Distant calls audible.

We were listening calls from several families since 4am; at least someone from A1 and R-clan. they were in Blackfish sound that time, but stopped calling about an hour ago. We are not sure which direction they have gone, back to North or to Weynton pass.
Tomoko
30 Jun 2007 05:55:30 PDT

Distant calls audible.

what a surprise! A30s are back! their calls are on Flower Island hydrophone.
Tomoko
30 Jun 2007 10:54:54 PDT

No orcas present.

We don't believe the A12s returned after heading west in Blackfish Sound on the 23rd. Interesting they were in AND out so quickly after a fast quick survey.
Helena
25 Jun 2007 21:53:52 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

Very exciting! The resident season has started - the A12s have returned. Currently, they westbound off the western boundary of Blackfish Sound. So far they have been totally silent except for a bit of echo location.
Helena
23 Jun 2007 13:20:44 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Finally, we have heard our first call! The A12s have moved back to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. This morning they were apparently seen at 6:30am off lizard point when they were making their way into the area. This is the first call we have heard since they got "home".
Helena
23 Jun 2007 15:38:48 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s have become slightly more vocal as they move in closer to Robson Bight. They may be a bit spread out. The tide is now flooding and the southeaster has calmed down.
Helena
23 Jun 2007 18:37:07 PDT

Orcas near mics.

After a break we are again hearing the A12s close to Critical Point in Robson Bight.
Helena
23 Jun 2007 20:09:05 PDT

Distant calls audible.

It seems like the A12s are moving back to the west in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
23 Jun 2007 21:23:18 PDT

Superb sounds!!

Round and round they go where they... The A12s went north through Blackney Pass for the 2nd time today and are once again in Blackfish Sound, only this time they are very vocal!
Helena
23 Jun 2007 22:26:52 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s are moving very fast through Blackfish Sound. Their calls are rapidly growing more distant.
Helena
23 Jun 2007 22:36:08 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

A small group of transients went through Blackney Pass this morning headed to Blackfish Sound. Two days ago, Jared Towers reported that T20,21 59, 59A, 59A1 were eastbound in Johnstone Strait. Humpbacks,minke, dolphins and dalls porpoise continue to be a daily presence.
Helena
22 Jun 2007 08:29:26 PDT

No orcas present.

Still just hints of activity. The humpbacks and minke whales are still keeping everyone's attention and there are still reports of orca groups wandering Queen Charlotte Strait near Pine Island. Very exciting is a rare, unique report via the MacKays, of two sperm whales also near Pine Island.
Helena
17 Jun 2007 09:06:19 PDT

No orcas present.

Humpbacks and minke whales on a Johnstone Strait-Blackfish Sound -Queen Charlotte Strait circuit these days.
Helena
13 Jun 2007 16:21:40 PDT

No orcas present.

June is rolling on. Stubbs Island Whale Watch has informed us that they have recently seen at least two mum/calf humpback pairs, a single humpback individual, a graywhale (just yesterday, and a minke (today). Further north, CetaceaLab continues to see northern residents (both As and Gs).
Helena
12 Jun 2007 19:48:59 PDT

No orcas present.

"Something's happening...." Reports are in from CetaceaLab of Gs and As recently in their area. Also, via the MacKays, a report, yesterday of two groups of orcas off pine Issland in the late afternoon. One group had at least 10 members. Stormy day here today but a rainbow broke through over Johnstone Strait not too long ago.
Helena
09 Jun 2007 18:44:29 PDT