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