With the help of texters/callers/commenters, we tracked orcas through the area this afternoon. And tonight Gary Jones shared photos from Alki Point! Passing ferry passengers got the best view:

The Kitsap Transit foot ferry, too:

Gary said the orcas were spread out over a distance, headed north when he photographed them around 5 pm.

According to Orca Network, they were likely Southern Resident Killer Whales.