@seadiaries.blue: These are the days wildlife photographers and animal lovers live for 🖤 These ETP killer whales Eastern Tropical Pacific orcas — whales normally associated with warmer waters off Mexico showing up in Orange County. Yesterday, we experienced something incredibly rare: a pod of orcas off Newport Beach! 🐋 Warmer ocean conditions linked to El Niño can shift fish and other prey north—and when the food moves, predators follow. That may help explain why these incredible visitors made their way into Southern California waters. A truly unforgettable backyard wildlife moment right here in Orange Country. @captdaveswhalewatching @captain_elier @amandamcfaddden #ocean #orca #killerwhale