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Last: 1 day ago near Washington, US

Water: 48.7°F (Optimal for chinook)

Monthly Sighting Frequency

0 sightings
Jan
15 sightings
Feb
18 sightings
Mar
32 sightings
Apr
0 sightings
May
0 sightings
Jun
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Jul
0 sightings
Aug
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Sep
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Oct
0 sightings
Nov
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Dec

Best months: Apr, Mar, Feb

Orca Facts

  • Southern Residents: J, K, L pods — ~73 individuals remain
  • Range: Can travel 75+ miles per day
  • Diet: Southern Residents specialize in chinook salmon
  • Best viewing: West side of San Juan Island (Lime Kiln Point)
  • Stay safe: Federal law requires 300-yard distance

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Recent Sightings

9 reports
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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Washington, US

1 day ago

by riley88783

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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Salish Sea, Southern Gulf Islands, BC, CA

T123A-Stanley, male 4 Bigg’s killer whales: T123s T123 matriarch- Sidney and three offspring: T123A- Stanley (male), T123C-Lucky (female), and T...

1 day ago

by alyanalalani

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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Boundary Pass, Southern Gulf Islands, BC, CA

4 Bigg’s killer whales: T123s T123 matriarch- Sidney and three offspring: T123A- Stanley (male), T123C-Lucky (female), and T123D-Darcy (female)

1 day ago

by alyanalalani

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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Capital Regional District, BC, Canada

3 days ago

by kevintoo

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Washington, US

4 days ago

by dave_ericson

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Southern Gulf Islands, BC, CA

4 days ago

by leah

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Capital Regional District, BC, Canada

2!

5 days ago

by theflightlessmoda

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Washington, US

5 days ago

by marylusk

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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Capital Regional District, BC, Canada

T65Bs

5 days ago

by kevintoo