Monday, December 31, 2012



No calls but orcas nearby

6+ Bigg's orcas were floating and munching on their prey at Parson Light almost an hour ago. The then picked up pace to the south. There was one adult male in the group.

Leah
31 Dec 2012 13:32:34 PST

Monday, December 24, 2012




Distant calls audible.

Bigg's orcas are calling in Johnstone Strait on this stormy Christmas Eve. Hope you're all cosy and happy!!

Leah
24 Dec 2012 19:31:35 PST

Wednesday, December 19, 2012



Distant calls audible.

There were a few Bigg's orca calls a moment ago. They are quiet at the moment, but maybe they'll speak up again!?!

Leah
19 Dec 2012 20:47:38 PST



A big SE storm has been blowing all night and is still gusting now. It has been pretty quiet on the cetacean front, but two hydrophones go down after the sun sets everyday. Hoping to fix the problem when weather and tides allow.

Leah
19 Dec 2012 06:03:00 PST

Saturday, December 15, 2012



Performing maintenance

The weather has allowed us to get out to charge the batteries at CP, so we are still streaming audio. Outside of the rain and the wind it has been pretty quiet around here lately.

Leah
15 Dec 2012 23:18:47 PST

Thursday, December 13, 2012



Performing maintenance

We are likely to lose power at CP today, which means we will lose our internet connection and live streaming will stop. Please excuse the interruption. We will resume live streaming as soon as weather conditions allow us to charge CP batteries. Many thanks to Magnum Energy for providing us with the ability to monitor CP battery state via our wireless network. 

OL crew
13 Dec 2012 07:06:25 PST

Tuesday, December 11, 2012



Superb sounds!!

We're hearing some very chatty Bigg's orca in Blackfish Sound!

Marie
11 Dec 2012 11:06:46 PST



Performing maintenance

Sorry everyone, we have a problem with camera streaming, so the camera is off now. We will try to solve the problem & start camera streaming again as soon as possible. Meanwhile, please think about Corky & light a candle for her if you can. It's her sad capture anniversary day.

OL crew
11 Dec 2012 09:44:05 PST

Saturday, December 08, 2012



Superb sounds!!

Excellent Bigg's orca calls, in Johnstone Strait this time!

Marie
08 Dec 2012 20:04:44 PST



Distant calls audible.

Bigg's (transient) orca are calling in Blackfish Sound. They are distant at the moment but seem to be getting louder!

Marie
08 Dec 2012 14:15:44 PST

Thursday, December 06, 2012



Superb sounds!!

Bigg's (transients) are vocalizing in Blackfish Sound.

Marie
06 Dec 2012 15:35:20 PST



No calls but orcas nearby

The T002Cs, T20 and T21 just quietly headed North in Blackney Pass! 

Marie, Leah, Angela and Paul
06 Dec 2012 11:49:09 PST

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Orcas near mics.

6 transient/Bigg's orca, including 1 male, 2 females and 3 juveniles, headed north in Blackney about and hour ago. They made a few calls on Parson Island before heading past. It looked as though they may have been sharing a meal as gulls swooped in behind them. 

Leah and Paul
05 Dec 2012 16:10:39 PST

Sunday, December 02, 2012



Distant calls audible.

There are transient/Bigg's calling in Blackfish Sound and now a boat is coming on too :(

Leah & Paul
02 Dec 2012 23:02:49 PST

Saturday, December 01, 2012




No calls but orcas nearby

A group of Bigg's orca, including one male, one female and possibly a small fin, just passed by the lab. They were heading north in Blackney Pass.

Paul Setzer
01 Dec 2012 11:29:22 PST