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The T19s are changing their status from San Juan Spring whales to San Juan September whales! 🍂

We've had several encounters with them this month, including this evening right outside Friday Harbor where T19B Galiano did a spyhop next to his brother T19C Spouter.

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Happy first day of fall Storytellers! Some of our favourite encounters in the #SalishSea have happened during autumn so we can't wait to hear about this year's stories!
Photo by Gary
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In the presence of three more legends this evening 🤩

T19 Nootka, estimated to be over 60 years old, flanked by her sons T19B Galiano and T19C Spouter off the west side of San Juan Island.

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Always an honor to be in the presence of these two legends: T65 Whidbey and her son T63 Chaninsaw, this afternoon in Boundary pass.

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In a lovely moment from J-Pod's visit to the west side of San Juan Island on September 14th, J56 Tofino and J57 Phoenix were swimming in tandem, at times physically in contact with one another. Perhaps allo-kelping?

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We're back with our third and final staff ID challenge, and it's a doozy as we pit Sara against Monika in an SRKW flashcard showdown. Who do you think prevailed? Take a watch and find out!

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#BCcoast #BC #Parksville #SalishSea
Some minimalist photography to enjoy.
Lasqueti Island, Texada Island and B.C. coastal mountains in the background on a smokey or foggy afternoon.
Taken from Parksville, September 11th.

I just heard about an interesting app for boaters/sailors in the #SalishSea - it's for visualizing the currents without having to consult the chartbook/tables.

Coding on it is heavily AI-assisted, and I'm not fully a fan of that aspect, but the idea is too good to not at least shout out. And […]

Here's a short video clip highlighting J-Pod's pass in Haro Strait on the morning of September 8th, 2026 🥰

They were in two tight groups moving quickly south. They continued offshore towards the banks and slowly westbound, but we hope they'll be back soon!

#orcas #srkw #salishsea #whalesky

Last night’s edition of “September sunsets”, complete with the Cattle Point lighthouse and a pass from first the T19s and then the T49As 🫶🏻

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Full dynamic range this long weekend. From the top of the #SpaceNeedle to the low tide finds of the #SalishSea this place will always amaze me

A unique quartet of whales made their way down San Juan Channel this morning:

T63 Chainsaw
T65 Whidbey
T65A3 Amir
T137A Jack

We find these type of social associations - whether or brief like today or longer term - endlessly fascinating.

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