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Last: 2 days ago near Capital Regional District, BC, Canada

Water: 49.6°F (Optimal for chinook)

Monthly Sighting Frequency

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

4 reports
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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Capital Regional District, BC, Canada

T123A/Stanley and companion.

2 days ago

by kevintoo

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Cowichan Valley, BC, Canada

4 days ago

by harry_mccullough

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

San Juan County, US-WA, US

4 days ago

by reidhwang

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Orca iNaturalist Verified

Trans Canada Hwy, Cowichan Valley, BC, CA

6 days ago

by olaroche