Orca Whales in Commencement Bay

Keep your eyes open! CHB received a report of 4-5 Orcas off the mouth of Hylebos Waterway 1320, Monday, February 13, 2006 from nearby residents. 2 males confidently counted in the company of 2-3 females.  Reportedly the Orcas were actively breaching and splashing.  At 1335 we received another call that the whales were spotted off the mouth of the Puyallup River and close to the mouth of the Foss Waterway. CHB staff visually confirmed the sighting. Last staff sighting was 1420 on February 13, 2006.

If you see these or any other whales, please email or phone:

Orca Network
360-678-3451
toll-free at 866-ORCANET (672-2638)
info@orcanetwork.org

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Important information you can provide:

Number of animals seen?
Where did you see them (latitude and longitude if possible)?
What direction were they traveling?
When did you see them (date and time of day)?
What were they doing? Playing? Feeding (on what)?
Were there any males (very large fin on their back)?
Any unusual markings? Scars?
Have you seen whales in this area before?
Did you get photos that may identify individuals?