Submitted by geekathair t3_z389q7 in Washington
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!
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.
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!!!
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.
DrENFP t1_ixmjstz wrote
Oh that’s perfect! Thank you!!
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