I wonder if someone knowledgeable might comment on their behavior. Mammals, unlike fish, DO like to have fun frequently. Perhaps they're breeding or some other social activity, perhaps even interacting with the kids on the beach!
@coconutinfo According to the Vaushon-Maury Beachcomber Newspaper, what we witnessed at this moment were signs of them huntng salmon. They also mention that there was much social play going on, so many types of behavior. I also check the OrcaNetwork who put out a wonerful newsletter that mentions an article from the
Los Angeles Times called, Wild Orcas put on a show the awes even jaded Seattle residents, suggesting of course hunting activity.
Thanks Meg McDonald----This is unbelievable! According to the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber (in an article published today but not on its website), quoting NOAA researcher Mark Sears, the orcas who visited Vashon Island on Friday 10/28 included at least 80 members of J, K, and L pods.
My thanks for posting this video on Youtube! Reminds me of the mid 50's to the mid 60's when I was blessed to live on Henderson Bay in Gig Harbor. We only knew them as 'Killer Whales' and feared them and would warn everyone to 'stay out the water'! Very sad and sadder still, they no longer are seen there - no more salmon. Being a consummate photographer, I never once thought to take photos of these 'scary fish!
These are resident orcas and are likely hunting a school of fish judging by the lines they are forming as they swim past the beach. Their porpoising behaviour also suggests a hunt it going on. It is unlikely they are after the seals because only transients eat other mammals and they are not seen in groups this large. Great video - what an amazing sight!
@mec560After this beutiful show that we witnessed there was one seal VERY close to shore that probably was terrified for it's life, but your right the orcas were after salmon. Here's a link to some pictures taken by Andrew Uber who was next to me on the beach taken of the seal and orca's, great still photo's . (of significally better quality)
Well I can't post the link, so it's on King5 website and the article is Close encounters of the orca kind.
you have seen those videos of ocras that swim right into the ankle deep water and grad the sunbathing seals right? i think this pod was checking to see if the "seals" they saw on the shores were worth eating or not...they got pretty close!
I half expected her to say "wow, it's a double rainbow all the way across the sky!"
jackola 3 months ago
I wonder if someone knowledgeable might comment on their behavior. Mammals, unlike fish, DO like to have fun frequently. Perhaps they're breeding or some other social activity, perhaps even interacting with the kids on the beach!
coconutinfo 3 months ago
@coconutinfo According to the Vaushon-Maury Beachcomber Newspaper, what we witnessed at this moment were signs of them huntng salmon. They also mention that there was much social play going on, so many types of behavior. I also check the OrcaNetwork who put out a wonerful newsletter that mentions an article from the
Los Angeles Times called, Wild Orcas put on a show the awes even jaded Seattle residents, suggesting of course hunting activity.
911AWilson 3 months ago
Thanks Meg McDonald----This is unbelievable! According to the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber (in an article published today but not on its website), quoting NOAA researcher Mark Sears, the orcas who visited Vashon Island on Friday 10/28 included at least 80 members of J, K, and L pods.
911AWilson 3 months ago
Beautiful video! Exactly how people should interact with these animals - by observing their natural behaviours in the wild! Love it!
FreedomForOrcas 3 months ago
This is amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Adorabrooke 3 months ago
What an incredible experience this must have been for you!
MobileMediaProducts 3 months ago
That was wonderful 911.That is why I live here!!
2bellarball 3 months ago
Lived on Vason Island for awhile.. beautiful place. thanks 4 posting.
Satanophonicxxx 3 months ago
@Satanophonicxxx Vashon Island
Satanophonicxxx 3 months ago
Thank you for posting! Hearing the delighted squeals of the children was wonderful.
MrOoppoddoo 3 months ago
Got to love that massive drop off there off the beach that makes scenes like this possible.
tsurokigaarai 3 months ago
Bad ass! :) :)
wackywireless 3 months ago
awesome! I am terrified of the water so no whale watching trips for me, but I would have loved to be on the beach that day to see them that close up.
TheRangergoddess69 3 months ago
My thanks for posting this video on Youtube! Reminds me of the mid 50's to the mid 60's when I was blessed to live on Henderson Bay in Gig Harbor. We only knew them as 'Killer Whales' and feared them and would warn everyone to 'stay out the water'! Very sad and sadder still, they no longer are seen there - no more salmon. Being a consummate photographer, I never once thought to take photos of these 'scary fish!
imgrandmacarol 3 months ago
These are resident orcas and are likely hunting a school of fish judging by the lines they are forming as they swim past the beach. Their porpoising behaviour also suggests a hunt it going on. It is unlikely they are after the seals because only transients eat other mammals and they are not seen in groups this large. Great video - what an amazing sight!
mec560 3 months ago
@mec560After this beutiful show that we witnessed there was one seal VERY close to shore that probably was terrified for it's life, but your right the orcas were after salmon. Here's a link to some pictures taken by Andrew Uber who was next to me on the beach taken of the seal and orca's, great still photo's . (of significally better quality)
Well I can't post the link, so it's on King5 website and the article is Close encounters of the orca kind.
911AWilson 3 months ago
So beautiful!!
098anne 4 months ago
so cool would love to see them
grammytammy1000 4 months ago
Simply Amazing!!
mydogkallie 4 months ago
you have seen those videos of ocras that swim right into the ankle deep water and grad the sunbathing seals right? i think this pod was checking to see if the "seals" they saw on the shores were worth eating or not...they got pretty close!
SciFyGirl007 4 months ago
Simply awesome. Where on Vashon was this taken?
dotcomrob 4 months ago
@dotcomrob never mind.... was looking at it a second time and noticed the title. Point Robinson.
Thanks so much for sharing!
dotcomrob 4 months ago
super cool, thanks for sharing
Sslimak77 4 months ago
As you might have noticed I was holding my dog, just love the screams from the kids, so real and refreshing!
911AWilson 4 months ago
Love it that they still exist.
Yazdonsmom 4 months ago
awesome capture on video. seen this on KING 5 FB page. well done.
seattleimagephoto 4 months ago
Beautiful animals, wonderful shots! Thanks so much for sharing this!
Sparkyone2u 4 months ago
Amazing shots. I wish I'd known and I would have driven there.
gntpat 4 months ago
thank you so much for posting. what a fantastic sight. makes me home turf.
debra195942 4 months ago
Wow, that's so amazing! - and makes me miss Vashon so much!
deadrose23 4 months ago