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