Double Header with Bigg’s (Transient) Killer Whales and J Pod – 17/4/16

in Bigg’s (Transient), Gary, J Pod, Killer Whale, Southern Resident

Pretty sure this is my first time seeing the T011’s. They’re infamous for being part of the minke whale kill that happened in Ganges Harbour back in 2002. (Read more here!)

T11A

T11 and T11A…..a couple old bad ass transients cruising the area

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One of my favourites from today! J35 in the lead and J31 just surfacing. This after a cool encounter with the T46B’s, T46C2 and T11’s.

J35 and J31

I got reunited with J pod this afternoon! Here is J35 “Tahlequah” in the lead with J31 “Tsuchi” exploding through the surface behind. Always nice to catch a shot with mount baker in the background.

J35 “Tahlequah” and J31 “Tsuchi”

Pretty epic day. Got to see the whole gang…J2 “Granny” was just ahead of these guys and earlier in the day we got the T11s, T46Bs and T46C

-Gary

Bigg’s (Transient) Granny J Pod J2 J31 J35 Killer Whale Location: Mandarte Island Orca Southern Resident T11 T11’s T11A T46B’s T46C T46C2 Tahlequah Tsuchi

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Vivienne Mullowney

April 20, 2021

It was so good to see the Jpod this is the first bit of news or photos that I have seen this season and very very little last season they seem to look healthy enough
are they feeding well and doing well in general? J pod are my favorite of all the Killer whales I have been following them for years and just love to know that they are ok
thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful photos

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Double Header with Bigg’s (Transient) Killer Whales and J Pod – 17/4/16

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