Killer Whale Photo Collection

Pacific northwest killer whales or orcas (transients, southern residents, northern residents) are incredible creatures! We are learning new amazing things about them all the time. Sadly, they are officially the most contaminated creatures on the planet. The US and CA governments have officially listed the southern resident population as “endangered”.

Please follow the blogs to enjoy whale watching and to find out more about what is going on, why this is important for you and how you can help. Let’s focus on positive solutions, rather than just negative impacts.

Species info;

- Northern & Southern Resident killer whales are strictly fish eating orca feasting on (preferably chinook) salmon. They do not eat meat. Characteristically they have rounder dorsal fins and grey open saddle patches.

- Transient killer whales are strictly meat eating orcas who feast on all marine and even land animals. They do not eat fish. Characteristically they have pointier dorsal fins and white solid saddle patches.

Between 2003 and 2010 I have documented, developed, integrated and managed an online whale watching platform for the public through blogs and free online documentation tools. From there other individuals, companies, groups and organizations are participating in this event. I started documenting in 1998 and blogging in 2000. Together we produce a massive information platform for all to enjoy and learn through. It is an amazing global community effort. This work is not about just pretty pictures, but is about the bigger picture of life.