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Last: 1 day ago near Southern Gulf Islands, BC, CA

Water: 50.2°F (Optimal for chinook)

Monthly Sighting Frequency

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Jan

14 sightings

Feb

18 sightings

Mar

50 sightings

Apr

10 sightings

May

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Jun

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Jul

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Aug

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Sep

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Oct

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Nov

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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

Data Sources

The Whale Museum Hotline
iNaturalist Community
NOAA CO-OPS (water temp)

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Recent Sightings

3 reports

Orca iNaturalist Verified

Southern Gulf Islands, BC, CA

1 day ago

by nolan_bentham7

Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Washington, US

2 days ago

by ady_m

Orca iNaturalist Verified

Shingle Bay, Southern Gulf Islands, BC, CA

3 days ago

by curious_cascadian