Tag: Orca Whales

Kasakta (L-82) Gives Birth To Baby Orca (L-116)

L-Pod has a new member, L-116, born to Kasakta (L-82). It was sighted just off the west side of San Juan Island recently. The photo to the left, taken by Jeanne Hyde from shore near the Lime Kiln Lighthouse, shows mother and calf. For more information visit the Friday Harbor Whale Museum’s news page. More… Continue reading Kasakta (L-82) Gives Birth To Baby Orca (L-116)

Four Resident Orca Calves Receive Names

Courtesy of the Friday Harbor Whale Museum: After several weeks of public voting with more than 7,500 votes counted, four Southern Resident Community Orca calves have new names! The newly named babies are: Moby (J-44), Star (J-46), Sooke (L-112), and Cousteau (L-113). (click to read more)

Orca Whales (J & L Pods) Seen Yesterday (9/4)

Typically Orca whale sightings start to taper off in the San Juan Islands as we enter September, but perhaps due to the strong salmon run in the area, they seem to be sticking around. As a result we’ve been seeing Orca whales every day on our whale watching trips over the last week or so.… Continue reading Orca Whales (J & L Pods) Seen Yesterday (9/4)

Beneath The Salish Sea Film At The Pickford 9/22

Join marine biologist and cinematographer Florian Graner on an underwater odyssey through Puget Sound and discover the wonders living around Whidbey Island, Hood Canal, and in the greater Salish Sea. Packed with information about life in the oceans using the latest stealth diving equipment and state of the art HD cameras, get close and personal… Continue reading Beneath The Salish Sea Film At The Pickford 9/22

Orcas From All 3 Local Pods Spotted Yesterday (8/18)

Yesterday we were lucky enough to spot members of all three local pods of Orca whales (J, K and L pods). They were seen just to the west of San Juan Island (Salmon Bank). We’ll be back out today aboard the Victoria Star and Island Commuter 2.

"Super-Pod" Of Orca Whales Seen 8/13

On our return trip from Victoria yesterday (8/13) we were lucky to find a “super-pod” of Orca whales – all three resident pods of Orcas seen in the same location! They were near Seabird Pt. / Discovery Island. Initial reports today are good as well – factor in the 80+ degree temperatures and it all… Continue reading "Super-Pod" Of Orca Whales Seen 8/13

Orca Whales Seen Yesterday Near False Bay (San Juan Island)

Despite the fog yesterday, we were able to find Orca whales on our whale watching trip yesterday. They were out in the waters between False Bay and Eagle Pt., off the west side of San Juan Island. We offer daily whale watching trips from Bellingham, Orcas Island (Lieber Haven) and San Juan Island (Friday Harbor)… Continue reading Orca Whales Seen Yesterday Near False Bay (San Juan Island)