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Last: 2 days ago near Capital, BC, CA

Water: 51.3°F (Optimal for chinook)

Monthly Sighting Frequency

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Feb
14 sightings
Mar
52 sightings
Apr
35 sightings
May
17 sightings
Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Oct
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Dec

Best months: Apr, May, Jun

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

8 reports
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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Capital, BC, CA

Large pod travelling east. ~15 individuals Telephoto lens

2 days ago

by stephbrulot

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

United States

Heading northwest

3 days ago

by steveansell

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Washington, US

3 days ago

by benfh

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Washington, US

Bigg’s/ transient

3 days ago

by ellc-antlers

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Washington, US

4 days ago

by laurenapakian

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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

San Juan County, US-WA, US

4 days ago

by hcarlile

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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Whatcom County, US-WA, US

5 days ago

by ianpf

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

San Juan County, US-WA, US

6 days ago

by cirily