New calf sighted with B.C.’s endangered orcas a ‘huge, welcome surprise’

New calf sighted with B.C.’s endangered orcas a ‘huge, welcome surprise’

The K pod southern resident newborn appears to look ‘robust and energetic’

WHALES: Southbound orcas in area - K-Pod, with calf

8:42 AM: Orcas are in the area, southbound and in view from northwest West Seattle, reports Kersti Muul, with more headed this way. She says the whales include “multiple males” – more visible because of their larger dorsal fins – and are “spread out … from Constellation, north Blake Island, and some still coming north of Restoration Point.” 9:27 AM: Kersti says in a comment that these are confirmed from K-Pod – which has a brand-new calf. Share …