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geekathair OP t1_ixkjl26 wrote

Reply to comment by Emergency_Bit_157 in Orcas passing by the Point Robinson Lighthouse on Vashon. by geekathair

Yeah! We watched them from Point Defiance before deciding to hop on the ferry and explore the island a bit before hearing they were headed East. Perfect timing to have them come within 50-100’ from the shoreline.

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Emergency_Bit_157 t1_ixkppx0 wrote

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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