Performing maintenance
Sorry, everyone, but our internet connection on Hanson Island is still down, so we are unable to stream live audio for the moment. Troy will get the system running again as soon as possible... we appreciate your patience!
Paul & Helena
30 Dec 2009 21:55:42 PST
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Transients calling
Superb sounds!!
We,ve been listening to Transients calls since 23:47. They are brief and fleeting, but so nice to hear. Seem to be coming from LL mic, and the last ones heard at 12:43 seem to be louder. Clouds are starting to hide the moonlight. Calls seem to have stopped for now.
Troy
28 Dec 2009 01:04:55 PST
Performing maintenance
Hello everyone. We have been off line since around 0830. Still working on the issue. Hope to be back on line soon. The Transients that were heard last night were not heard again. No idea where they might be at the moment. We'll keep you posted.
Troy
28 Dec 2009 22:20:04 PST
We,ve been listening to Transients calls since 23:47. They are brief and fleeting, but so nice to hear. Seem to be coming from LL mic, and the last ones heard at 12:43 seem to be louder. Clouds are starting to hide the moonlight. Calls seem to have stopped for now.
Troy
28 Dec 2009 01:04:55 PST
Performing maintenance
Hello everyone. We have been off line since around 0830. Still working on the issue. Hope to be back on line soon. The Transients that were heard last night were not heard again. No idea where they might be at the moment. We'll keep you posted.
Troy
28 Dec 2009 22:20:04 PST
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
No orcas present.
Good morning OL,ers. Nice & clear sunrise this morning, presently it,s clear to the blue. Moderate southeast wind blowing. Nice to see the sun, good for the power system, and the human spirit. Who knows what the day may bring.
Troy
26 Dec 2009 10:07:27 PST
No orcas present.
Lovely winter day on Hanson Island. At sunset the winds are calming, and the half moon shines brightly.
Troy
26 Dec 2009 18:16:29 PST
Good morning OL,ers. Nice & clear sunrise this morning, presently it,s clear to the blue. Moderate southeast wind blowing. Nice to see the sun, good for the power system, and the human spirit. Who knows what the day may bring.
Troy
26 Dec 2009 10:07:27 PST
No orcas present.
Lovely winter day on Hanson Island. At sunset the winds are calming, and the half moon shines brightly.
Troy
26 Dec 2009 18:16:29 PST
Friday, December 25, 2009
No orcas present.
It,s a beautiful Christmas day, sunshine, with blue sky & light clouds. Light southeast winds bring a fresh winter air, good time get out and gather some firewood. You never know when Orca may present themselves. Christmas cheers from the lab.
Troy
25 Dec 2009 13:35:29 PST
No orcas present.
it,s been a nice day here at the lab. no sign of Orca so far. Have,nt seen the Sea Lions today at all. The southeast picks up again at night fall, moderate gusts. Hope all are enjoying the day & this evening. Half moon is bright in the sky, with stars.
Troy
25 Dec 2009 17:51:12 PST
It,s a beautiful Christmas day, sunshine, with blue sky & light clouds. Light southeast winds bring a fresh winter air, good time get out and gather some firewood. You never know when Orca may present themselves. Christmas cheers from the lab.
Troy
25 Dec 2009 13:35:29 PST
No orcas present.
it,s been a nice day here at the lab. no sign of Orca so far. Have,nt seen the Sea Lions today at all. The southeast picks up again at night fall, moderate gusts. Hope all are enjoying the day & this evening. Half moon is bright in the sky, with stars.
Troy
25 Dec 2009 17:51:12 PST
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Performing maintenance
Sorry, everyone, but we're having problems connecting again. Troy will try to solve the problem today. Meanwhile, we hope you're all enjoying a happy Christmas & holiday season... take good care, please!
Paul & Helena
24 Dec 2009 08:08:44 PST
Performing maintenance
Looks like we're streaming live audio again... thanks Troy!
Paul & Helena
24 Dec 2009 13:22:08 PST
We are back on line, as Paul & Helena posted. Cold southeast winds today, with what seems like outflow winds from the inlets. A bit chilly, the sunny breaks were nice, and it,s not raining. Winter beauty on Hanson. As the sun goes down, the wind picks up. No Orca seen or heard today that we know of. The Sea Lions are still out of sight. A quiet day. Merry Christmas from the Orcalab, may you all enjoy the holiday season.
Troy
24 Dec 2009 16:47:37 PST
Sorry, everyone, but we're having problems connecting again. Troy will try to solve the problem today. Meanwhile, we hope you're all enjoying a happy Christmas & holiday season... take good care, please!
Paul & Helena
24 Dec 2009 08:08:44 PST
Performing maintenance
Looks like we're streaming live audio again... thanks Troy!
Paul & Helena
24 Dec 2009 13:22:08 PST
We are back on line, as Paul & Helena posted. Cold southeast winds today, with what seems like outflow winds from the inlets. A bit chilly, the sunny breaks were nice, and it,s not raining. Winter beauty on Hanson. As the sun goes down, the wind picks up. No Orca seen or heard today that we know of. The Sea Lions are still out of sight. A quiet day. Merry Christmas from the Orcalab, may you all enjoy the holiday season.
Troy
24 Dec 2009 16:47:37 PST
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The day started with a beautiful sunrise, and flat calm. The Sea Lions have still been out of sight all day. Very calm waters made for a pleasant day around the lab, and the sunshine was great while it lasted. At night fall it,s started to clear with the quarter moon shining bight, and stars starting to appear. No Orca seen or heard today. Maybe through the night or tommorrow.
Troy
22 Dec 2009 18:15:28 PST
Troy
22 Dec 2009 18:15:28 PST
Monday, December 21, 2009
Northeast/Northwest wind throughout the day, though by nightfall it has calmed down somewhat. Orca have not been seen or heard today in the area as far as we now. The Sea Lions have been out of sight today, but the Harliquin Ducks are a pleasure to watch when their around. Hoping for a little sunshine on Hanson in the next few days, and maybe Orca.
Troy
21 Dec 2009 20:01:14 PST
Troy
21 Dec 2009 20:01:14 PST
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Performing maintenance
We lost our internet connection yesterday, & were not able to stream live audio. We're back again for the moment. We are not sure how long it will last, as our batteries aren't in very good shape just now. Apologies in advance if we lose our connection again over the holidays! However, here is wishing everyone a wonderful & safe holiday. All the best.
Paul & Helena
18 Dec 2009 17:35:01 PST
We lost our internet connection yesterday, & were not able to stream live audio. We're back again for the moment. We are not sure how long it will last, as our batteries aren't in very good shape just now. Apologies in advance if we lose our connection again over the holidays! However, here is wishing everyone a wonderful & safe holiday. All the best.
Paul & Helena
18 Dec 2009 17:35:01 PST
Thursday, December 10, 2009
T77s, T23s, T18s, T2s, T55s. and 2 new calves!
Superb sounds!!
Several small transient groups have been making their way through Blackney Pass toward Johnstone Strait. The groups were spread out across the Pass. The last group which includes a young male is off Parson Island now slowly following the other two groups. They are vocal. Lots of birds have been following them. A seal has been keeping an eye on them while safely hauled out on rocks this side.
Helena
10 Dec 2009 12:44:19 PST
Orcas near mics.
The transients, possibly the same groups as earlier, sound like they are now closer to Robson Bight. The Critical Point hydrophone battery is low so the signal is not very stable.
Helena
10 Dec 2009 14:52:50 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
for the record: Jared Towers went out and found the whales (still in small groups) between Cracroft Point and Swain point (Boat Bay). Jared identified 16; the T77s, T23s,T18s,T2s and the T55s. There were two new calves (T23C3 and T77D). Five members from these various groups were missing and Jared wondered if yet another group was further ahead. Generally, the whales were going eastward very slowly. Jared heard calls as well and noted the groups were very social.
Helena
10 Dec 2009 16:07:53 PST
Several small transient groups have been making their way through Blackney Pass toward Johnstone Strait. The groups were spread out across the Pass. The last group which includes a young male is off Parson Island now slowly following the other two groups. They are vocal. Lots of birds have been following them. A seal has been keeping an eye on them while safely hauled out on rocks this side.
Helena
10 Dec 2009 12:44:19 PST
Orcas near mics.
The transients, possibly the same groups as earlier, sound like they are now closer to Robson Bight. The Critical Point hydrophone battery is low so the signal is not very stable.
Helena
10 Dec 2009 14:52:50 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
for the record: Jared Towers went out and found the whales (still in small groups) between Cracroft Point and Swain point (Boat Bay). Jared identified 16; the T77s, T23s,T18s,T2s and the T55s. There were two new calves (T23C3 and T77D). Five members from these various groups were missing and Jared wondered if yet another group was further ahead. Generally, the whales were going eastward very slowly. Jared heard calls as well and noted the groups were very social.
Helena
10 Dec 2009 16:07:53 PST
Friday, December 04, 2009
A12 still with A36s
No calls but orcas nearby
Heard great news from Jared Towers tonight! He saw A12 with the A36s near Scarlett Point today. This is not far from Port Hardy. Perhaps, just maybe they will be kind enough to "drop down" our way in the near future. So amazing to think this bond between these whales has lasted so long.
Helena
04 Dec 2009 22:27:18 PST
Heard great news from Jared Towers tonight! He saw A12 with the A36s near Scarlett Point today. This is not far from Port Hardy. Perhaps, just maybe they will be kind enough to "drop down" our way in the near future. So amazing to think this bond between these whales has lasted so long.
Helena
04 Dec 2009 22:27:18 PST
Thursday, December 03, 2009
No calls but orcas nearby
I got busy chopping wood and forgot to post the report of today's orcas. Six orcas (transients), including a young male and a calf made their way into Telegraph Cove before heading east "down" Johnstone Strait around 12:30pm. We didn't hear any calls. Thanks to the Mackays and the Borrowmans for their reports today.
Helena
03 Dec 2009 18:22:13 PST
I got busy chopping wood and forgot to post the report of today's orcas. Six orcas (transients), including a young male and a calf made their way into Telegraph Cove before heading east "down" Johnstone Strait around 12:30pm. We didn't hear any calls. Thanks to the Mackays and the Borrowmans for their reports today.
Helena
03 Dec 2009 18:22:13 PST
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)