Marine Animals

No survey of wildlife on Orcas Island would be complete without at least one of our iconic friends. This large male Orca in Harney Channel was spotted in 2023 from the deck of one of the South-facing properties.

Picture by Ken Carrasco

A harbor seal near the dock

Picture by Jacques Retief

Wildlife

There is an abundance of of wildlife. Most residents care about the quality of the ecosystem and value the vast array of wild animals that make their homes here. Apart from the usual suspects, like deer, rabbits, squirrels and raccoons, there are enough species of birds to keep any birdwatcher happily occupied.

Birds

All the pictures were taken at Harney View. Let me know if you have some you would like to contribute.