Orcas hunting fish.
Last night: As the A36s with A12 shifted east of Cracroft Point, the A30s, made a try for Blackney Pass. By 10:16pm they were nearing Blackney Pass but then retreated. At 10:56pm they made Blackney again but again only made it partially through the Pass before returning to Blackfish Sound. Their calls grew increasingly distant as they moved westward by 11:30pm. After midnight (12:40am), there were just a few distant calls in the Strait so it is unclear if that was the A30s or the A36s. The rest of the night was quiet except for boat noise, of course. At 8:12am ,we began to hear faint calls followed by (just now) closer echo location in Robson Bight. This will most likely be a returning group from the east.
Helena
31 Jul 2009 09:01:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s are headed west from Robson Bight. A46 is still with A12 and A32 and A37 are together following.
Helena
31 Jul 2009 10:20:47 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are headed east off of Lizard Point.
Katie
31 Jul 2009 11:47:37 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are headed east and are off of Donigal Head
Katie
31 Jul 2009 12:02:44 PDT
Superb sounds!!
This is the A30's who have just entered Johnstone Straight through Weyton.
Katie
31 Jul 2009 15:31:44 PDT
We have whales on the Rubbing Beaches... most likely the A30's... they were last heard heading east in johnstone straight. The A36's and A12 are hanging around the entrance of Blackney Pass and CP. They have been moving around in this area for a few hours.
Katie
31 Jul 2009 18:31:11 PDT
Superb sounds!!
This is A30's on Critical Point... the A36's are still hovering around CP and the entrance of Blackney
Katie
31 Jul 2009 19:19:04 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A4s and A5s are back from the east. They are now moving through the Ecological Reserve area headed west.
Helena
31 Jul 2009 23:17:26 PDT
Orcas near mics.
I forgot to mention that this is the A24s (A4s) with the A5s in the Strait.
Helena
31 Jul 2009 23:23:03 PDT
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Lots of movements
Superb sounds!!
Sounds like at least some of the A1s & A5s are returning from the east & are now in, or passing, Robson Bight. We're listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone. Lots of echolocation, so they must be finding fish!
Helena
30 Jul 2009 04:56:24 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Quite a bit going on. The A30s,A4s and the A5s came west from the Ecological Reserve to around the entrance of Blackney Pass. They may have turned back east. We are also hearing the A36s opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 07:14:04 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s, A5s,A4s and A36s (A12) are nearing Robson Bight as they head back eastward.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 08:14:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Nothing like having the fog clear to make everything a bit clearer. We had assumed that the A30s had stayed with the A4s and the A5s (with whom they had come west around 4:30am this morning) as those two groups turned and went back eastward. Instead, the A30s carried on to the west and left Johnstone Strait at around 8:10am via Weynton Passage. Kingfisher, camped near the entrance of Weynton Pass saw them disappear to the west through Weynton. They have since been located (10 am) very close to Donegal Head still moving slowly out west. Meanwhile, the A36s have parked themselves in front of Cracroft Point (CP) foraging and taking deep dives. An A5 group went past the Rubbing Beaches as the A24s moved into Robson Bight. For now, that is it!
Helena
30 Jul 2009 10:34:55 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s with A12 finally decided to shift further east. Right now we are listening to them off the east end of the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 11:30:27 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Here is another interesting development. A32,A37 and A12 never made it past Izumi Rock (west of Robson Bight), however, A46 did! and so it was his voice alone that we were listening to off of the Rubbing Beaches. The others were pointed east but have, for now, turned back toward Cracroft Point.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 11:54:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Here is a catch-up: the A36s (even A46) finally moved on to the west. A46 returned to the Cracroft Point area with A12. A12's movements were somewhat obscure today as CP lost track of her for a time. Right now, A32 and A37 are on the edge of Blackfish Sound after going through Weynton Pass without A46 or A12. They may have been waiting for the A30s to return. The A30s spent most of the afternoon in Queen Charlotte Strait but are now off Bold Head in Blackfish Sound. A32 and A37 have turned back toward Weynton Pass.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 18:50:24 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A32 and A37 have arrived (from the west) off Cracroft Point. A12 and A46 ,who were there before, have moved to the east of CP. We do not know where the A30s are but we believe the A24s and the A5s contiued east from the Ecological Reserve earlier today.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 20:56:57 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are finally hearing the A30s in Blackfish Sound. They are moving our direction!
Helena
30 Jul 2009 21:59:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are picking ity up again as they near Flower Island in Blackfish Sound. Next stop - OL? The A36s are vocal every so often in the Strait. CP's last report was that they and A12 were all headed east . Unfortunately, a tug just went south into Johnstone Stait.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 22:39:44 PDT
Sounds like at least some of the A1s & A5s are returning from the east & are now in, or passing, Robson Bight. We're listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone. Lots of echolocation, so they must be finding fish!
Helena
30 Jul 2009 04:56:24 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Quite a bit going on. The A30s,A4s and the A5s came west from the Ecological Reserve to around the entrance of Blackney Pass. They may have turned back east. We are also hearing the A36s opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 07:14:04 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s, A5s,A4s and A36s (A12) are nearing Robson Bight as they head back eastward.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 08:14:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Nothing like having the fog clear to make everything a bit clearer. We had assumed that the A30s had stayed with the A4s and the A5s (with whom they had come west around 4:30am this morning) as those two groups turned and went back eastward. Instead, the A30s carried on to the west and left Johnstone Strait at around 8:10am via Weynton Passage. Kingfisher, camped near the entrance of Weynton Pass saw them disappear to the west through Weynton. They have since been located (10 am) very close to Donegal Head still moving slowly out west. Meanwhile, the A36s have parked themselves in front of Cracroft Point (CP) foraging and taking deep dives. An A5 group went past the Rubbing Beaches as the A24s moved into Robson Bight. For now, that is it!
Helena
30 Jul 2009 10:34:55 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s with A12 finally decided to shift further east. Right now we are listening to them off the east end of the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 11:30:27 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Here is another interesting development. A32,A37 and A12 never made it past Izumi Rock (west of Robson Bight), however, A46 did! and so it was his voice alone that we were listening to off of the Rubbing Beaches. The others were pointed east but have, for now, turned back toward Cracroft Point.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 11:54:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Here is a catch-up: the A36s (even A46) finally moved on to the west. A46 returned to the Cracroft Point area with A12. A12's movements were somewhat obscure today as CP lost track of her for a time. Right now, A32 and A37 are on the edge of Blackfish Sound after going through Weynton Pass without A46 or A12. They may have been waiting for the A30s to return. The A30s spent most of the afternoon in Queen Charlotte Strait but are now off Bold Head in Blackfish Sound. A32 and A37 have turned back toward Weynton Pass.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 18:50:24 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A32 and A37 have arrived (from the west) off Cracroft Point. A12 and A46 ,who were there before, have moved to the east of CP. We do not know where the A30s are but we believe the A24s and the A5s contiued east from the Ecological Reserve earlier today.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 20:56:57 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are finally hearing the A30s in Blackfish Sound. They are moving our direction!
Helena
30 Jul 2009 21:59:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are picking ity up again as they near Flower Island in Blackfish Sound. Next stop - OL? The A36s are vocal every so often in the Strait. CP's last report was that they and A12 were all headed east . Unfortunately, a tug just went south into Johnstone Stait.
Helena
30 Jul 2009 22:39:44 PDT
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
A4s, A5s, A36s, A30s & A12
Orcas near mics.
There has been quite a lot happening during the night. The A4 group (most likely the A24s) and the A5s returned together from the east around 1am. We are still listening to their calls in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 04:21:39 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s were just in close to Critical Point. Zero/zero visibility this morning but the sun is trying to break through. There was (a half hour ago) a report of orcas in Queen Charlotte Strait, offshore between Donegal Head and Lizard Point.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 08:32:14 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales are at the beaches.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 08:52:18 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Actually there are whales everywhere: the A30s are currently heading south in Blackney Pass following A12's lead (she cleared earlier). The A36s were off of CP (they came west after their bout at critical point at 8am) and the a4 group with the A5s are westbound from boat bay (after their rub earlier). Whew! and an humpback in Blackfish as well!
Helena
29 Jul 2009 11:05:04 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s have gone in for a rub while the A36s and A12 are foraging off of Blinkhorn, east of Telegraph Cove.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 14:43:13 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Sounds like the A30s are having a bite in the Bight... lots of echolocation (& calls) close the the Critical Point hydrophone.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 19:00:17 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Beautiful A30 calls on Critical Point! The A30s (and A5s) finally did come a bit further west to around the Kaikash Creek area before turning back to the east. They are in front of Critical Point.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 19:15:24 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
CP reports that A46 is foraging in front of Cracroft Point. We have been listening to the A4s,A5s and the A30s at the rubbing beaches. Their calls are getting more distant now.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 20:59:18 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Not really that close yet, but we are hearing clear A36 calls once again in Johnstone Strait. CP reported an hour ago that the A36s with A12 were moving eastward midstrait. We believe, for now, that the A30s,A4s and A5s kept going eastward from their time at the Beaches.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 23:01:58 PDT
There has been quite a lot happening during the night. The A4 group (most likely the A24s) and the A5s returned together from the east around 1am. We are still listening to their calls in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 04:21:39 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s were just in close to Critical Point. Zero/zero visibility this morning but the sun is trying to break through. There was (a half hour ago) a report of orcas in Queen Charlotte Strait, offshore between Donegal Head and Lizard Point.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 08:32:14 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales are at the beaches.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 08:52:18 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Actually there are whales everywhere: the A30s are currently heading south in Blackney Pass following A12's lead (she cleared earlier). The A36s were off of CP (they came west after their bout at critical point at 8am) and the a4 group with the A5s are westbound from boat bay (after their rub earlier). Whew! and an humpback in Blackfish as well!
Helena
29 Jul 2009 11:05:04 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s have gone in for a rub while the A36s and A12 are foraging off of Blinkhorn, east of Telegraph Cove.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 14:43:13 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Sounds like the A30s are having a bite in the Bight... lots of echolocation (& calls) close the the Critical Point hydrophone.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 19:00:17 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Beautiful A30 calls on Critical Point! The A30s (and A5s) finally did come a bit further west to around the Kaikash Creek area before turning back to the east. They are in front of Critical Point.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 19:15:24 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
CP reports that A46 is foraging in front of Cracroft Point. We have been listening to the A4s,A5s and the A30s at the rubbing beaches. Their calls are getting more distant now.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 20:59:18 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Not really that close yet, but we are hearing clear A36 calls once again in Johnstone Strait. CP reported an hour ago that the A36s with A12 were moving eastward midstrait. We believe, for now, that the A30s,A4s and A5s kept going eastward from their time at the Beaches.
Helena
29 Jul 2009 23:01:58 PDT
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
A30s & A36s
Distant calls audible.
We're starting to hear distant calls on the Rubbing Beach hydrophone, sounds like some of the orcas from the east are getting close to the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 10:31:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s came west this morning, past the Reserve, Kaikash Creek and now approaching the area opposite Weynton Pass entrance. The A36s were quite far west off Malcolm Point this morning and are apparently continuing west. The A5s and most likely the A24s are still east of Kelsey Bay.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 13:34:13 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s made a turn to the east off the Wastell Island (just east of Telegraph Cove) and made a wide turn over to the Hanson Island side. From there they continued east past the entrance to Blackney pas. They are now off the Cracroft Point area continuing eastward.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 16:03:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
So .... just after posting the last note, there were calls on Flower Island,maybe the A36s.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 16:09:31 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Recently, both A38 and A39 were spending time foraging off of CP. The other A30 members are closer to Vancouver Island moving westward. We got a great report from the Mackays that A12 was just seen off of Black Bluff heading east by herself. This report came in after Stubbs island reported that the A36s (at least A32 and A37) turned west quickly away from Blackfish Sound.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 20:33:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
CP called in to say that A39 had disappeared into Blackney Pass at about 9:38pm. The rest of the A30s followed but not until the A36s made their presence known after arriving in Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. A group of dolphins became vocal in Blackney Pass just as the A30s disappeared up into Blackfish Sound. The A36s are still in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 22:28:16 PDT
We're starting to hear distant calls on the Rubbing Beach hydrophone, sounds like some of the orcas from the east are getting close to the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 10:31:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s came west this morning, past the Reserve, Kaikash Creek and now approaching the area opposite Weynton Pass entrance. The A36s were quite far west off Malcolm Point this morning and are apparently continuing west. The A5s and most likely the A24s are still east of Kelsey Bay.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 13:34:13 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s made a turn to the east off the Wastell Island (just east of Telegraph Cove) and made a wide turn over to the Hanson Island side. From there they continued east past the entrance to Blackney pas. They are now off the Cracroft Point area continuing eastward.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 16:03:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
So .... just after posting the last note, there were calls on Flower Island,maybe the A36s.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 16:09:31 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Recently, both A38 and A39 were spending time foraging off of CP. The other A30 members are closer to Vancouver Island moving westward. We got a great report from the Mackays that A12 was just seen off of Black Bluff heading east by herself. This report came in after Stubbs island reported that the A36s (at least A32 and A37) turned west quickly away from Blackfish Sound.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 20:33:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
CP called in to say that A39 had disappeared into Blackney Pass at about 9:38pm. The rest of the A30s followed but not until the A36s made their presence known after arriving in Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. A group of dolphins became vocal in Blackney Pass just as the A30s disappeared up into Blackfish Sound. The A36s are still in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
28 Jul 2009 22:28:16 PDT
Monday, July 27, 2009
A4s, A5s, A34s, A36s and A12
Orcas near mics.
How lovely, the A5s are back! Calls are on Flower Island in Blackfish Sound. The whales are travelling into Blackney Pass.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 01:43:44 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Add A12 and A4 calls to that mix in Blackney Pass!
Helena
27 Jul 2009 02:00:49 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A5,A4 and A1 groups have moved into Johnstone Strait and are headed east.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 02:34:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Just a short while ago, we began to hear the groups returning to the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 07:56:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Time to catch up:The A34s are the group travelling westward, now, heading "up" the Hanson Island shore past Big Bay.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 10:37:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
While the A34s (without A12) continue westward, we talked with Nick Templeman and they think they have the A5s,A30s and others near to Kelsey Bay.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 11:07:25 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We are now listening to echo location near Robson Bight. The A34s went out of the area earlier and into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 15:27:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It now sounds like the A36s are making their way back to the west. Earlier, (the day has been a bit confusing as not all of the reports and recordings were easy to reconcile for various reasons) A12 may have followed the A34s west in Johnstone Strait, through Weynton Pass and into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 16:03:59 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A36s, who have spent most of the day in Johnstone Strait and most recently off CP and the entrance to Blackney Pass, are now headed into Blackney Pass, northbound.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 21:47:07 PDT
No orcas present.
The A36s moved on into Blackfish Sound after Blackney Pass.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 23:32:48 PDT
How lovely, the A5s are back! Calls are on Flower Island in Blackfish Sound. The whales are travelling into Blackney Pass.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 01:43:44 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Add A12 and A4 calls to that mix in Blackney Pass!
Helena
27 Jul 2009 02:00:49 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A5,A4 and A1 groups have moved into Johnstone Strait and are headed east.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 02:34:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Just a short while ago, we began to hear the groups returning to the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 07:56:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Time to catch up:The A34s are the group travelling westward, now, heading "up" the Hanson Island shore past Big Bay.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 10:37:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
While the A34s (without A12) continue westward, we talked with Nick Templeman and they think they have the A5s,A30s and others near to Kelsey Bay.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 11:07:25 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We are now listening to echo location near Robson Bight. The A34s went out of the area earlier and into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 15:27:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It now sounds like the A36s are making their way back to the west. Earlier, (the day has been a bit confusing as not all of the reports and recordings were easy to reconcile for various reasons) A12 may have followed the A34s west in Johnstone Strait, through Weynton Pass and into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 16:03:59 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A36s, who have spent most of the day in Johnstone Strait and most recently off CP and the entrance to Blackney Pass, are now headed into Blackney Pass, northbound.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 21:47:07 PDT
No orcas present.
The A36s moved on into Blackfish Sound after Blackney Pass.
Helena
27 Jul 2009 23:32:48 PDT
Sunday, July 26, 2009
A12 still with A36s, A30s joined and the moved to the west
No orcas present.
Not sure we can broaden our impression of what happened overnight. Except for a small power interuption around 3am the night was mostly uneventful. We lost track of the A36s around 11:30pm. Blows were heard about an hour later in Blackney Pass but the conclusion was that it was a humpback. Dolphins were fairly active in Johnstone Strait around the same time.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 08:04:52 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
Close echolocation near Robson Bight following a report that the A36s and A12 are heading west from the Boat Bay area. Dolphins were reported in Blackfish Sound earlier.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 12:05:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Not only are the A36s with A12 near Robson Bight but we are now picking up calls and echolocation in Blackfish Sound!
Helena
26 Jul 2009 13:18:54 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are headed south through Blackney Pass.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 13:57:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s when they entered Johnstone Strait went to the east,Robson Bight. The A36s and A12 seemed to hang back more to the west and now sound quite distant. The A30s, meanwhile, are on their way back west.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 19:01:26 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Actually, it sounds like all the groups are converging off the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 19:19:29 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Now the whales have gone off to the west.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 21:10:24 PDT
Not sure we can broaden our impression of what happened overnight. Except for a small power interuption around 3am the night was mostly uneventful. We lost track of the A36s around 11:30pm. Blows were heard about an hour later in Blackney Pass but the conclusion was that it was a humpback. Dolphins were fairly active in Johnstone Strait around the same time.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 08:04:52 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
Close echolocation near Robson Bight following a report that the A36s and A12 are heading west from the Boat Bay area. Dolphins were reported in Blackfish Sound earlier.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 12:05:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Not only are the A36s with A12 near Robson Bight but we are now picking up calls and echolocation in Blackfish Sound!
Helena
26 Jul 2009 13:18:54 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are headed south through Blackney Pass.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 13:57:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s when they entered Johnstone Strait went to the east,Robson Bight. The A36s and A12 seemed to hang back more to the west and now sound quite distant. The A30s, meanwhile, are on their way back west.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 19:01:26 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Actually, it sounds like all the groups are converging off the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 19:19:29 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Now the whales have gone off to the west.
Helena
26 Jul 2009 21:10:24 PDT
Saturday, July 25, 2009
A30s arrived from their trip to the east
Orcas hunting fish.
Someone is fairly close to Robson Bight, just echo location so far.
Helena
25 Jul 2009 09:02:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The calls are few and far between and the fog very thick. However, the A36s with A12 have been seen heading westward along the Vancouver Island side moving toward kaikash Creek. Perhaps, this is the group, Norma heard at 3am!
Helena
25 Jul 2009 10:40:22 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s must be huffing and puffing. they have returned to the Ecological Reserve in record time! The A36s with A12 are waiting in Blackfish Sound after leaving Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass earlier.
Helena
25 Jul 2009 16:12:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are continuing west from the Beaches,meanwhile,the A36s were just calling off Blackfish Sound.
Helena
25 Jul 2009 17:03:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A very interesting turn of events. A12 left the A36s in Blackfish Sound and travelled to Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass by herself where the the A30s were travelling west past the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
25 Jul 2009 19:48:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
So this is what we think may have happened. A12 went south through Blackney Pass as the A30s travelled west up the Strait. They continued west and perhaps went out through Weynton Pass, exchanging places with the A36s who came back to Johnstone strait via Weynton. We have only heard the A36s as they moved east toward the entrance of Blackney Pass. What A12 has decided to do is uncertain at this point but perhaps she is still with the A36s. We never did hear the A30s on the "other" side (Blackfish Sound) so we will keep their whereabouts open for now. Interesting possibilities regardless.
Helena
25 Jul 2009 23:51:08 PDT
Someone is fairly close to Robson Bight, just echo location so far.
Helena
25 Jul 2009 09:02:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The calls are few and far between and the fog very thick. However, the A36s with A12 have been seen heading westward along the Vancouver Island side moving toward kaikash Creek. Perhaps, this is the group, Norma heard at 3am!
Helena
25 Jul 2009 10:40:22 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s must be huffing and puffing. they have returned to the Ecological Reserve in record time! The A36s with A12 are waiting in Blackfish Sound after leaving Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass earlier.
Helena
25 Jul 2009 16:12:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are continuing west from the Beaches,meanwhile,the A36s were just calling off Blackfish Sound.
Helena
25 Jul 2009 17:03:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A very interesting turn of events. A12 left the A36s in Blackfish Sound and travelled to Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass by herself where the the A30s were travelling west past the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
25 Jul 2009 19:48:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
So this is what we think may have happened. A12 went south through Blackney Pass as the A30s travelled west up the Strait. They continued west and perhaps went out through Weynton Pass, exchanging places with the A36s who came back to Johnstone strait via Weynton. We have only heard the A36s as they moved east toward the entrance of Blackney Pass. What A12 has decided to do is uncertain at this point but perhaps she is still with the A36s. We never did hear the A30s on the "other" side (Blackfish Sound) so we will keep their whereabouts open for now. Interesting possibilities regardless.
Helena
25 Jul 2009 23:51:08 PDT
Friday, July 24, 2009
C10s had 2 new babies!
Distant calls audible.
Sorry, our internet was down for quite a while yesterday. The problem was outside our network. It seems to be working now so time to catch up. Yesterday, after moving back and forth in the Strait, the A30s headed west to Weynton Pass and curled around Hanson Island to meet up with the C10s, who we had heard earlier in the morning. Both groups then came east to Blackney Pass and then Johnstone Strait. They continued east "down" the Strait and past the Ecological Reserve on the Cracroft Island side.By 4pm they were opposite the Adams River and still eastbound. We never heard them return. At 2:30am the A36s came back via Blackney Pass to Johnstone Strait. They then went east to the Bight. At 7:30am the C10s returned west tight along the Cracroft Island shore. At the moment, there are whales near to Telegraph Cove. It is very,very, foggy. We will find out soon who this might be. There are two new babies in the C10s, one for C10 herself and one for C23 (thanks Jared for that info).
Helena
24 Jul 2009 09:22:33 PDT
Distant calls audible.
At about 10:15am the A36s with A12 (!) were headed east to Blinkhorn. They have continued and are now passing Cracroft Point. No sign of the C10s who probably left silently earlier this morning. The fog is slowly lifting out of Blackney Pas.
Helena
24 Jul 2009 12:22:10 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A36s with A12 carried on past critical Point and just now we have heard someone in on the Beaches. They may be turning back west from there. Also, a group of 5 transients went south in Blackney pass and entered Johnstone Strait by 2:10pm. They have gone east.
Helena
24 Jul 2009 14:57:29 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s and the A12 came away from the beach area and crossed to the Cracroft island side to come west. They are probably between the Sophia Islands and Cracroft Point.
Helena
24 Jul 2009 17:29:34 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s/A12 have crossed the entrance to Blackney pass and for now are continuing west.
Helena
24 Jul 2009 19:11:19 PDT
Sorry, our internet was down for quite a while yesterday. The problem was outside our network. It seems to be working now so time to catch up. Yesterday, after moving back and forth in the Strait, the A30s headed west to Weynton Pass and curled around Hanson Island to meet up with the C10s, who we had heard earlier in the morning. Both groups then came east to Blackney Pass and then Johnstone Strait. They continued east "down" the Strait and past the Ecological Reserve on the Cracroft Island side.By 4pm they were opposite the Adams River and still eastbound. We never heard them return. At 2:30am the A36s came back via Blackney Pass to Johnstone Strait. They then went east to the Bight. At 7:30am the C10s returned west tight along the Cracroft Island shore. At the moment, there are whales near to Telegraph Cove. It is very,very, foggy. We will find out soon who this might be. There are two new babies in the C10s, one for C10 herself and one for C23 (thanks Jared for that info).
Helena
24 Jul 2009 09:22:33 PDT
Distant calls audible.
At about 10:15am the A36s with A12 (!) were headed east to Blinkhorn. They have continued and are now passing Cracroft Point. No sign of the C10s who probably left silently earlier this morning. The fog is slowly lifting out of Blackney Pas.
Helena
24 Jul 2009 12:22:10 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A36s with A12 carried on past critical Point and just now we have heard someone in on the Beaches. They may be turning back west from there. Also, a group of 5 transients went south in Blackney pass and entered Johnstone Strait by 2:10pm. They have gone east.
Helena
24 Jul 2009 14:57:29 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s and the A12 came away from the beach area and crossed to the Cracroft island side to come west. They are probably between the Sophia Islands and Cracroft Point.
Helena
24 Jul 2009 17:29:34 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s/A12 have crossed the entrance to Blackney pass and for now are continuing west.
Helena
24 Jul 2009 19:11:19 PDT
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Cs arriving in the area
Orcas near mics.
A lot of calling and some movement have brought the A30s back eastward to the Ecological Reserve. The tide is in a strong flood
Helena
23 Jul 2009 03:38:26 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
New visitors! being brought in by an A1 group.
Helena
23 Jul 2009 05:46:52 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
I forgot to mention that it sounds like the Cs.
Helena
23 Jul 2009 05:51:05 PDT
A lot of calling and some movement have brought the A30s back eastward to the Ecological Reserve. The tide is in a strong flood
Helena
23 Jul 2009 03:38:26 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
New visitors! being brought in by an A1 group.
Helena
23 Jul 2009 05:46:52 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
I forgot to mention that it sounds like the Cs.
Helena
23 Jul 2009 05:51:05 PDT
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Distant calls audible.
These A1 calls are in Johnstone Strait again.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 06:23:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s (there possibly were A12 calls as well) are calling every so often. We also heard a report that there is another group in Queen Charlotte Strait headed east toward Donegal Head.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 07:34:14 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are in the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 08:53:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Really, Close and distant calls. The a34s (without A12) are headed east through Blackfish Sound while the A36s (?with A12) are nearer the Bight.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 09:42:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We think the A36s turned west toward Cracroft Point to "meet" up with the incoming whales. After "greeting" the groups have turned east back toward the Bight. They are past Critical point.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 12:01:34 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
We're hearing rubbing sounds & calls on the rubbing beach hydrophone.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 12:43:24 PDT
Distant calls audible.
So...the meet and greet must have resulted in the A36s heading west and the A30s heading east to the beaches and beyond. The question for the day is where are the A34s who were definitely seen earlier off Donegal Head. There was a report that the "Rs" were in Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 13:33:48 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s (with A12) are vocal again off the western end of Hanson Island/Weynton Pass.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 15:14:53 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A36s and A12 are heading north through Blackney Pass to Blackfish Sound.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 18:37:41 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Sounds like the A30s have made it back to Robson Bight!
Helena
22 Jul 2009 22:24:15 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sorry the last note was a bit confusing. The A36s and A12 were in Blackfish Sound when they first called but then the A30s quickly approached Critical Point in Robson Bight from the east.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 22:38:44 PDT
These A1 calls are in Johnstone Strait again.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 06:23:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s (there possibly were A12 calls as well) are calling every so often. We also heard a report that there is another group in Queen Charlotte Strait headed east toward Donegal Head.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 07:34:14 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are in the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 08:53:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Really, Close and distant calls. The a34s (without A12) are headed east through Blackfish Sound while the A36s (?with A12) are nearer the Bight.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 09:42:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We think the A36s turned west toward Cracroft Point to "meet" up with the incoming whales. After "greeting" the groups have turned east back toward the Bight. They are past Critical point.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 12:01:34 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
We're hearing rubbing sounds & calls on the rubbing beach hydrophone.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 12:43:24 PDT
Distant calls audible.
So...the meet and greet must have resulted in the A36s heading west and the A30s heading east to the beaches and beyond. The question for the day is where are the A34s who were definitely seen earlier off Donegal Head. There was a report that the "Rs" were in Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 13:33:48 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s (with A12) are vocal again off the western end of Hanson Island/Weynton Pass.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 15:14:53 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A36s and A12 are heading north through Blackney Pass to Blackfish Sound.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 18:37:41 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Sounds like the A30s have made it back to Robson Bight!
Helena
22 Jul 2009 22:24:15 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sorry the last note was a bit confusing. The A36s and A12 were in Blackfish Sound when they first called but then the A30s quickly approached Critical Point in Robson Bight from the east.
Helena
22 Jul 2009 22:38:44 PDT
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
No orcas present.
Paul and I were away again for part of yesterday and most of today. And it seems there have been some very exciting developments as some of may already know. We got back tonight to hear that the A34s came in this morning (between 9 and 10am) via Blackney Pass. They "met" up with A12 and the A36s in johnstone Strait. later, everyone went out to the west and were off Donegal Head in Queen Charlotte Strait around 8pm. Sounds like the A34s came in to collect A12! Lovely!
Helena
21 Jul 2009 23:51:40 PDT
Paul and I were away again for part of yesterday and most of today. And it seems there have been some very exciting developments as some of may already know. We got back tonight to hear that the A34s came in this morning (between 9 and 10am) via Blackney Pass. They "met" up with A12 and the A36s in johnstone Strait. later, everyone went out to the west and were off Donegal Head in Queen Charlotte Strait around 8pm. Sounds like the A34s came in to collect A12! Lovely!
Helena
21 Jul 2009 23:51:40 PDT
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
A12 and A36s left to the east
No orcas present.
A report just in from Nick via marie on the "Cliff" that A12 is in a resting line with the A36s ofrf Camp Point.
Helena
19 Jul 2009 10:48:39 PDT
No orcas present.
Apparently, A12 and the A36s are headed back west after a tour of Nodales Channel. At 4:30pm they were still east of Camp point whhich is where they were found at Noon today.
Helena
19 Jul 2009 19:32:54 PDT
A report just in from Nick via marie on the "Cliff" that A12 is in a resting line with the A36s ofrf Camp Point.
Helena
19 Jul 2009 10:48:39 PDT
No orcas present.
Apparently, A12 and the A36s are headed back west after a tour of Nodales Channel. At 4:30pm they were still east of Camp point whhich is where they were found at Noon today.
Helena
19 Jul 2009 19:32:54 PDT
Saturday, July 18, 2009
A12 joined the A36s
Boat noise
just hints this morning, nothing obvious. Possibly faint calls around 5:30am and then possible echo location at 8am. Hopefully, the picture will become clearer.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 08:41:33 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Here is sweet image, A12 is with the A36s this morning! She is closest to A46 off Bold Head in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 10:44:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s and A12 re-entered Johnstone Strait at about 12:20 pm. They are now east bound. It is unclear where the A30s went last night. It is possible they went out to the west. There was a report today of orcas west bound off Malcolm Island. The boats from Campbell River did not see anything on their way up from the east.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 13:17:47 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A12 is ahead of the A36s. She had been with A46 on the Hanson Island side and then shot over to Vancouver Island. The A36s regrouped west of her and finally turned eastwartd again when off the Wastell Islands near Telegraph Cove. As they neared Blinkhorn,A 12 was just west of Kaikash Creek around 3:50pm.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 16:26:31 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are still in Johnstone Strait ffor now. We have not heard from A12 for a long while. She was seen heading west from Kaikash Creek at 5:30pm when the A36s were further west near Blinkhorn. It will be interesting to see where everyone ends up by morning.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 22:26:06 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It may be that the A36s finally decided to go east of Robson Bight.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 23:17:40 PDT
just hints this morning, nothing obvious. Possibly faint calls around 5:30am and then possible echo location at 8am. Hopefully, the picture will become clearer.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 08:41:33 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Here is sweet image, A12 is with the A36s this morning! She is closest to A46 off Bold Head in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 10:44:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s and A12 re-entered Johnstone Strait at about 12:20 pm. They are now east bound. It is unclear where the A30s went last night. It is possible they went out to the west. There was a report today of orcas west bound off Malcolm Island. The boats from Campbell River did not see anything on their way up from the east.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 13:17:47 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A12 is ahead of the A36s. She had been with A46 on the Hanson Island side and then shot over to Vancouver Island. The A36s regrouped west of her and finally turned eastwartd again when off the Wastell Islands near Telegraph Cove. As they neared Blinkhorn,A 12 was just west of Kaikash Creek around 3:50pm.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 16:26:31 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are still in Johnstone Strait ffor now. We have not heard from A12 for a long while. She was seen heading west from Kaikash Creek at 5:30pm when the A36s were further west near Blinkhorn. It will be interesting to see where everyone ends up by morning.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 22:26:06 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It may be that the A36s finally decided to go east of Robson Bight.
Helena
18 Jul 2009 23:17:40 PDT
Friday, July 17, 2009
A36s joined the A30s and A12
No orcas present.
We did hear "something" in Blackfish Sound starting after 6am. Boat noise and distance have made it difficult to say just what is out there. No morning reports on the A30s yet.
Helena
17 Jul 2009 08:59:19 PDT
No orcas present.
We have heard that the A36s have been seen off the western end of Malcolm Island recently. They are not yet committed to travelling into this area. Also, the Columbia III reports seeing T20/T21 just west of us. This may have been who we were hearing earlier.
Helena
17 Jul 2009 09:25:27 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s are still moving through Queen Charlotte Strait toward Blackfish Sound as the A30s and A12 move west toward the Ecological Reserve Johnstone Strait from the Eve River. None of the groups are quite "in" yet.
Helena
17 Jul 2009 12:25:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like A12 and the A30s are now passing the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
17 Jul 2009 14:25:06 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36 brothers are just entering Johnstone Strait, after coming through Blackfish Sound & Blackney Pass. We're hearing their calls on the Parson Island hydrophone. They were silent as they traveled slowly, together, through Blackney, so beautiiful to see in the late afternoon sunlight.
Helena
17 Jul 2009 18:55:09 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A36s "met" up with the A30s and A12 in Johnstone Strait. They are now nearing Robson Bight. Beautiful!
Helena
17 Jul 2009 20:25:42 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A36s are headed north through Blackney Pass. No boat noise & clear calls. Lovely.
Helena
17 Jul 2009 23:38:23 PDT
Thursday, July 16, 2009
A30s and A12 left to the east
Orcas relaxing.
We're hearing A1 "resting" calls on the Flower island hydrophone.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 07:31:36 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s have just entered Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass. Lovely calm morning, the A30s passed us in the edges of fog, numerous breaches as they went by. We're hearing the calls on the CP & CrPt hydrophones.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 08:03:13 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are in Robson Bight. We're listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone. A short while ago, we also heard a brief rub, possibly by A12.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 09:10:27 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Sounds like the A30s are having a rub!
Helena
16 Jul 2009 09:31:58 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There was a brief power outage in Alert Bay which caused the interruption in streaming. While this was happening, the A30s and A12 moved off the beaches and back to the west. A12 travelled along Cracroft Island, crossed the entrance to Blackney pass and carried on up the Hanson Island shore. The A30s travelled along Vancouver Island and are now nearing Blinkhorn.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 13:18:46 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s and A12 turned off of Telegraph Cove. The are now heading back to the east.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 14:35:15 PDT
No orcas present.
After the turn, the A30s and A12 continued east to the beaches where they rubbed briefly and then continued east out of the Reserve at 5:30pm.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 20:10:21 PDT
We're hearing A1 "resting" calls on the Flower island hydrophone.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 07:31:36 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s have just entered Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass. Lovely calm morning, the A30s passed us in the edges of fog, numerous breaches as they went by. We're hearing the calls on the CP & CrPt hydrophones.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 08:03:13 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are in Robson Bight. We're listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone. A short while ago, we also heard a brief rub, possibly by A12.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 09:10:27 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Sounds like the A30s are having a rub!
Helena
16 Jul 2009 09:31:58 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There was a brief power outage in Alert Bay which caused the interruption in streaming. While this was happening, the A30s and A12 moved off the beaches and back to the west. A12 travelled along Cracroft Island, crossed the entrance to Blackney pass and carried on up the Hanson Island shore. The A30s travelled along Vancouver Island and are now nearing Blinkhorn.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 13:18:46 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s and A12 turned off of Telegraph Cove. The are now heading back to the east.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 14:35:15 PDT
No orcas present.
After the turn, the A30s and A12 continued east to the beaches where they rubbed briefly and then continued east out of the Reserve at 5:30pm.
Helena
16 Jul 2009 20:10:21 PDT
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
A12 following A30s
Distant calls audible.
A busy Johnstone Strait night for the whales. After the last rub, when it sounded like A12 was one of the last ones in, the A30s moved back west toward Cracroft Point. From there there calls became distant probably the whales continued west while making a turn back to Critical Point. More eastward movement has brought them back to the beaches once more.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 05:48:32 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing occasional distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone. The A30s are in western Johnstone Strait, in fog off Blinkhorn light, pointed west.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 10:15:02 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Back and forth and back with streaming audio (the computer did an update and closed the streaming session). After the last rub, the A30s (?+A12) returned to the west again. This time they made it as far as Telegraph Cove. At 10:20 am, they turned back to the east and are now spread out across Johnstone Strait, past Blinkhorn.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 11:18:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s with possibly A12 following just headed north through Blackney Pass and into Blackfish Sound. Some of their callls were very close to Flower island as they passed but these became quickly distant as they moved on. A38 was in front, a39 was with A30 and the other two groups were further over swimming fairly close to each other. We think A12 was following.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 13:00:22 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There are now calls in Johnsstone Strait.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 16:38:34 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Sleepy afternoon whales. The got into Johnstone Strait and except for a few calls while one of the males was off Cracroft Point, it has mostly been quiet.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 19:59:28 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s (with A12?) must have turned before those last calls and entered Weynton Pass to head for Blackfish Sound where they are now.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 20:59:56 PDT
A busy Johnstone Strait night for the whales. After the last rub, when it sounded like A12 was one of the last ones in, the A30s moved back west toward Cracroft Point. From there there calls became distant probably the whales continued west while making a turn back to Critical Point. More eastward movement has brought them back to the beaches once more.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 05:48:32 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing occasional distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone. The A30s are in western Johnstone Strait, in fog off Blinkhorn light, pointed west.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 10:15:02 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Back and forth and back with streaming audio (the computer did an update and closed the streaming session). After the last rub, the A30s (?+A12) returned to the west again. This time they made it as far as Telegraph Cove. At 10:20 am, they turned back to the east and are now spread out across Johnstone Strait, past Blinkhorn.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 11:18:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s with possibly A12 following just headed north through Blackney Pass and into Blackfish Sound. Some of their callls were very close to Flower island as they passed but these became quickly distant as they moved on. A38 was in front, a39 was with A30 and the other two groups were further over swimming fairly close to each other. We think A12 was following.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 13:00:22 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There are now calls in Johnsstone Strait.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 16:38:34 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Sleepy afternoon whales. The got into Johnstone Strait and except for a few calls while one of the males was off Cracroft Point, it has mostly been quiet.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 19:59:28 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s (with A12?) must have turned before those last calls and entered Weynton Pass to head for Blackfish Sound where they are now.
Helena
15 Jul 2009 20:59:56 PDT
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
A12 joined the A30s
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are travelling north through Blackney Pass after leaving Johnstone Strait.
Helena
14 Jul 2009 01:40:35 PDT
No orcas present.
I thought I may have heard a call before 7am but there has been nothing since. We last heard the A30s at 2:51am while they were still heading west in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
14 Jul 2009 08:15:08 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Time to catch up. Paul and I had to go to town. While on our way, the A30s were located off Malcolm Point in Queen Charlotte Strait before 11am. Soon afterwards, they slowed down and turned back east. By the time they were between Lizard Point and Donegal Head A12 was seen travelling with the A30s. It is not clear when she joined them. A12 led the way into Johnstone Strait around 4:30pm, the others soon followed. They then travelled east and past Robson Bight but then doubled back without going in for a rub. Just now they have been very close to Critical Point and might go back east once more. We will soon know if that is their intention.
Helena
14 Jul 2009 22:31:23 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
They have gone east for a rub!
Helena
14 Jul 2009 22:42:44 PDT
The A30s are travelling north through Blackney Pass after leaving Johnstone Strait.
Helena
14 Jul 2009 01:40:35 PDT
No orcas present.
I thought I may have heard a call before 7am but there has been nothing since. We last heard the A30s at 2:51am while they were still heading west in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
14 Jul 2009 08:15:08 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Time to catch up. Paul and I had to go to town. While on our way, the A30s were located off Malcolm Point in Queen Charlotte Strait before 11am. Soon afterwards, they slowed down and turned back east. By the time they were between Lizard Point and Donegal Head A12 was seen travelling with the A30s. It is not clear when she joined them. A12 led the way into Johnstone Strait around 4:30pm, the others soon followed. They then travelled east and past Robson Bight but then doubled back without going in for a rub. Just now they have been very close to Critical Point and might go back east once more. We will soon know if that is their intention.
Helena
14 Jul 2009 22:31:23 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
They have gone east for a rub!
Helena
14 Jul 2009 22:42:44 PDT
Monday, July 13, 2009
A30s have returned
No calls but orcas nearby
Well...we thought for a while A12 might come into Blackney Pass. She made it to the entrance way and then turned back to johnstone Strait. We believe she carried on to the west against the flooding tide. The A30s are making progress through Queen Charlotte Strait and they should be encouraged by the flooding tide. Another group was seen heading west off Numas a while ago. This may be a transient group. The dolphins went back to Blackfish Sound but the humpback in Blackney continued toward Johnstone Strait.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 16:21:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Very distant A1 calls at the top of Blackfish Sound!
Helena
13 Jul 2009 18:29:58 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The calls we're hearing are on the Critical Point hydrophone. Sounds like the A30s have entered Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 19:10:23 PDT
Distant calls audible.
I need to correct what happened to A12. After getting to the entrance of Blackney Pass she turned and went back to Johnstone Strait. But instead of going west she went east and was out of sight from the Cliff by 5pm. She never did call! A30 are going east still.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 19:40:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have passed the entrance to Blackney Pass and are continuing to the east.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 20:30:09 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are nearing Robson Bight!
Helena
13 Jul 2009 21:54:51 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s have really arrived. Lovely calls at the rubbing beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 22:53:45 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are back in Robson Bight!
Helena and Paul
13 Jul 2009 23:15:42 PDT
Well...we thought for a while A12 might come into Blackney Pass. She made it to the entrance way and then turned back to johnstone Strait. We believe she carried on to the west against the flooding tide. The A30s are making progress through Queen Charlotte Strait and they should be encouraged by the flooding tide. Another group was seen heading west off Numas a while ago. This may be a transient group. The dolphins went back to Blackfish Sound but the humpback in Blackney continued toward Johnstone Strait.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 16:21:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Very distant A1 calls at the top of Blackfish Sound!
Helena
13 Jul 2009 18:29:58 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The calls we're hearing are on the Critical Point hydrophone. Sounds like the A30s have entered Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 19:10:23 PDT
Distant calls audible.
I need to correct what happened to A12. After getting to the entrance of Blackney Pass she turned and went back to Johnstone Strait. But instead of going west she went east and was out of sight from the Cliff by 5pm. She never did call! A30 are going east still.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 19:40:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have passed the entrance to Blackney Pass and are continuing to the east.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 20:30:09 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are nearing Robson Bight!
Helena
13 Jul 2009 21:54:51 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s have really arrived. Lovely calls at the rubbing beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 22:53:45 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are back in Robson Bight!
Helena and Paul
13 Jul 2009 23:15:42 PDT
No orcas present.
Very foggy this morning. The night was fairly quiet, although I thought i heard something just before 6am. But the boat noise took a long time to settle down,after which there were no further sounds. We have heard from CetaceaLab that they have had A5s nearby and further north some of the I31s were seen off of Prince Rupert by DFO.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 08:33:17 PDT
No orcas present.
A further note from the north: CetaceaLab identified the A43s,A51s and A35s from their yesterday pictures. Today they are listening to G clan calls, either the I31s or I11s.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 10:20:17 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A12 has been seen. She is heading west past the "Cliff" on Cracroft Island opposite Robson Bight. Also! The Mackays report that the A30s are eastbound in Queen Charlotte Strait. They were off Doyle Island near port Hardy around noon. There are also Pacific Whitesided dolphins in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 13:17:39 PDT
Very foggy this morning. The night was fairly quiet, although I thought i heard something just before 6am. But the boat noise took a long time to settle down,after which there were no further sounds. We have heard from CetaceaLab that they have had A5s nearby and further north some of the I31s were seen off of Prince Rupert by DFO.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 08:33:17 PDT
No orcas present.
A further note from the north: CetaceaLab identified the A43s,A51s and A35s from their yesterday pictures. Today they are listening to G clan calls, either the I31s or I11s.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 10:20:17 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A12 has been seen. She is heading west past the "Cliff" on Cracroft Island opposite Robson Bight. Also! The Mackays report that the A30s are eastbound in Queen Charlotte Strait. They were off Doyle Island near port Hardy around noon. There are also Pacific Whitesided dolphins in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
13 Jul 2009 13:17:39 PDT
Sunday, July 12, 2009
A12 and Transients
Boat noise
A12 was reported far to the east this morning; first, off Chatham Point (about as far east as you can go in Johnstone Strait!) at 9:30am, second off Bear Point slowly heading west (11:15 am). There is a possible transient group west of the Fosters in Queen Charlotte Strait, to the west of us, heading east very slowly.
Helena
12 Jul 2009 12:25:41 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It is possible that the group of transients who were in Queen Charlotte Strait have appeared in Blackney Pass. There are 6, in two groups o 4 and 2. They are moving very slowly towards Johnstone Strait.
Helena
12 Jul 2009 19:45:43 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Hmmmm...A12 has also made it to Johnstone Strait. She is off boat Bay (opposite Robson Bight) headed west after spending time in the east.
Helena
12 Jul 2009 20:00:50 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The male and female pair of transients has doubled back through Blackney Pass. They are on their way to Blackfish Sound. So far there is no sign of the other four. A12 gave a couple of calls before the transients exited Johnstone Strait. We have not heard her since so we don't know if she has kept going west. The tide is ebbing and so might encourage her to do so.
Helena
12 Jul 2009 21:33:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The evening gets more and more interesting. We heard transient calls briefly in Johnstone Strait. We were not able to source the calls other than generally.
Helena
12 Jul 2009 22:12:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Those last transient calls, a short while ago were in Johnstone Strait. This probably means, the group of four (two females, two juveniles, stayed straitside while the pair travelled north in Blackney Pass. We do not know where A12 might have gotten to..
Helena
12 Jul 2009 23:10:45 PDT
A12 was reported far to the east this morning; first, off Chatham Point (about as far east as you can go in Johnstone Strait!) at 9:30am, second off Bear Point slowly heading west (11:15 am). There is a possible transient group west of the Fosters in Queen Charlotte Strait, to the west of us, heading east very slowly.
Helena
12 Jul 2009 12:25:41 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It is possible that the group of transients who were in Queen Charlotte Strait have appeared in Blackney Pass. There are 6, in two groups o 4 and 2. They are moving very slowly towards Johnstone Strait.
Helena
12 Jul 2009 19:45:43 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Hmmmm...A12 has also made it to Johnstone Strait. She is off boat Bay (opposite Robson Bight) headed west after spending time in the east.
Helena
12 Jul 2009 20:00:50 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The male and female pair of transients has doubled back through Blackney Pass. They are on their way to Blackfish Sound. So far there is no sign of the other four. A12 gave a couple of calls before the transients exited Johnstone Strait. We have not heard her since so we don't know if she has kept going west. The tide is ebbing and so might encourage her to do so.
Helena
12 Jul 2009 21:33:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The evening gets more and more interesting. We heard transient calls briefly in Johnstone Strait. We were not able to source the calls other than generally.
Helena
12 Jul 2009 22:12:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Those last transient calls, a short while ago were in Johnstone Strait. This probably means, the group of four (two females, two juveniles, stayed straitside while the pair travelled north in Blackney Pass. We do not know where A12 might have gotten to..
Helena
12 Jul 2009 23:10:45 PDT
Saturday, July 11, 2009
A12 still the only girl in town.
Orcas hunting fish.
Just a short while ago we heard close echo location. It sounded like it was off Robson Bight.
Helena
11 Jul 2009 06:25:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A12 is headed north in Blackney Pass.
Helena
11 Jul 2009 08:47:37 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A12 did a circuit around hanson Island to re-enter johnstone Strait at 11:47am. She is now east of Cracroft Point headed to the Ecological Reserve. Being the only whale in town she is getting a lot of attention: 1 whale to at least 7 boats!
Helena
11 Jul 2009 13:31:24 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
A12 has rounded Critical Point (2:34pm) and is still headed east along Vancouver Island.
Helena
11 Jul 2009 14:45:49 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Sounds like A12 has arrived at the Rubbing Beaches.
Helena
11 Jul 2009 15:40:34 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Sounds like A12 has arrived at the Rubbing Beaches.
Helena
11 Jul 2009 16:15:12 PDT
No orcas present.
A12 carried on to the east from the beaches. This is very similar to her movements for the last couple of days,
Helena
11 Jul 2009 16:17:22 PDT
Just a short while ago we heard close echo location. It sounded like it was off Robson Bight.
Helena
11 Jul 2009 06:25:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A12 is headed north in Blackney Pass.
Helena
11 Jul 2009 08:47:37 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A12 did a circuit around hanson Island to re-enter johnstone Strait at 11:47am. She is now east of Cracroft Point headed to the Ecological Reserve. Being the only whale in town she is getting a lot of attention: 1 whale to at least 7 boats!
Helena
11 Jul 2009 13:31:24 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
A12 has rounded Critical Point (2:34pm) and is still headed east along Vancouver Island.
Helena
11 Jul 2009 14:45:49 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Sounds like A12 has arrived at the Rubbing Beaches.
Helena
11 Jul 2009 15:40:34 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Sounds like A12 has arrived at the Rubbing Beaches.
Helena
11 Jul 2009 16:15:12 PDT
No orcas present.
A12 carried on to the east from the beaches. This is very similar to her movements for the last couple of days,
Helena
11 Jul 2009 16:17:22 PDT
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
A12 came back and left. Still on her own!
Distant calls audible.
Dolphins this morning,at times very close to Critical Point, in Robson Bight. They very quickly grew distant. There was also another group that went north in Blackney Pass this morning in the wake of a cruise ship going in the same direction.
Helena
09 Jul 2009 09:09:17 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A12 just went past the Lab headed north! This was a bit of a surprise as was the sight of jumping salmon close to Hanson Island. Last year we saw only one salmon jump for entire dismal season. This is a good sign.
Helena
09 Jul 2009 09:20:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Those last calls (through considerable boat noise) were from A12 as she re-entered Johnstone Strait from Blackney Pass. Sounds like she is headed back east.
Helena
09 Jul 2009 15:06:31 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
A12 is now in Robson Bight, perhaps grabbing a bite to eat. She is still by herself and there are no reports of the A34s yet.
Helena
09 Jul 2009 17:24:32 PDT
No orcas present.
The Cliff research site reported that A12 kept going east along Vancouver Island past the Ecological Reserve at 6:30pm.
Helena
09 Jul 2009 19:56:58 PDT
Dolphins this morning,at times very close to Critical Point, in Robson Bight. They very quickly grew distant. There was also another group that went north in Blackney Pass this morning in the wake of a cruise ship going in the same direction.
Helena
09 Jul 2009 09:09:17 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A12 just went past the Lab headed north! This was a bit of a surprise as was the sight of jumping salmon close to Hanson Island. Last year we saw only one salmon jump for entire dismal season. This is a good sign.
Helena
09 Jul 2009 09:20:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Those last calls (through considerable boat noise) were from A12 as she re-entered Johnstone Strait from Blackney Pass. Sounds like she is headed back east.
Helena
09 Jul 2009 15:06:31 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
A12 is now in Robson Bight, perhaps grabbing a bite to eat. She is still by herself and there are no reports of the A34s yet.
Helena
09 Jul 2009 17:24:32 PDT
No orcas present.
The Cliff research site reported that A12 kept going east along Vancouver Island past the Ecological Reserve at 6:30pm.
Helena
09 Jul 2009 19:56:58 PDT
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
A12 left toe the east
Boat noise
last night we had the impression A12 went beyond Robson Bight. The rest of the night was quiet. Today, A12 has been sighted far to the east.
Helena
08 Jul 2009 10:29:36 PDT
last night we had the impression A12 went beyond Robson Bight. The rest of the night was quiet. Today, A12 has been sighted far to the east.
Helena
08 Jul 2009 10:29:36 PDT
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
A12 in the area on her own
No calls but orcas nearby
Another tour completed. A12is once again headed back to Johnstone Strait from Blackfish Sound. This time she travelled south through Blackney Pass to do so.
Helena
07 Jul 2009 06:09:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A12 is now calling.
Helena
07 Jul 2009 06:30:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like A12 may have decided to head east in the Strait.
Helena
07 Jul 2009 07:03:51 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A12 turned back west and has come along the Cracroft Island shore to Cracroft Point, has crossed the entrance to Blackney Pass and is now travelling close to the Hanson Island shore near Big Bay. Meanwhile, ther has been a report of three orcas near Black Bluff headed west.
Helena
07 Jul 2009 12:30:03 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
A12 has come out of Johnstone Strait and has travelled into Blackfish Sound via Blackney Pass. She may be trying to secure a bite to eat!
Helena
07 Jul 2009 14:26:52 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We can't keep up with A12! She is now in Johnstone Strait after doubling back through Blackney Pass.
Helena
07 Jul 2009 17:09:17 PDT
Another tour completed. A12is once again headed back to Johnstone Strait from Blackfish Sound. This time she travelled south through Blackney Pass to do so.
Helena
07 Jul 2009 06:09:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A12 is now calling.
Helena
07 Jul 2009 06:30:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like A12 may have decided to head east in the Strait.
Helena
07 Jul 2009 07:03:51 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A12 turned back west and has come along the Cracroft Island shore to Cracroft Point, has crossed the entrance to Blackney Pass and is now travelling close to the Hanson Island shore near Big Bay. Meanwhile, ther has been a report of three orcas near Black Bluff headed west.
Helena
07 Jul 2009 12:30:03 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
A12 has come out of Johnstone Strait and has travelled into Blackfish Sound via Blackney Pass. She may be trying to secure a bite to eat!
Helena
07 Jul 2009 14:26:52 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We can't keep up with A12! She is now in Johnstone Strait after doubling back through Blackney Pass.
Helena
07 Jul 2009 17:09:17 PDT
Monday, July 06, 2009
A12 moving around in the area
Distant calls audible.
Our internet connection has been down for a while today as the result of a huge lightning storm which passed over the area between 11pm and midnight. A12 spent the morning in Johnstone Strait. After her 2:20 am rub she headed back to the west and was calling off Cracroft Point by 4am. Later she was seen off of Big Bay (Hanson Island) at 7:50am. From there she crossed over to the western boundary of the Reserve (9:35) and carried on eastward to the Eve River where she once again turned west. She went past the Cliff opposite Robson Bight at 1:30 pm then straight on to Cracroft Point and Blackney Pass. She travelled energetically through Blackney Pass and is now in Blackfish Sound westbound (4:25 pm). Whew! Quite the tour.
Helena
06 Jul 2009 17:16:43 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There are distant calls once again in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
06 Jul 2009 21:35:17 PDT
Superb sounds!!
It now sounds like A12 has found her way into Robson Bight.
Helena
06 Jul 2009 23:16:34 PDT
Our internet connection has been down for a while today as the result of a huge lightning storm which passed over the area between 11pm and midnight. A12 spent the morning in Johnstone Strait. After her 2:20 am rub she headed back to the west and was calling off Cracroft Point by 4am. Later she was seen off of Big Bay (Hanson Island) at 7:50am. From there she crossed over to the western boundary of the Reserve (9:35) and carried on eastward to the Eve River where she once again turned west. She went past the Cliff opposite Robson Bight at 1:30 pm then straight on to Cracroft Point and Blackney Pass. She travelled energetically through Blackney Pass and is now in Blackfish Sound westbound (4:25 pm). Whew! Quite the tour.
Helena
06 Jul 2009 17:16:43 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There are distant calls once again in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
06 Jul 2009 21:35:17 PDT
Superb sounds!!
It now sounds like A12 has found her way into Robson Bight.
Helena
06 Jul 2009 23:16:34 PDT
Sunday, July 05, 2009
A33 Nimpkish is dead, A12 is doing well
Distant calls audible.
We have heard just two calls and as of yet have not been able to locate where they were coming from. Someone is out there. meanwhile, dolphinsagain.
Helena
05 Jul 2009 08:55:48 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales (A12s?)are now in Johnstone Strait having come through Weynton Pass.
Helena
05 Jul 2009 09:19:41 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Today has been a rather interesting day and one that is a cause for reflection. A12 turned up by herself in Johnstone Strait earlier this morning. Her son, Nimpkish (A33) was not with her. Nor had he been with her earlier this Spring when she was sighted furhter north. This was at the same time as when her daughter's family (the A34s) were here in Johnstone Strait. This most likely means he has died. He was her constant companion. So today, we have been sadly trying to follow her solitary movements in the Strait. She has vocalised every so often and between the whale watch boats like the Tuan, Naiad and Lukwa, researcher Marie on the Cliff, Straitwatch and our own recordings, we have been able to follow her through the day. Unlike the other day, when she was with the A34s in Queen Charlotte Strait, she now seems fairly energetic, travelling and foraging in the Strait. She is pretty much the oldest matriarch in the northern resident community and so must hold a special place in her community. We are hoping that it will not be too long before she is joined by her family.
Helena
05 Jul 2009 19:45:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A12 just went past the Loab headed into Blackfish Sound. She was breaching! and travelling at a good energetic pace. She looked well.
Helena
05 Jul 2009 20:06:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like A12 might be back in Johnstone Strait again. There has been a very dramatic lightening and thunder storm pass overhead. It is quieter now.
Helena
05 Jul 2009 23:14:38 PDT
We have heard just two calls and as of yet have not been able to locate where they were coming from. Someone is out there. meanwhile, dolphinsagain.
Helena
05 Jul 2009 08:55:48 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales (A12s?)are now in Johnstone Strait having come through Weynton Pass.
Helena
05 Jul 2009 09:19:41 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Today has been a rather interesting day and one that is a cause for reflection. A12 turned up by herself in Johnstone Strait earlier this morning. Her son, Nimpkish (A33) was not with her. Nor had he been with her earlier this Spring when she was sighted furhter north. This was at the same time as when her daughter's family (the A34s) were here in Johnstone Strait. This most likely means he has died. He was her constant companion. So today, we have been sadly trying to follow her solitary movements in the Strait. She has vocalised every so often and between the whale watch boats like the Tuan, Naiad and Lukwa, researcher Marie on the Cliff, Straitwatch and our own recordings, we have been able to follow her through the day. Unlike the other day, when she was with the A34s in Queen Charlotte Strait, she now seems fairly energetic, travelling and foraging in the Strait. She is pretty much the oldest matriarch in the northern resident community and so must hold a special place in her community. We are hoping that it will not be too long before she is joined by her family.
Helena
05 Jul 2009 19:45:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A12 just went past the Loab headed into Blackfish Sound. She was breaching! and travelling at a good energetic pace. She looked well.
Helena
05 Jul 2009 20:06:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like A12 might be back in Johnstone Strait again. There has been a very dramatic lightening and thunder storm pass overhead. It is quieter now.
Helena
05 Jul 2009 23:14:38 PDT
Saturday, July 04, 2009
A12s at Lizard Point
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s are just west of Lizard Point, in Queen Charlotte Strait. This is just to the west of us so perhaps before they day is out they will drop down to these parts.
Helena
04 Jul 2009 14:02:33 PDT
The A12s are just west of Lizard Point, in Queen Charlotte Strait. This is just to the west of us so perhaps before they day is out they will drop down to these parts.
Helena
04 Jul 2009 14:02:33 PDT
Friday, July 03, 2009
Uncatalogued Transients
No orcas present.
There weren't any resident orcas today but there was some transient activity near Port McNeill. These whales headed off to the west. The Department of Fisheries reported that these were unusual, uncatalogued, transients. This doesn't happen very often so this was exciting and interesting.
Helena
03 Jul 2009 23:19:40 PDT
There weren't any resident orcas today but there was some transient activity near Port McNeill. These whales headed off to the west. The Department of Fisheries reported that these were unusual, uncatalogued, transients. This doesn't happen very often so this was exciting and interesting.
Helena
03 Jul 2009 23:19:40 PDT
Thursday, July 02, 2009
A24s back from their trip to the east
Distant calls audible.
The A24s may be back from the eastern tour.
Helena
02 Jul 2009 04:59:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Now, a little further to the west.
Helena
02 Jul 2009 07:04:08 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A24s have headed into Blackfish sound after travelling north through Blackney Pass after leaving Johnstone Strait.
Helena
02 Jul 2009 08:40:38 PDT
No orcas present.
The A24s carried on into Queen Charlotte Strait (to the west). They had a long afternoon nap going against the tide. The wind has calmed down too so it must have been quite peaceful (hopefully) out there.
Helena
02 Jul 2009 16:11:45 PDT
The A24s may be back from the eastern tour.
Helena
02 Jul 2009 04:59:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Now, a little further to the west.
Helena
02 Jul 2009 07:04:08 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A24s have headed into Blackfish sound after travelling north through Blackney Pass after leaving Johnstone Strait.
Helena
02 Jul 2009 08:40:38 PDT
No orcas present.
The A24s carried on into Queen Charlotte Strait (to the west). They had a long afternoon nap going against the tide. The wind has calmed down too so it must have been quite peaceful (hopefully) out there.
Helena
02 Jul 2009 16:11:45 PDT
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
A24s in Nodales Channel
No orcas present.
Today the A24s were reported far to the east in Nodales Channel. A strong high pressure ridge has kept sea conditions quite rough for the last few days.
Helena
01 Jul 2009 19:16:16 PDT
Today the A24s were reported far to the east in Nodales Channel. A strong high pressure ridge has kept sea conditions quite rough for the last few days.
Helena
01 Jul 2009 19:16:16 PDT
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