Distant calls audible.

A30s back from the east.
Helena
06 Sep 2009 04:19:51 PDT

Orcas near mics.

At about 4am we began to hear distant calls in Johnstone Strait. Both A30 and I15s were heard. This has continued to the present. By now, the A30s and I15s have moved closer to the Ecological Reserve. Reports yesterday had the I15s to the west and the A30s to the east so perhaps they two groups re-united this morning in Johnstone Strait and are now travelling together.
Helena
06 Sep 2009 07:29:36 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The whales (I15s) are back in range.
Helena
06 Sep 2009 17:35:02 PDT

No orcas present.

As far as we know, the I15s went past the Cliff at 6:18pm, after which their calls became distant and infrequent.
Helena
06 Sep 2009 19:51:43 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

We are hearing blows in Blackney Pass. Sounds like someone is headed southward.
Helena
06 Sep 2009 22:47:24 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The whales in Blackney Pass turned out to be the I15s. At first it seemed like they were moving into the Pass from the west but now the calls and the blows have moved into Blackfish Sound (along with a "picked-up" radio signal).
Helena
06 Sep 2009 23:09:17 PDT