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Emergency_Bit_157 t1_ixkppx0 wrote

Reply to comment by geekathair in Orcas passing by the Point Robinson Lighthouse on Vashon. by geekathair

I definitely miss seeing them. I work in cetacean research and used to work with them. Nowadays I live in Alaska and research killer whales up here. But these guys are so special!

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geekathair OP t1_ixkqcl6 wrote

That sounds like an amazing job! I’ve been fascinated with Orcas since I was a kid and now that I have kids of my own I take every opportunity to take them out to see the Southern Residents and Biggs as they make their way through. We have so many species of whales for such a populated and enclosed area. Seeing the young Humpback hanging out off of the Dune Peninsula (Tacoma) for almost 3 weeks this summer was really something special.

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DrENFP t1_ixmi6rs wrote

I just moved to Gig Harbor and would LOVE any insight you can provide on where and when it’s best to spot any marine wildlife! This pic is amazing!!!

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geekathair OP t1_ixmit3g wrote

Thank you! Check out the Orca Network and Puget Sound Whale Sightings groups on Facebook. From the first report of the day the Orca Network has a thread going for each whale or pod. They usually have a thread for baleen whales and orcas each day and as people report in you can sort of figure out which direction they are going and head them off.

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DrENFP t1_ixmjstz wrote

Oh that’s perfect! Thank you!!

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