Superb sounds!!
Many "A" and "G" clan families are in Robson Bight. They are very vocal, and there is no boat noise, so we've sent an alert.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 00:24:33 PDT
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since around 1:20am, when the last of the very large group of orcas that came into Johnstone Strait last evening, left the rubbing beaches. We think they were headed east, and are waiting for their return.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 09:10:33 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
Some of the A4s are in Blackney Pass, heading towards Johnstone Strait. It is foggy, so we can't see them.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 09:52:34 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A4s have reached Johnstone Strait. We're hearing them on the CP hydrophone, & they may be visible in the fog on Channel A.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 10:34:28 PDT
Orcas near mics.
It sounds like the A4s have reached Robson Bight - we've been listening to their calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone. Soon, if they continue east, they may arrive at the rubbing beaches.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 11:41:30 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A4s, including Springer, are very close to the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 11:52:36 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A4s may have reached the Beaches.
Helena
31 Jul 2005 12:33:59 PDT
Orcas near mics.
There were a few strong calls and ech location back in the Bight so perhaps the whales have turned back to the west.
Helena
31 Jul 2005 13:07:01 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Some of the A4s passed CP, slowly going west, the A11s were closest to us, but the wet conditions making it difficult to follow them.
Julie and Chihiro @ CP
Distant calls audible.
The A4s came back to the west, passed CP and crossed the entrance of Blackney Pass and carried on to the west parallel to Hanson Island.
Helena
31 Jul 2005 15:50:04 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A11s and maybe the C10s (we are not sure) turned around at Big Bay and crossed over to mid strait before travelling very slowly to the east.
Julie and Chihiro @ CP
31 Jul 2005 18:44:10 PDT
No orcas present.
Good evening! We have been caught up with various things tonight . We had a surprise visit from the A30s at dusk. The A30s had not been seen in the western Johnstone Strait all day. They were silent as they passed and in a BIG hurry. We had been expecting the A11s because they were reported coming in and so you can imagine our surprise. The A11s must have fallen behind the A30s because not long after the A30s had cleared we heard them on Flower Island.
Helena
31 Jul 2005 23:43:29 PDT
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Distant calls audible.
The Cs have gone to the north through Blakney Pass.
Tomoko
30 Jul 2005 01:38:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! We began hearing distant "A1" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone about 8am. We're not quite sure which group, though it's probably the A12s returning from their fast trip to the west a couple of days ago.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 08:54:20 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s are heading quickly south through Blackney Pass, now in front of OrcaLab. It it will probably take them only a few minutes to reach Johnstone Strait on the flooding tide. It's a foggy morning, so they might not be visible from CP.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 09:39:16 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s emerged from the fog. They are passing CP now. We sent an alert. Channel A
Helena
30 Jul 2005 09:51:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12S are heading east in Johnstone Strait. We're listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 10:26:08 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s have reached Robson Bight & are calling close to the Critical Point hydrophone. If they continue to the east, they may head into the rubbing beaches.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 11:22:05 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s are at the Main rubbing beach & are visible on Channel A.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 12:09:42 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
We decided to send an alert after a few minutes of the rub, hoping the A12s would continue rubbing a while longer.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 12:18:35 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s are heading back to the west after a fabulous rub. The C10s have been seen heading east from Lizard Point.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 12:55:11 PDT
Superb sounds!!
THE A12s ARE IN FINE FORM RIGHT OFF CRITICAL POINT.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 13:23:13 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A12 is heading towards CP on our side, the others are spread out from mid strait to the Vancouver Island side.
Julie and Chihiro @ CP
30 Jul 2005 14:47:38 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s are off CP qand we are hearing the Cs approaching Weynton Passage/Blackfish Sound from Donegal Head.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 14:52:21 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The C10s rounded Donegal with an unusual choice to head west past Mitchell Bay. The A12s are still near Kaikash Creek headed west.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 15:19:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are getting closer to Robson Bight - we're hearing their calls, along with persistent boat noise, on the Critical Point hydrophone. They are heading east. Meanwhile, the Cs have re-entered Johnstone Strait via Pearse Passage, at the western end of Pearse Islands, and are also heading east. Further out, near Numas Island, a large group of orcas has been sighted.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 18:03:07 PDT
No orcas present.
The C10s never did actually make it to the Strait but carried on past Sointula instead. We have had surpising and possibly wonderful news of an extraordinary large group of orcas making their way into the area. Some are actually not too,too far away.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 19:00:50 PDT
Performing maintenance
Power is out in Alert Bay, and we are running on battery backup at the moment. When our batteries fail, probably around 8pm PDT, Orca-live streaming will stop until regular power is restored. Please excuse any inconvenience.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 19:09:21 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The Blue Fjord reports that the A36s have passed Lizard with several groups following. A,G and R calls have been heard by the researcchers at Black Bluff. Could be an interesting night. Fingers crossed that the power keeps working in Alert Bay.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 20:41:36 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We began hearing distant calls from the A36s on the Flower Island hydrophone a few minutes ago. They are the first of (probably) many groups to come.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 21:00:22 PDT
Performing maintenance
Power is now down in Alert Bay. We don't know how long the outage will last, but when it does, we will resume normal streaming. Thanks for your patience!
Paul
30 Jul 2005 21:56:27 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Power has been restored in Alert Bay, so we are up again! During the outage, several groups of orcas entered Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass, including the A36s, A30s, A5s, and a "G-G" group. The A12s were at the rubbing beaches as the others arrived. We are now listening to calls on the Critical Point hydrophone as the orcas make their way eastwards in the Strait. Given the reports we heard earlier, it would not be surprising if other groups are yet to come.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 23:41:40 PDT
The Cs have gone to the north through Blakney Pass.
Tomoko
30 Jul 2005 01:38:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! We began hearing distant "A1" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone about 8am. We're not quite sure which group, though it's probably the A12s returning from their fast trip to the west a couple of days ago.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 08:54:20 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s are heading quickly south through Blackney Pass, now in front of OrcaLab. It it will probably take them only a few minutes to reach Johnstone Strait on the flooding tide. It's a foggy morning, so they might not be visible from CP.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 09:39:16 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s emerged from the fog. They are passing CP now. We sent an alert. Channel A
Helena
30 Jul 2005 09:51:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12S are heading east in Johnstone Strait. We're listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 10:26:08 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s have reached Robson Bight & are calling close to the Critical Point hydrophone. If they continue to the east, they may head into the rubbing beaches.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 11:22:05 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s are at the Main rubbing beach & are visible on Channel A.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 12:09:42 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
We decided to send an alert after a few minutes of the rub, hoping the A12s would continue rubbing a while longer.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 12:18:35 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s are heading back to the west after a fabulous rub. The C10s have been seen heading east from Lizard Point.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 12:55:11 PDT
Superb sounds!!
THE A12s ARE IN FINE FORM RIGHT OFF CRITICAL POINT.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 13:23:13 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A12 is heading towards CP on our side, the others are spread out from mid strait to the Vancouver Island side.
Julie and Chihiro @ CP
30 Jul 2005 14:47:38 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s are off CP qand we are hearing the Cs approaching Weynton Passage/Blackfish Sound from Donegal Head.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 14:52:21 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The C10s rounded Donegal with an unusual choice to head west past Mitchell Bay. The A12s are still near Kaikash Creek headed west.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 15:19:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are getting closer to Robson Bight - we're hearing their calls, along with persistent boat noise, on the Critical Point hydrophone. They are heading east. Meanwhile, the Cs have re-entered Johnstone Strait via Pearse Passage, at the western end of Pearse Islands, and are also heading east. Further out, near Numas Island, a large group of orcas has been sighted.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 18:03:07 PDT
No orcas present.
The C10s never did actually make it to the Strait but carried on past Sointula instead. We have had surpising and possibly wonderful news of an extraordinary large group of orcas making their way into the area. Some are actually not too,too far away.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 19:00:50 PDT
Performing maintenance
Power is out in Alert Bay, and we are running on battery backup at the moment. When our batteries fail, probably around 8pm PDT, Orca-live streaming will stop until regular power is restored. Please excuse any inconvenience.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 19:09:21 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The Blue Fjord reports that the A36s have passed Lizard with several groups following. A,G and R calls have been heard by the researcchers at Black Bluff. Could be an interesting night. Fingers crossed that the power keeps working in Alert Bay.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 20:41:36 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We began hearing distant calls from the A36s on the Flower Island hydrophone a few minutes ago. They are the first of (probably) many groups to come.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 21:00:22 PDT
Performing maintenance
Power is now down in Alert Bay. We don't know how long the outage will last, but when it does, we will resume normal streaming. Thanks for your patience!
Paul
30 Jul 2005 21:56:27 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Power has been restored in Alert Bay, so we are up again! During the outage, several groups of orcas entered Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass, including the A36s, A30s, A5s, and a "G-G" group. The A12s were at the rubbing beaches as the others arrived. We are now listening to calls on the Critical Point hydrophone as the orcas make their way eastwards in the Strait. Given the reports we heard earlier, it would not be surprising if other groups are yet to come.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 23:41:40 PDT
Friday, July 29, 2005
Orcas hunting fish.
Good morning everyone! We are listening to echolocation and a few "B subclan" calls on the Critical Point hydrophone. It sounds like at least the C6s have returned from the east, and are fishing in Robson Bight as they make their way to the west in Johnstone Strait.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 06:54:17 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing occasional distant calls on the CP hydrophone as the (probably) C6s make their way to the west. They are close to Vancouver Island, a little to the west of Kaikash.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 08:23:55 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The C6s have turned and moved over to the Hanson Island side and are nearing the east end of the island & Blackney Pass. Cp is going to start filming.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 10:14:38 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The whales are eastbound and after passing CP have headed over to the reserve.
Julie @ CP
29 Jul 2005 11:37:22 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The Cs have been in for a rub at the Main rubbing beach (Cahannel B). It may not be over.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 12:34:02 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The Cs turned back to the west after their rub, & are now back in Robson Bight, fishing. We're hearing their echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 13:14:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
the Cs have moved back toward th Cracroft Point area.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 14:41:18 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The Cs have turned again. This time just shy of Blinkhorn. Just like this morning they are now eastbound angling toward Big Bay on the Hanson side.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 15:54:03 PDT
No orcas present.
The Cs are headed across the opening of Blackney Pass towards Cracroft Point.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 16:14:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales have repeated themselves and after reaching the bottom edge of Hanson Island they crossed Blackney Pass and are now going east aiming for the reserve again.
Julie and Chirhiro @ CP
29 Jul 2005 17:11:44 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The Cs are now in the Reserve and by the sounds not far from Critical Point.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 18:21:29 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The C's have made it to the beaches.
Julie @ CP
29 Jul 2005 20:18:58 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The C's seem to have left the beaches and carried on to the east. We shall see.
Julie and Chihiro @ CP
29 Jul 2005 20:31:08 PDT
Good morning everyone! We are listening to echolocation and a few "B subclan" calls on the Critical Point hydrophone. It sounds like at least the C6s have returned from the east, and are fishing in Robson Bight as they make their way to the west in Johnstone Strait.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 06:54:17 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing occasional distant calls on the CP hydrophone as the (probably) C6s make their way to the west. They are close to Vancouver Island, a little to the west of Kaikash.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 08:23:55 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The C6s have turned and moved over to the Hanson Island side and are nearing the east end of the island & Blackney Pass. Cp is going to start filming.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 10:14:38 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The whales are eastbound and after passing CP have headed over to the reserve.
Julie @ CP
29 Jul 2005 11:37:22 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The Cs have been in for a rub at the Main rubbing beach (Cahannel B). It may not be over.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 12:34:02 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The Cs turned back to the west after their rub, & are now back in Robson Bight, fishing. We're hearing their echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 13:14:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
the Cs have moved back toward th Cracroft Point area.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 14:41:18 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The Cs have turned again. This time just shy of Blinkhorn. Just like this morning they are now eastbound angling toward Big Bay on the Hanson side.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 15:54:03 PDT
No orcas present.
The Cs are headed across the opening of Blackney Pass towards Cracroft Point.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 16:14:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales have repeated themselves and after reaching the bottom edge of Hanson Island they crossed Blackney Pass and are now going east aiming for the reserve again.
Julie and Chirhiro @ CP
29 Jul 2005 17:11:44 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The Cs are now in the Reserve and by the sounds not far from Critical Point.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 18:21:29 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The C's have made it to the beaches.
Julie @ CP
29 Jul 2005 20:18:58 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The C's seem to have left the beaches and carried on to the east. We shall see.
Julie and Chihiro @ CP
29 Jul 2005 20:31:08 PDT
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Distant calls audible.
The whales didn't go far away. We are listening to the A4s and A5s in Blackfish Sound.
Tomoko
28 Jul 2005 03:06:56 PDT
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We were hearing distant "A" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone until around 4am, and nothing since (except boat noise). We think the groups that headed north through Blackney Pass late last evening (A11s, A8s, probably A12s) continued to the west, as did the A36s (probably), though we're not completely sure. We think some A5s & A4s, along with the C6s, are still to the east in Johnstone Strait. It's another foggy morning here, & we are waiting.
Paul
28 Jul 2005 08:35:00 PDT
No orcas present.
Again we are in the middle with activity to the west and east of us. There are reports of the groups which went through last night far to the west nearing Port Hardy while there is still at least one group to the east. It is still unclear who is where. We never did hear the C6s return and wonder if there is still A5s in the eastern regions. All the A4s may now be to the west with at least the A8s & A36s. We will know soon if the A12s followed everyone west or stayed in the Strait. Lots of humpbacks not too far away.
Helena
28 Jul 2005 12:26:24 PDT
No orcas present.
The Naiad Explorer (MacKay Whale Watching) reported that they left the A36s, A12s,A24s,A11s,A73 near the Jeanette Islands (Queen Charlotte Strait). They were still west bound and still moving quite fast. No reports from the east.
Helena
28 Jul 2005 17:52:23 PDT
The whales didn't go far away. We are listening to the A4s and A5s in Blackfish Sound.
Tomoko
28 Jul 2005 03:06:56 PDT
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We were hearing distant "A" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone until around 4am, and nothing since (except boat noise). We think the groups that headed north through Blackney Pass late last evening (A11s, A8s, probably A12s) continued to the west, as did the A36s (probably), though we're not completely sure. We think some A5s & A4s, along with the C6s, are still to the east in Johnstone Strait. It's another foggy morning here, & we are waiting.
Paul
28 Jul 2005 08:35:00 PDT
No orcas present.
Again we are in the middle with activity to the west and east of us. There are reports of the groups which went through last night far to the west nearing Port Hardy while there is still at least one group to the east. It is still unclear who is where. We never did hear the C6s return and wonder if there is still A5s in the eastern regions. All the A4s may now be to the west with at least the A8s & A36s. We will know soon if the A12s followed everyone west or stayed in the Strait. Lots of humpbacks not too far away.
Helena
28 Jul 2005 12:26:24 PDT
No orcas present.
The Naiad Explorer (MacKay Whale Watching) reported that they left the A36s, A12s,A24s,A11s,A73 near the Jeanette Islands (Queen Charlotte Strait). They were still west bound and still moving quite fast. No reports from the east.
Helena
28 Jul 2005 17:52:23 PDT
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
No calls but orcas nearby
Good morning everyone! We think the A12s have returned from their trip to the east & are westbound in Johnstone Strait. We began hearing echolocation on the CrPt hydrophone a little before 7am. Several orcas passed CP, quickly, a short while ago, and probably headed across Blackney Pass, though we're not sure. It is very foggy this morning & difficult to see very far.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 08:39:16 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s moved on through Weynton Pass toward Blackfish Sound. They kept close to the Plumper Island so they were just out of our Flower Island range when they briefly vocal.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 11:12:47 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We just started hearing the A12s in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 11:21:56 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
It turned out that the call and echo location are on Critical Point! More from the east. A12s to the west.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 11:37:26 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s are now beween the Sophia Island and CP heading west. The A12s continued into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 13:09:06 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
I'm a step behind today. There they are. Camera A.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 13:12:05 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s continued to the west. The A12s also continued west. They are just west of Lizard Pt. in Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 14:40:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are finally on the move to the east in Blackfish Sound going with the tide.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 19:53:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're now hearing distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like they have entered the Strait via Weynton Pass. Meanwhile, the A36s are taking their time coming down Blackfish Sound, and we have just heard the sounds of rubbing at the beaches!
Paul
27 Jul 2005 20:50:03 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We've been listening to echolocation close to the Critical Point hydrophone. It's probably coming from the orcas that we heard briefly at the rubbing beaches about half an hour ago. Probably, they are one (or more) of the groups that have been in eastern Johnstone Strait over the past few days, though we're not sure. Meanwhile, the A36s are still in Blackfish Sound, & the A12s are eastbound in Johnstone Strait.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 21:37:51 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We're now listening to A4, A5, & A12 calls on the CrPt hydrophone, so it seems that at least some of the A4s & A5s have returned from the east & met up with the A12s! The A36s are still in Blackfish Sound.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 22:10:04 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A4s & A5s, followed by the A12s, are heading north through Blackney Pass on the slack tide.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 22:37:04 PDT
Good morning everyone! We think the A12s have returned from their trip to the east & are westbound in Johnstone Strait. We began hearing echolocation on the CrPt hydrophone a little before 7am. Several orcas passed CP, quickly, a short while ago, and probably headed across Blackney Pass, though we're not sure. It is very foggy this morning & difficult to see very far.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 08:39:16 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s moved on through Weynton Pass toward Blackfish Sound. They kept close to the Plumper Island so they were just out of our Flower Island range when they briefly vocal.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 11:12:47 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We just started hearing the A12s in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 11:21:56 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
It turned out that the call and echo location are on Critical Point! More from the east. A12s to the west.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 11:37:26 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s are now beween the Sophia Island and CP heading west. The A12s continued into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 13:09:06 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
I'm a step behind today. There they are. Camera A.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 13:12:05 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s continued to the west. The A12s also continued west. They are just west of Lizard Pt. in Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 14:40:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are finally on the move to the east in Blackfish Sound going with the tide.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 19:53:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're now hearing distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like they have entered the Strait via Weynton Pass. Meanwhile, the A36s are taking their time coming down Blackfish Sound, and we have just heard the sounds of rubbing at the beaches!
Paul
27 Jul 2005 20:50:03 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We've been listening to echolocation close to the Critical Point hydrophone. It's probably coming from the orcas that we heard briefly at the rubbing beaches about half an hour ago. Probably, they are one (or more) of the groups that have been in eastern Johnstone Strait over the past few days, though we're not sure. Meanwhile, the A36s are still in Blackfish Sound, & the A12s are eastbound in Johnstone Strait.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 21:37:51 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We're now listening to A4, A5, & A12 calls on the CrPt hydrophone, so it seems that at least some of the A4s & A5s have returned from the east & met up with the A12s! The A36s are still in Blackfish Sound.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 22:10:04 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A4s & A5s, followed by the A12s, are heading north through Blackney Pass on the slack tide.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 22:37:04 PDT
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning! We last heard calls at 11:30pm (last night). It seems like all the groups continued to the east.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 08:37:21 PDT
No orcas present.
Le Caique (Robson Bight Charters out of Kelsey Bay) reported this morning that the whales: probably all of last night's groups; the A12s,A30s,A4s,A43s,A25s & C6s + the A36s and A8s, are quite far to the east in the lower eastern portion of Johnstone Strait and still eastbound.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 10:16:50 PDT
No orcas present.
The Naiad Explorer (MacKay Whale Watching) reports that there is a group heading west a few miles east of th Ecological Reserve.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 11:20:11 PDT
No orcas present.
The Naiad now reports that it is the A30s and quite a few others nearing Forward Bay.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 11:21:57 PDT
No orcas present.
We are listening the A30s and A4s who came back from the east.
Tomoko
26 Jul 2005 12:54:06 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s and A4s are now off CP. Ch.A!
Tomoko
26 Jul 2005 13:30:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales have gone to the north through Weynton pass. They are slowly coming down to Blackney with flooding tide. We are hearing the A30 calls on FI.
Tomoko
26 Jul 2005 16:44:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We have been hearing the A30s in Blackfish Sound fro time to time. They never did come back down through Blackney on the tide.Instead they probably met up with the A35s (and perhaps the A24s as well) after they came through Weynton Pass. The A30s,according to the Lukwa,were off Bold Head and then moved west to Donegal where the young ones from all the groups became involved in a lot of play. One can just imagine the lovely evening scene.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 20:10:13 PDT
Good morning! We last heard calls at 11:30pm (last night). It seems like all the groups continued to the east.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 08:37:21 PDT
No orcas present.
Le Caique (Robson Bight Charters out of Kelsey Bay) reported this morning that the whales: probably all of last night's groups; the A12s,A30s,A4s,A43s,A25s & C6s + the A36s and A8s, are quite far to the east in the lower eastern portion of Johnstone Strait and still eastbound.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 10:16:50 PDT
No orcas present.
The Naiad Explorer (MacKay Whale Watching) reports that there is a group heading west a few miles east of th Ecological Reserve.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 11:20:11 PDT
No orcas present.
The Naiad now reports that it is the A30s and quite a few others nearing Forward Bay.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 11:21:57 PDT
No orcas present.
We are listening the A30s and A4s who came back from the east.
Tomoko
26 Jul 2005 12:54:06 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s and A4s are now off CP. Ch.A!
Tomoko
26 Jul 2005 13:30:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales have gone to the north through Weynton pass. They are slowly coming down to Blackney with flooding tide. We are hearing the A30 calls on FI.
Tomoko
26 Jul 2005 16:44:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We have been hearing the A30s in Blackfish Sound fro time to time. They never did come back down through Blackney on the tide.Instead they probably met up with the A35s (and perhaps the A24s as well) after they came through Weynton Pass. The A30s,according to the Lukwa,were off Bold Head and then moved west to Donegal where the young ones from all the groups became involved in a lot of play. One can just imagine the lovely evening scene.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 20:10:13 PDT
Monday, July 25, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We last heard calls around 12:30am, when we thought the A12s were heading back to the west after their rub. However, we heard nothing more overnight, and are not at all sure what happened to them. We are waiting.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 08:53:10 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have just entered the Ecological Reserve at the eastern boudary. They are heading west, i.e. towards the rubbing beaches. Meanwhile, the A36s are also headed west, a few km behind the A12s, but on the Cracroft Island side of the Strait.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 11:44:29 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The A12s have arrived in Robson Bight & are fishing near Critical Point. We're listening to their echolocation on CrPt.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 12:17:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are still headed west, spread out across the Strait, & now approaching the Blackney Pass "gap" area. They are visible on Channel A.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 13:52:57 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s turned back to the east around 3pm, when they were between Kaikash & Blinkhorn, on the Vancouver Island side of the Strait, and have since made their way over to the Blackney Pass area. A12 & A33 are foraging in front of CP & are visible on Channel A.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 16:02:34 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have moved off to the west from Blackney Pass.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 17:26:38 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s may have turned at 5:10pm after almost getting to Big Bay.They apparently crossed over toward Kaikash Creek on Vancouver Island.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 18:16:03 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s turned back to the east a little after 5pm, when they were approaching Big Bay on Hanson Island. They crossed over to the Vancouver Island side of the Strait, and entered the Ecological Reserve about 6:30pm. They are now in Robson Bight, still heading east. We are listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 19:12:44 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s are at the Beaches.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 19:31:18 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We have heard from the A30s on Flower Island! The A12s seem to be finished their rub.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:01:58 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
And A5s incoming too!
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:17:34 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
And someone from the B/C/D group too. The A12s just came back to Robson Bight.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:29:07 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
And the A4s as well. (It is C6s).
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:32:32 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s, A11s, A23s, & others, are about to enter Johnstone Strait. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone & they should be visible from CP soon. We've sent an email + Messenger alert.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 21:18:02 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A11s, A35s,A24s, A25s, probably the A43s, A30s and the C6s have joined the A12s in the Strait.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 22:13:11 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales have gone into the Beaches.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 23:14:46 PDT
Good morning everyone! We last heard calls around 12:30am, when we thought the A12s were heading back to the west after their rub. However, we heard nothing more overnight, and are not at all sure what happened to them. We are waiting.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 08:53:10 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have just entered the Ecological Reserve at the eastern boudary. They are heading west, i.e. towards the rubbing beaches. Meanwhile, the A36s are also headed west, a few km behind the A12s, but on the Cracroft Island side of the Strait.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 11:44:29 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The A12s have arrived in Robson Bight & are fishing near Critical Point. We're listening to their echolocation on CrPt.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 12:17:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are still headed west, spread out across the Strait, & now approaching the Blackney Pass "gap" area. They are visible on Channel A.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 13:52:57 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s turned back to the east around 3pm, when they were between Kaikash & Blinkhorn, on the Vancouver Island side of the Strait, and have since made their way over to the Blackney Pass area. A12 & A33 are foraging in front of CP & are visible on Channel A.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 16:02:34 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have moved off to the west from Blackney Pass.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 17:26:38 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s may have turned at 5:10pm after almost getting to Big Bay.They apparently crossed over toward Kaikash Creek on Vancouver Island.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 18:16:03 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s turned back to the east a little after 5pm, when they were approaching Big Bay on Hanson Island. They crossed over to the Vancouver Island side of the Strait, and entered the Ecological Reserve about 6:30pm. They are now in Robson Bight, still heading east. We are listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 19:12:44 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s are at the Beaches.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 19:31:18 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We have heard from the A30s on Flower Island! The A12s seem to be finished their rub.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:01:58 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
And A5s incoming too!
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:17:34 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
And someone from the B/C/D group too. The A12s just came back to Robson Bight.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:29:07 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
And the A4s as well. (It is C6s).
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:32:32 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s, A11s, A23s, & others, are about to enter Johnstone Strait. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone & they should be visible from CP soon. We've sent an email + Messenger alert.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 21:18:02 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A11s, A35s,A24s, A25s, probably the A43s, A30s and the C6s have joined the A12s in the Strait.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 22:13:11 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales have gone into the Beaches.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 23:14:46 PDT
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Superb sounds!!
The A12s are having late dinner in the Bight!
Tomoko
24 Jul 2005 00:09:59 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A5s are there too. We are listening their calls and ehco locations on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
24 Jul 2005 00:16:59 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! After a quiet night, during which we think the A12s & A5s went east past the Ecological Reserve, we began hearing echolocation & A12 calls on the Critical Point hydrophone about half an hour ago. Since then, the calls have become more distant & boat noise has intruded. We think the whales are heading west.
Paul
24 Jul 2005 08:20:28 PDT
No orcas present.
The A12s went through Weynton Passages and have caught the last of the ebb tide into Queen Charlotte Strait. The A8s remained east and were reported of f Kelsey Bay earlier. No word on the A36s.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 11:48:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are back in the Strait after returning from Queen Charlotte Strait via Weynton Pass. They are eastbound headed to the area adjacent to the entrance of Blackney Pass
Helena
24 Jul 2005 16:22:55 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A12 & A33 are foraging off CP (Channel A). We've sent an alert, the first this year, partly as an experiment to see how long it takes to reach everyone. The alert went out at 4:31pm PDT.
Paul
24 Jul 2005 16:35:16 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have moved to the western end of Johnstone Strait.
Paul
24 Jul 2005 18:22:28 PDT
Distant calls audible.
CP tells us that the A12s turned back in toward Vancouver Island just to the west of Blackney Pass and may be eastbound again.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 19:10:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s are very close to Critical Point & Robson Bight.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 20:52:54 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s have moved on to the rubbing beaches.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 21:38:36 PDT
The A12s are having late dinner in the Bight!
Tomoko
24 Jul 2005 00:09:59 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A5s are there too. We are listening their calls and ehco locations on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
24 Jul 2005 00:16:59 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! After a quiet night, during which we think the A12s & A5s went east past the Ecological Reserve, we began hearing echolocation & A12 calls on the Critical Point hydrophone about half an hour ago. Since then, the calls have become more distant & boat noise has intruded. We think the whales are heading west.
Paul
24 Jul 2005 08:20:28 PDT
No orcas present.
The A12s went through Weynton Passages and have caught the last of the ebb tide into Queen Charlotte Strait. The A8s remained east and were reported of f Kelsey Bay earlier. No word on the A36s.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 11:48:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are back in the Strait after returning from Queen Charlotte Strait via Weynton Pass. They are eastbound headed to the area adjacent to the entrance of Blackney Pass
Helena
24 Jul 2005 16:22:55 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A12 & A33 are foraging off CP (Channel A). We've sent an alert, the first this year, partly as an experiment to see how long it takes to reach everyone. The alert went out at 4:31pm PDT.
Paul
24 Jul 2005 16:35:16 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have moved to the western end of Johnstone Strait.
Paul
24 Jul 2005 18:22:28 PDT
Distant calls audible.
CP tells us that the A12s turned back in toward Vancouver Island just to the west of Blackney Pass and may be eastbound again.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 19:10:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s are very close to Critical Point & Robson Bight.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 20:52:54 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s have moved on to the rubbing beaches.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 21:38:36 PDT
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Distant calls audible.
The A12s and the A5s have gone through Blackney and are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 00:30:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! After circumnavigating Hanson Island during the night, the A12s & A5s are now back in Blackfish Sound, heading "out" on the swiftly ebbing tide.
Paul
23 Jul 2005 08:06:54 PDT
Boat noise
We have been following the reports from the whale watch boats through morning and afternoon. The A12s and perhaps the A5s continued west for quite a while. However, they turned at 12:30pm between Black Bluff and Bere Point and are now re-approaching Lizard Point.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 13:33:46 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have come bqack into the Strait via Weynton Pass and they are now eastbound just off the Hanson Island shore. There may have been a few distant calls.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 16:41:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s moved closer to the Vancouver Island shore from mid strait. It will be difficult to see them in the afternoon nhaze but there are dalls porpoise nearer to CP.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 17:08:25 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s continue to move toward Robson Bight.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 18:10:38 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Just an added note to the last report. Apparently when the whales were off the CP area there were a few A5 type calls as well. This most likely means that the A8s stayed with the A12s for the whole day.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 18:23:12 PDT
Orcas near mics.
They are off Robson Bight.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 19:07:08 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s and the A5s are headed back west toward the CP area.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 20:09:44 PDT
Boat noise
The A12s and A5s continued to the west past Blackney Pass. At the moment, we are only listening to boat noise.
Paul
23 Jul 2005 22:21:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the whales have been turned to the east. We are listening to the A12s again on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
23 Jul 2005 23:43:26 PDT
The A12s and the A5s have gone through Blackney and are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 00:30:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! After circumnavigating Hanson Island during the night, the A12s & A5s are now back in Blackfish Sound, heading "out" on the swiftly ebbing tide.
Paul
23 Jul 2005 08:06:54 PDT
Boat noise
We have been following the reports from the whale watch boats through morning and afternoon. The A12s and perhaps the A5s continued west for quite a while. However, they turned at 12:30pm between Black Bluff and Bere Point and are now re-approaching Lizard Point.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 13:33:46 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have come bqack into the Strait via Weynton Pass and they are now eastbound just off the Hanson Island shore. There may have been a few distant calls.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 16:41:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s moved closer to the Vancouver Island shore from mid strait. It will be difficult to see them in the afternoon nhaze but there are dalls porpoise nearer to CP.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 17:08:25 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s continue to move toward Robson Bight.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 18:10:38 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Just an added note to the last report. Apparently when the whales were off the CP area there were a few A5 type calls as well. This most likely means that the A8s stayed with the A12s for the whole day.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 18:23:12 PDT
Orcas near mics.
They are off Robson Bight.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 19:07:08 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s and the A5s are headed back west toward the CP area.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 20:09:44 PDT
Boat noise
The A12s and A5s continued to the west past Blackney Pass. At the moment, we are only listening to boat noise.
Paul
23 Jul 2005 22:21:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the whales have been turned to the east. We are listening to the A12s again on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
23 Jul 2005 23:43:26 PDT
Friday, July 22, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We heard no calls overnight & are waiting.
Paul
22 Jul 2005 08:30:21 PDT
No orcas present.
The A12s have passed the Adams River on their way to the west.They are still some distance from the Ecological Reserve. The A36s are even further east in the lower portion of the Strait. There is no word about the A4s and A5s who came in yesterday and went east with the A12s & A36s.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 14:19:40 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s finally made it. A33 is opposit CP while the A34s are still closer to the Vancouver Island side.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 18:27:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are to the west of CP still probably closer to the top end of Hanson Island but they mat have turned.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 20:48:36 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Surprise! We are hearing A5 & A4 calls close to Critical Point. They must have followed the A12s west.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 21:20:12 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s are now very close to CP. The others are just approaching. We are wondering what they will choose to do. The tide is still ebbing and may encourage them to come into Blackney Pass. We have yet to hear the A36s.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 23:08:02 PDT
Good morning everyone! We heard no calls overnight & are waiting.
Paul
22 Jul 2005 08:30:21 PDT
No orcas present.
The A12s have passed the Adams River on their way to the west.They are still some distance from the Ecological Reserve. The A36s are even further east in the lower portion of the Strait. There is no word about the A4s and A5s who came in yesterday and went east with the A12s & A36s.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 14:19:40 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s finally made it. A33 is opposit CP while the A34s are still closer to the Vancouver Island side.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 18:27:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are to the west of CP still probably closer to the top end of Hanson Island but they mat have turned.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 20:48:36 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Surprise! We are hearing A5 & A4 calls close to Critical Point. They must have followed the A12s west.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 21:20:12 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s are now very close to CP. The others are just approaching. We are wondering what they will choose to do. The tide is still ebbing and may encourage them to come into Blackney Pass. We have yet to hear the A36s.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 23:08:02 PDT
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Orcas hunting fish.
Sounds like the A12s are having their breakfast again in the Bight!
Tomoko
21 Jul 2005 05:51:02 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! It`s another gorgeous morning here, & we`re hearing occasional distant calls on the CP hydrophone as the A12s make their way to the west.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 07:49:08 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A new group of orcas has entered Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass... we're hearing their calls on the CP hydrophone & they are visible on Channel A.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 09:17:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone as the A12s & A8s (A42s) make their way to the east in Johnstone Strait. They are heading into the Ecological Reserve at Robson Bight.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 10:28:37 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s continued to the east, past the Ecological Reserve, and have met up with the A36s, who were travelling west, around Eve River. The A5s (A42s) along with an A4 group (possibly A11s) are further behind, also eastbound.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 12:10:41 PDT
No orcas present.
The news from the whale watch boats is that the whales continued to the far east.
Helena
21 Jul 2005 19:00:15 PDT
Sounds like the A12s are having their breakfast again in the Bight!
Tomoko
21 Jul 2005 05:51:02 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! It`s another gorgeous morning here, & we`re hearing occasional distant calls on the CP hydrophone as the A12s make their way to the west.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 07:49:08 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A new group of orcas has entered Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass... we're hearing their calls on the CP hydrophone & they are visible on Channel A.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 09:17:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone as the A12s & A8s (A42s) make their way to the east in Johnstone Strait. They are heading into the Ecological Reserve at Robson Bight.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 10:28:37 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s continued to the east, past the Ecological Reserve, and have met up with the A36s, who were travelling west, around Eve River. The A5s (A42s) along with an A4 group (possibly A11s) are further behind, also eastbound.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 12:10:41 PDT
No orcas present.
The news from the whale watch boats is that the whales continued to the far east.
Helena
21 Jul 2005 19:00:15 PDT
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Distant calls audible.
We are listening to the A12s. Possibly they came into Johnstone strait through Weynton Pass.
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 00:19:13 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s are in the Bight. We are listening their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 03:19:50 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
Tne A12s are back to the Bight. Sounds like having their breakfast!
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 05:40:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are headed west from Robson bight and now they're off CP.
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 07:00:51 PDT
No orcas present.
The A12s continued to the west and out through Weynton Passage. they are now headed to Donegal Head & Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 09:54:07 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s are heading quickly through Blackney Pass, towards Johnstone Strait, on the flooding tide. They are silent, but should be within sight of CP soon.
Paul
20 Jul 2005 14:06:47 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s didn't get very far and while most are very slowly westing along the Vancouver Island shore, A12 popped up near CP and although quite distant is foraging on channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
20 Jul 2005 17:01:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sorry. it has been such a quiet day.After the A12s went into the Strait they spread out to forage but they were not very talkative. A12 was off the Cracroft shore for a while befoe the group moved on to the Izumi area. They then came back to CP and Kaikash Creek. Just lately they have woken up and begun to vocalise perhaps as they move back eastward.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 19:12:12 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s are mostly quiet and are going east along the Vancouver Island shore, we can just make out their blows in the distance. They have passed Blinkhorn and a heading this way slowly.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
20 Jul 2005 20:00:28 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s are still around. NW Kayaks reports that they are travelling east along Vancouver Island with a group of dolphins. They have passed KaiKash Creek.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 21:39:09 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s sound like they have moved in closer to the Bight area.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 22:35:34 PDT
We are listening to the A12s. Possibly they came into Johnstone strait through Weynton Pass.
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 00:19:13 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s are in the Bight. We are listening their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 03:19:50 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
Tne A12s are back to the Bight. Sounds like having their breakfast!
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 05:40:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are headed west from Robson bight and now they're off CP.
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 07:00:51 PDT
No orcas present.
The A12s continued to the west and out through Weynton Passage. they are now headed to Donegal Head & Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 09:54:07 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s are heading quickly through Blackney Pass, towards Johnstone Strait, on the flooding tide. They are silent, but should be within sight of CP soon.
Paul
20 Jul 2005 14:06:47 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s didn't get very far and while most are very slowly westing along the Vancouver Island shore, A12 popped up near CP and although quite distant is foraging on channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
20 Jul 2005 17:01:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sorry. it has been such a quiet day.After the A12s went into the Strait they spread out to forage but they were not very talkative. A12 was off the Cracroft shore for a while befoe the group moved on to the Izumi area. They then came back to CP and Kaikash Creek. Just lately they have woken up and begun to vocalise perhaps as they move back eastward.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 19:12:12 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s are mostly quiet and are going east along the Vancouver Island shore, we can just make out their blows in the distance. They have passed Blinkhorn and a heading this way slowly.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
20 Jul 2005 20:00:28 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s are still around. NW Kayaks reports that they are travelling east along Vancouver Island with a group of dolphins. They have passed KaiKash Creek.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 21:39:09 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s sound like they have moved in closer to the Bight area.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 22:35:34 PDT
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
We are listenig to the A36s calls on RB hydrophone.
Tomoko
19 Jul 2005 01:26:40 PDT
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since the A36s were at the rubbing beaches, a little before 2am. We think they probably headed east afterwards, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
Paul
19 Jul 2005 08:39:46 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
After a day without hearing or seeing orcas, the A12s have come back from eastern Johnstone Strait! They have passed CP & are now entering Blackney Pass, heading north.
Paul
19 Jul 2005 21:13:48 PDT
No orcas present.
The A12s did come through Blackney and head off to the west. They were accompanied by a small group of dolphins. A33 decided to stop and forage just off the Lab while the others carried on spread out further off shore. This all happened during a lovely evening sunset.
Helena
19 Jul 2005 23:07:45 PDT
We are listenig to the A36s calls on RB hydrophone.
Tomoko
19 Jul 2005 01:26:40 PDT
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since the A36s were at the rubbing beaches, a little before 2am. We think they probably headed east afterwards, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
Paul
19 Jul 2005 08:39:46 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
After a day without hearing or seeing orcas, the A12s have come back from eastern Johnstone Strait! They have passed CP & are now entering Blackney Pass, heading north.
Paul
19 Jul 2005 21:13:48 PDT
No orcas present.
The A12s did come through Blackney and head off to the west. They were accompanied by a small group of dolphins. A33 decided to stop and forage just off the Lab while the others carried on spread out further off shore. This all happened during a lovely evening sunset.
Helena
19 Jul 2005 23:07:45 PDT
Monday, July 18, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since just before midnight, when the A12s were in the vicinity of Robson Bight, possibly westbound, and are not at all sure what happened to them after that. We are waiting.
Paul
18 Jul 2005 08:47:00 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s and the A36s must have gone out to the west. They were found this morning in Queen Charlotte Strait by the whale watch boats & the researchers near Black Bluff. Currently they are east bound. The A37s are nearing Donegal Head while the A12s are further back just past Lizard Point. They have been asleep but the Naiad Explorer thinks they might be waking up. The humpbacks are in Queen Charlotte as well.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 13:21:06 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We have been listening to the A36s as they come east from Donegal Head toward Blackfish Sound. The A12s should be in range soon as well.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 13:56:31 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s are travelling through Blackney and are vocal now as they negotiate the last part of the Pass. They have been spread out and foraging from time to time.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 14:37:17 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We've been listening to occasional distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone. They are probably in the western part of Johnstone Strait, though visibility is poor and we haven't been able to spot them from CP.
Paul
18 Jul 2005 19:43:38 PDT
Distant calls audible.
While the A12s continue at the beaches the A36s decided to head for the sunset by travelling north through Blackney Pass.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 20:14:22 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s turned back south and are travelling back toward Johnstone Strait. The A12s may have completed their rub.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 20:31:45 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s keep shifting directions. It looks like they are doing some foraging.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 20:36:28 PDT
Orcas near mics.
There have not been too many calls but the A36s have continued to go back & forth in Blackney. They are still pacing and at the moment are pointed to the north but this may change again. We have not heard from the A12s for a while now.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:09:52 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
the A36s have actually made it all the way back to the Strait with a few nice calls on CP.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:38:43 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sorry I didn't mean to give the impression that the A36s would be on camera but they are off CP!
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:42:21 PDT
Orcas near mics.
It is going to be interesting to hear where the A36s end up. Right now they are somewhere off the entrance to Blackney,
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:55:33 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s finally have decided to go east in Johnstone strait. We are hearing their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
18 Jul 2005 23:42:40 PDT
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since just before midnight, when the A12s were in the vicinity of Robson Bight, possibly westbound, and are not at all sure what happened to them after that. We are waiting.
Paul
18 Jul 2005 08:47:00 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s and the A36s must have gone out to the west. They were found this morning in Queen Charlotte Strait by the whale watch boats & the researchers near Black Bluff. Currently they are east bound. The A37s are nearing Donegal Head while the A12s are further back just past Lizard Point. They have been asleep but the Naiad Explorer thinks they might be waking up. The humpbacks are in Queen Charlotte as well.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 13:21:06 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We have been listening to the A36s as they come east from Donegal Head toward Blackfish Sound. The A12s should be in range soon as well.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 13:56:31 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s are travelling through Blackney and are vocal now as they negotiate the last part of the Pass. They have been spread out and foraging from time to time.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 14:37:17 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We've been listening to occasional distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone. They are probably in the western part of Johnstone Strait, though visibility is poor and we haven't been able to spot them from CP.
Paul
18 Jul 2005 19:43:38 PDT
Distant calls audible.
While the A12s continue at the beaches the A36s decided to head for the sunset by travelling north through Blackney Pass.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 20:14:22 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s turned back south and are travelling back toward Johnstone Strait. The A12s may have completed their rub.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 20:31:45 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s keep shifting directions. It looks like they are doing some foraging.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 20:36:28 PDT
Orcas near mics.
There have not been too many calls but the A36s have continued to go back & forth in Blackney. They are still pacing and at the moment are pointed to the north but this may change again. We have not heard from the A12s for a while now.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:09:52 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
the A36s have actually made it all the way back to the Strait with a few nice calls on CP.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:38:43 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sorry I didn't mean to give the impression that the A36s would be on camera but they are off CP!
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:42:21 PDT
Orcas near mics.
It is going to be interesting to hear where the A36s end up. Right now they are somewhere off the entrance to Blackney,
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:55:33 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s finally have decided to go east in Johnstone strait. We are hearing their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
18 Jul 2005 23:42:40 PDT
Sunday, July 17, 2005
Distant calls audible.
We heard clear A1 calls on CP. Possibly it was from the A12s. Now we are listening their resting calls on PI hydrophone.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2005 01:04:53 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s went North through Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2005 01:54:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are listening to the A12s back in Johnstone strait.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2005 05:45:09 PDT
No orcas present.
We believe the whales in the Strait went off to the east. They were last seen around 7pm on the Vancouver Island shore east of CP.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 09:17:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We just began to hear calls again in the Strait.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 09:24:56 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales are at the beaches.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 10:07:15 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have left the Beaches and are headed across the Strait to the Cracroft side on their way back to the west.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 10:49:00 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s came up to Cracroft Point and may be headed to Blackney Pass.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 12:56:19 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It looks like the A12s will keep to the Strait. They are crossing westward past the Blackney entrance to the Hanson shore.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 13:01:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The Lukwa informs us that the A34s have grouped up off the Wastell Islands and are now pointing to the east.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 15:14:08 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
We have A12 and A33 just off CP foraging, Channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
17 Jul 2005 16:11:32 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A12 & A33 are forging off of CP. The A34s are closer to the Vancouver Island side.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 16:15:06 PDT
Superb sounds!!
It sounds like the A12s are nearing Robson Bight.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 18:03:36 PDT
Distant calls audible.
While the A12s continue to be busy in the Strait the A36s are eastbound in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 18:14:57 PDT
Superb sounds!!
How beautiful can they make it? The A12s are right in front of Critical Point.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 18:41:10 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A36 brothers are in Blackney Pass, travelling quickly towards Johnstone Strait on the flooding tide. They are silent, but should be visible from CP in a few minutes.
Paul
17 Jul 2005 19:00:54 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We've heard no calls since the whales went in for a brief rub about an hour ago. It's possible they continued to the east, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
Paul
17 Jul 2005 22:07:58 PDT
Superb sounds!!
They are back near to the Bight.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 22:28:24 PDT
We heard clear A1 calls on CP. Possibly it was from the A12s. Now we are listening their resting calls on PI hydrophone.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2005 01:04:53 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s went North through Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2005 01:54:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are listening to the A12s back in Johnstone strait.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2005 05:45:09 PDT
No orcas present.
We believe the whales in the Strait went off to the east. They were last seen around 7pm on the Vancouver Island shore east of CP.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 09:17:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We just began to hear calls again in the Strait.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 09:24:56 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales are at the beaches.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 10:07:15 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have left the Beaches and are headed across the Strait to the Cracroft side on their way back to the west.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 10:49:00 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s came up to Cracroft Point and may be headed to Blackney Pass.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 12:56:19 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It looks like the A12s will keep to the Strait. They are crossing westward past the Blackney entrance to the Hanson shore.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 13:01:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The Lukwa informs us that the A34s have grouped up off the Wastell Islands and are now pointing to the east.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 15:14:08 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
We have A12 and A33 just off CP foraging, Channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
17 Jul 2005 16:11:32 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A12 & A33 are forging off of CP. The A34s are closer to the Vancouver Island side.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 16:15:06 PDT
Superb sounds!!
It sounds like the A12s are nearing Robson Bight.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 18:03:36 PDT
Distant calls audible.
While the A12s continue to be busy in the Strait the A36s are eastbound in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 18:14:57 PDT
Superb sounds!!
How beautiful can they make it? The A12s are right in front of Critical Point.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 18:41:10 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A36 brothers are in Blackney Pass, travelling quickly towards Johnstone Strait on the flooding tide. They are silent, but should be visible from CP in a few minutes.
Paul
17 Jul 2005 19:00:54 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We've heard no calls since the whales went in for a brief rub about an hour ago. It's possible they continued to the east, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
Paul
17 Jul 2005 22:07:58 PDT
Superb sounds!!
They are back near to the Bight.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 22:28:24 PDT
Saturday, July 16, 2005
We are listening to the A4s and some A1 calls. The whales are back from the east.
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 05:39:47 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We are listenig to the A4s and A1(at least A30s) on CP!
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 06:51:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are listening to the A36s in Blackfish Sound. Their calls are on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 11:38:04 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s have been reported making their way through Blackney Pass, we will try and film them coming into the Strait. Channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
16 Jul 2005 11:57:41 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s have entered into Johnstone st, now off CP.
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 12:52:36 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s have entered Johnstone Strait from Weynton Passage and are currently making their way to the east along the Vancouver Island shore. They may not be close enough for us to film them but perhaps you will hear their calls soon.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
16 Jul 2005 15:38:32 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A36s made their way finally through Weynton Passage, we are now hearing their calls on Flower Island.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
16 Jul 2005 19:25:47 PDT
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 05:39:47 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We are listenig to the A4s and A1(at least A30s) on CP!
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 06:51:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are listening to the A36s in Blackfish Sound. Their calls are on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 11:38:04 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s have been reported making their way through Blackney Pass, we will try and film them coming into the Strait. Channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
16 Jul 2005 11:57:41 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s have entered into Johnstone st, now off CP.
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 12:52:36 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s have entered Johnstone Strait from Weynton Passage and are currently making their way to the east along the Vancouver Island shore. They may not be close enough for us to film them but perhaps you will hear their calls soon.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
16 Jul 2005 15:38:32 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A36s made their way finally through Weynton Passage, we are now hearing their calls on Flower Island.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
16 Jul 2005 19:25:47 PDT
Friday, July 15, 2005
No orcas present.
It was quiet last night. We believe the A12s continued travelling north. We are waiting.
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 08:35:27 PDT
No orcas present.
It is a very quiet day so far. The A12s were rumoured to be coming this way a few hours ago but we have not heard or seen them. The A30s and perhaps the A11s are still in the East and were seen this morning easting past Chatham Point. We are still waiting.
Julie @ CP
15 Jul 2005 14:47:37 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We have whales in sight of CP heading East. They are mostly on the otherside of the Strait but a male looks like he is crossing over closer to us, we will keep an eye on them and may film if they get close enough.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
15 Jul 2005 19:19:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are listening the A12s who have entered Johnstone St.from the north. Their calls are on CP hydrophone.
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 19:23:23 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A12s are in the Bight!
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 21:24:14 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
We started hearing rubbing sound and few A1 calls on RB hydrophone. We think the A12s who passed the bight earlier are now at the Rubbing beaches, enjoying!
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 22:10:04 PDT
It was quiet last night. We believe the A12s continued travelling north. We are waiting.
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 08:35:27 PDT
No orcas present.
It is a very quiet day so far. The A12s were rumoured to be coming this way a few hours ago but we have not heard or seen them. The A30s and perhaps the A11s are still in the East and were seen this morning easting past Chatham Point. We are still waiting.
Julie @ CP
15 Jul 2005 14:47:37 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We have whales in sight of CP heading East. They are mostly on the otherside of the Strait but a male looks like he is crossing over closer to us, we will keep an eye on them and may film if they get close enough.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
15 Jul 2005 19:19:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are listening the A12s who have entered Johnstone St.from the north. Their calls are on CP hydrophone.
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 19:23:23 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A12s are in the Bight!
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 21:24:14 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
We started hearing rubbing sound and few A1 calls on RB hydrophone. We think the A12s who passed the bight earlier are now at the Rubbing beaches, enjoying!
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 22:10:04 PDT
Thursday, July 14, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning! The last calls we heard were just before 11pm. Whales were still in the Strait but it was not clear if they continued to the west or went back to the east. Besides the A12s & A36s seen yesterday we also heard A5s come out of the east in the evening. Hopefully today the picture will become clearer.
Helena
14 Jul 2005 05:40:12 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s are currently coming slowly west from the Sophias towards CP. Hopefully they will be close enough to us to film.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 10:49:20 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
We started to hear the A12s who came back from the east. they're off CP, channel B.
Tomoko
14 Jul 2005 11:10:25 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have now headed to the West very slowly foraging along the way. The are spread out from mid Strait to the Hanson Island shore.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 11:34:46 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s are easting slowly and are passing Boat Bay near the Hanson Island shore. There is also news of a group near Donegal Head who are thought to be coming this way. The surface camera should be on shortly. Channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 14:15:56 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Its been reported that the A30s are up near Donegal Head, the A12s appear to be waiting opposite CP, perhaps the A30s will come in for a visit.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 15:15:44 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s finally made a decision and have headed into Blackney Pass, perhaps to meet the A30s.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 15:25:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s have gone to Blackfish Sound.
Tomoko
14 Jul 2005 16:01:02 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We are listening to the A30s and A4 calls on the CP hydraphone. Unfortunately they are right on the VI shore and so we are unable to see them clearly, perhaps they will come closer next time. They are heading East.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 16:48:44 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The groups who passed us earlier are now rubbing in the reserve. Our camera is not running yet but will be shortly.
Julie and Melanie@ CP
14 Jul 2005 18:28:15 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Hi, the A12s are also vocal and we can see some of them on the other side of the Strait. If they get closer we will try and film.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 19:31:13 PDT
Superb sounds!!
All of the A12s except A33 and A12 have headed into Blackney Pass. A12 and A33 went West as far as Blinkhorn and have now turned around to perhaps follow the others.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 21:15:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s have gone to Blackfish Sound again!
Tomoko
14 Jul 2005 22:00:13 PDT
Good morning! The last calls we heard were just before 11pm. Whales were still in the Strait but it was not clear if they continued to the west or went back to the east. Besides the A12s & A36s seen yesterday we also heard A5s come out of the east in the evening. Hopefully today the picture will become clearer.
Helena
14 Jul 2005 05:40:12 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s are currently coming slowly west from the Sophias towards CP. Hopefully they will be close enough to us to film.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 10:49:20 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
We started to hear the A12s who came back from the east. they're off CP, channel B.
Tomoko
14 Jul 2005 11:10:25 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have now headed to the West very slowly foraging along the way. The are spread out from mid Strait to the Hanson Island shore.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 11:34:46 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s are easting slowly and are passing Boat Bay near the Hanson Island shore. There is also news of a group near Donegal Head who are thought to be coming this way. The surface camera should be on shortly. Channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 14:15:56 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Its been reported that the A30s are up near Donegal Head, the A12s appear to be waiting opposite CP, perhaps the A30s will come in for a visit.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 15:15:44 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s finally made a decision and have headed into Blackney Pass, perhaps to meet the A30s.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 15:25:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s have gone to Blackfish Sound.
Tomoko
14 Jul 2005 16:01:02 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We are listening to the A30s and A4 calls on the CP hydraphone. Unfortunately they are right on the VI shore and so we are unable to see them clearly, perhaps they will come closer next time. They are heading East.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 16:48:44 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The groups who passed us earlier are now rubbing in the reserve. Our camera is not running yet but will be shortly.
Julie and Melanie@ CP
14 Jul 2005 18:28:15 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Hi, the A12s are also vocal and we can see some of them on the other side of the Strait. If they get closer we will try and film.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 19:31:13 PDT
Superb sounds!!
All of the A12s except A33 and A12 have headed into Blackney Pass. A12 and A33 went West as far as Blinkhorn and have now turned around to perhaps follow the others.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 21:15:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s have gone to Blackfish Sound again!
Tomoko
14 Jul 2005 22:00:13 PDT
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s changed direction and went back to the North.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 00:11:48 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We are listening to beautiful A36s calls on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 01:59:40 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s finally made their way to the South through Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 03:09:11 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s have entered Johnstone St. Calls are now on CP.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 03:28:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the A36s are heading east in Johnstone St. We are hearing their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 04:11:48 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are listening to the close calls of the A36s on CRPT
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 05:28:17 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Tha A36s are in the Bight. And we are also hearing Rubbibg sound on RB hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 06:11:22 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A36s continue at the Beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 08:11:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s are headed back to the west through the Reserve.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 09:14:23 PDT
Superb sounds!!
As some of you may have guessed the A12s joined the A36s from the east. Both groups are now off CP and the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 12:11:16 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s and the A36s turned around Blinkhorn and are now moving eastward.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 14:05:31 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s have been pacing. They are currently back near CP.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 15:41:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s moved off to the west once again. The A12s kept going east without saying a lot.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 16:41:03 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s are at the Beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 16:56:02 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
We are hearing activity back at the Beaches once more.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 19:21:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s popped up in front of CP again and we think it is the A12s once more at the Beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 19:38:12 PDT
The A36s changed direction and went back to the North.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 00:11:48 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We are listening to beautiful A36s calls on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 01:59:40 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s finally made their way to the South through Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 03:09:11 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s have entered Johnstone St. Calls are now on CP.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 03:28:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the A36s are heading east in Johnstone St. We are hearing their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 04:11:48 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are listening to the close calls of the A36s on CRPT
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 05:28:17 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Tha A36s are in the Bight. And we are also hearing Rubbibg sound on RB hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 06:11:22 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A36s continue at the Beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 08:11:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s are headed back to the west through the Reserve.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 09:14:23 PDT
Superb sounds!!
As some of you may have guessed the A12s joined the A36s from the east. Both groups are now off CP and the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 12:11:16 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s and the A36s turned around Blinkhorn and are now moving eastward.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 14:05:31 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s have been pacing. They are currently back near CP.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 15:41:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s moved off to the west once again. The A12s kept going east without saying a lot.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 16:41:03 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s are at the Beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 16:56:02 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
We are hearing activity back at the Beaches once more.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 19:21:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s popped up in front of CP again and we think it is the A12s once more at the Beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 19:38:12 PDT
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We heard no calls overnight and are not sure what happened to the groups (probably A12s & A11s) heading west in Johnstone Strait around 9pm last evening. It's possible they went "out" via Weynton Pass, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
Paul
12 Jul 2005 08:32:49 PDT
No orcas present.
It has been very quiet this morning. However, a group of orcas went past the Sophia Islands early this morning and a sailboat at 9:15 am saw whales heading east quickly near Broken Islands (central/east Johnstone Strait).
Helena
12 Jul 2005 10:50:21 PDT
No orcas present.
It turned out that the A12s,A11s and the A24s are the eastbound whales in the lower Johnstone Strait. So it has remained quiet (and rather wet) in this part of the Strait. No sign of the A36s.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 16:55:32 PDT
Orcas near mics.
After all the quiet the A36s have surprised us with an evening visit. They are in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 22:01:39 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are heading South in Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
12 Jul 2005 23:16:11 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are moving south through Blackney. They continue to call from time to time.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 23:26:11 PDT
Good morning everyone! We heard no calls overnight and are not sure what happened to the groups (probably A12s & A11s) heading west in Johnstone Strait around 9pm last evening. It's possible they went "out" via Weynton Pass, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
Paul
12 Jul 2005 08:32:49 PDT
No orcas present.
It has been very quiet this morning. However, a group of orcas went past the Sophia Islands early this morning and a sailboat at 9:15 am saw whales heading east quickly near Broken Islands (central/east Johnstone Strait).
Helena
12 Jul 2005 10:50:21 PDT
No orcas present.
It turned out that the A12s,A11s and the A24s are the eastbound whales in the lower Johnstone Strait. So it has remained quiet (and rather wet) in this part of the Strait. No sign of the A36s.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 16:55:32 PDT
Orcas near mics.
After all the quiet the A36s have surprised us with an evening visit. They are in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 22:01:39 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are heading South in Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
12 Jul 2005 23:16:11 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are moving south through Blackney. They continue to call from time to time.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 23:26:11 PDT
Monday, July 11, 2005
Superb sounds!!
The A12s are heading North though Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 00:02:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s have gone to Blackfish Sound. We are listening to their calls on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 00:23:40 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A36s finally made their way into Johnstone st! Their calls are now on CP.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 05:21:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have entered into Johnstone st. slowly, through blackney pass.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 07:02:40 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Good morning! The A12s and the A36s have kept us busy during the early morning. The A36s just travelled back through Blackney on their way to Blackfish. The A34s followed A12 & A33 into the Strait a short while ago and are now headed east.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 08:56:34 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Some of the A12s are heading west past CP. We are hearing them on the CP hydrophone, but it's raining too hard for the surface camera to be safe outside. Instead, we are filming them from inside the CP shelter (Channel A). Meanwhile, the A36s have headed west along the north side of Malcolm Island, and the A5s & A24s are well to the east in Johnstone Strait.
Paul
11 Jul 2005 14:03:54 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We began hearing distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone a short while ago. It's likely that the A12s are in the western part of Johnstone Strait & may have turned back to the east.
Paul
11 Jul 2005 16:37:28 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We have been listening to the A4s in close to the Bight and wonder if the A11s have joined the A12s in the Strait. Earlier CP saw a large group heading east toward the Reserve area. The A5s and the A24s spent the day in the eastern part of the Strait and we are waiting to see if they too make it back up into this part of the Strait.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 18:55:54 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales have moved back to the west along Vancouver Island.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 21:05:10 PDT
The A12s are heading North though Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 00:02:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s have gone to Blackfish Sound. We are listening to their calls on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 00:23:40 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A36s finally made their way into Johnstone st! Their calls are now on CP.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 05:21:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have entered into Johnstone st. slowly, through blackney pass.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 07:02:40 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Good morning! The A12s and the A36s have kept us busy during the early morning. The A36s just travelled back through Blackney on their way to Blackfish. The A34s followed A12 & A33 into the Strait a short while ago and are now headed east.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 08:56:34 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Some of the A12s are heading west past CP. We are hearing them on the CP hydrophone, but it's raining too hard for the surface camera to be safe outside. Instead, we are filming them from inside the CP shelter (Channel A). Meanwhile, the A36s have headed west along the north side of Malcolm Island, and the A5s & A24s are well to the east in Johnstone Strait.
Paul
11 Jul 2005 14:03:54 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We began hearing distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone a short while ago. It's likely that the A12s are in the western part of Johnstone Strait & may have turned back to the east.
Paul
11 Jul 2005 16:37:28 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We have been listening to the A4s in close to the Bight and wonder if the A11s have joined the A12s in the Strait. Earlier CP saw a large group heading east toward the Reserve area. The A5s and the A24s spent the day in the eastern part of the Strait and we are waiting to see if they too make it back up into this part of the Strait.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 18:55:54 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales have moved back to the west along Vancouver Island.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 21:05:10 PDT
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Distant calls audible.
Hello everyone! We hope to be be launching the 2005 season of Orca-live at about 6pm PDT. Please join us if you can!
Orca-live staff
10 Jul 2005 16:25:48 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s may be returning from the west. (They went west along the Hanson shore just before the launch). CP can see fins far to the west. Perhaps they will convince the A36s to come in and join them. We lost track of the A36s earlier in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
10 Jul 2005 19:09:12 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are listening to the A12s. Their calls are on CP hydrophone.
Tomoko
10 Jul 2005 23:24:15 PDT
Hello everyone! We hope to be be launching the 2005 season of Orca-live at about 6pm PDT. Please join us if you can!
Orca-live staff
10 Jul 2005 16:25:48 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s may be returning from the west. (They went west along the Hanson shore just before the launch). CP can see fins far to the west. Perhaps they will convince the A36s to come in and join them. We lost track of the A36s earlier in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
10 Jul 2005 19:09:12 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are listening to the A12s. Their calls are on CP hydrophone.
Tomoko
10 Jul 2005 23:24:15 PDT
Thursday, July 07, 2005
It has been wonderful to see the messages of concern for those affected by the London bombings on the OrcaLive comment board. It certainly shows how connected we are to each other and how important networks can be in such times. The OrcaLive audience has been particularly responsive to many situations over the years, from natural disasters, environmental issues and during such sad events as happened today. Thank you all for your caring. Paul & I hope to echo your sentiments by sending our thoughts as well.
Helena
07 Jul 2005 11:23:26 PDT
Helena
07 Jul 2005 11:23:26 PDT
Saturday, July 02, 2005
Distant calls audible.
Oh Hi!, We are almost ready - just another couple of hurdles to overcome. The A12s, A4s & A5s are still in the area. The A12s have spent most of today in this part of the Strait while the A4s &A5s busied themselves elsewhere. We hope it won't be too much longer before we are up and running. Cheers to you all.
Helena
02 Jul 2005 18:17:32 PDT
Oh Hi!, We are almost ready - just another couple of hurdles to overcome. The A12s, A4s & A5s are still in the area. The A12s have spent most of today in this part of the Strait while the A4s &A5s busied themselves elsewhere. We hope it won't be too much longer before we are up and running. Cheers to you all.
Helena
02 Jul 2005 18:17:32 PDT
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