Distant calls audible.All the groups, the I15s, A36s and the G1s, headed into Blackfish Sound after passing through Blackney Pass. OL crew 30 Sep 2012 22:05:55 PDT Superb sounds!! The whales have moved back west to Blackney Pass! OL crew 30 Sep 2012 21:39:22 PDT Superb sounds!! Really nice I15 resting calls have started up again! OL crew 30 Sep 2012 21:37:08 PDT Multiple pod calls audible. Here is a bit of a summary: the A34s, I15s,A36s and a G1 group came into Johnstone Strait beginning just after 3pm. They all slowly went east until they got opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass. After a bit of milling and social activity the A34s split off and came into Blackney Pass at 5:48pm. They i15s half followed but turned back to the Strait. The A34s cleared our view into blackfish Sound at 6:13pm. By this time the others started to move eastward. The A36s, according to Marie, looked a bit torn and were still pointing at Blackney Pass while the i15s sorted themselves out. The G1 group stayed pretty much on the Vancouver Island side which was unfortunate as it was hard to id them so far away. OL crew 30 Sep 2012 19:02:49 PDT Superb sounds!! Lovely calls from the A34s on the Flower Island hydrophone. G groups heading east in the Strait, now on CrPt. OL crew 30 Sep 2012 18:32:52 PDT Distant calls audible. Sounds like all the groups have gone into the Strait via Weynton Pass. We're hearing their distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone. Helena 30 Sep 2012 15:49:51 PDT Multiple pod calls audible. We've just started hearing calls on the Flower Island hydrophone. Sounds like we have G-Gs, G-Is and A1s coming our way, a lot of whales! Thanks to Bill on the Naiad and Kate at Bere Point for the heads up! Helena 30 Sep 2012 14:50:16 PDT

No orcas present.
Today was all about sea lions and humpbacks and goodbyes. Jackie reported that Freckles who had been with Crescent is now hanging out with a new friend. Two orca were reported by James headed east from Bold head in the afternoon but we never saw them. A beautiful full moon rising caught our attention early evening. We thought of our friend Lisa who is on her way north by ferry and wondered if she was seeing the moon too. Today we said goodbye to Kirsty and wished her well on her journeys too! Thanks for all you hard work Kirsty!
Helena & Paul
29 Sep 2012 21:29:54 PDT

No orcas present. This afternoon the Lukwa reported that at 3:30pm there were orcas in Queen Charlotte Strait (out of our range) and that they were hearing Gclan calls. We are assuming that this may have been some of the I15s. Also Tide Rip reported that T20 and T21 were off Minstrel Island around 3pm. The humpbacks, Crescent and Freckles have been around today. Thanks to everyone for the reports. OL crew 28 Sep 2012 21:17:37 PDT Distant calls audible. We've been hearing distant A1 calls on the Flower Island hydrophone, along with humpback sounds. It's possible the orcas who were in Johnstone Strait earlier this morning have headed north through Weynton Pass, though we're not sure. Helena 28 Sep 2012 07:15:25 PDT Distant calls audible. It sounds like perhaps the same gang is back in town. We just started hearing distant I15 and A1 calls in Johnstone Strait. There is some boat noise as well. Helena 28 Sep 2012 02:50:28 PDT

Superb sounds!! The A34s I15s & A36s ended up heading back north through Blackney Pass and are now in Blackfish Sound. Lovely calls with no boat noise. Helena 27 Sep 2012 15:55:38 PDT Distant calls audible. The A36s A34s & I15s are headed back to the west, now past Blackney Pass, where they were foraging for a while. Helena 27 Sep 2012 15:00:48 PDT Orcas near mics. We just had the A36s, I15s and the A34s come through Blackney Pass. They are all now in Johnstone Strait. OL crew 27 Sep 2012 10:36:49 PDT Orcas near mics. The I15s and A1s are back! We are listening to them in Blackfish Sound. They may be coming our way! Helena 27 Sep 2012 09:01:03 PDT Superb sounds!! Incredible humpback calls in Blackney Pass. Helena 27 Sep 2012 04:02:44 PDT

No orcas present.

We heard no calls overnight and have no news to offer about orcas. It's a lovely quiet morning, however, which you can enjoy at http://orcalab.click2stream.com.
OL crew
26 Sep 2012 08:01:57 PDT

Performing maintenance We are in the process of figuring out what is going on with the underwater camera. The camera will be unavailable for a while. We will keep you posted. Surface camera is still running. OL staff 25 Sep 2012 15:49:48 PDT Boat noise Just had a report a short while ago from Angela that the I15s are slowly headed west near Blunden Harbour. Helena 25 Sep 2012 12:16:47 PDT No orcas present. We heard no further calls after around 8pm last night, and aren't sure what happened to the I15s & A36s. OL crew 25 Sep 2012 09:44:57 PDT

Superb sounds!! The whales do not seem to be any hurry this evening and sound like they are still not far from the Bight. Helena 24 Sep 2012 17:59:23 PDT

Orcas near mics. The rub seems to be well over and the I15s and A36s moving back westward. Nice to hear the A36s so vocal - the I15s bring out the best in them! Helena 24 Sep 2012 17:06:52 PDT

Orcas near mics. The I15s have reached the Main rubbing beach. Helena 24 Sep 2012 14:40:21 PDT

Orcas near mics. The I1s and the A36s have been making their way east in Johnstone Strait all morning. They are now nearing Robson Bight. Re yesterday: We need to correct the reports that included the A30s. On review, the A30s were not there, just the A36s and the I15s. Sorry for the confusion. Helena 24 Sep 2012 13:22:24 PDT

Distant calls audible. Marie@CP can see 10+ Orcas at Blinkhorn now. She also reported finning and jumping Chum this morning and last night. We have distant calls on CP & Crpt. OL & CP 24 Sep 2012 10:35:44 PDT

Distant calls audible. We are hearing distant calls on Crpt. Assumably the A30s and the I15s made their way through Weynton Pass and are now travelling to the east in Johnstone Strait. OL Crew 24 Sep 2012 09:40:51 PDT

Distant calls audible. The orcalab crew are awake on this dark morning to suddenly hear some midrange calls on Flower Island. They uttered a few calls and became quiet. We will continue to monitor whether the orcas decide to reveal their identity throughout the morning. Have a glorious breakfast. OL crew 24 Sep 2012 06:42:52 PDT