When is Orcas of the Salish Sea? 2027 Dates | Trailwind

Orcas of the Salish SeaMarine wildlife · May to September 2027Annual · summerTwo kinds of killer whale, one inland sea.The Salish Sea hosts two orca nations that share water but not a menu: the endangered fish-eating Southern Residents summering after salmon, and the seal-hunting Bigg's whales now seen in every month. Lime Kiln Point is the rare place you can watch either from shore.best land-based viewing: Lime Kiln Point State ParkWhere it is visible: San Juan Islands, Washington, USAWashington law requires vessels to keep 1,000 yards from Southern Residents (200 from Bigg's); shore viewing avoids all of it.Where to watch it

Lime Kiln Point State Park, Shore-based viewing sidesteps the vessel-distance rules entirely

Frequently asked questionsWhen is Orcas of the Salish Sea 2027?Orcas of the Salish Sea in 2027 is May to September 2027.See the full nature calendar

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