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