No orcas present.
The group of whales got to Ledge Point at 10:38 am. Thanks to the Mackays for keeping watch and to Jackie for relaying the reports.
Helena in Alert Bay
27 Feb 2012 16:10:40 PST

No calls but orcas nearby A fairly good sized group of orcas just went past Alert Bay. They were fairly close to Cormorant Island and then angled over to Vancouver Island headed toward Hide Creek and Port McNeill. Helena in Alert Bay 27 Feb 2012 09:30:01 PST

No orcas present.
Mike Durban reported 5-6 orca, possibly 2 sprouters in the group, near Blind Channel, heading north, around 10:00 am this morning. Maybe the A8s are still around?? Thanks Mike!
Marie
26 Feb 2012 21:17:35 PST

No orcas present. Thanks to Marie, and a lovely sunny day with just a light breeze, we're back! Nothing obvious to report while we were down. Paul & Helena 26 Feb 2012 10:01:44 PST

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Paul & Helena
24 Feb 2012 10:10:43 PST

Boat noise
The A5s are still vocalizing in the Bight but it is hard to hear over what sounds like a fish boat fishing right beside critical point hydrophone.
Marie
21 Feb 2012 16:17:11 PST

Superb sounds!! We are listening to nice A5 call in the Bight! Marie & Leah 21 Feb 2012 15:29:29 PST

Distant calls audible. Yes, Jeff we started to hear calls just before 2pm as well. We think Leah and Marie are off securing the boat at the moment but probably left a tape running. They will be glad to know a time when calls started so thanks for posting! The calls are interesting. If this is the A8s I imagine they are in the Strait somewhere perhaps getting closer to Critical Point. Helena in Alert Bay 21 Feb 2012 14:22:15 PST

No calls but orcas nearby The A8s just made a close pass-by the lab as they quietly and slowly traveled south in Blackney Pass! Marie & Leah 21 Feb 2012 10:01:19 PST

No calls but orcas nearby
Just got a call from Donna and Bill Mackay. They report that a young male orca, most likely a tranient, is out front of Port McNeill. He looks like he is on the hunt - breaching, tail slapping and very focused. Bill and Donna thought at first he was on his own but are seeing others as well now. Thanks for the great report!
Helena
20 Feb 2012 08:59:12 PST

No calls but orcas nearby

Four transients just quietly travelled north in Blackney Pass. It seemed as though they snacked on something before going out of view. Hopefully we get to hear some vocals!
Marie & Leah 
19 Feb 2012 13:43:19 PST

No calls but orcas nearby
The orcas are now in the Parson Island hydrophone range, slowly heading south, but are not vocal yet.
OL Crew :)
16 Feb 2012 11:28:02 PST

No calls but orcas nearby 6 orcas, (2 males, 2 females and 2 juveniles), have been hanging around in Blackney Pass since 9am. At the moment they are heading south again on the far side of the pass. Their behaviour is very transient like, but their distance has not allowed us to ID them as of yet. Leah, Marie & Christie 16 Feb 2012 10:46:05 PST

No calls but orcas nearby
At around 0930 we spotted 6-7 orca heading up Baronet Pass. Too far for IDs but we are thinking they were most likely transients because of their long dives.
Marie, Leah & Christie
15 Feb 2012 10:16:18 PST

No calls but orcas nearby
While standing outside of the Lab, listening for blows, Northern Lights dimly danced across the Pass amongst a star littered sky...bliss!
OL crew :)
14 Feb 2012 21:36:52 PST

Orcas near mics. A5s in Johnstone Strait! OL crew :) 14 Feb 2012 20:52:23 PST

Orcas near mics. We heard a couple of clear A clan calls, but they have since gone quiet. Calm and starry night here...Happy Valentine's everyone! Leah, Marie & Christie 14 Feb 2012 20:40:19 PST

No calls but orcas nearby
4 orcas including 2 males were spotted hunting near the Plumper's yesterday at 4:45pm. There was some tail slapping and a spy hop or two as they traveled NE through the blow hole. Thanks to Harry Alfred for the report!
Leah
10 Feb 2012 09:28:33 PST

No calls but orcas nearby
The T010s were spotted heading SE in Clio Channel yesterday around 11am. Thanks to Cyndi Browne for the report!
Leah
05 Feb 2012 08:18:12 PST

No orcas present.
We heard one call around 10pm last night but were unable to ascertain where it cam from. However, it sounded more transient like than resident. Beautiful,starry morning here!
Leah
04 Feb 2012 06:30:02 PST

Superb sounds!!
It sounds as though the A4s are in Johnstone Strait as well!!!
Leah and Marie:)
03 Feb 2012 15:36:05 PST

Superb sounds!! We are hearing lovely A5 calls in Robson Bight! Unfortunately a boat is approaching the Bight as well. Marie & Leah 03 Feb 2012 13:56:36 PST

Superb sounds!! We are hearing A-clan calls in Jonhstone Strait on this beautiful calm sunny morning!! Marie 03 Feb 2012 08:42:26 PST