Performing maintenance

Due to power problems Orcalive will be down for a while, we will be back up and runnin as soon as possible.
Julie and Andy @ CP
26 Oct 2005 06:04:26 PDT



Distant calls audible.

We're back, almost (Channel B so far) & are listening to occasional calls from the A12s, who are foraging at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
Paul
26 Oct 2005 11:36:58 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A36s are foraging off CP at the moment after traveling from Robson Bight. The A12s are reported to be between Penfolds and Bold Head.
Julie @ CP
26 Oct 2005 14:02:06 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A36s are now up between Big Bay and the top edge of Hanson Island. They are foraging and it looks like one of the brothers is surrounded by Dalls Porpoises. We had the first snow on the mountains last night, while this evening more storms are forecast.
Julie @ CP
26 Oct 2005 15:26:04 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A36s have turned back to the east and are crossing towards Blinkhorn Pen. at the moment. Also we had a report that the A12s after foraging in Queen Charlotte Strait grouped up and turned eastward as well before 4pm.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 17:04:57 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s are heading back into Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone, without boat noise!
Paul
26 Oct 2005 19:28:45 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

Lovely calls from the A112s as they entered the very noisy Johnstone strait. nice reality there for a while. We think the A36s continued east ahead of the A12s earlier.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 20:03:46 PDT

Distant calls audible.

So.... the A36s left the Strait for Blackfish Sound! This was a surprise and it was quickly done. Now we are not sure where the A12s ended up. The constant boat noise in the Strait is unfortunate.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 22:00:04 PDT

Distant calls audible.

It sounds like the A12s are up with the A36s in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 22:39:47 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A36s are back in the Strait after circling round through Weynton Pass. We have not heard from the A12s for a while.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 23:17:16 PDT