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Orcas Dazzle Seattle with Rare Hunting Display

3/6/2025

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On March 3, 2025, a pod of Bigg's killer whales mesmerized onlookers near Seattle's Elliott Bay as they hunted a grebe—a rare sight for these orcas, usually focused on marine mammals. Kersti Muul captured this extraordinary moment, igniting a sense of community and deepening appreciation for the region's wildlife.

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On March 3, 2025, a pod of Bigg's killer whales mesmerized onlookers near Seattle's Elliott Bay as they hunted a grebe—a rare sight for these orcas, usually focused on marine mammals. Kersti Muul captured this extraordinary moment, igniting a sense of community and deepening appreciation for the region's wildlife.