroy dock!  -Stephanie Harlan
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11:00 - They were split in a few groups. One went west out of side just north of the tip of Vashon. Another group went south on the west edge of Vashon [approx. 47.528501, -122.437700]. -Peter Mo
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11:03 - And now more blows east of Vashon ferry at the moment, cannot tell if they are north or south of that ferry crossing.
10:59 - From Bainbridge Island ferry looking south, there are many blows north end of Vashon. West side of channel from my POV. -Kimberly Sylvester
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10:53 - K37 taken from MV Kitsap. -photo by Whale Scout, November 9, 2022
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10:52 - They are zooming, large group past Vashon ferry terminal now. -Emily Garnell
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10:50 - About 10 orcas dorsals, blows between just south of Vashon ferry and north tip of Vashon, mostly west side but one large dorsal cruising south slowly mid channel. Most everyone seems to be foraging around, both directions but generally slow south direction. Big pod of about 5-6 just surfaced together by Vashon ferry dock. My viewing angle is from Emma Schmitz facing slightly southwest. -Russ Mann
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10:48 - Leaders now in front of Blakely Island from my vantage point. Southbound traveling in small groups.
10:45 - Leaders are between tanker and Blakely Island. Foraging behavior, southbound [approx. 47.545642, -122.458903]. -Orca Conservancy
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10:30 - Many orcas heading south, some at lower point of Bainbridge Island some in front of Manchester. Mid channel. -Paul Steyn Benade
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10:21 - Had video of J27 and possible J14s passing Alki Point southbound, midchannel. -Whale Scout
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10:20 - Southbound orcas from Constellation with Restoration Point and Manchester fuel depot backgrounds. -photo by Robin Sinner, November 9, 2022
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10:18 - There is a few groups of 5+ moving west now off Fort Ward. Not far from a large container ship (parked). -Peter Mo
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10:16 - I just came across on the Bainbridge ferry, we passed them all on the north side of their travel. So hard to count them but definitely more than 30 orca! 5-6 groups. One group, trailers, of 10+. -Kimberly Sylvester
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10:15 - Seeing them from Me Kwa Mooks now. Leaders are passing Manchester. -Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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10:08 - Spotted 3-4 heading west along the coast in front of Port Blakely. I'm at Alki. -Peter Mo
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10:13 - Leaders are now milling mid channel just north west of Alki Lighthouse
10:07 - Still moving clearly south in groups of 2-5.
10:02 - Coming into view from Alki now, just north of Bainbridge ferry lane. At least a dozen mid channel heading south. Closer to Bainbridge. -Shannon Donegan Saam
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09:59 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine Ops, emailed at 10:08 to report: 0959 Vessel reports via 800MHz spotting a pod of 10-15 orca heading southbound, located just outside of Elliott Bay, East of the traffic lanes - spotted by KALEETAN.
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09:57 - 2 large males and a female viewed through scope from Alki Beach. -Whale Scout
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10:00 - Got them all now (out from behind the trees) all fairly spread out mid channel heading towards Alki Point. South of the ferry lane.
09:48 - I have them in sight out front of the marina in Magnolia (I'm in WQA). Wow! Huge pod. They look to be turning into Elliot Bay. I've seen two groups, lost track of the front larger group. I got a glimpse of the second smaller group that seems to be crossing the ferry lanes now between Seattle and Bainbridge.
Amy Martino
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09:17 - Tough to count! More than 20 total. Some spread out closer to mid channel. Couple groups of 5,6 passed between green buoy and West Point. Southbound. Viewing from Sunset Park. Two trailers between buoy and West Point. Must’ve seen 30+. -Gnar McKnee
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09:14 - One family tightly grouped together about 12 to 15 whales hugging the coast just south of Discovery Park.
09:00 - Scanning from Rolling Bay on Bainbridge Island. Appears to be 40 plus whales. Spread out north to south about 2 miles. Some up next to the shore at Discovery Park. Most mid to east channel. -Kimberly Sylvester
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08:35 - Orcas spread out between Shilshoe and Bainbridge, southbound. Counted at least 6. Could be more ahead of them. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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08:48 - Mark Millard, WDFW called to report 5 orcas, including male, off Shilshole heading southbound.
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08:47 - They are spread out all the way from the north end of Shilshole down to in front of Magnolia. Just saw a big breach in front of Shilshole.
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08:35 - Kimberly Sylvester called she is viewing 35 + orcas from Rolling Bay looking across to Shilshole and sees orcas from N to S from south of Discovery to N of Shilshole. Haven’t scanned much further north. A lot of males. Maybe another super pod.
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8:30 - Now they are pretty well right in front of Shilshole, heading south. They are pretty spread out north to south closer to the Seattle side (we live in Kingston), maybe a dozen or more? One group of at least 4 and then several singles. A big bunch at any rate moving at a good pace. Through the binoculars have seen some breaches, tail and fin slaps too. -Chris Beamer Otterson
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08:22 - I see a bunch of orcas (10 or more) off of President Point, Kingston mid channel going South. I assume the residents. -Corrie Beamer Urquhart
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Jim Owens
Date of Sighting: 11/9/2022
Time: 8:00 AM
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 25
Where seen: Jefferson Pt, Kingston
Direction of travel : South
Behaviors observed: Traveling/hunting
If orcas, any males?: Yes
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: More whales then we've ever seen traveling together.
Photos available?
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Wed, Nov 9 - San Juans - 13:00 - There were 3 humpbacks near Battleship Island northbound. -John Boyd [WSSJI]
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Wed, Nov 9 - Admiralty Inlet - 14:35 - Ana Sing Deo called, she and Pip Gordon of Bush Point saw at least one, maybe two humpbacks in Admiralty Inlet traveling southbound very close to Whidbey side, just passed by the Bush Point lighthouse. 

November 8
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) -Tue, Nov 8 - Puget Sound (J, K, L Pod) - November 8: Mountains, moon and whales - what a spectacular combination highlighting the three natural wonders as dusk fell on Southern Residents foraging off Possession Beach Park before nightfall. Magical moments indeed. -photo by Sandy Pollard, November 8, 2022 -photo by RJ Snowberger, November 8, 2022
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17:10 - Whales have passed Possession boat ramp in the moonlight, heading toward Mukilteo-Clinton ferry lanes. Magical moments. -Sandy Pollard
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17:08 - Still seeing fins and blows from Picnic Point with line of sight towards Possession Point. Some north of Possession Point and some south still of it. All are directionally headed towards Mukilteo/Clinton. -April Basham
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17:09 - Spent the last 45 mins watching them as if they were in a parade. 1-3 passing at a time spread from Mukilteo to Whidbey side. I have to guess at least 30 or more? Losing light and listening to them breathe. So amazing! They’re all going north to the Muk/Clinton ferry. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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17:02 - Christine called to report they are seeing large pod of orcas, including little ones, currently between Possession Point, South Whidbey and Shipwreck (north of Picnic Point on mainland). Heading north up into Possession Sound. They been watching them go by for about 10 minutes.
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16:40 - Bunch of whales approaching Possession boat ramp at speed. Mid channel, northbound towards Mukilteo/Clinton. -Sandy Pollard
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16:30 - They were hanging around the green buoy at the south end of Whidbey. Splashing and tail slapping for a bit treading north still. They look like they’re heading into Possession. I just saw one closer to Mukilteo side. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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16:30 - Another big group of 10ish+ are approaching Possession Point, heading north towards Possession Sound. It seems like the initial group has traveled north and should hopefully be able to be seen from Mukilteo soon [approx. 47.896852, -122.382815]. -Our Wild Puget Sound
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16:20 - Approx. half-a-dozen whales north of Edmonds ferry lane on Edmonds side. Probably foraging but hard to tell for sure as the dorsals rise among the whitecaps. -Sandy Pollard
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16:15 - I can see VERY distant fins and blows to the south from Clinton bound ferry, near Possession Point. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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16:15 - They’re really spread far apart, hard to tell but definitely more than a dozen of them. 
16:00 - There’s a bunch porpoising heading northeast in Possession triangle. -Alice Thuy Talbot
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16:05 - Seeing a big group spread out between Possession Point & Picnic Point. Some even further north heading towards Possession Sound. Milling and breaching, but generally trending north. -Our Wild Puget Sound
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15:03 - Seeing several dorsal and breaches mid channel. Viewing from the boardwalk by Edmonds ferry. Still northbound. -Candace Gavin
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14:47 - Another group northbound here [approx. 47.813377, -122.407020]. - L105, not K37. Also L85.
14:35 - Got a good view of L82 (my favorite) with L87 and possible K37 just outside the Kingston ferry terminal.
14:23 - Standing on Kingston ferry still at the dock. Whales are northbound mid channel just north of the midchannel marker.
13:45 - Saw some in midchannel south of Kingston Edmonds run. From the 13:35 Edmonds ferry. Northbound. -Whale Scout - L87 Onyx -photo and ID by Whale Scout, November 8, 2022
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13:10 - Several breaching out from Richmond Beach. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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12:54 - [Passing] Discovery Lighthouse an hour ago. -Jan Barnes
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12:21 - Passing northbound soon out of sight from Sunset Hill. -Whale Scout
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11:44 - A couple of big groups passing Shilshole Bay, almost straight out from Meadow Point, breaching along the way. Looks like around 20-30. -Our Wild Puget Sound
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11:30 - Orcas quickly NB [northbound] at West Point. Too rough out here for pics! Several males, only saw 7 or 8 in the group. -Tim Ferris
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11:30 - Viewing from Rolling Bay bluff on Bainbridge, to West Point Lighthouse, fun spy hops and 4-5 traveling together heading north. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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11:26 - It sure feels like they're more than 20 whales out there. They just passed the yellow channel marker. Traveling northbound.
11:15 - Viewing from Skiff Point. Orca are traveling northbound. East side of the channel. Approaching West Point from my point of view. Glorious sun is out! -Kimberly Sylvester
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11:23 - Viewing group northbound off Shilshole. Little little baby with this group.
11:11 - Group passing West Point now.
11:05 - From Sunset Hill Park looking over West Point Lighthouse, 10ish whales traveling northbound, well east of midchannel. Will probably be decent close pass at West Point soon if they keep going. -Whale Scout
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10:57 - From West Point, whales still south of Discovery Park. Whales continuing northbound, appear to be midchannelish. looking through my photos it appears the group that passed close to West Point were a mix of Js and Ks. -photos by Brittany Noelle, November 8, 2022
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10:34 - I’m at the south end of Magnolia Boulevard, saw 3 or more head north. -Jan Barnes
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10:30 - From Magnolia Bluffs, group appears north of Seattle-Bainbridge ferry lanes northbound. As everyone is reporting, visibility is suboptimal due to wind and white caps. -Brittany Noelle
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10:27 - Saw a group, no idea what size, but many. Heading north past downtown Seattle. Saw from Bainbridge. Visibility is tough because of white caps. -Siobhan Bailey
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10:05 - The two surfacing I saw, one might have been north, one was south. -Kate Hruby
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09:54 - 1 or 2 whales just west of midchannel from the Seattle-Bainbridge ferry. -Save the North Pacific Right Whale
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08:12 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine OPs emailed at 08:49 to report: 0812 log entry: Vessel reports via 800MHz spotting a pod of 10-15 orca in Elliott Bay, heading South.  - reported by TACOMA.
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Cascadia Region Whale Sighting 
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Tue Nov 8 8:12 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.61568,-122.44297 [North of SEA/BI ferry traffic lanes]
Number Sighted: 4
Submitter Name: Martin Stamat
Whale Alert App
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L88 Wavewalker - L82 Kasatka
07:47 - At least 5, maybe 7+ - they just passed close and south. 
07:35 - Orcas (at least 2 apparent adult males and a calf, probably more) seen once from Seattle’s Discovery Park southbound, approximately here: (47.6762921, -122.4627670) [mid channel north of between Skiff Pt, Bainbridge & West Pt, Discovery Park, Seattle].  -IDs by Alisa Lemire Brooks -photos by Raphael Fennimore, November 8, 2022
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UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES - Tue Nov 8 - Puget Sound (SRKW sub pod or Ts in???)
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Tue Nov 8 15:29 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.57455,-122.51213 
Number Sighted: 5
Submitter Name: Scott Kruse
Whale Alert App
Orca Network follow up: yes, time was 3:30. No images. They were close to north side of Blake island and were heading east. 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Tue, Nov 8 - Washington Narrows/Dyes Inlet
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Tue Nov 8 17:30 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.59020,-122.68884
Number Sighted: 1
Submitted Comments: Seen from shore lions park 
Submitter Name: Bethany
Whale Alert App
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Tue, Nov 8 - BC
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Tue Nov 8 9:38 PST
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 48.69627,-123.46842
Number Sighted: 1
Submitter Name: Denis Barnard
Whale Alert App
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Tue, Nov 8 - Puget Sound - 15:15 - Seeing blow of possible humpback just east of midchannel marker (from 1515 EDM/KING ferry) [approx. 47.799446, -122.429891]. -Whale Scout
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UNIDENTIFIED BALEEN WHALES - Tue, Nov 8 - Burrows Bay
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Cynthia Nielsen
Date of Sighting: 11/8/2022
Time: 3:40 PM
Species seen: Gray or humpback - see clip
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: Burrows Bay, off Skyline in Anacortes WA
Direction of travel : N
Behaviors observed: Breach, then down several minutes, then a series of short dives
If orcas, any males?: Not orca
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

November 7
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Mon, Nov 7 - Puget Sound (J, K, L Pod) - We managed to get out on a whaler today off Shilshole to see the SRKWs. There were definitely different groups, I think we maybe got out there to catch the tail end of the middle group and then the last group. -Michael and Catherine Dougherty
“ID Notes for Michael’s photo set: Hi Alisa, And Hi Mike and Catherine! Thanks all for sending on the photos. Looked like a nice day! Here's who I see in the photos but they are in alphanumerical order, not in order by picture: J19, J35, J37, J40, J41, J47, J51, J57, J58, J59, K14, K26, K36, K37, K38, K42, L22, L25, L54, L72, L77, L85, L86, L87, L88, L90, L91, L94, L103, L105, L106, L108, L113, L115, L116, L117, L118, L119, L121, and L125. Many of them show up in multiple photos. Let me know if you have trouble finding any of the whales on the list and I can tell you where I saw them. Mark Malleson had all of J, K, and L pods coming in on the 6th. I got out later that afternoon and saw all members of L pod. Thanks again for sharing the photos!” -Dave (Ellifrit, Center for Whale Research) -photos by Michael Dougherty, November 7, 2022
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16:16 - 3 whales still well south of boat ramp. Slightly to Whidbey side of mid channel. Visibility deteriorating rapidly.
16:02 - At least two whales now. Maybe a bit closer to Whidbey side says my better half. Foraging.
16.00 - Seeing dorsal fin from Possession boat ramp heading north, appears closer to Mukilteo side. Ferries beware! -Sandy Pollard
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16:30 - A friend from Whidbey just texted and says they have eyes on them in Cultus Bay. They said they saw at least 20 from Cultus and that they were grouped in groups of 2-3. Then went to Possession Beach and saw them pass there.
15:00 - A couple have passed the Maxwelton Point (seen from Ocean Ave) and are heading towards Cultus Bay. Quite a few others are heading that way, as well. -Our Wild Puget Sound
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15:00 - Apple Tree Point Kingston - Had one group with a male, adult female and few others very close to the Kitsap side. Another large group with male just passed the ferry line.  -photos by Sara Frey, November 7, 2022
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14:53 - Volunteer Sara Frey called to update on those she is seeing. Most have been well offshore, but now she has a group right off Apple Tree Point, Kingston (north of ferry terminal) which includes big male who is foraging. She did get saddle image of him and thinks a female she’ll share later. They are about 100 yards offshore. Sara sees more out in channel, she watched a lot of big males go by earlier. Seeing some still south of ferry traffic lanes, and now while on the phone another big male heading her way. Also another ~ 10 just crossing the ferry lanes, maybe trending northbound, lots of foraging. The Superior Mirage has been bad all day making it difficult, all could see was males floating for a while. Hard to say where the leaders are.
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14:40 - Another group just passed the westbound ferry. Closer to the Kitsap side. Northbound. Large male and others. -Sara Frey
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14:37 - You can see them off the Kingston ferry breaching, heading towards Point No Point. Probably two mile distance from ferry. -Shannon Heuvel
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14:34 - There are quite a few (5-10ish) in between Point No Point and Possession Point, so it’s possible that they’re heading to Possession Bar and aren’t quite ready to exit out Admiralty yet. Breachfest in the middle of Possession Triangle. -Our Wild Puget Sound
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14:21 - Confirmed J26 K26 K35 K20 and the baby K45 in the mix! -Ling's Cetacean Photos
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14:20 - Seeing more to the south of the Edmonds marina. Approaching ferry lanes. Large male. -Sara Frey
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14:17 - Have been watching SRKWs stream by for a half hour out in middle from Edmonds fishing pier. Whaleapolooza! -Michelle Goll
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14:15 - Trailing group (very large) south of Kingston ferry. Slowly northbound. Research boat is still with them. -Orca Conservancy
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14:07 - Now viewing from Ocean Ave in Edmonds. Leaders seem to be in between here and Eglon, angled towards Admiralty. -Our Wild Puget Sound
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14:00 - Viewing from Apple Tree Point Kingston. Several large males northbound in the glare at midchannel. The ferry briefly stopped. Others are likely too far east to see. -Sara Frey
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14:08 - The small research boat is passing now with a group of 10+.
14:00 - Just watched about 10 orcas swim past my house just south of the Kingston ferry. Spread out a bit, two distinct groups and some outliers. 2 or 3 big males. Northbound. Swimming fairly steadily but throwing in a few spy hops and tail slaps for good measure! Just saw three more. -Lucy Falla
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13:40 - A really tight group bringing up the rear, all right about the yellow channel marker off Kingston. -Jim Pasola
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13:36 - Viewing from Marina Beach. Leaders just passed north of the Kingston ferry. Very far. Sometimes can see blows without binoculars, but can’t see fins without binoculars. -Orca Conservancy
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13:21 - I’m at Kayu Kayu Ac and there are leaders past Kingston. Definitely north of Richmond. Research boat is almost to Point Jefferson. -Our Wild Puget Sound
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13:10 - The leaders from my line of sight, Kingston, are straight across to Richmond Beach. I see the research boat with the trailers, line of sight Space Needle, all the rest spread out between. -Jim Pasola
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13:05 - Check out KOMO 4 FB page, they have a video of the whales across from Golden Gardens! Link to footage. -Vanessa Egerdahl
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12:59 - Leaders are well past the yellow channel markers spread from it to the east, steady northbound. -Jim Pasola
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12:52 - Seeing so many blows from Kayu Kayu Ac. The haze is so wild today, though, that it looks like they’re flying above the horizon. -Our Wild Puget Sound
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12:45 - From the bluff above the Kingston ferry, the lead whales that I see are nearing the yellow channel marker. There are many whales. -Jim Pasola
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12:38 - Seeing blows from Marina Beach here in Edmonds. Still pretty far away though. Looking toward Bainbridge. -Shannon Heuvel
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12:14 - Very large group right in front of research boat.
12:08 - Leaders visible from Richmond Saltwater Beach. Looking Southwest. Multiple groups east of midchannel north bound. In line with Fay Bainbridge. -Orca Conservancy
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12:08 - The leaders are still way north, not too far short of Richmond Beach, line of sight from Faye Bainbridge, seem to be moving quickly.
11:55 - I'm seeing what must be the trailing group north of West Point, in front of Shilshole Bay taking the same trail as the previous group far in the distance; multiple blows 15 to 20. -Jim Pasola
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11:57 - Correction - Much larger than 3-5.
11:51 - Viewing from Sunset Hill. 3-5 about due West of Golden Gardens, northbound. -photo by Adam Domanski, November 7, 2022
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11:50 - Still at Golden Gardens, both south and north. -Vanessa Egerdahl
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11:48 - More orca shenanigans. -photo by SarahWB @TwistedStas2, November 7, 2022
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11:47 - Positive ID for J38 and K33. -Ariel Yseth, Whale Scout
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11:40 - What a glorious day. Received the message that the SRKWs were off of Bainbridge and I geared up and ran out the door. Sitting atop my favorite spot to watch for them, I was bundled up in my heavy coat, hood up, and set up the scope. Instantly, I saw the Kingston Fast Ferry going VERY slowly. As I looked through the scope, I could see fin after fin after fin. It was too cloudy to see blows at that time. This was the leading group. They were bunched together and traveling north. Just south of Shilshole. Then, south, there was another group. Same thing, mostly tightly grouped and traveling north. Watch both groups for a bit. Getting ready to leave, and then I noticed another boat, a research boat. Yet another huge pod of orcas. Here is my view, not great conditions, but a glorious sight from my perspective. I don't have a fancy camera with which to share better photos. I see many other posts here with better quality photos and video. But I can guarantee that the eyes on the other end of this scope were streaming tears of joy to see these amazing creatures travel together. To do what they do and not see any boats harassing them was a treat. I have never seen so many whales all in one day from one spot. Thank you Orca Network for all you do! -Kimberly Sylvester -video by Kimberly Sylvester, November 7, 2022
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11:36 - Watching steady small groups of whales slowly northbound, out from Golden Gardens Bathhouse. Sight line from just south Of Fay Bainbridge Park. -photos by Sue Surowiec Larkin, November 7, 2022
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11:30 - South group has flipped and now northbound. All whales northbound.
11:20 - South group still southbound. Near West Point. North group still northbound near Golden Gardens.
11:15 - Rain stopped, visibility improved. Viewing from Golden Gardens. Large group milling, trending northbound just south of Golden Gardens. Another large group a mile or so south. They are trending southbound. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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11:24 - There is a group right in front of Shilshole Marina.
11:15 - Viewing from Fay Bainbridge, I can see multiple blows just north of West Point Lighthouse, not yet to Shilshole Marina, they are slowly drifting northbound. -Jim Pasola
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10:42 - 11:49 - From Magnolia Discovery Park shore today. I'm hoping they were eating a lot. I wish them all full bellies and space from boats to allow them to successfully echolocate their food. And to not have the boats scare away their prey. It's pretty cool from having spent so much time working directly with rescue dolphins to seeing orcas wild from the shore. -photos by Jennifer Godfrey, November 7, 2022
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10:38 - Eyes on whales from Golden Gardens, northbound, east of midchannel. -Brittany Noelle
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10:33 - They are spread east side of midchannel to midchannel. Trailers are nearly out of sight at Magnolia now. Northbound. Guessing leaders at or past West Point. 
10:05 - Whole lot of whales steady northbound east side midchannel, as viewed from Magnolia. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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10:26 - @wsferries makes Monday traffic jams delightful  -photo by HoneyDuck @HoneyDuck95, November 7, 2022
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10:21 - So lovely! Per Brad Hanson, NOAA/NWFSC, at least some members of all three pods (J, K, & L) are present today.
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09:57 - All ferries stopped now.
09:54 - Seeing at least 3 whales northbound east/midchannel Elliott Bay. -Sue Surowiec Larkin
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09:57 - I just watched several off of Alki, next to where the ferry was stopped. Best way to start the week. -Lisa Claydon
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09:44 - Laurie Baker, WSF Marine OPs, emailed at 09:44 to report: 0927hrs: WALLA WALLA spots 7 orca in a northerly direction, just off Restoration Point. 0940hrs: WALLA WALLA at bare steerage due to 5 whales just North of Alki Point.
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09:25 - This morning off Emma Schmitz photo of orca near Manchester cargo ship and at 9:41 am off Alki ferry passengers watching orcas. -photo by Robin Sinner, November 7, 2022
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09:20 - Donna Sandstrom, Whale Trail called to report seeing residents stretched the length of Blake Island, foraging with slow trend northbound.
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09:20 - Whales face flipped northbound with leaders past Alki. -Brittany Noelle
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09:00 - Wow. Just saw 5-6 large dorsals and blows all north of Blake Island where the fast ferry was hanging out for a moment. Pointed northward but several just hanging out near the surface. Mid-channel. -Russ Mann 
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09:04 - Lots of surface activity. May be moving north again. Direction not clear.
09:00 - Several off South Beach. Viewing from Lowman. -Kristin Hoelscher Lauver
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08:55 - Seeing fins from north tip of Vashon to south tip of Blake. A couple were headed back north slowly, including one big one. Seem to be hanging out around there, across/north of Southworth ferry. -Russ Mann
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08:35 - About 5+ were heading south, rounding the tip of Alki Point. Seen from Vashon water taxi. -Liz Riddle Sorensen
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08:48 - I just rode the Vashon ferry, they were looked like mid-channel. Spread out at least two large males. -Jim Pasola 
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08:40 - About 5-6 dorsals spread from the south tip of Blake to the north tip of Blake, largest one in the middle or past (southward). Spread from Blake shoreline to mid-channel.
08:30 - 2 fins and blows approximately west of Rustica restaurant, in line with the big container ships on the west side. Mid-west channel. Southbound moving moderate pace. -Russ Mann
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08:18 - Large group just passing yellow midchannel buoy. -Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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08:05 - Just spotted them from Weather Watch Park.  -Steve Rice
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08:16 - Confirming SRKWs! Open saddles visible.
08:00 - From Constellation Park, leaders about to Alki-Restoration Point. Appear to be west of mid channel. -Brittany Noelle
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07:37 - Seeing lots of blows from south of Alki Point, but no fins yet. -Stephanie Raymond, Orca Network
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07:08 - At least 6 orcas spotted just now, just off Wing Point, Bainbridge Island, traveling south. -Jane Rein

November 6
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS (fish-eating ecotype) - Sun, Nov 6 - E Juan de Fuca (J, K, L Pods)
Excerpt from the Center for Whale Research Encounter #77: “They arrived on the scene with the lead group slightly east of Staines Point at 1332. The whales were tight together and heading east, while more fins could be seen behind and to the southwest. The first whale identified was J27, who was traveling closely with J31, J56, and J53. Moments later, the J14s, J17s, and J22s surfaced in tandem after a long dive, while the J16s surfaced parallel but further to the north…” Read more here at Center for Whale Research Encounter #77
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23:50 - L-Pod calls for sure, maybe others as well - pretty faint. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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23:30 - Activity on the Port Townsend hydrophone. -Cindi Crowder Rausch [WSSJI]
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16:05, Viewing from 1 mile south of Landbank's Westside Preserve I could see a line of orca fins to my south. The Southern Residents were inbound just north of Pile Point, traveling slowly southeast about 1.5 miles from shore. Surfacing often they were in small groups, the groups close together in a line. At 16:20 they adjusted their direction heading south away from shore in the general direction of Hein Bank. By enlarging the photos I was able to get a fairly accurate count of 15 and probably a few more. Monika Wieland Shields reported seeing "easily 20 - 30 orcas off South Beach" miles from shore at 15:50. These two sightings could represent 45 orcas. The orcas were monitored by a small CWR research vessel. -Michelline Halliday, SJI -photo by Michelline Halliday, November 6, 2022
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BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) - Sun, Nov 6 - Haro Strait (T2Cs) - Video clip of the T2C matriline of Bigg's Killer Whales in Haro Strait. Filmed at 2:57 PM Sunday, November 6, 2022: Click here -Gerald Graham
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15:00 - Northbound from County Park between 1/4 and 1/2 mi offshore now.
13:20 - T2Cs heading north up mid Haro.
13:00 - T2Cs eastbound from Discovery aiming across Haro. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Sun, Nov 6 - San Juans - 14:44 - 2 humpbacks off Turn Island State Park, San Juan Island.  -Lauren McManus
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Mon, Nov 7 - Strait of Juan de Fuca
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Kate Pagan
Date of Sighting: 11/6/2022
Time: 3:45 PM
Species seen: Humpback
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: (48.1449313, -122.7796606)
Direction of travel : West
Behaviors observed: Traveled past Battery Tolles, medium speed, milling off North Beach County Park
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 - Sun, Nov 6 - Puget Sound
Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Christine Hamstra
Date of Sighting: 11/6/2022
Time: 12:41
Species seen: ?
Number of animals seen: 1
Where seen: off Sunset Beach in Edmonds
Direction of travel : stuck
Behaviors observed: slowly drifing?, couple spouts
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?: Any reports of whale stuck off Sunset Beach?
This behavior is not norm

November 5
HUMPBACK WHALES - Sat, Nov 5 - Admiralty Inlet
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Humpback Sighting:
Sighting Time: Sat Nov 5 16:17 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 47.99404,-122.53544
Number Sighted: 1
Submitter Name: Lisa Tweter
Whale Alert App
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Sat, Nov 5 - Puget Sound - 16:15 - One humpback spotted off Edmonds, circling around. We didn't get much of a look at the flukes, but it wasn't Malachite.  -Bart Rulon, Puget Sound Express
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Sat, Nov 5 - South Puget Sound (Malachite) - Ingrid Shumway sent more images for sighting Saturday, November 5th of Humpback in Henderson Bay again. We could match dorsal to that of CRC-19820 Malachite (2021 calf of Slate)

November 4
Fri, Nov 4 - BC
Cascadia Region Whale Sighting
Orca Sighting:
Sighting Time: Fri Nov 4 10:00 PDT
Sighting User Reported Location (Lat/Lon): 49.53503,-124.82260 [Denman Island, BC} 
Number Sighted: 3
Submitted Comments: Seen from Hornby Island Ferry Terminal (Shingle Spit) looking South West - around 3-4 individuals with one large male seen milling in various directions. Five times varied between 2 minutes and 5 minutes. Eco type unknown. 
Submitter Name: Sarah Coulter
Whale Alert App
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Fri, Nov 4 - San Juans - 13:12 - Just north of Goose Island in Cattle Pass.  -Julie Gralow [WSSJI]
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10:57 - Got to see them with my binoculars! Sweet! Headed south. -Jennifer Hubble Peter
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10:12 - Donna Sanders, WSF Marine OPs emailed at 10:13 to report: 2 Humpbacks breaching near Reed Rock and Brown Island - reported by CHELAN at 10:12. 

November 3
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -Thu, Nov 3 - San Juans - 13:18 - Laura Baker, WSF Marine OPs emailed at 13:27 to report: Log entry 13:18hrs: Vessel reports via 800MHZ spotting 5-6 orca whales milling about at Upright Head in the vicinity of LPZ ferry terminal. WRAS updated - reported by TILLIKUM.
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11:15 - Orcas northbound outside Friday Harbor. -Monika Wieland Shields, Orca Behavior Institute [WSSJI]
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Thu, Nov 3 - San Juans - 11:18 - Laura Baker, WSF Marine Ops emailed at 11:41 to report: [MV] SAMISH spots an Orca, 11/3 Log entry 1118hrs: Vessel reports via 8ooMHz they've spotted a single orca located 1/2-mile S/E of Reed Rock, heading toward FHBR. 
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Thu, Nov 3 - South Puget Sound (Malachite) - 13:00 - Feeding and milling around with a whole bunch of active sea lions. Observed milling/feeding, surface active then drifting northbound at that time. In Henderson Bay, southern Puget Sound. -photos by Ingrid Shumway, November 3, 2022
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GRAY WHALES - Thu, Nov 3 - Possession Sound - 08:52 - Gray whale feeding about half way between Hat [Island] and mainland to the north! -Kim Vest Gleason [HIWS]

November 2
HUMPBACK WHALES - Wed, Nov 2 - South Puget Sound - From Kopachuck late this morning. -screen grab from video by Jane Durnbaugh Thompson, November 2, 2022
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11:15 - Saw a humpback in Carr Inlet about 1/2 mile south of Kopachuck State Park heading south. Was only 125 yards off our deck! But then headed mid-channel, moving slowly. -Sarah Richey Guenther

November 1
BIGG'S KILLER WHALES (mammal-eating ecotype) -Tue, Nov 1 - Deception Pass (T36 & T36Bs) - My sister stopped at my house on her way to the dog park to use my bathroom. On a whim, I checked Orca Network. Asked my sister if she wanted to take her dog to Ala Spit. Saw fins there, went to the bridge and got REALLY lucky! We were there from about 1:45 to 2:30. Sooo fintastic to see them from the bridge. -photos by Tami Kannenberg, November 1, 2022
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17:15 - [approx 48.469575, -122.719167] still NW bound. Final update, good night whales!
16:23 - NW bound [approx. 48.449951, -122.692747]. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network
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Sent via form submission from Orca Network
Name: Charlene Hall
Date of Sighting: 11/1/2022
Time: 15:46
Species seen: Orca
Number of animals seen: 4
Where seen: (48.4312132, -122.6763453)
Direction of travel : North
Behaviors observed: Traveling
If orcas, any males?:
Any unusual markings?:
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your encounter?:
Photos available?: Yes, I will email the photos to sightings@orcanetwork.org
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[I] was walking in Sharpe Park in Anacortes and got close to cliff overlooking the sound, when I heard them first surfacing and blowing. I had to look through the trees but sure enough I saw them. There could have been 4-6. They were surfacing and following the shoreline for a minute or two and then must have dove because it went silent. -photo by Charlene Hall, November 1, 2022
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15:32 - North of Deception Island now, headed northwest. -Michael Shroyer
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15:22 - They've drifted southwest of Deception Island, lots of gull activity now.
15:05 - They are on a hunt south side of Deception Island. Visible from West Beach, Deception Pass State Park.
14:50 - Now trending south behind Deception Island. 
14:47 - Big direction change. Now eastbound approaching NW side of Deception Island.
14:40 - Well west of Deception Pass heading west. Can see with binos from Rosario Head.
14:20 - They went out Canoe Pass.
14:05 - Stealthy but approaching the bridge now finally. Still east of.
13:12 - Northbound passing Ala Spit.
12:31 - Seeing blows well north of Borgman Road as they approach Dugualla Bay and disappear quickly out of sight. 95% sure it’s 36/36Bs.
12:15 - Northbound approaching Borgman Road. -Rachel Haight, Orca Network - One on the right has a seal in their mouth! - T36B3 Chip and T36B Tattertip - T36B3 Chip and T36B Tattertip on left -photos by Rachel Haight, November 1, 2022
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11:30 - I happened to look up from my treadmill just in time to see some big fins in the water! Orcas dressed up as sharks for Halloween. Looks like 4-6 orcas heading northbound past Mariner's Cove [Whidbey Island], not too far out in the channel. Moving fast and disappeared quickly.  -photos by Marianne Parry, November 1, 2022
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09:30 - My sister and I were at Holmes Harbor and several whales were out there. Seemed to be feeding on something. Then we watched several whales in lines that eventually swam out the inlet. It was amazing. We did see what to me, appeared to be a semi young orca that had breached closer to East Harbor Road. Some had large black dorsal fins and some smaller. -Toni Cooper
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HUMPBACK WHALES - Tue, Nov 1 - Admiralty Inlet - 15:10 - Humpback 150 feet from shore, southbound fast off of Lagoon Point. -Bill Setter 
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GRAY WHALES - Tue, Nov 1 - San Juans - 09:36 - Laura Baker, WSF Marine Ops emailed at 09:54 to report: Captain, ANAC/SJI B watch, informs Ops the vessel has come to all-stop due to a single grey whale located at the entrance to FHBR, heading southbound to Turn Island.