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Good conditions

Last: 1 day ago near Baynes Channel, Capital, BC, CA

Water: 51.3°F (Optimal for chinook)

Monthly Sighting Frequency

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Jan
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Feb
0 sightings
Mar
29 sightings
Apr
35 sightings
May
48 sightings
Jun
16 sightings
Jul
0 sightings
Aug
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Sep
0 sightings
Oct
0 sightings
Nov
0 sightings
Dec

Best months: Jun, May, Apr

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

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Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Baynes Channel, Capital, BC, CA

T049As passing close to shore past Ten Mile Point! I saw this pod earlier as well, travelling southbound from Sidney. Among the pod members was a supe...

1 day ago

by kelpadelpian

Sighting photo
Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Capital, CA-BC, CA

1 day ago

by kevintoo

Sighting photo
Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Capital, CA-BC, CA

1 day ago

by kevintoo

Sighting photo
Bigg's Killer Whale iNaturalist Verified

Capital Regional District, BC, Canada

1 day ago

by kevintoo

Sighting photo
Orca iNaturalist Verified

Baynes Channel, Capital, BC, CA

A pod of 5 Bigg’s orcas passing by Ten Mile Point, surrounded by several commercial whale watching vessels

5 days ago

by kelpadelpian