Multiple pod calls audible.
The As have been joined once again by G clan groups who they (at least the A30s perhaps)met in Blackfish Sound a short while ago.
Helena
30 Sep 2010 06:05:47 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s, along with a group of "Gs" hurried through Blackney Pass & are now in Johnstone Strait, heading east. We're hearing them on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Helena
30 Sep 2010 07:07:22 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
They've reached the rubbing beaches!
Helena
30 Sep 2010 08:47:25 PDT
No orcas present.
We have been plagued by power problems this morning starting just as the Gs and the A30 got to the rubbing beaches. Things are stable for the time being and sound should be back. Meanwhile, the whales kept going east. The rub was not very long. They were found off Stimpson Reef at 11:45am. They were pointed west but not going anywhere. Thanks to Jamie for the report.
Helena
30 Sep 2010 12:18:34 PDT
No orcas present.
It has been "quiet" all day. The whales here this morning (the A30s & Gs) were seen off Windy Point at 11:45am going east. And at 4:45pm, the A12s and the A36s were spotted going into Nodales Channel from Chatham Point.
Helena
30 Sep 2010 19:12:37 PDT
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Distant calls audible.
A short while ago we started to hear A1 calls back in Johnstone Strait off the entrance to Blackney Pass. Earlier, there were occasional humpback vocals.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 05:07:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A1s moved on from Robson Bight after and are now off the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 08:52:41 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A1s have turned back to the west & are now in Robson Bight again, calling and doing a little morning fishing.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 09:39:37 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s, A12s ad A36s angled over from Izumi Rock directly to CP and then the entrance to Blackney Pass where they are now. Marie reports that the A50s and A54s were in the lead followed by the A34s then A30 with A12 , the A36s and A39 & A38, A55 was in the rear of this parade.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 11:39:47 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We've been hearing distant calls from the A1s as they travel west in Blackfish Sound, having headed north through Blackney Pass, with A38 & A30 in front, about an hour ago.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 13:27:23 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s,A12s and the A36s (the A1s) have returned to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. There have been no calls but during a break in the fog CP could see that they had re-entered Johnstone Strait and are now headed east.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 16:40:43 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It is afternoon nap time! The A30s,A12s and A36s are off shore of Hanson Island, 800 meters to midstrait, opposite Big Bay (half way along Hanson Island) resting together as they continue eastward.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 17:25:12 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A1s must be approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass. Boat noise is everywhere!
Helena
29 Sep 2010 17:56:22 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The a30s hung out off the entrance of Blackney Pass for quite a while and it seemed as if they might come in. But not yet! The A12 and the A36s apparently continued to point east when the A30s decided to stay off the entrance of Blackney Pass. Meanwhile, while they were deciding a humpback very close to Parson Island made things interesting with loud sounds, lots of water swirling. We are in zero/zero fog and the sea lions are all over the place blowing as they forage and swim along. All very interesting in the fog and dimming light.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 19:42:30 PDT
Orcas near mics.
sounds like the A30s went east toward the others and Robson Bight.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 20:47:43 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have passed Critical Point and are moving through the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 21:28:43 PDT
A short while ago we started to hear A1 calls back in Johnstone Strait off the entrance to Blackney Pass. Earlier, there were occasional humpback vocals.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 05:07:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A1s moved on from Robson Bight after and are now off the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 08:52:41 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A1s have turned back to the west & are now in Robson Bight again, calling and doing a little morning fishing.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 09:39:37 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s, A12s ad A36s angled over from Izumi Rock directly to CP and then the entrance to Blackney Pass where they are now. Marie reports that the A50s and A54s were in the lead followed by the A34s then A30 with A12 , the A36s and A39 & A38, A55 was in the rear of this parade.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 11:39:47 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We've been hearing distant calls from the A1s as they travel west in Blackfish Sound, having headed north through Blackney Pass, with A38 & A30 in front, about an hour ago.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 13:27:23 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s,A12s and the A36s (the A1s) have returned to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. There have been no calls but during a break in the fog CP could see that they had re-entered Johnstone Strait and are now headed east.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 16:40:43 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It is afternoon nap time! The A30s,A12s and A36s are off shore of Hanson Island, 800 meters to midstrait, opposite Big Bay (half way along Hanson Island) resting together as they continue eastward.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 17:25:12 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A1s must be approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass. Boat noise is everywhere!
Helena
29 Sep 2010 17:56:22 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The a30s hung out off the entrance of Blackney Pass for quite a while and it seemed as if they might come in. But not yet! The A12 and the A36s apparently continued to point east when the A30s decided to stay off the entrance of Blackney Pass. Meanwhile, while they were deciding a humpback very close to Parson Island made things interesting with loud sounds, lots of water swirling. We are in zero/zero fog and the sea lions are all over the place blowing as they forage and swim along. All very interesting in the fog and dimming light.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 19:42:30 PDT
Orcas near mics.
sounds like the A30s went east toward the others and Robson Bight.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 20:47:43 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have passed Critical Point and are moving through the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
29 Sep 2010 21:28:43 PDT
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Orcas relaxing.
We're hearing occasional "resting" calls from the A30s, who have been in Robson Bight for the past several hours.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 01:47:00 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We're hearing "A1" calls in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 08:00:15 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Still A1 calls (?A34s) in Blackfish Sound as A12 and the A36s make their way slowly through Blackney Pass. A group of 4 transients went north just before A12 and the A36s entered Blackney. Humpbacks and sea lions all over the place. Busy morning!
Helena
28 Sep 2010 09:07:55 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Still A1 calls (?A34s) in Blackfish Sound as A12 and the A36s make their way slowly through Blackney Pass. A group of 4 transients went north just before A12 and the A36s entered Blackney. Humpbacks and sea lions all over the place. Busy morning!
Helena
28 Sep 2010 09:07:55 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s and A12 backtracked a while ago and rejoined the others in Blackfish Sound. Yet another humpback wandered through from Johnstone Strait soon after. The A1 calls are quite nice in Blackfish Sound. It does not sound like they are going anywhere in too much of a hurry.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 10:57:21 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We have lost track of the A12s and the A36s after calls either stopped or went out of range. The tide has been in ebb ever since 8:22am and this may have influenced their choice of direction.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 12:06:36 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We have now been listening to the A30s coming west from the Ecological Reserve area.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 14:23:28 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Ahh.... the other A1 groups are returning to Blackfish Sound.And the A30s are making their way into Blackney! Family!
Helena
28 Sep 2010 15:55:41 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The calls have been amazing as the A30s met up with the A34s where Blackfish and Blackney Pass join. They all then turned and quickly made their way together toward Johnstone Strait. We did not see the A36s and A12 this time.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 17:05:47 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We missed the A36s and A12 this time but Marie and Leah at CP saw them arrive at the tail end of everyone. The "boys" all got together while the others socialized. For a bit they went off to the west but have turned back to the entrance of Blackney Pass. Right now some are pointed east while others are pointed back into Blackney Pass.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 17:52:21 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Lovely sounds from the A12s, A36s and A30s who are now all back in Blackfish Sound after travelling through Blackney Pass.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 18:53:54 PDT
We're hearing occasional "resting" calls from the A30s, who have been in Robson Bight for the past several hours.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 01:47:00 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We're hearing "A1" calls in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 08:00:15 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Still A1 calls (?A34s) in Blackfish Sound as A12 and the A36s make their way slowly through Blackney Pass. A group of 4 transients went north just before A12 and the A36s entered Blackney. Humpbacks and sea lions all over the place. Busy morning!
Helena
28 Sep 2010 09:07:55 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Still A1 calls (?A34s) in Blackfish Sound as A12 and the A36s make their way slowly through Blackney Pass. A group of 4 transients went north just before A12 and the A36s entered Blackney. Humpbacks and sea lions all over the place. Busy morning!
Helena
28 Sep 2010 09:07:55 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s and A12 backtracked a while ago and rejoined the others in Blackfish Sound. Yet another humpback wandered through from Johnstone Strait soon after. The A1 calls are quite nice in Blackfish Sound. It does not sound like they are going anywhere in too much of a hurry.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 10:57:21 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We have lost track of the A12s and the A36s after calls either stopped or went out of range. The tide has been in ebb ever since 8:22am and this may have influenced their choice of direction.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 12:06:36 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We have now been listening to the A30s coming west from the Ecological Reserve area.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 14:23:28 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Ahh.... the other A1 groups are returning to Blackfish Sound.And the A30s are making their way into Blackney! Family!
Helena
28 Sep 2010 15:55:41 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The calls have been amazing as the A30s met up with the A34s where Blackfish and Blackney Pass join. They all then turned and quickly made their way together toward Johnstone Strait. We did not see the A36s and A12 this time.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 17:05:47 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We missed the A36s and A12 this time but Marie and Leah at CP saw them arrive at the tail end of everyone. The "boys" all got together while the others socialized. For a bit they went off to the west but have turned back to the entrance of Blackney Pass. Right now some are pointed east while others are pointed back into Blackney Pass.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 17:52:21 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Lovely sounds from the A12s, A36s and A30s who are now all back in Blackfish Sound after travelling through Blackney Pass.
Helena
28 Sep 2010 18:53:54 PDT
Monday, September 27, 2010
Distant calls audible.
This day started with a nice surprise. Marie looked out this morning only to see the A30s coming from the east and heading to Blackney Pass. They travelled silently through Blackney mid channel and are in Blackfish Sound at the moment. They broke their silence briefly when they got to Blackfish Sound. Looked like they were seriously foraging while in Blackney.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 09:27:17 PDT
No orcas present.
The A30s continued past Donegal Head and are in Queen Charlotte Strait with a group of dolphins. The Naiad Explorer is with them. Meanwhile, we are hearing dolphins at the east end of the Reserve. Apparently, a group of 300 or more were in the lower Johnstone Strait yesterday. Humpbacks are in their "favourite' location again today: between Donegal, Hanson Island, Swanson Island and the mouth of Knights Inlet.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 11:36:16 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are travellin back to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass after a long morning and afternoon in Queen Charlotte Strait. Thanks to Stubbs Island for the update - the A30s are very quiet.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 15:34:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Nice calls as the A30s travel east after entering Johnstone Strait from Weynton Pass.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 16:02:55 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Marie at CP reports the A30s, after stopping and starting and foraging between Blinkhorn and Little Kaikash, have begun to cross toward the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 18:00:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s finally decided to leave the entrance to Blackney Pass and head for the Ecological Reserve. Marie reported seeing a sea otter this evening off CP and earlier an elephant seal.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 19:05:18 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s sound like they are closing in on Robson Bight.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 20:33:02 PDT
This day started with a nice surprise. Marie looked out this morning only to see the A30s coming from the east and heading to Blackney Pass. They travelled silently through Blackney mid channel and are in Blackfish Sound at the moment. They broke their silence briefly when they got to Blackfish Sound. Looked like they were seriously foraging while in Blackney.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 09:27:17 PDT
No orcas present.
The A30s continued past Donegal Head and are in Queen Charlotte Strait with a group of dolphins. The Naiad Explorer is with them. Meanwhile, we are hearing dolphins at the east end of the Reserve. Apparently, a group of 300 or more were in the lower Johnstone Strait yesterday. Humpbacks are in their "favourite' location again today: between Donegal, Hanson Island, Swanson Island and the mouth of Knights Inlet.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 11:36:16 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are travellin back to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass after a long morning and afternoon in Queen Charlotte Strait. Thanks to Stubbs Island for the update - the A30s are very quiet.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 15:34:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Nice calls as the A30s travel east after entering Johnstone Strait from Weynton Pass.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 16:02:55 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Marie at CP reports the A30s, after stopping and starting and foraging between Blinkhorn and Little Kaikash, have begun to cross toward the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 18:00:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s finally decided to leave the entrance to Blackney Pass and head for the Ecological Reserve. Marie reported seeing a sea otter this evening off CP and earlier an elephant seal.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 19:05:18 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s sound like they are closing in on Robson Bight.
Helena
27 Sep 2010 20:33:02 PDT
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
No orcas present.
The wind ha dropped, just lots of rain this morning. We didn't hear anything more after the groups headed into Queen Charlotte Strait last night except at 5:13am when we were awakened by a single loud "call" and a few faint sounds afterwards. We were not able to source the sound as it ended as quickly as it began but it did excite a discussion whether or not it was a humpback close to a hydrophone. So we are still left wondering what happened to the Bs of yesterday? We did not hear them amongst the groups going "out". We will have to wait and see.
Helena
25 Sep 2010 09:04:47 PDT
The wind ha dropped, just lots of rain this morning. We didn't hear anything more after the groups headed into Queen Charlotte Strait last night except at 5:13am when we were awakened by a single loud "call" and a few faint sounds afterwards. We were not able to source the sound as it ended as quickly as it began but it did excite a discussion whether or not it was a humpback close to a hydrophone. So we are still left wondering what happened to the Bs of yesterday? We did not hear them amongst the groups going "out". We will have to wait and see.
Helena
25 Sep 2010 09:04:47 PDT
Friday, September 24, 2010
Multiple pod calls audible.
New arrivals! We're listening to what sounds like a lot of "G" clan orcas on the Critical Point hydrophone. Marie at CP can see that they've made it as far as Kaikash on the Vancouver Island side of Johnstone Strait. Probably, they came "in" via Weynton Pass. Not sure where the A30s are at the moment. Windy day, exciting too!
Helena
24 Sep 2010 08:44:11 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
A "B-subclan" group is there too, also some "A1s", not yet sure who. The orcas are eastbound, very close to Vancouver Island, now approaching Izumi Rock.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 09:36:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There may have been some rubbing as the whales continue east at the east end of the Reserve. It is a bit difficult to sort out the wave action with this strong southeast wind storm. In the "group" we believe the A30s are travelling with several groups of the G1s,G12s and 1 -2 groups from possibly the Bs and Cs. We will check the tape for details a bit later.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 11:07:43 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Sounds like the very big group that went east this morning are making their way back to the Robson Bight area. This morning we heard in addition to the A30s, the Bs, G3s, G2/12s, G17s, G29s and possibly the I11s as well. Very strong winds are continuing.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 16:11:07 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It was really hard to hear the calls of some of the morning's big group as they made their way to the west just a short while ago. The A30s were there accompanying at least some of the Gs.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 18:58:48 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the A30, some of the Gs have gone out Weynton Pass to Blackfish Sound.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 19:37:16 PDT
No orcas present.
We believe the groups that crossed Blackfish Sound headed for Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 21:11:49 PDT
New arrivals! We're listening to what sounds like a lot of "G" clan orcas on the Critical Point hydrophone. Marie at CP can see that they've made it as far as Kaikash on the Vancouver Island side of Johnstone Strait. Probably, they came "in" via Weynton Pass. Not sure where the A30s are at the moment. Windy day, exciting too!
Helena
24 Sep 2010 08:44:11 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
A "B-subclan" group is there too, also some "A1s", not yet sure who. The orcas are eastbound, very close to Vancouver Island, now approaching Izumi Rock.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 09:36:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There may have been some rubbing as the whales continue east at the east end of the Reserve. It is a bit difficult to sort out the wave action with this strong southeast wind storm. In the "group" we believe the A30s are travelling with several groups of the G1s,G12s and 1 -2 groups from possibly the Bs and Cs. We will check the tape for details a bit later.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 11:07:43 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Sounds like the very big group that went east this morning are making their way back to the Robson Bight area. This morning we heard in addition to the A30s, the Bs, G3s, G2/12s, G17s, G29s and possibly the I11s as well. Very strong winds are continuing.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 16:11:07 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It was really hard to hear the calls of some of the morning's big group as they made their way to the west just a short while ago. The A30s were there accompanying at least some of the Gs.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 18:58:48 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the A30, some of the Gs have gone out Weynton Pass to Blackfish Sound.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 19:37:16 PDT
No orcas present.
We believe the groups that crossed Blackfish Sound headed for Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
24 Sep 2010 21:11:49 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s have came up to CP and into Blackney Pass where they travelled north to Blackfish Sound. They cleared our view about 5 minutes ago. No calls.
Helena
23 Sep 2010 08:19:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We're finally starting to hear some calls from the A30s, a few "N3s" on the Flower Island hydrophone as the A30s make their way east in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
23 Sep 2010 08:26:24 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are still in Blackfish Sound, where they've been spread out foraging for several hours. So far as we can tell, they have been quite silent, but we've started hearing a few calls recently. The tide is flooding now, so they may head back towards Johnstone Strait this afternoon.
Helena
23 Sep 2010 13:01:00 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
After hours in Blackfish Sound, the A30s decided to return to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. Thanks to the Lukwa for the update.
Helena
23 Sep 2010 14:58:48 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s came in via Weynton Pass just before 3pm and continued east to the entrance of Blackney Pass where they are now trying to decide whether to go around Hanson Island one more time!
Helena
23 Sep 2010 17:26:00 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s did indeed choose to come through Blackney Pass. They are now in Blackfish Sound making their way west once more.
Helena
23 Sep 2010 17:55:40 PDT
The A30s have came up to CP and into Blackney Pass where they travelled north to Blackfish Sound. They cleared our view about 5 minutes ago. No calls.
Helena
23 Sep 2010 08:19:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We're finally starting to hear some calls from the A30s, a few "N3s" on the Flower Island hydrophone as the A30s make their way east in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
23 Sep 2010 08:26:24 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are still in Blackfish Sound, where they've been spread out foraging for several hours. So far as we can tell, they have been quite silent, but we've started hearing a few calls recently. The tide is flooding now, so they may head back towards Johnstone Strait this afternoon.
Helena
23 Sep 2010 13:01:00 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
After hours in Blackfish Sound, the A30s decided to return to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. Thanks to the Lukwa for the update.
Helena
23 Sep 2010 14:58:48 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s came in via Weynton Pass just before 3pm and continued east to the entrance of Blackney Pass where they are now trying to decide whether to go around Hanson Island one more time!
Helena
23 Sep 2010 17:26:00 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s did indeed choose to come through Blackney Pass. They are now in Blackfish Sound making their way west once more.
Helena
23 Sep 2010 17:55:40 PDT
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
No orcas present.
We did not hear any calls through the night.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 08:40:46 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Well we didn't hear anything but the A30s apparently found their way back to Johnstone Strait and were between the Little Kaikash Creek area and Izumi between 2 and 3 am, heading east. They are now westbound once again. At 7:45am they were off Robson Point and just now they off the Sophias Islands mid strait. They are still very quiet. Thanks to Marie at CP for the great update.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 09:02:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
After spending hours off the east end of the Sophia Islands, the A30s have apparently turned back eastward and are moving through the Ecological Reserve along Vancouver Island.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 11:57:26 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are heading west again off Robson Bight.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 11:59:46 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
Just a bit of close echo location as the last of the A30s pass Critical Point to the west.. They have a humpback with them
Helena
22 Sep 2010 12:10:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After some really nice calls in the Bight the A30s have moved on to the west again. For a while there it sounded like the humpback was ready to join the A30 chorus!
Helena
22 Sep 2010 13:27:33 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are revving up again just before the slack tide. Will they come into Blackney Pass like they did yesterday?
Helena
22 Sep 2010 16:25:32 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s rushed through Blackney Pass. A39 had not followed the others to Izumi Rock earlier but had stayed off the entrance of Blackney Pass. The others turned abruptly back to the west and followed Pointer into the Pass. They are all now in Blackfish Sound after clearing our view at 6:06pm.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 18:33:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s made it back to Johnstone Strait and sound like they are going eastward.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 21:42:30 PDT
We did not hear any calls through the night.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 08:40:46 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Well we didn't hear anything but the A30s apparently found their way back to Johnstone Strait and were between the Little Kaikash Creek area and Izumi between 2 and 3 am, heading east. They are now westbound once again. At 7:45am they were off Robson Point and just now they off the Sophias Islands mid strait. They are still very quiet. Thanks to Marie at CP for the great update.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 09:02:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
After spending hours off the east end of the Sophia Islands, the A30s have apparently turned back eastward and are moving through the Ecological Reserve along Vancouver Island.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 11:57:26 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are heading west again off Robson Bight.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 11:59:46 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
Just a bit of close echo location as the last of the A30s pass Critical Point to the west.. They have a humpback with them
Helena
22 Sep 2010 12:10:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After some really nice calls in the Bight the A30s have moved on to the west again. For a while there it sounded like the humpback was ready to join the A30 chorus!
Helena
22 Sep 2010 13:27:33 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are revving up again just before the slack tide. Will they come into Blackney Pass like they did yesterday?
Helena
22 Sep 2010 16:25:32 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s rushed through Blackney Pass. A39 had not followed the others to Izumi Rock earlier but had stayed off the entrance of Blackney Pass. The others turned abruptly back to the west and followed Pointer into the Pass. They are all now in Blackfish Sound after clearing our view at 6:06pm.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 18:33:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s made it back to Johnstone Strait and sound like they are going eastward.
Helena
22 Sep 2010 21:42:30 PDT
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
No orcas present.
We last heard calls around 9:30pm yesterday evening, when we think the A30s were heading east from the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 08:06:58 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We just started to hear distant calls. This sounds like the A30s travelling back from the east toward the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 08:40:54 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s have arrived in Robson Bight.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 09:26:44 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have moved along to the Kaikash Creek area.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 11:14:29 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s moved on again. After crossing to Blackney Pass from the Kaikash area and stalling off the entrance, they continued west up to Big Bay on Hanson Island, around 12:30pm
Helena
21 Sep 2010 13:00:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s turned just after 1pm, probably when we were hearing the N3s (at 1:02pm). They are moving back toward the rip off the Blackney Pass entrance.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 13:19:18 PDT
Orcas near mics.
After a long discussion, and much to-ing and fro-ing, the A30s have finally decided to head north through Blackney Pass!
Helena
21 Sep 2010 16:16:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s at 4:42pm cleared our view into Blackfish Sound. They came in on the slack at 4:15pm.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 17:25:42 PDT
We last heard calls around 9:30pm yesterday evening, when we think the A30s were heading east from the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 08:06:58 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We just started to hear distant calls. This sounds like the A30s travelling back from the east toward the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 08:40:54 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s have arrived in Robson Bight.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 09:26:44 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have moved along to the Kaikash Creek area.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 11:14:29 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s moved on again. After crossing to Blackney Pass from the Kaikash area and stalling off the entrance, they continued west up to Big Bay on Hanson Island, around 12:30pm
Helena
21 Sep 2010 13:00:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s turned just after 1pm, probably when we were hearing the N3s (at 1:02pm). They are moving back toward the rip off the Blackney Pass entrance.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 13:19:18 PDT
Orcas near mics.
After a long discussion, and much to-ing and fro-ing, the A30s have finally decided to head north through Blackney Pass!
Helena
21 Sep 2010 16:16:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s at 4:42pm cleared our view into Blackfish Sound. They came in on the slack at 4:15pm.
Helena
21 Sep 2010 17:25:42 PDT
Monday, September 20, 2010
Distant calls audible.
After disappearing from the east end of the Ecological Reserve around 12:30am, the A30s have returned. Their calls are getting stronger as they travel back west. During the night we continued to hear sounds generated by humpbacks.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 06:06:55 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s have made it back to Robson Bight, and judging from the echolocation, are having an early morning bite too.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 07:13:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have continued to the west, and are now traveling fairly close to the Hanson Island shoreline, with A30 & A39 ahead of the rest, off Big Bay.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 10:37:14 PDT
Distant calls audible.
About 5 minutes ago the A30s turned back to the east from linkhorn. They are travelling the Vancouver Island shoreline.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 12:49:01 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s have stalled once again off the entrance to Blackney Pass and the area off CP. There is a group of dolphins there too now as well as the humpback, KC. Conger was in Blackfish Sound earlier and the there is another HB near the entrance to Blackney Pass as well. Sea lions and dalls porpoise too make for a pretty full day.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 14:26:29 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s started to head east from the CP area around 3:45pm. We have heard them approach and possible pass Critical Point since then.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 19:03:53 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s are having a rub.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 19:33:40 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
That was a very short rub.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 19:52:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are calling once again but still off the eastern end of the Reserve, east of Robson Bight.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 20:22:34 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We have not heard the A30s for a while. Perhaps they continued east toward Naka Creek. The tide has just started to flood in that direction too.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 22:17:27 PDT
After disappearing from the east end of the Ecological Reserve around 12:30am, the A30s have returned. Their calls are getting stronger as they travel back west. During the night we continued to hear sounds generated by humpbacks.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 06:06:55 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s have made it back to Robson Bight, and judging from the echolocation, are having an early morning bite too.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 07:13:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have continued to the west, and are now traveling fairly close to the Hanson Island shoreline, with A30 & A39 ahead of the rest, off Big Bay.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 10:37:14 PDT
Distant calls audible.
About 5 minutes ago the A30s turned back to the east from linkhorn. They are travelling the Vancouver Island shoreline.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 12:49:01 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s have stalled once again off the entrance to Blackney Pass and the area off CP. There is a group of dolphins there too now as well as the humpback, KC. Conger was in Blackfish Sound earlier and the there is another HB near the entrance to Blackney Pass as well. Sea lions and dalls porpoise too make for a pretty full day.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 14:26:29 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s started to head east from the CP area around 3:45pm. We have heard them approach and possible pass Critical Point since then.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 19:03:53 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s are having a rub.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 19:33:40 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
That was a very short rub.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 19:52:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are calling once again but still off the eastern end of the Reserve, east of Robson Bight.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 20:22:34 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We have not heard the A30s for a while. Perhaps they continued east toward Naka Creek. The tide has just started to flood in that direction too.
Helena
20 Sep 2010 22:17:27 PDT
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Orcas near mics.
Since just before midnight we have been listening to a humpback in the Blackfish Sound/Blackney Pass area. This is the first time this year that we have heard humpback vocalizations. Persistent dolphins have been very vocal in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 01:24:39 PDT
No orcas present.
As far as we know the rest of the night was quiet. The internet was down for part of that time but we are streaming once again. Yesterday, apparently, 3 orca were seen in Queen Charlotte Strait around 3pm - for the record.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 09:33:57 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The Naiad Explorer found the A30s earlier this morning west of Malcolm Point. They were heading east and have now just past Bere Point and are headed to Lizard Point. Possible schools of Chum salmon showing up in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 13:14:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing the A30s! They must have passed Donegal Head and are off the west end of Blackfish Sound. Raining "cats and dogs" here today.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 17:33:21 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are sounding excited as they make their way east down Blackfish Sound, maybe happy to be home... wonderful calls, no boat noise.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 18:51:32 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We haven't heard any calls since about 7:50pm, when the A30s were in Blackfish Sound. We don't know if they drifted to the west with the still ebbing tide, or if they are waiting for the slack at 9:50pm, when the ebb flow changes to flood. We are listening.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 20:29:32 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are still trying to follow the humpback sounds. We first heard sounds (water disturbance , breath) on the Parson Island system. CP reports that there is a humpback trumpeting just off shore of Cracroft. We do not still know what happened to the A30s. The rain in continuing.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 21:01:22 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s have been found! They are travelling east mid strait to the Vancouver Island side opposite Cracroft Point. We think they must have come in through Weynton Pass. The tide will soon be flooding (going their direction)
Helena
19 Sep 2010 21:39:00 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s just "Opened" up and began to calll as they head east to Robson bight.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 21:45:55 PDT
Since just before midnight we have been listening to a humpback in the Blackfish Sound/Blackney Pass area. This is the first time this year that we have heard humpback vocalizations. Persistent dolphins have been very vocal in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 01:24:39 PDT
No orcas present.
As far as we know the rest of the night was quiet. The internet was down for part of that time but we are streaming once again. Yesterday, apparently, 3 orca were seen in Queen Charlotte Strait around 3pm - for the record.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 09:33:57 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The Naiad Explorer found the A30s earlier this morning west of Malcolm Point. They were heading east and have now just past Bere Point and are headed to Lizard Point. Possible schools of Chum salmon showing up in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 13:14:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing the A30s! They must have passed Donegal Head and are off the west end of Blackfish Sound. Raining "cats and dogs" here today.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 17:33:21 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are sounding excited as they make their way east down Blackfish Sound, maybe happy to be home... wonderful calls, no boat noise.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 18:51:32 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We haven't heard any calls since about 7:50pm, when the A30s were in Blackfish Sound. We don't know if they drifted to the west with the still ebbing tide, or if they are waiting for the slack at 9:50pm, when the ebb flow changes to flood. We are listening.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 20:29:32 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are still trying to follow the humpback sounds. We first heard sounds (water disturbance , breath) on the Parson Island system. CP reports that there is a humpback trumpeting just off shore of Cracroft. We do not still know what happened to the A30s. The rain in continuing.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 21:01:22 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s have been found! They are travelling east mid strait to the Vancouver Island side opposite Cracroft Point. We think they must have come in through Weynton Pass. The tide will soon be flooding (going their direction)
Helena
19 Sep 2010 21:39:00 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s just "Opened" up and began to calll as they head east to Robson bight.
Helena
19 Sep 2010 21:45:55 PDT
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
No orcas present.
500 dolphins went flying by CP last night between 11:30pm and midnight. Quiet night otherwise.
Helena
17 Sep 2010 09:50:03 PDT
No orcas present.
It ha been a rather uneventful day. The fog finally lifted this afternoon. It is lovely, warm and sunny - last days of summer! A small group of dolphins went east past CP around 1pm. There have been humpbacks to the west and one off Flower Island. Lots of sea lions too. Hmmmm.... sounds like actually a lot is happening.
Helena
17 Sep 2010 15:08:33 PDT
No orcas present.
We heard from the Mackays who went to the central coast today. Near Rivers Inlet they saw lots of humpbacks and then as they were coming back the found the A30s heading west to Pine Island. Another smaller group were in Goletas Channel also heading west. So the orcas are still in the general vicinity even if they are headed in the "wrong" direction.
Helena
17 Sep 2010 17:50:46 PDT
500 dolphins went flying by CP last night between 11:30pm and midnight. Quiet night otherwise.
Helena
17 Sep 2010 09:50:03 PDT
No orcas present.
It ha been a rather uneventful day. The fog finally lifted this afternoon. It is lovely, warm and sunny - last days of summer! A small group of dolphins went east past CP around 1pm. There have been humpbacks to the west and one off Flower Island. Lots of sea lions too. Hmmmm.... sounds like actually a lot is happening.
Helena
17 Sep 2010 15:08:33 PDT
No orcas present.
We heard from the Mackays who went to the central coast today. Near Rivers Inlet they saw lots of humpbacks and then as they were coming back the found the A30s heading west to Pine Island. Another smaller group were in Goletas Channel also heading west. So the orcas are still in the general vicinity even if they are headed in the "wrong" direction.
Helena
17 Sep 2010 17:50:46 PDT
Thursday, September 16, 2010
No orcas present.
Except for very close dolphins in the night, the night was quiet after the last distant calls in Blackfish Sound at 8pm. Very foggy this morning.
Helena
16 Sep 2010 08:40:11 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Not orcas but dolphins off the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
16 Sep 2010 15:17:24 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
T14 has just passed CP, and is heading into Blackney Pass - thanks Marie!
Helena
16 Sep 2010 19:12:42 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Not orca but nice dolphins near Robson Bight. T14 continued into Blackfish ound befoe dark this evening.
Helena
16 Sep 2010 21:22:09 PDT
Except for very close dolphins in the night, the night was quiet after the last distant calls in Blackfish Sound at 8pm. Very foggy this morning.
Helena
16 Sep 2010 08:40:11 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Not orcas but dolphins off the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
16 Sep 2010 15:17:24 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
T14 has just passed CP, and is heading into Blackney Pass - thanks Marie!
Helena
16 Sep 2010 19:12:42 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Not orca but nice dolphins near Robson Bight. T14 continued into Blackfish ound befoe dark this evening.
Helena
16 Sep 2010 21:22:09 PDT
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Boat noise
We haven't heard any calls since about 11:20pm, when there were distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone. We weren't sure where the A30s were at that time, and are waiting now, listening to boat noise as a tug makes its way north through Blackney Pass. Lovely first light of this new day.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 06:38:42 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30ss , still in Johnstone Strait. and back to Robson bight a short while ago. They changed their recent pattern a bit and were not as busy going back and forth in the Reserve (at leat not vocal about it) so we had a quiet night from 11:30pm on. Humback in Blackney Pass also this morning and no fog either.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 07:37:33 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
They have gone quiet but we believe they are still moving west from the Bight.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 09:41:21 PDT
Orcas near mics.
After coming west to CP, the A30s are coming into Blackney Pass.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 11:02:30 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s headed into Blackfish Sound some time ago after travelling north through Blackney Pass. They are currently spread out between the Plumpers and Bold Head foraging.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 13:02:56 PDT
No orcas present.
Just pouring with rain here. The A30s apparently continued into Queen Charlotte Strait and found some company arriving off Lizard Point! Incoming are some of the Gs, G16s and G17s. Thanks to the Gikumi for the report.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 15:51:40 PDT
No orcas present.
We are still waiting for these groups to drop into range. Sound is back and running. Thanks for the heads up.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 17:19:05 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Well here they come! Gs, Is and A30s! These calls are on Flower Island.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 18:24:03 PDT
Well the whales floated into Blackney Pass from Blackfish Sound but they never made (as yet) past White Beach Pass. It was an incredible evening with rainbows and glowing sunset and whales all mixed up together in different bunches. Lovely sounds from time to time. We saw parts of the A30s, G3s, G17s and G2s. Amazing. They are (for the time being) back in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 20:02:25 PDT
We haven't heard any calls since about 11:20pm, when there were distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone. We weren't sure where the A30s were at that time, and are waiting now, listening to boat noise as a tug makes its way north through Blackney Pass. Lovely first light of this new day.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 06:38:42 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30ss , still in Johnstone Strait. and back to Robson bight a short while ago. They changed their recent pattern a bit and were not as busy going back and forth in the Reserve (at leat not vocal about it) so we had a quiet night from 11:30pm on. Humback in Blackney Pass also this morning and no fog either.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 07:37:33 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
They have gone quiet but we believe they are still moving west from the Bight.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 09:41:21 PDT
Orcas near mics.
After coming west to CP, the A30s are coming into Blackney Pass.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 11:02:30 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s headed into Blackfish Sound some time ago after travelling north through Blackney Pass. They are currently spread out between the Plumpers and Bold Head foraging.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 13:02:56 PDT
No orcas present.
Just pouring with rain here. The A30s apparently continued into Queen Charlotte Strait and found some company arriving off Lizard Point! Incoming are some of the Gs, G16s and G17s. Thanks to the Gikumi for the report.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 15:51:40 PDT
No orcas present.
We are still waiting for these groups to drop into range. Sound is back and running. Thanks for the heads up.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 17:19:05 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Well here they come! Gs, Is and A30s! These calls are on Flower Island.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 18:24:03 PDT
Well the whales floated into Blackney Pass from Blackfish Sound but they never made (as yet) past White Beach Pass. It was an incredible evening with rainbows and glowing sunset and whales all mixed up together in different bunches. Lovely sounds from time to time. We saw parts of the A30s, G3s, G17s and G2s. Amazing. They are (for the time being) back in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
15 Sep 2010 20:02:25 PDT
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Distant calls audible.
This is turning into a similar event as last night with the A30s moving between their favourite spots, back and forth, sometimes sounding so interesting, especially when off the Bight, as they did just a short while ago.
Helena
14 Sep 2010 00:46:45 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Again so wonderful in the Bight!
Helena
14 Sep 2010 02:00:57 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are back in Robson Bight, sounds like they're having a bite - close calls & echlocation.
Helena
14 Sep 2010 07:05:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have just traveled north through Blackney Pass, and are now in Blackfish Sound, where they are spread out.
Helena
14 Sep 2010 11:09:46 PDT
No orcas present.
The A30s are doing almost the exact routine they did yesterday. They are travelling through the Plumpers back to Johnstone Strait.
Helena
14 Sep 2010 13:13:45 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are back in Robson Bight, having circumnavigated Hanson Island, and foraged for a while, around 5pm, off Blackney Pass. Lovely clear calls, no boat noise.
Helena
14 Sep 2010 19:27:12 PDT
This is turning into a similar event as last night with the A30s moving between their favourite spots, back and forth, sometimes sounding so interesting, especially when off the Bight, as they did just a short while ago.
Helena
14 Sep 2010 00:46:45 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Again so wonderful in the Bight!
Helena
14 Sep 2010 02:00:57 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are back in Robson Bight, sounds like they're having a bite - close calls & echlocation.
Helena
14 Sep 2010 07:05:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have just traveled north through Blackney Pass, and are now in Blackfish Sound, where they are spread out.
Helena
14 Sep 2010 11:09:46 PDT
No orcas present.
The A30s are doing almost the exact routine they did yesterday. They are travelling through the Plumpers back to Johnstone Strait.
Helena
14 Sep 2010 13:13:45 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are back in Robson Bight, having circumnavigated Hanson Island, and foraged for a while, around 5pm, off Blackney Pass. Lovely clear calls, no boat noise.
Helena
14 Sep 2010 19:27:12 PDT
Monday, September 13, 2010
Orcas near mics.
Back and forth, Back and forth. The A30s have spent the last several hours moving between Robson Bight and the east end of the Reserve. Right now, they are back in the Bight.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 02:48:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have moved west from Robson Bight and are now off the entrance to Blackney Pass, probably mid-Strait. It's a very foggy morning here, after a starry night, and the ocean is calm... nice morning.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 07:47:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We believe the A30s have come into Blackney Pass and are making their way north through the fog.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 08:30:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It turns out the A30s just looked into Blackney Pass and then returned to Johnstone Strait. They are back off the entrance to Blackney Pass on the Johnstone Strait side.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 08:48:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Some of the A30s have moved west from the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 08:56:38 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s may be spread out a bit. We still have calls on CP.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 08:59:37 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are coming through after all! Just entering Blackney Pass now.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 09:28:10 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s have headed north through Blackney Pass on the ebbing tide, and are now in Blackfish Sound, foraging. Lovely backlit blows from the 30's as they passed by, all together.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 10:23:07 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s curled around Hanson Island by going through one of the passes in the Plumper Islands. They arrived in Johnstone Strait, according to the Naiad Explorer, at 12:12pm. An hour later later they were all together off Big Bay. A short while ago they were, except A39, all bunched together off the entrance to Blackney. After a couple of calls they appear to be moving east now.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 14:24:30 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are very slowly making their way toward Robson Bight, angling from Cracroft Point toward the Reserve. They are mid strait favouring the Vancouver Island shore.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 16:18:45 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The lovely A30s, making lovely calls in the lovely Bight!
Helena
13 Sep 2010 18:05:08 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s have "opened" up as they approach Robson Bight from the west.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 21:46:35 PDT
Back and forth, Back and forth. The A30s have spent the last several hours moving between Robson Bight and the east end of the Reserve. Right now, they are back in the Bight.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 02:48:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have moved west from Robson Bight and are now off the entrance to Blackney Pass, probably mid-Strait. It's a very foggy morning here, after a starry night, and the ocean is calm... nice morning.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 07:47:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We believe the A30s have come into Blackney Pass and are making their way north through the fog.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 08:30:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It turns out the A30s just looked into Blackney Pass and then returned to Johnstone Strait. They are back off the entrance to Blackney Pass on the Johnstone Strait side.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 08:48:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Some of the A30s have moved west from the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 08:56:38 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s may be spread out a bit. We still have calls on CP.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 08:59:37 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are coming through after all! Just entering Blackney Pass now.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 09:28:10 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s have headed north through Blackney Pass on the ebbing tide, and are now in Blackfish Sound, foraging. Lovely backlit blows from the 30's as they passed by, all together.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 10:23:07 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s curled around Hanson Island by going through one of the passes in the Plumper Islands. They arrived in Johnstone Strait, according to the Naiad Explorer, at 12:12pm. An hour later later they were all together off Big Bay. A short while ago they were, except A39, all bunched together off the entrance to Blackney. After a couple of calls they appear to be moving east now.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 14:24:30 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are very slowly making their way toward Robson Bight, angling from Cracroft Point toward the Reserve. They are mid strait favouring the Vancouver Island shore.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 16:18:45 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The lovely A30s, making lovely calls in the lovely Bight!
Helena
13 Sep 2010 18:05:08 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s have "opened" up as they approach Robson Bight from the west.
Helena
13 Sep 2010 21:46:35 PDT
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Distant calls audible.
At 4:30am we heard the A30s approaching Robson Bight. They travelled on to the east end of the Reserve where we are listening now.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 06:54:37 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The A30s have turned back to Robson Bight.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 07:37:40 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are moving to the west.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 09:31:39 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s carried on west to Big Bay. The Lukwa reports they may have turned back east. One of the A30 brothers was on the Vancouver Island side.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 10:39:31 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are back to the CP area now.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 12:36:38 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are still of CP.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 17:18:59 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are back in the Bight after their stay at Cracroft Point.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 18:58:22 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s went around the corner at Critical Point and are now at the Main rubbing beach.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 19:46:09 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s, after the rub, are back to the west opposite Robson Bight.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 21:35:18 PDT
At 4:30am we heard the A30s approaching Robson Bight. They travelled on to the east end of the Reserve where we are listening now.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 06:54:37 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The A30s have turned back to Robson Bight.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 07:37:40 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are moving to the west.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 09:31:39 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s carried on west to Big Bay. The Lukwa reports they may have turned back east. One of the A30 brothers was on the Vancouver Island side.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 10:39:31 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are back to the CP area now.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 12:36:38 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are still of CP.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 17:18:59 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are back in the Bight after their stay at Cracroft Point.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 18:58:22 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s went around the corner at Critical Point and are now at the Main rubbing beach.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 19:46:09 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s, after the rub, are back to the west opposite Robson Bight.
Helena
12 Sep 2010 21:35:18 PDT
Saturday, September 11, 2010
No calls but orcas nearby
Still no calls heard, but the blows were in the Parson "gap" when a tug came through Blackney, heading north. It's likely the orcas (probably A30s) are now in Johnstone Strait, still silent.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 00:38:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After the last report of blows heading south in Blackney Pass we heard calls from the A30s in Johnstone Strait. At 5:45am there was another A30 call but it was not possible to locate the source. There were very loud dophins in Blackfish Sound and moe distant ones in Johnstone Strait at this time. So we are not sure where the A30s are. The tide is in flood.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 06:16:44 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We just started to hear echo location and close A1 calls near Robson Bight.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 09:07:03 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The T55s have been spotted off Cracroft Point. The most likely came out of Baronet Pass and went around the "corner" to Johnstone Strait. They are now headed east. (Lukwa and Saicone reports)
Helena
11 Sep 2010 10:12:55 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s just passed through Blackney Pass. They were close together travelling mid channel. They are in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 11:41:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls from the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone, and think they've come back into Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. Windy day here, first southeaster of the fall.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 16:29:50 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are moving about a bit. We can now hear them distantly off the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 18:42:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 19:02:49 PDT
Still no calls heard, but the blows were in the Parson "gap" when a tug came through Blackney, heading north. It's likely the orcas (probably A30s) are now in Johnstone Strait, still silent.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 00:38:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After the last report of blows heading south in Blackney Pass we heard calls from the A30s in Johnstone Strait. At 5:45am there was another A30 call but it was not possible to locate the source. There were very loud dophins in Blackfish Sound and moe distant ones in Johnstone Strait at this time. So we are not sure where the A30s are. The tide is in flood.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 06:16:44 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We just started to hear echo location and close A1 calls near Robson Bight.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 09:07:03 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The T55s have been spotted off Cracroft Point. The most likely came out of Baronet Pass and went around the "corner" to Johnstone Strait. They are now headed east. (Lukwa and Saicone reports)
Helena
11 Sep 2010 10:12:55 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s just passed through Blackney Pass. They were close together travelling mid channel. They are in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 11:41:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls from the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone, and think they've come back into Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. Windy day here, first southeaster of the fall.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 16:29:50 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are moving about a bit. We can now hear them distantly off the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 18:42:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
11 Sep 2010 19:02:49 PDT
Friday, September 10, 2010
Orcas relaxing.
We've been hearing the A30s in Johnstone Strait since around 4am. We think they are now in Robson Bight, sounding relaxed.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 07:13:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the A30s have moved west from Robson Bight, and are now somewhere off Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait - the calls we're hearing are on the CP hydrophone.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 08:32:08 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s turned back to the east again, when they were off Kaikash, and are now back in, or near Robson Bight. We're hearing them on the Critical Point hydrophone. Lovely calls, very little boat noise for a welcome change.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 10:59:59 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
not quite there, but the A30s are closing in on the Main rubbing beach after their lovely time in the Bight. Actually sounds like they have begun to rub.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 12:07:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After the rub, the A30s went back to Robson Bight by 1:40pm and continued west from there.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 15:46:19 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are off Cracroft Point.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 16:59:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Perfectly timed for the slack to ebb, the A30s have passed through Blackney Pass and into Blackfish Sound (just now). They were spread out with A38 in the lead, A30 following, the A54s, the A50s and A39. One of the A54s breached three times on the far side and Bend and Clio stopped for some serious fishing mid channel off White Beach Pass. A84 carried on for a bit alone then backtracked toward A50 and A72 before they cleared from our view. A39 was the last to clear.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 18:41:04 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We are listening to a lot of dolphins in Blackfish Sound and orca blows in Blackney Pass. The A30s may be trying to get back to Johnstone Strait. Right now they are not making much headway.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 22:12:34 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The blows retreated back to Blackfish Sound for the moment.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 22:34:22 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The blows are back in Blackney Pass, still no calls, but the number of blows makes it likely these are the A30s pointing into the still swiftly ebbing current, probably resting, drifting back for a bit & then edging forward again.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 23:01:23 PDT
We've been hearing the A30s in Johnstone Strait since around 4am. We think they are now in Robson Bight, sounding relaxed.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 07:13:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the A30s have moved west from Robson Bight, and are now somewhere off Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait - the calls we're hearing are on the CP hydrophone.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 08:32:08 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s turned back to the east again, when they were off Kaikash, and are now back in, or near Robson Bight. We're hearing them on the Critical Point hydrophone. Lovely calls, very little boat noise for a welcome change.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 10:59:59 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
not quite there, but the A30s are closing in on the Main rubbing beach after their lovely time in the Bight. Actually sounds like they have begun to rub.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 12:07:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After the rub, the A30s went back to Robson Bight by 1:40pm and continued west from there.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 15:46:19 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are off Cracroft Point.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 16:59:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Perfectly timed for the slack to ebb, the A30s have passed through Blackney Pass and into Blackfish Sound (just now). They were spread out with A38 in the lead, A30 following, the A54s, the A50s and A39. One of the A54s breached three times on the far side and Bend and Clio stopped for some serious fishing mid channel off White Beach Pass. A84 carried on for a bit alone then backtracked toward A50 and A72 before they cleared from our view. A39 was the last to clear.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 18:41:04 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We are listening to a lot of dolphins in Blackfish Sound and orca blows in Blackney Pass. The A30s may be trying to get back to Johnstone Strait. Right now they are not making much headway.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 22:12:34 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The blows retreated back to Blackfish Sound for the moment.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 22:34:22 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The blows are back in Blackney Pass, still no calls, but the number of blows makes it likely these are the A30s pointing into the still swiftly ebbing current, probably resting, drifting back for a bit & then edging forward again.
Helena
10 Sep 2010 23:01:23 PDT
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Orcas near mics.
The I15s hae come up to the entrance of Blackney Pass once again (from east). The A30s and the I31s we think are still east.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 05:16:01 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The first group of the I15s have entered Blackney Pass and are heading north. The second group sounds like it might follow.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 05:31:36 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The I15s have gone into Blackfish Sound.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 05:51:40 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s, I33s, I46 and I68 just travelled north at the edge of the fog and headed into Blackfish Sound. Very pretty and some lovely calls from the I31s as they floated by.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 08:14:26 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Transients have been travelling through Blackney Pass to the south at the moment. The Gikumi reported that this group is the T55s and that they are rounding the corner and possibly heading to Cracroft Point now: Silently
Helena
09 Sep 2010 11:09:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The T55s are still in Johnstone Strait and at last report they were mid strait heading west about mid Hanson Island. Meanwhile, the residents have been located in Queen Charlotte Strait, spread out past the Foster Islands. They are still generally heading west but very slowly.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 13:32:27 PDT
Boat noise
Sorry, today was a town run and we sometimes get behind during the day. however, here is what we know. Around 3pm thee A30s made a turn around in Queen charlotte strait when opposite Bere Point. (Lukwa report) The I15s were last seen past Malcolm Point still moving west. Meanwhile , the T55s made a huge circle and found themselves back in Blackfish Sound later afternoon. From there they travelled into blackney Pass. We watched them round the corner into Johnstone Strait. At 6:20pm Rob Williams reported that the A30s were off Donegal Head, close to shore, close together. That was our last report. We have not heard them come through yet. Possibly they did so quietly. We will wait and see, There were once again several humpbacks in the area and the number of sea lions in Blackney seems to be growing.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 21:23:27 PDT
The I15s hae come up to the entrance of Blackney Pass once again (from east). The A30s and the I31s we think are still east.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 05:16:01 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The first group of the I15s have entered Blackney Pass and are heading north. The second group sounds like it might follow.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 05:31:36 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The I15s have gone into Blackfish Sound.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 05:51:40 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s, I33s, I46 and I68 just travelled north at the edge of the fog and headed into Blackfish Sound. Very pretty and some lovely calls from the I31s as they floated by.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 08:14:26 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Transients have been travelling through Blackney Pass to the south at the moment. The Gikumi reported that this group is the T55s and that they are rounding the corner and possibly heading to Cracroft Point now: Silently
Helena
09 Sep 2010 11:09:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The T55s are still in Johnstone Strait and at last report they were mid strait heading west about mid Hanson Island. Meanwhile, the residents have been located in Queen Charlotte Strait, spread out past the Foster Islands. They are still generally heading west but very slowly.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 13:32:27 PDT
Boat noise
Sorry, today was a town run and we sometimes get behind during the day. however, here is what we know. Around 3pm thee A30s made a turn around in Queen charlotte strait when opposite Bere Point. (Lukwa report) The I15s were last seen past Malcolm Point still moving west. Meanwhile , the T55s made a huge circle and found themselves back in Blackfish Sound later afternoon. From there they travelled into blackney Pass. We watched them round the corner into Johnstone Strait. At 6:20pm Rob Williams reported that the A30s were off Donegal Head, close to shore, close together. That was our last report. We have not heard them come through yet. Possibly they did so quietly. We will wait and see, There were once again several humpbacks in the area and the number of sea lions in Blackney seems to be growing.
Helena
09 Sep 2010 21:23:27 PDT
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Multiple pod calls audible.
First the dolphins,then the I15s then the A30s, & then the I31s, all in short order, off the east end of the Reserve. That at least settles the queston of what happened to the A30s and I31s earlier. They must have gone eastward after their afternoon off the western end o Hanson Island.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 04:04:59 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We've been hearing distant calls on the Critical Point and rubbing beach hydrophone, along with some echolocation. Sounds like the I15s & possibly A30s are still near Robson Bight and the east end of the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 06:39:22 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
Sounds like at least the I15s are back inside Robson Bight, grabbing an early morning bite!
Helena
08 Sep 2010 07:07:23 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I31s are closest to Critical Point at the moment. They were preceded by the A30s and the I15s. The whales may be moving westward in the fog.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 08:13:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The I15s,A30s and I31s have been moving west past the entrance to Blackney Pass for the last hour.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 09:53:24 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The whales probably turned before 11am with the I31s coming back to the entrance of Blackney Pass first, followed soon after by some of the A30s. The I15s are there a well.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 11:44:18 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The I15s have finally joined the others off the entrance to Blackney Pass. They came down the Hanson Island shore after poking their noses into Weynton Pass and were delayed making the move east. All the whales are grouping up now and perhaps beginning to move east from the entrance way.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 12:38:03 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I31s and the A30s are still off the entrance to Blackney Pass foraging in the rip. The I15s have not been vocal lately so we are not sure where they are again.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 14:36:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sometime ago, when the tide turned to ebb, the A30s,I15s (they were there all along and became vocal finally) and the I31s moved on to the west. We have not heard from them for a long time but in the meantime, we did hear distant "R" calls in Johstone Strait. We are not sure of the source. The boat noise has become terrible again.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 19:21:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s, I15s and I31s sound like they have returned to Robson Bight once more.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 20:10:37 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Great stuff from the Bight!
Helena
08 Sep 2010 20:48:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The I15s have surprised us by turning up off the entrance of Blackney Pass while the A30s and the I31s went in closer to the Bight.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 21:14:48 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I15s sound like they might come into Blackney Pass while the I31s have made it to the rubbing beaches already!
Helena
08 Sep 2010 21:17:34 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I15s have moved on toward Cracroft Point, choosing to cross the entrance way of Blackney Pass as they move east toward the others.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 21:27:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We can add a few more notes about what we think is happening in Johnstone Strait. We listened as one group of I15s crossed the entrance to Blackney Pass and headed east. We think they continued along the Cracroft side with perhaps someone a bit further out in the Strait. Their calls (sometimes still being heard) never really got close to the Vancouver Island side. There was horrible boat noise so we toggled between the Critical Point station and the rubbing beaches where the A30s and the I31s and another group of i15s were fairly close. They finally faded off. They never went in for a rub despite being quite close. A group of dolphins then came in and went, We think everyone is still moving east for the moment.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 23:14:02 PDT
First the dolphins,then the I15s then the A30s, & then the I31s, all in short order, off the east end of the Reserve. That at least settles the queston of what happened to the A30s and I31s earlier. They must have gone eastward after their afternoon off the western end o Hanson Island.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 04:04:59 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We've been hearing distant calls on the Critical Point and rubbing beach hydrophone, along with some echolocation. Sounds like the I15s & possibly A30s are still near Robson Bight and the east end of the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 06:39:22 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
Sounds like at least the I15s are back inside Robson Bight, grabbing an early morning bite!
Helena
08 Sep 2010 07:07:23 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I31s are closest to Critical Point at the moment. They were preceded by the A30s and the I15s. The whales may be moving westward in the fog.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 08:13:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The I15s,A30s and I31s have been moving west past the entrance to Blackney Pass for the last hour.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 09:53:24 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The whales probably turned before 11am with the I31s coming back to the entrance of Blackney Pass first, followed soon after by some of the A30s. The I15s are there a well.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 11:44:18 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The I15s have finally joined the others off the entrance to Blackney Pass. They came down the Hanson Island shore after poking their noses into Weynton Pass and were delayed making the move east. All the whales are grouping up now and perhaps beginning to move east from the entrance way.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 12:38:03 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I31s and the A30s are still off the entrance to Blackney Pass foraging in the rip. The I15s have not been vocal lately so we are not sure where they are again.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 14:36:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sometime ago, when the tide turned to ebb, the A30s,I15s (they were there all along and became vocal finally) and the I31s moved on to the west. We have not heard from them for a long time but in the meantime, we did hear distant "R" calls in Johstone Strait. We are not sure of the source. The boat noise has become terrible again.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 19:21:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s, I15s and I31s sound like they have returned to Robson Bight once more.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 20:10:37 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Great stuff from the Bight!
Helena
08 Sep 2010 20:48:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The I15s have surprised us by turning up off the entrance of Blackney Pass while the A30s and the I31s went in closer to the Bight.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 21:14:48 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I15s sound like they might come into Blackney Pass while the I31s have made it to the rubbing beaches already!
Helena
08 Sep 2010 21:17:34 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I15s have moved on toward Cracroft Point, choosing to cross the entrance way of Blackney Pass as they move east toward the others.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 21:27:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We can add a few more notes about what we think is happening in Johnstone Strait. We listened as one group of I15s crossed the entrance to Blackney Pass and headed east. We think they continued along the Cracroft side with perhaps someone a bit further out in the Strait. Their calls (sometimes still being heard) never really got close to the Vancouver Island side. There was horrible boat noise so we toggled between the Critical Point station and the rubbing beaches where the A30s and the I31s and another group of i15s were fairly close. They finally faded off. They never went in for a rub despite being quite close. A group of dolphins then came in and went, We think everyone is still moving east for the moment.
Helena
08 Sep 2010 23:14:02 PDT
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Multiple pod calls audible.
It never rains but pours! The I15s are back and with them someone from R clan. They are very vocal (the I15s especially) in Johnstone Strait. Meanwhile, the dolphins continue in Blackney Pass along with a humpback who is very close to Hanson Island on this busy night. We last heard the A30s just before 11pm. We think the I31s were probably still with them east of Robson Bight.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 01:17:07 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
You can add an A1 group to this mix as well.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 01:27:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Skipping along, the new arivals have passed Robson Bight and the rubbing beaches.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 04:37:38 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Heavy fog this morning. The whales (I15s and A1s) are working their way back west. We last heard calls not too long ago as they (Rs and company) disappeared east of the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 08:07:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are the A1 group coming back with the I15s.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 08:38:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It seems that the whales are moving west and now are opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass. Earlier, we heard I15s and A30s and more recently I31 type calls as well. Lots of dolphins in Johnstone Strait also.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 09:52:03 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
It sounds like the A30s.I31s and I15s are on their way back after travelling west past Blinkhorn.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 12:24:36 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Donna Mackay also relayed a report from Lloyd that there is a very large group of whales milling near Hunt Rock (Port Hardy area).
Helena
07 Sep 2010 12:26:24 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are no longer sure about the I15s travelling west with the A30 and I31s. We have heard only the I31s and the A30s. Both these groups are quite vocal as they cross the entrance of Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 13:00:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sorry it has been a while. We took the time today to go to CP (Cracroft Point) and watch the A30s, I46,I68 and the I33s forage in the swirling rip off the entrance to Blackney Pass. This was after these whales had gone to the west and returned. They were off Blackney Pass for quite a long time but on the slack to the ebb (4:20pm) they started to move west again along Hanson Island.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 18:29:54 PDT
Boat noise
Beyond knowing that the A30s and the I31s went to the west between 4 and 5pm we have not heard calls for several hours and not sure where or what they decided to do. There should still be groups to the east so we will have to see what the night reveals.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 22:31:38 PDT
It never rains but pours! The I15s are back and with them someone from R clan. They are very vocal (the I15s especially) in Johnstone Strait. Meanwhile, the dolphins continue in Blackney Pass along with a humpback who is very close to Hanson Island on this busy night. We last heard the A30s just before 11pm. We think the I31s were probably still with them east of Robson Bight.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 01:17:07 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
You can add an A1 group to this mix as well.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 01:27:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Skipping along, the new arivals have passed Robson Bight and the rubbing beaches.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 04:37:38 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Heavy fog this morning. The whales (I15s and A1s) are working their way back west. We last heard calls not too long ago as they (Rs and company) disappeared east of the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 08:07:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are the A1 group coming back with the I15s.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 08:38:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It seems that the whales are moving west and now are opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass. Earlier, we heard I15s and A30s and more recently I31 type calls as well. Lots of dolphins in Johnstone Strait also.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 09:52:03 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
It sounds like the A30s.I31s and I15s are on their way back after travelling west past Blinkhorn.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 12:24:36 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Donna Mackay also relayed a report from Lloyd that there is a very large group of whales milling near Hunt Rock (Port Hardy area).
Helena
07 Sep 2010 12:26:24 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are no longer sure about the I15s travelling west with the A30 and I31s. We have heard only the I31s and the A30s. Both these groups are quite vocal as they cross the entrance of Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 13:00:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sorry it has been a while. We took the time today to go to CP (Cracroft Point) and watch the A30s, I46,I68 and the I33s forage in the swirling rip off the entrance to Blackney Pass. This was after these whales had gone to the west and returned. They were off Blackney Pass for quite a long time but on the slack to the ebb (4:20pm) they started to move west again along Hanson Island.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 18:29:54 PDT
Boat noise
Beyond knowing that the A30s and the I31s went to the west between 4 and 5pm we have not heard calls for several hours and not sure where or what they decided to do. There should still be groups to the east so we will have to see what the night reveals.
Helena
07 Sep 2010 22:31:38 PDT
Monday, September 06, 2010
Boat noise
Just now the I31s and A30s are travelling west through Queen Charlotte Strait. They were east of Donegal Head (8am) moving toward Queen Charlotte Strait. Our inter-net connection woes have continued. It seems to be working right now so we will take the opportunity to fill in the night's activity. It was a busy night with the A30s and the I31s stalled off the east end of the Reserve for a very long time. Before midnight, the I15s came up from the east. They had gone east yesterday morning and were most likely the group seen at the Broken Islands as the I31s and A30s came into the Reserve together (after the I33s came through Blackney Pass) in the later morning. The I15s then came up (travelled west) to Blackney Pass and through this morning (2-3am) to Blackfish Sound. Then this morning, we heard the close calls of the A30s and I31s at 7:05am in Blackfish Sound before they carried on to the west. We lost track of the A30 calls just before 9am.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 10:12:11 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s and the I31s are back in Johnstone Strait after reversing their direction while in Queen Charlotte Strait and travelling back through Weynton Pass. (Tuan and Naiad report) The I16s are off Black Bluff and still headed west in Queen Charlotte Strait. Another group is apparently closer to Numas (Gikumi report).
Helena
06 Sep 2010 11:37:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I31s and the A30s continued eastward and the A30s are now working the rip off the entrance to Blackney Pass. Not sure where the I31s are at the moment.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 13:57:55 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I31s are probably ahead of the A30s and moving toward Robson Bight. The A30s apparently began to move in that direction as well (Lukwa report)
Helena
06 Sep 2010 14:11:12 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The whales are nearing Critical Point.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 15:26:23 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The I31s are going through the eastern end of the Reserve. Maybe the A30s will follow?
Helena
06 Sep 2010 16:17:09 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Indeed the A30s followed and rubbing may have begun!
Helena
06 Sep 2010 17:02:02 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales have moved west to Critical Point.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 18:02:19 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I31s and the A30s sound as if they have not ventured to far from Robson Bight. But they have woken up and begun to call out beautifully, A large group of dolphins came into Blackney Pass coming about half way before turning back. They were spread out, chatty and looked like they were foraging. This was just before dark. They are now back in Blackfish ound.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 20:34:40 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s and the I31s rounded Critical Point in Robson Bight at 9:07pm. They continued east and are now off the rubbing beaches. We are at the moment listening to the A30s. Before this, we were recording the sometimes close dolphins alternatively in Blackfish Sound and Blackney Pass. on a sadder note, I46 does not look very well. The top third of his dorsal fin is flopped over to the right and it looks like there is damage there as well. Those who have been watching him over the last few days are wondering if his engery is depleted as well.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 22:02:52 PDT
Just now the I31s and A30s are travelling west through Queen Charlotte Strait. They were east of Donegal Head (8am) moving toward Queen Charlotte Strait. Our inter-net connection woes have continued. It seems to be working right now so we will take the opportunity to fill in the night's activity. It was a busy night with the A30s and the I31s stalled off the east end of the Reserve for a very long time. Before midnight, the I15s came up from the east. They had gone east yesterday morning and were most likely the group seen at the Broken Islands as the I31s and A30s came into the Reserve together (after the I33s came through Blackney Pass) in the later morning. The I15s then came up (travelled west) to Blackney Pass and through this morning (2-3am) to Blackfish Sound. Then this morning, we heard the close calls of the A30s and I31s at 7:05am in Blackfish Sound before they carried on to the west. We lost track of the A30 calls just before 9am.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 10:12:11 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s and the I31s are back in Johnstone Strait after reversing their direction while in Queen Charlotte Strait and travelling back through Weynton Pass. (Tuan and Naiad report) The I16s are off Black Bluff and still headed west in Queen Charlotte Strait. Another group is apparently closer to Numas (Gikumi report).
Helena
06 Sep 2010 11:37:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I31s and the A30s continued eastward and the A30s are now working the rip off the entrance to Blackney Pass. Not sure where the I31s are at the moment.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 13:57:55 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I31s are probably ahead of the A30s and moving toward Robson Bight. The A30s apparently began to move in that direction as well (Lukwa report)
Helena
06 Sep 2010 14:11:12 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The whales are nearing Critical Point.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 15:26:23 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The I31s are going through the eastern end of the Reserve. Maybe the A30s will follow?
Helena
06 Sep 2010 16:17:09 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Indeed the A30s followed and rubbing may have begun!
Helena
06 Sep 2010 17:02:02 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales have moved west to Critical Point.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 18:02:19 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The I31s and the A30s sound as if they have not ventured to far from Robson Bight. But they have woken up and begun to call out beautifully, A large group of dolphins came into Blackney Pass coming about half way before turning back. They were spread out, chatty and looked like they were foraging. This was just before dark. They are now back in Blackfish ound.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 20:34:40 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s and the I31s rounded Critical Point in Robson Bight at 9:07pm. They continued east and are now off the rubbing beaches. We are at the moment listening to the A30s. Before this, we were recording the sometimes close dolphins alternatively in Blackfish Sound and Blackney Pass. on a sadder note, I46 does not look very well. The top third of his dorsal fin is flopped over to the right and it looks like there is damage there as well. Those who have been watching him over the last few days are wondering if his engery is depleted as well.
Helena
06 Sep 2010 22:02:52 PDT
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are still in Johnstone Strait, close to Robson Bight.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 00:43:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have gone east toward the east end of the Reserve. Dolphins have been active in Blackney Pass all this time.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 01:42:03 PDT
No orcas present.
The last calls we heard we after 4am. At that time the calls were distant in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 07:50:11 PDT
No orcas present.
One added note. Some of the calls last night were very beautiful and sometimes they were without boat noise for the first time in weeks! It is busy again out there this morning.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 08:27:59 PDT
No orcas present.
A beautiful humpback outside in Blackney Pass this morning.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 08:35:15 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
An early report has A38 and A39 are off Swaine Point heading east around 8am.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 08:36:32 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Here is a bit of a surprise! More than the A30s have turned up in Johnstone Strait. Marie can see both a group of 10 near the Main rubbing beach AND a group of 5-6 heading east slowly from the eastern boundary of the Reserve. Just after midnight, we thought we heard blows in Blackney Pass but the wind and wave action and absence of calls made us not confident that there were orcas incoming. We are now checking the last parts of the recording to see if anyone else but the A30s were vocal. We will keep you posted.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 09:24:16 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Another surprise, we have the I33s going through Blackney Pass headed south. We have been hearing very distant calls in Johnstone Strait. We have done the check, last night we only heard A30s. Dolphins all over the place this morning and many with the orcas.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 10:07:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
As the I33s continue eastward, most likely opposite Robson Bight by now, we have heard distant G clan calls from the groups further east.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 11:28:57 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It is a lot harder to track whales when they do not call. And it has been rather complicated with the bouts of calls we have heard. The I33s simply enough went east along the Cracroft Island shore to Boat Bay. From there, around 12pm, they crossed over to the eastern boundary. The A30s were coming back toward them with perhaps someone else. Meanwhile, there is another group of 5 nearer the Eve River. This group has not been yet identified. We believe the A30s are moving west through the Reserve so hopefully, Marie will be able to figure out the next stage.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 13:07:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s and I31 are stuck at the eastern end of the Reserve, spending time at Strider and the Main rubbing beach.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 13:45:07 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are hearing the occasional close call from the I31s and the A30s (a bit more distant) as they cross the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 16:46:03 PDT
Distant calls audible.
As far as we know the whales continued to the west for now.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 17:12:04 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Sorry, the connection has been down. Since the last post the I31s and the A30s moved back towards the Bight and the east end of the Reserve. There were dolphins fairly lively in Blackney Pass.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 22:45:53 PDT
The A30s are still in Johnstone Strait, close to Robson Bight.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 00:43:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have gone east toward the east end of the Reserve. Dolphins have been active in Blackney Pass all this time.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 01:42:03 PDT
No orcas present.
The last calls we heard we after 4am. At that time the calls were distant in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 07:50:11 PDT
No orcas present.
One added note. Some of the calls last night were very beautiful and sometimes they were without boat noise for the first time in weeks! It is busy again out there this morning.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 08:27:59 PDT
No orcas present.
A beautiful humpback outside in Blackney Pass this morning.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 08:35:15 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
An early report has A38 and A39 are off Swaine Point heading east around 8am.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 08:36:32 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Here is a bit of a surprise! More than the A30s have turned up in Johnstone Strait. Marie can see both a group of 10 near the Main rubbing beach AND a group of 5-6 heading east slowly from the eastern boundary of the Reserve. Just after midnight, we thought we heard blows in Blackney Pass but the wind and wave action and absence of calls made us not confident that there were orcas incoming. We are now checking the last parts of the recording to see if anyone else but the A30s were vocal. We will keep you posted.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 09:24:16 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Another surprise, we have the I33s going through Blackney Pass headed south. We have been hearing very distant calls in Johnstone Strait. We have done the check, last night we only heard A30s. Dolphins all over the place this morning and many with the orcas.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 10:07:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
As the I33s continue eastward, most likely opposite Robson Bight by now, we have heard distant G clan calls from the groups further east.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 11:28:57 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It is a lot harder to track whales when they do not call. And it has been rather complicated with the bouts of calls we have heard. The I33s simply enough went east along the Cracroft Island shore to Boat Bay. From there, around 12pm, they crossed over to the eastern boundary. The A30s were coming back toward them with perhaps someone else. Meanwhile, there is another group of 5 nearer the Eve River. This group has not been yet identified. We believe the A30s are moving west through the Reserve so hopefully, Marie will be able to figure out the next stage.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 13:07:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s and I31 are stuck at the eastern end of the Reserve, spending time at Strider and the Main rubbing beach.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 13:45:07 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are hearing the occasional close call from the I31s and the A30s (a bit more distant) as they cross the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 16:46:03 PDT
Distant calls audible.
As far as we know the whales continued to the west for now.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 17:12:04 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Sorry, the connection has been down. Since the last post the I31s and the A30s moved back towards the Bight and the east end of the Reserve. There were dolphins fairly lively in Blackney Pass.
Helena
05 Sep 2010 22:45:53 PDT
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing calls from the A30s on the Flower Island hydrophone. Sounds like they're back! Apologies for the poor internet connection, not sure why.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 09:30:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have moved through the "Blow-hole" (must have been pretty) and have entered Johnstone Strait. They will now most likely move eastward.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 10:35:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have moved across the entrance to Blackney Pass as they move east.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 11:47:34 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Were still hearing the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone, as they make their way slowly to the east. Some on them are on the Vancouver Island side, now past Izumi Rock, and others are on the Cracroft Island side of the Strait, now off the Sophias. Meanwhile, the large group of orcas (40+) sighted off Scarlett Point this morning is also moving slowly eastward, now off Port Hardy (thanks to Donna Mackay for the report).
Helena
04 Sep 2010 13:30:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
At least some (the group has been somewhat spread out) are off Robson Bight.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 14:00:22 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Some of the A30s are at the Main rubbing beach!
Helena
04 Sep 2010 14:15:15 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The A30s have turned back to the west & are now foraging in Robson Bight.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 15:39:53 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Now we're hearing close calls from the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone. Despite the boat noise, the calls are clear, and great to hear!
Helena
04 Sep 2010 15:44:44 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A30 and A39 moved toward the Sophia Islands just before 5pm. The rest of the family were on the Vancouver Island side closer to the western boundary of the Reserve. All are moving west on the ebb.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 17:19:03 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Well, we lost track of the A30s! They went silent just as they were heading west. That was almost three hours ago. We are also waiting to see if the whales, who were reported off Port Hardy, come down tonight. So stand by...something sometime will happen!
Helena
04 Sep 2010 20:48:49 PDT
We're hearing calls from the A30s on the Flower Island hydrophone. Sounds like they're back! Apologies for the poor internet connection, not sure why.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 09:30:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have moved through the "Blow-hole" (must have been pretty) and have entered Johnstone Strait. They will now most likely move eastward.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 10:35:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have moved across the entrance to Blackney Pass as they move east.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 11:47:34 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Were still hearing the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone, as they make their way slowly to the east. Some on them are on the Vancouver Island side, now past Izumi Rock, and others are on the Cracroft Island side of the Strait, now off the Sophias. Meanwhile, the large group of orcas (40+) sighted off Scarlett Point this morning is also moving slowly eastward, now off Port Hardy (thanks to Donna Mackay for the report).
Helena
04 Sep 2010 13:30:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
At least some (the group has been somewhat spread out) are off Robson Bight.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 14:00:22 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Some of the A30s are at the Main rubbing beach!
Helena
04 Sep 2010 14:15:15 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The A30s have turned back to the west & are now foraging in Robson Bight.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 15:39:53 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Now we're hearing close calls from the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone. Despite the boat noise, the calls are clear, and great to hear!
Helena
04 Sep 2010 15:44:44 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A30 and A39 moved toward the Sophia Islands just before 5pm. The rest of the family were on the Vancouver Island side closer to the western boundary of the Reserve. All are moving west on the ebb.
Helena
04 Sep 2010 17:19:03 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Well, we lost track of the A30s! They went silent just as they were heading west. That was almost three hours ago. We are also waiting to see if the whales, who were reported off Port Hardy, come down tonight. So stand by...something sometime will happen!
Helena
04 Sep 2010 20:48:49 PDT
Friday, September 03, 2010
No orcas present.
We heard no calls overnight. Foggy & cool morning here, feels like fall has arrived.
Helena
03 Sep 2010 07:33:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Not orca but 1000 dolphins in Blackfish Sound off Double Bay. Very chatty as they mill about and herd fish.
Helena
03 Sep 2010 12:09:04 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The dolphins have moved into Blackney Pass.
Helena
03 Sep 2010 14:39:37 PDT
We heard no calls overnight. Foggy & cool morning here, feels like fall has arrived.
Helena
03 Sep 2010 07:33:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Not orca but 1000 dolphins in Blackfish Sound off Double Bay. Very chatty as they mill about and herd fish.
Helena
03 Sep 2010 12:09:04 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The dolphins have moved into Blackney Pass.
Helena
03 Sep 2010 14:39:37 PDT
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls from transient orcas on the Critical Point hydrophone. Not sure where the transients are, but it's likely they are in western Johnstone Strait.
Helena
02 Sep 2010 02:36:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The transients have been vocal for nearly three hours! Would love to know why. There has been constant boat noise from fish boats in transit and at work along with cruise ships. Just about without relief. There were dolphins, first in Blackfish Sound and then Blackney Pass. The transients sounded like they moved closer to Robson Bight.
Helena
02 Sep 2010 02:40:38 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A group of 4 transient orcas (1 adult male, 2 females, 1 "sprouter") has just headed north through Blackney Pass. They are now in Blackfish Sound, and are silent.
Helena
02 Sep 2010 08:15:09 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Transients here, transients there, transients, transients everywhere! The small group of transients (T02, T101B, T101A,T101) circled around Hanson Island. At 9:30am they were off Blinkhorn and the western end of Hanson Island. From there they went east and past CP by 10:15am. They are moving very quickly eastward. Also, T14 plus two females and a calf were off the Campbell River dock this morning at 9:30am. They have since continued south and are off the south end of Quadra Island. T20 and T21 were seen off Thurston Bay just before 10am. The pretty good network of observers are doing well keeping track! Thanks to Christie, the Cliff, Aaron, Jack, the Lukwa and the Naiad fo keeping us informed.
Helena
02 Sep 2010 11:12:11 PDT
Hi guys. An update from the East. The small fins with T-14 were id'd by Simon from Cowichan Bay Whalewatch as the T-124s and T-90s plus one new calf which still has a very orange eye patch. The group with T-14 was last seen traveling South along the Marina Island shoreline headed towards Mittlenatch Island at 1645 hrs. On our way into Campbell River we were with T-20 and T-21 for a short visit. They were doing long dive down the middle of Discovery Passage headed South past Painters Lodge.
Haywire@CR
02 Sep 2010 19:52:37 PDT
We're hearing distant calls from transient orcas on the Critical Point hydrophone. Not sure where the transients are, but it's likely they are in western Johnstone Strait.
Helena
02 Sep 2010 02:36:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The transients have been vocal for nearly three hours! Would love to know why. There has been constant boat noise from fish boats in transit and at work along with cruise ships. Just about without relief. There were dolphins, first in Blackfish Sound and then Blackney Pass. The transients sounded like they moved closer to Robson Bight.
Helena
02 Sep 2010 02:40:38 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A group of 4 transient orcas (1 adult male, 2 females, 1 "sprouter") has just headed north through Blackney Pass. They are now in Blackfish Sound, and are silent.
Helena
02 Sep 2010 08:15:09 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Transients here, transients there, transients, transients everywhere! The small group of transients (T02, T101B, T101A,T101) circled around Hanson Island. At 9:30am they were off Blinkhorn and the western end of Hanson Island. From there they went east and past CP by 10:15am. They are moving very quickly eastward. Also, T14 plus two females and a calf were off the Campbell River dock this morning at 9:30am. They have since continued south and are off the south end of Quadra Island. T20 and T21 were seen off Thurston Bay just before 10am. The pretty good network of observers are doing well keeping track! Thanks to Christie, the Cliff, Aaron, Jack, the Lukwa and the Naiad fo keeping us informed.
Helena
02 Sep 2010 11:12:11 PDT
Hi guys. An update from the East. The small fins with T-14 were id'd by Simon from Cowichan Bay Whalewatch as the T-124s and T-90s plus one new calf which still has a very orange eye patch. The group with T-14 was last seen traveling South along the Marina Island shoreline headed towards Mittlenatch Island at 1645 hrs. On our way into Campbell River we were with T-20 and T-21 for a short visit. They were doing long dive down the middle of Discovery Passage headed South past Painters Lodge.
Haywire@CR
02 Sep 2010 19:52:37 PDT
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
No orcas present.
We don't believe any of the groups (the A30s, A12s, A36s, A5s, Cs, I11s, I15s, G17s,G29s,G2s, G27s,G31s) who were here yesterday, have returned. They were last seen spread from Wells Passage out to Malcolm Point and all still moving generally west through Queen Charlotte Strait. Lovely morning here though.
Helena
01 Sep 2010 09:01:00 PDT
No orcas present.
The morning updates are in and it appears there is a group of orcas off Camp Point. Jack identified seven transients who are being very social with each other this lovely morning after all the rain. They are west bound. Yesterday afternoon around 3:30pm Kingfisher Kayak group saw 5-6 ocas come into Johnstone Strait from Weynton Pass. The pictures are being looked at in Telegrapg Cove and we will update when we know more. There were also whales seen heading west at 6:30pm (maybe the same group) off the Wastells near Telegraph Cove by the Songhees. No identification of this group was determined.
Helena
01 Sep 2010 10:19:15 PDT
No orcas present.
Audio should be ok now. The Lab computer did a security check which we missed. Sorry. No reports, no updates to offer right now.
Helena
01 Sep 2010 20:44:49 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls from transient orcas on the Critical Point hydrophone. Not sure where the transients are, but it's likely they are in western Johnstone Strait.
Helena
01 Sep 2010 23:09:58 PDT
We don't believe any of the groups (the A30s, A12s, A36s, A5s, Cs, I11s, I15s, G17s,G29s,G2s, G27s,G31s) who were here yesterday, have returned. They were last seen spread from Wells Passage out to Malcolm Point and all still moving generally west through Queen Charlotte Strait. Lovely morning here though.
Helena
01 Sep 2010 09:01:00 PDT
No orcas present.
The morning updates are in and it appears there is a group of orcas off Camp Point. Jack identified seven transients who are being very social with each other this lovely morning after all the rain. They are west bound. Yesterday afternoon around 3:30pm Kingfisher Kayak group saw 5-6 ocas come into Johnstone Strait from Weynton Pass. The pictures are being looked at in Telegrapg Cove and we will update when we know more. There were also whales seen heading west at 6:30pm (maybe the same group) off the Wastells near Telegraph Cove by the Songhees. No identification of this group was determined.
Helena
01 Sep 2010 10:19:15 PDT
No orcas present.
Audio should be ok now. The Lab computer did a security check which we missed. Sorry. No reports, no updates to offer right now.
Helena
01 Sep 2010 20:44:49 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls from transient orcas on the Critical Point hydrophone. Not sure where the transients are, but it's likely they are in western Johnstone Strait.
Helena
01 Sep 2010 23:09:58 PDT
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