L Pod Returns to Penn Cove. Read the full story here: buff.ly/3Co6apu
Photo by @crphotography.bsky.social
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW #LPod
Photo by @crphotography.bsky.social
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW #LPod
November 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
L Pod Returns to Penn Cove. Read the full story here: buff.ly/3Co6apu
Photo by @crphotography.bsky.social
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW #LPod
Photo by @crphotography.bsky.social
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW #LPod
L Pod From the Ferry. Read the full story here: buff.ly/j0xpt8w
Photo by Janine
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW
Photo by Janine
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW
November 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
L Pod From the Ferry. Read the full story here: buff.ly/j0xpt8w
Photo by Janine
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW
Photo by Janine
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW
So grateful to be back out there with our fantastic research partners at the @whaleresearch.bsky.social for the first day of our collaborative Puget Sound field season! While our main goal is SRKW, today we had amazing weather and vocalizing Bigg's killer whales. We'll take it!
#orcas #whalesky
#orcas #whalesky
November 3, 2026 at 1:24 AM
So grateful to be back out there with our fantastic research partners at the @whaleresearch.bsky.social for the first day of our collaborative Puget Sound field season! While our main goal is SRKW, today we had amazing weather and vocalizing Bigg's killer whales. We'll take it!
#orcas #whalesky
#orcas #whalesky
This is my 17th year of taking some time on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) to think about and honor the Southern Residents we have lost over the previous year. Read more at the link below:
www.orcabehaviorinstitute.org/orca-updates...
#orcas #srkw #diadelosmuertos
www.orcabehaviorinstitute.org/orca-updates...
#orcas #srkw #diadelosmuertos
November 2, 2026 at 2:57 AM
This is my 17th year of taking some time on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) to think about and honor the Southern Residents we have lost over the previous year. Read more at the link below:
www.orcabehaviorinstitute.org/orca-updates...
#orcas #srkw #diadelosmuertos
www.orcabehaviorinstitute.org/orca-updates...
#orcas #srkw #diadelosmuertos
#LookAndSee 552
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
@pegasuspegs.bsky.social
👯🎶
My cats are fed, so let’s rock 🤘
This is just for fun! No rules. I will post a pic often for your music association… 🎧
Because I’m a little offbeat…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrkW...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
@pegasuspegs.bsky.social
👯🎶
My cats are fed, so let’s rock 🤘
This is just for fun! No rules. I will post a pic often for your music association… 🎧
Because I’m a little offbeat…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrkW...
November 3, 2026 at 2:36 AM
#LookAndSee 552
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
@pegasuspegs.bsky.social
👯🎶
My cats are fed, so let’s rock 🤘
This is just for fun! No rules. I will post a pic often for your music association… 🎧
Because I’m a little offbeat…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrkW...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
@pegasuspegs.bsky.social
👯🎶
My cats are fed, so let’s rock 🤘
This is just for fun! No rules. I will post a pic often for your music association… 🎧
Because I’m a little offbeat…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrkW...
J Pod from the Ferry. Read the full story here: buff.ly/48QMRBk
Photo by Janine Harles
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW
Photo by Janine Harles
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW
October 29, 2026 at 8:35 PM
J Pod from the Ferry. Read the full story here: buff.ly/48QMRBk
Photo by Janine Harles
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW
Photo by Janine Harles
This is an encounter from 2024
#WhaleTales #SRKW
October 26, 2026 at 7:23 PM
“The estuary is critical habitat for salmon and SRKW, southern resident killer whales, as confirmed by DFO and the environmental assessment of the project – which assessed that the new terminal would result in destruction of the legally protected Southern Resident Killer Whale’s critical habitat,”
October 30, 2026 at 10:25 PM
“The estuary is critical habitat for salmon and SRKW, southern resident killer whales, as confirmed by DFO and the environmental assessment of the project – which assessed that the new terminal would result in destruction of the legally protected Southern Resident Killer Whale’s critical habitat,”
Art of (at the time) the newest SRKW calf that was documented, i hope this little one thrives into adulthood
#SRKW #nofishnoblackfish #pnw #orca #killerwhale #southernresidentkillerwhales #ocean #sea #art #artist #artwork #smallartist #ocean #sea #animalart #animals #nature #conservation #drawing
#SRKW #nofishnoblackfish #pnw #orca #killerwhale #southernresidentkillerwhales #ocean #sea #art #artist #artwork #smallartist #ocean #sea #animalart #animals #nature #conservation #drawing
October 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Art of (at the time) the newest SRKW calf that was documented, i hope this little one thrives into adulthood
#SRKW #nofishnoblackfish #pnw #orca #killerwhale #southernresidentkillerwhales #ocean #sea #art #artist #artwork #smallartist #ocean #sea #animalart #animals #nature #conservation #drawing
#SRKW #nofishnoblackfish #pnw #orca #killerwhale #southernresidentkillerwhales #ocean #sea #art #artist #artwork #smallartist #ocean #sea #animalart #animals #nature #conservation #drawing
Thursday's Salish Sea News and Weather: Blood star, new SRKW calf, BC voter guide, BC poll, tire removal, democracy watch. salishseanews.blogspot.com/2026/10/1022...
10/22 Blood star, new SRKW calf, BC voter guide, BC poll, tire removal, democracy watch.
Pacific blood star Pacific blood star Henricia leviuscula Pacific blood star is a species of sea star found along the Pacific coast of ...
salishseanews.blogspot.com
October 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Thursday's Salish Sea News and Weather: Blood star, new SRKW calf, BC voter guide, BC poll, tire removal, democracy watch. salishseanews.blogspot.com/2026/10/1022...
The orca calf was first spotted on Monday, Oct. 19, travelling with J35. Many may recognize J35, also known as Tahlequah, for making international headlines in 2018 for carrying her dead calf in B.C. waters for 17 days. cheknews.ca/new-orca-cal...
New orca calf born to Southern Resident killer whale who carried dead calf for 17 days
There’s good news for the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) population, a new orca calf has been born and appears to be healthy.
cheknews.ca
October 22, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The orca calf was first spotted on Monday, Oct. 19, travelling with J35. Many may recognize J35, also known as Tahlequah, for making international headlines in 2018 for carrying her dead calf in B.C. waters for 17 days. cheknews.ca/new-orca-cal...
There’s good news for the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) population, a new orca calf has been born and appears to be healthy.
https://cheknews.ca/new-orca-calf-born-to-southern-resident-killer-whale-who-carried-dead-calf-for-17-days-1355034/
https://cheknews.ca/new-orca-calf-born-to-southern-resident-killer-whale-who-carried-dead-calf-for-17-days-1355034/
New orca calf born to Southern Resident killer whale who carried dead calf for 17 days
There’s good news for the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) population, a new orca calf has been born and appears to be healthy.
cheknews.ca
October 21, 2026 at 3:58 PM
There’s good news for the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) population, a new orca calf has been born and appears to be healthy.
https://cheknews.ca/new-orca-calf-born-to-southern-resident-killer-whale-who-carried-dead-calf-for-17-days-1355034/
https://cheknews.ca/new-orca-calf-born-to-southern-resident-killer-whale-who-carried-dead-calf-for-17-days-1355034/
Wednesday's Salish Sea News and Weather: Golden-crowned sparrow, oil tanker terminal, SRKW population, Alberta separation, Medicaid cuts. salishseanews.blogspot.com/2026/10/1021...
10/21 Golden-crowned sparrow, oil tanker terminal, SRKW population, Alberta separation, Medicaid cuts.
Golden-crowned sparrow [Gregg Thompson] Golden-crowned sparrow Zonotrichia atricapilla The Golden-crowned Sparrow has bright breeding ...
salishseanews.blogspot.com
October 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Wednesday's Salish Sea News and Weather: Golden-crowned sparrow, oil tanker terminal, SRKW population, Alberta separation, Medicaid cuts. salishseanews.blogspot.com/2026/10/1021...
One of the best feelings in the world is sitting on the rocks at Lime Kiln, looking south, and seeing this. Today, it was doubly so! 👀🥰
#orcas #killerwhales #srkw #whalesky #jpod
#orcas #killerwhales #srkw #whalesky #jpod
October 21, 2026 at 1:38 AM
One of the best feelings in the world is sitting on the rocks at Lime Kiln, looking south, and seeing this. Today, it was doubly so! 👀🥰
#orcas #killerwhales #srkw #whalesky #jpod
#orcas #killerwhales #srkw #whalesky #jpod
There more hope swimming in #SalishSea today new Southern Resident #orca male calf, J65,born to Tahlequah J35 remember her heartbreaking journey in 2018,she carried her dead newborn for 17days.She lost daughter J61 in 2024.first year of calf’s life perilous.
Welcome to the world,J65💙
#Salmon #SRKW
Welcome to the world,J65💙
#Salmon #SRKW
October 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM
There more hope swimming in #SalishSea today new Southern Resident #orca male calf, J65,born to Tahlequah J35 remember her heartbreaking journey in 2018,she carried her dead newborn for 17days.She lost daughter J61 in 2024.first year of calf’s life perilous.
Welcome to the world,J65💙
#Salmon #SRKW
Welcome to the world,J65💙
#Salmon #SRKW
Tahlequah (J35) has a new baby!
New orca calf born to Southern Resident killer whale who carried dead calf for 17 days
There’s good news for the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) population, a new orca calf has been born and appears to be healthy.
cheknews.ca
October 21, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Tahlequah (J35) has a new baby!
Huge Southern Resident Killer Whale Resting Group. Read the full story here: buff.ly/2OS86fi
This is an encounter from 2014.
Photo by Gary
#WhaleTales #SRKW
This is an encounter from 2014.
Photo by Gary
#WhaleTales #SRKW
October 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Huge Southern Resident Killer Whale Resting Group. Read the full story here: buff.ly/2OS86fi
This is an encounter from 2014.
Photo by Gary
#WhaleTales #SRKW
This is an encounter from 2014.
Photo by Gary
#WhaleTales #SRKW
Center for Whale Research annual census reports 76 Southern Resident #Orcas. 2 more than last year,Unfortunately,only 2 of 4 calves born during census survived,orcas face,lack of #salmon, vessel noise & pollution.
#PNW #SRKW #SalishSea #Salmon #WashingtonState
#PNW #SRKW #SalishSea #Salmon #WashingtonState
October 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Center for Whale Research annual census reports 76 Southern Resident #Orcas. 2 more than last year,Unfortunately,only 2 of 4 calves born during census survived,orcas face,lack of #salmon, vessel noise & pollution.
#PNW #SRKW #SalishSea #Salmon #WashingtonState
#PNW #SRKW #SalishSea #Salmon #WashingtonState
J Pod from Shore. Read the full story here: buff.ly/pWprAbB
This is an encounter from 2022
#WhaleTales #SRKW
This is an encounter from 2022
#WhaleTales #SRKW
J Pod from Shore – 15/10/22
This morning I got a text from my neighborhood whale friend that J Pod was headed our direction (Ballard). Late out the gate (had to make my girlfriend break-y) I headed North to see them and watch…
buff.ly
October 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
J Pod from Shore. Read the full story here: buff.ly/pWprAbB
This is an encounter from 2022
#WhaleTales #SRKW
This is an encounter from 2022
#WhaleTales #SRKW
Sorry. Sad news.💔 #SRKW J31 was seen carrying another deceased newborn calf off Vancouver Island. The cause is unknown, but every calf matters to this critically endangered population.
Protect their food. Reduce underwater noise. Give them a future. 🐋Read more:
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Protect their food. Reduce underwater noise. Give them a future. 🐋Read more:
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Killer whale spotted again with dead calf off Vancouver Island
Researchers say a lack of nutritious prey and toxic contaminants are threatening the population’s recovery.
vancouversun.com
October 13, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Sorry. Sad news.💔 #SRKW J31 was seen carrying another deceased newborn calf off Vancouver Island. The cause is unknown, but every calf matters to this critically endangered population.
Protect their food. Reduce underwater noise. Give them a future. 🐋Read more:
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Protect their food. Reduce underwater noise. Give them a future. 🐋Read more:
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Could Slower Ships Reduce Noise Disturbance for Endangered Killer Whales?
@smruc.bsky.social
#OpenAccess #MarineScience #SRKW #SciComm
@smruc.bsky.social
#OpenAccess #MarineScience #SRKW #SciComm
Could Slower Ships Reduce Noise Disturbance for Endangered Killer Whales?
Making research accessible so anyone can benefit and make a difference
yourimpactlab.com
October 13, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Could Slower Ships Reduce Noise Disturbance for Endangered Killer Whales?
@smruc.bsky.social
#OpenAccess #MarineScience #SRKW #SciComm
@smruc.bsky.social
#OpenAccess #MarineScience #SRKW #SciComm
Two new products in the OBI webstore:
✨ "This is the skin of a killer, Bella" takes on new meaning with our new 5" glittering sticker featuring T99.
🗓️ Our 2027 orca calendar version features 4 photos of each of SRKW, NRKW, and Bigg's killer whales.
www.orcabehaviorinstitute.org/shop
✨ "This is the skin of a killer, Bella" takes on new meaning with our new 5" glittering sticker featuring T99.
🗓️ Our 2027 orca calendar version features 4 photos of each of SRKW, NRKW, and Bigg's killer whales.
www.orcabehaviorinstitute.org/shop
October 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Two new products in the OBI webstore:
✨ "This is the skin of a killer, Bella" takes on new meaning with our new 5" glittering sticker featuring T99.
🗓️ Our 2027 orca calendar version features 4 photos of each of SRKW, NRKW, and Bigg's killer whales.
www.orcabehaviorinstitute.org/shop
✨ "This is the skin of a killer, Bella" takes on new meaning with our new 5" glittering sticker featuring T99.
🗓️ Our 2027 orca calendar version features 4 photos of each of SRKW, NRKW, and Bigg's killer whales.
www.orcabehaviorinstitute.org/shop
Here are some more September Salish Sea stats:
— The T19s were our most commonly seen matriline for September (20 of the month’s 30 days)
— The largest group of Bigg’s was 32 whales (9/15 in the Strait of Juan de Fuca)
— While present, SRKW & NRKW numbers were lower than September 2025.
— The T19s were our most commonly seen matriline for September (20 of the month’s 30 days)
— The largest group of Bigg’s was 32 whales (9/15 in the Strait of Juan de Fuca)
— While present, SRKW & NRKW numbers were lower than September 2025.
October 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Here are some more September Salish Sea stats:
— The T19s were our most commonly seen matriline for September (20 of the month’s 30 days)
— The largest group of Bigg’s was 32 whales (9/15 in the Strait of Juan de Fuca)
— While present, SRKW & NRKW numbers were lower than September 2025.
— The T19s were our most commonly seen matriline for September (20 of the month’s 30 days)
— The largest group of Bigg’s was 32 whales (9/15 in the Strait of Juan de Fuca)
— While present, SRKW & NRKW numbers were lower than September 2025.
Researchers recorded another southern resident killer whale (SRKW) carrying a dead newborn calf off the waters of Vancouver Island, echoing a behaviour that made headlines over the past decade.
https://cheknews.ca/another-southern-resident-killer-whale-spotted-carrying-dead-calf-1351956/
https://cheknews.ca/another-southern-resident-killer-whale-spotted-carrying-dead-calf-1351956/
Another southern resident killer whale spotted carrying dead calf
Researchers recorded another southern resident killer whale (SRKW) carrying a dead newborn calf off the waters of Vancouver Island, echoing a behaviour that made headlines over the past decade.
cheknews.ca
October 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Researchers recorded another southern resident killer whale (SRKW) carrying a dead newborn calf off the waters of Vancouver Island, echoing a behaviour that made headlines over the past decade.
https://cheknews.ca/another-southern-resident-killer-whale-spotted-carrying-dead-calf-1351956/
https://cheknews.ca/another-southern-resident-killer-whale-spotted-carrying-dead-calf-1351956/
We aren’t doing enough… we are killing them. 💔 #srkw www.narcity.com/southern-res...
Southern Resident killer whale seen with another dead calf off Vancouver Island
Southern Resident orca calf dead off B.C. coast
www.narcity.com
October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We aren’t doing enough… we are killing them. 💔 #srkw www.narcity.com/southern-res...