[Tweeters] Rarely seen event with Orcas and a poor grebe yesterday off Alki

[Kersti Muul via Tweeters]

Transient killer whales sometimes play with, chase and 'hunt' birds - but
it's not seen a whole lot.

Yesterday we got to witness this up close and personal right off Don Arneni
boat launch.

They eventually lost interest, but the bird was worse for wear!  Everyone
was cheering the grebe on. 🤞🏻

The T124A2s and T124Ds have been in the area for 29 days. The female in my
photo with the waterlogged grebe under her saddle patch is T124A2B; a
female around 9 years old.

https://apnews.com/article/orcas-seattle-6f84d396b8f1495eb16861995fac59db

Kersti E. Muul

ED - SALISH WILDLIFE WATCH
Urban Conservation & Wildlife Biologist/Specialist - Response and Rescue
Washington Animal Response Team, BCS, Osprey Solutions and MMSN referral

Wildlife Field Biologist IV Marbled murrelet forest certified and USFWS
marine certified

Animal Care Specialist/Animal & Off the Grid First Aid Certified
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