Pacific Northwest · observation
Willamette River viewed from the Tilikum Crossing, Portland
· Oregon
A firsthand photo/video post reports a pinniped seen in the Willamette from the Tilikum Crossing on 8 April 2026. The post and discussion do not establish a species with sufficient certainty, so species remains unknown.
- Species
- Not recorded / not sure
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- RandulsLove — Reddit r/Portland
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Portland/comments/1sh32rv/spotted_from_the_tilikum/ — Original post explicitly states “Spotted 4/8/26 in the Willamette from the Tilikum”; commenters discuss a sea lion but do not provide an independent identification.
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.