Saturday, April 29, 2017





Just now heard LAGS at Critical Point, was also able to see them briefly on the camera, all just before sunset!!

Janie
20 Apr 2017 19:10:08 PDT

Wednesday, April 26, 2017



We just heard faint Biggs calls on Flower Island!!

Janie
26 Apr 2017 13:54:01 PDT

Thursday, April 13, 2017





No calls but orcas nearby

Got my wish! Ay 7:30am we spotted a single male off Parson Island headed toward Johnstone Strait. Yesterday, Gord reported at 4:12pm 5-6 orcas (Bigg's) heading west at Ledge Point.

Helena
13 Apr 2017 08:32:27 PDT

Tuesday, April 11, 2017



No orcas present.

Beautiful day today, sun is out and a slight breeze - what more can one want? Ah yes, something to swim by!

Helena and Janie
11 Apr 2017 15:31:29 PDT

Monday, April 10, 2017





No orcas present.

We are almost certain that during yesterday's storm there was a humpback in Blackney Pass in the afternoon! Encouraging, eh?

Helena
10 Apr 2017 18:48:29 PDT

Thursday, April 06, 2017






No orcas present.

Lovely weather yesterday and today (after this morning). Spring is definitely here and with it a growing number of humpback reports as they make their way in and through the area. Black Pearl, just like last year, has started the season up in the Inlets and yesterday, Jared saw a humpback off Alert Bay. He also went in search of the orcas reported in the morning off Lady Ellen Point by Darryl. The Sea Lions have definitely taken off from their nearby winter haul out, most likely beginning their journey to the rookery. David and Brittney also have taken off to begin their journey home to Alaska. They should pass by Hanson by mid morning. We will be ready to wave while thinking how grateful we are for all their efforts to keep OrcaLab safe and running for the past three winters.

Helena & Paul
06 Apr 2017 18:42:36 PDT