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Last: 1 day ago near Salish Sea, Oak Bay, BC, CA

Water: 51.3°F (Optimal for chinook)

Monthly Sighting Frequency

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Jan
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Feb
0 sightings
Mar
0 sightings
Apr
0 sightings
May
25 sightings
Jun
66 sightings
Jul
74 sightings
Aug
27 sightings
Sep
0 sightings
Oct
0 sightings
Nov
0 sightings
Dec

Best months: Aug, Jul, Sep

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

10 reports
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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Salish Sea, Oak Bay, BC, CA

T060D and T060E travelling very close to shore past Cattle Point! They made a thrilling shore pass before going under and resurfacing in Cadboro Bay.

1 day ago

by kelpadelpian

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Resident Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Washington, US

1 day ago

by cael-w

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Washington, US

2 days ago

by katherine_lentz

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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Salish Sea, Saanich, BC, CA

The T109A’s passed very close to shore at Glencoe Cove, impressing dozens of onlookers! They were travelling northbound, quite quickly, and going unde...

2 days ago

by kelpadelpian

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Capital, BC, CA

Biggs

2 days ago

by plantwatcher

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Capital, BC, CA

2 days ago

by cwood

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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Washington, US

t109a pod

2 days ago

by maggieeeee

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Capital Regional District, BC, Canada

2 days ago

by itarichan

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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Capital Regional District, BC, Canada

4 days ago

by faolan_c

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Capital Regional District, BC, Canada

4 days ago

by faolan_c