Superb sounds!!

We are listening to the Cs on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
15 Aug 2005 04:26:35 PDT


Distant calls audible.

Good morning everyone! We've been listening to calls from the C10s on the CP hydrophone for the past while... it sounds like they are mostly on the Vancouver Island side of Johnstone Strait, making their way to the west. It's another very foggy morning here, so we haven't sighted them yet.
Paul
15 Aug 2005 08:21:00 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

Oh Boy! It was very difficult to read the c10 calls and figure out what direction they ended up going. max flood was happening just when we stopped hearing their calls and logic would have them taking advantage of the tide to go east but we never heard the calls get very loud on the critical Point station. Meanwhile the a12s and the A4s have been seen in Queen Charlotte Strait. They are slowly east bound at Black Bluff. (Tuan/Seasmoke Whale Watching report).
Helena
15 Aug 2005 11:06:13 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

We feel like we have been in suspended animation. The A12s and the A35s took forever to come out of Queen Charlotte Strait and into Blackfish Sound and through Blackney Pass. It was worth it! They were beautiful passing the lab. They are now on their way to Johnstone Strait and hopefully CP.
Helena
15 Aug 2005 18:48:13 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s and A35s have passed CP now and crossed over to mid strait, they are making their way to the east slowly.
Julie @ CP
15 Aug 2005 19:23:49 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

No calls but the whales are at the beaches.
Helena
15 Aug 2005 21:31:14 PDT

Distant calls audible.

So far we have been listening to A4s on Critical Point.
Helena
15 Aug 2005 23:02:20 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We are listening to the A12s and A4s on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
15 Aug 2005 23:38:12 PDT

Distant calls audible.

just now we started hearing the A5 calls on RB hydrophone.
Tomoko
14 Aug 2005 00:30:43 PD

Orcas hunting fish.

We are hearing A1 echo locations on PI hydrophone. it possibbly the A12s, we believe everybody else have continued to the east after rubbing. soundslike they are coming into Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
14 Aug 2005 03:35:43 PDT

Orcas relaxing.

The A12s have gone to the north through Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
14 Aug 2005 04:36:14 PDT

No orcas present.

Another foggy morning here. We think the A12s continued up into Queen Charlotte Strait after passing through blackney pass at 4:30am. There has been a report of whales off Lizard Point milling. As of now there has been no identifications. Down to the east the A36s are off Kelsey Bay (Robson Bight Charters report). They are headed east with others yet to be identified. We thought that after the 1:30am rub the A30s, A4s, A5s, Cs and A36s went off to the east. The A5s we believe came up from the east to have the rub and encourage the others to follow them back to the east. We will keep you updated when the information comes in. meanwhile, we are waiting for the thick fog to lift and begin our day.
Helena
14 Aug 2005 10:03:17 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The a12s have moved into the kelp bed just off Donegal Head. This is just out of range of the Flower Island hydrophone. We also heard a report (kayak group) of a group of 9 heading west along the vancouver Island shore from Naka Creek (also out of range). So.... it is all beginng to happen.
Helena
14 Aug 2005 11:57:36 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The whales from the east have not yet gone into the beaches but they have approached the east end of the Reserve. We are filming, CH B.The A12s meanwhile are heading to the Strait via Weynton Pass.
Helena
14 Aug 2005 12:42:16 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s have entered the Strait. Unidentified whales are still westbound through the Reserve.
Helena
14 Aug 2005 13:14:43 PDT

Orcas near mics.

Ah ha! It must have been the A4s coming up from the east. They just passed Critical Point very closely. The a12s are coming east along the Hanson Island shore at Big b|Bay. CP is watching them.
Helena
14 Aug 2005 14:06:48 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s and the A4s, after reaching Blinkhorn, turned and crossed into mid strait. they are now drifting eastward. there is a small group of transients by Donegal Head moving west into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
14 Aug 2005 17:25:13 PDT

No orcas present.

The a12s are still asleep, drifting east toward the Bight. When will they wake up?
Helena
14 Aug 2005 20:14:25 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s have become very vocal as the head through Blackney Pass. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone.
Paul
14 Aug 2005 21:42:25 PDT

Superb sounds!!

We are listening to the A12s who come back from the east.
Tomoko
13 Aug 2005 04:54:28 PDT

Distant calls audible.

the A12s and the A4s became quiet. now we are listening to the A36s, on CP hydrophone. Foggy morning.
Tomoko
13 Aug 2005 06:10:54 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We think we are getting the next wave of orcas coming up out of the east. We are now listening to the cs and possibly the A5s as well. The A36s,A11s and the A12s faded off to the west a short while ago. Very foggy this morning.
Helena
13 Aug 2005 08:17:03 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.

The A30s have arrived back in the Strait and have met up with the A12s,A4s,A36s and Cs. they are eastbound from the west end of Hanson Island. meanwhile the very big group of transients of the last couple of days just went through Blackney to blackfish Sound after passing CP.
Helena
13 Aug 2005 09:34:13 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The whales have moved down the hanson shore and approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass. We may be filming soon.
Helena
13 Aug 2005 10:01:00 PDT

Superb sounds!!

We are listening to transients in Blackfish sound!
Tomoko
13 Aug 2005 10:08:52 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

It is certainly one of those days - very intense. The transients are continuing west from the west end of Blackfish Sound while the residents (the A36s, Cs (C10s,C6s), A4s (A11s at least) and A30s continue to move into the Reserve. The A12s turned back to the west at the Sophias and are moving towards CP once more.
Helena
13 Aug 2005 11:30:54 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The Cs have entered the Beaches. We are sending an alert.
helena
13 Aug 2005 12:37:22 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

the A12s are up to (but not in) Weynton Passage and the A36s & Cs are moving west towards CP. Surface camera is on Ch. B
Helena
13 Aug 2005 15:01:54 PDT

Distant calls audible.

all the groups have turned. Spread out, heading to the east.
Tomoko
13 Aug 2005 17:46:09 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

As the A12s went the farthest east they became last on the turn. We are currently listening to the A30s closing in on the bight & Critical Point .
Helena
13 Aug 2005 18:23:38 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

Old news by now- but the whales are having a lovely rub this evening. A30s first.
Helena
13 Aug 2005 19:16:24 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

More rubbing! Channel B.
Paul
13 Aug 2005 20:20:55 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

It is getting very dark at the beaches but the A36s and the C10s are very much there, taking their turn after the A4s and A30s. Perhaps they will go back and join in again.
Helena
13 Aug 2005 21:16:30 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Westbound? The night begins!
Helena
13 Aug 2005 22:27:19 PDT

No orcas present.

Rather a late start this morning. But it was quiet through the night. There are still whales to the east (most likely the A4s/A5s/C10s and A12s). There is no further word on the Rs or the transients of yesterday. Calm day and we will see what unfolds.
Helena
12 Aug 2005 09:55:05 PDT

No orcas present.

Everyone in the western Johnstone Strait is happily watching various humpbacks in different locales. There are 3 in Blackney Pass at the moment. Meanwhile,the C10s are far to the east,at Camp Point, while the A12s are travelling with the A4s and A5s in Nodales Channel which is not too far from the Cs.
Helena
12 Aug 2005 11:43:32 PDT

No orcas present.

Over the afternoon there have been a few developments: a group of orcas may be nearing the Eve River on their way to the west. This may be the C10s who were reported earlier going west from Camp Point. The a36s apparently turned up in Nodales! We lost track of them days ago and they must have gone east and not out to the west as first guessed. The other surprise is that there have been persistent reports of the A12s off Campbell River. Earlier it was reported that they and the A4s and A5s were in Nodales.The latest report has them and the A11s heading north through Seymour Narrows (north of Campbell River).
Helena
12 Aug 2005 15:58:18 PDT

No orcas present.

Still very quiet! Right now not even boat noise! But we are listening & waiting.
Helena
12 Aug 2005 21:52:23 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The big group of the whales are slowly going east. A4s are at the Rubbing beach.
Tomoko
11 Aug 2005 02:21:10 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The Rs are back in the Bight.
Tomoko
11 Aug 2005 03:03:19 PDT

Superb sounds!!

We are listening to the Rs on CP hydrophone...Sounds like they're leaving here already. The A12s are with them.
Tomoko
11 Aug 2005 04:38:37 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

What a night! The Rs have gone quieter now after retreating back to Johnstone Strait after briefly entering part way into Blackney Pass. We believe the A4s and the A5s and possibly the Cs continued to the east around 2am. We are sure there was a lot of movement during the night and it was a treat to hear the rare R visitors.
Helena
11 Aug 2005 06:54:17 PDT

No orcas present.

We have figured out some of the whale activity from the night based on additional reports from the boats this morning. Groups have turned up to the west & east of us. The A4s/A5s and Cs probably went east as we thought. It seems like the A12s have joined them after seeing the Rs off to the west. Most of the Rs are not that far away at the moment but just out of range of the hydrophone network. They were located in the fog just to the west of Hanson Island, off Weynton Passage about an hour ago. They (the R5s & Ws) appear to be continuing west.
Helena
11 Aug 2005 10:18:14 PDT



No orcas present.

Further to the last note the Rs & Ws passed the Pearse Reefs and headed for Donegal Head. They are now travelling west (with the tide) in Queen Charlotte Strait. The tide turns in two hours.
Helena
11 Aug 2005 12:54:15 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

There is a large group of transients heading into the Strait after passing Alert Bay a while earlier. The Rs and Ws continued to the west.
Helena
11 Aug 2005 17:13:39 PDT

Orcas approaching Orcalab.

The large group of transients is near Big bay on the hanson island side. They are still moving toward the eastern end of Hanson Island. No calls. CP is filming but they are still distant.
Helena
11 Aug 2005 18:03:34 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The transients after being quite active off CP and the entrance of Blackney are headed east now. They are split still into two groups. The group which came close to CP has carried on down the Cracroft Island shore while the other group stayed mid strait and is off the Sophia Islands by now.
Helena
11 Aug 2005 19:08:02 PDT

Orcas near mics.

We've been hearing occasional calls from the transient orcas on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like some of them are in Robson Bight, probably heading east.
Paul
11 Aug 2005 20:57:41 PDT

Orcas near mics.

Sounds like the A12s are coming up to CP closer to Cracroft shore. Their calls are on CP hydrophone.
Tomoko
10 Aug 2005 00:38:49 PDT

Orcas near mics.

the A12s are heading into Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
10 Aug 2005 00:58:27 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s and (maybe)the A36s have cleared into Blackfish sound.
Tomoko
10 Aug 2005 01:53:06 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Good morning everyone! We began hearing distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone a little after 7am. It sounds like they have returned to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. We don't know if the A36s are with them.
Paul
10 Aug 2005 08:13:52 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

Some of the A12s are visible through the fog off CP as they head east. Channel A.
Paul
10 Aug 2005 08:29:50 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s very slowly passed CP and disappeared to the east in the fog, when we last saw them most of them were crossing to the Vancouver Island shore and aiming for the reserve. Others were farther back but also aiming for the other side.
Julie and Paul T @ CP
10 Aug 2005 09:02:21 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We've been hearing distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone as the A12s make their way to the east in Johnstone Strait.
Paul
10 Aug 2005 09:34:41 PDT


No calls but orcas nearby

It looks like the A12s are passing the rubbing beaches, heading east, without going in for a rub.
Paul
10 Aug 2005 11:52:51 PDT


Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

Some of the A12s are rubbing! Channel B.
Paul
10 Aug 2005 12:10:25 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A2s turned back to the west after their rub, and are now approaching the Sophias, heading towards CP. They will probably be visible on Channel A soon.
Paul
10 Aug 2005 14:26:52 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

Lots happening! the A12s turned off big bay and are now headed across to the Vancouver Island shore. A group of transient orcas have come out of Knight Inlet and are headed toward Donegal Head. And finally, the very BIG group which was seen earlier in the day is still far to the west of the "core area". Some of the groups have broken off and moved away while another group remains off the Port Hardy airport and is still eastbound. There is not yet a complete description of who has been positively sighted but it may include A4s, A5s along with Cs.
Helena
10 Aug 2005 16:40:21 PDT

No orcas present.

We believe the A12s continued to the east.
Helena
10 Aug 2005 20:07:26 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

Famous last words. The A12s have formed a resting line and are coming off the Reserve centre Strait approaching the Sophias. Tuckered out!
Helena
10 Aug 2005 20:36:39 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

If you are watching Channel A you will have realised that a silent group came through Blackney and are passing CP. For us at the Lab the whales were on the far side in fading light but we think that the A4s and A5s were in the two groups which passed. While they were entering the last part of Blackney, just before entering the Strait, we began to hear R clan calls on Flower Island. There is currently a large boat in Blackfish which is drowning the calls. This could soon be very exciting!
Helena
10 Aug 2005 21:29:56 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

The Rs, who are very vocal are still in Blackfish Sound, close to the Flower Island hydrophone. Ahead of them, the C10s, A5s, &A4s are already in Johnstone Strait, heading east.
Paul
10 Aug 2005 21:58:31 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

Everyone is momentarily quiet BUT the Rs are negotiating the last part of Blackney while the A12s,A4s, A5s and Cs are passing Critical Point. Strange how they all fell silent at the same time!
Helena
10 Aug 2005 22:53:40 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The Rs have made it to the Strait and the Cs,&As have continued eastward past the Reserve.
Helena
10 Aug 2005 23:37:02 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A12s are heading west in Johnstone Strait - A12 & A33 are off CP & are visible on Channel A. We began hearing their calls on the Critical Point hydrophone around 7:30am.
Paul
09 Aug 2005 08:49:33 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s are still slowly westing at the top end of Hanson Island and may well go through Weynton Passage.
Julie and Paul T @ CP
09 Aug 2005 09:51:34 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s turned to the east at about 10:30am, they are currently very close to the Hanson Island shore but we can't see them yet. However if they stay on this side we will film on Channel A.
Julie and Paul T @ CP
09 Aug 2005 11:29:05 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The a12s have crossed the entrance to Blackney Pass and are passing CP right now. A12 and A33 have been in the lead as the group travelled along the Hanson shore into the rip off Blackney. They are still leading.
Helena
09 Aug 2005 12:49:07 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The a12s, just a moment ago, reached the Main rubbing beach. We are sending an alert. Ch. B
Helena
09 Aug 2005 15:25:46 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

After the rub the a12s headed out from the beaches fairly quickly to the west. They crossed over to the Cracroft side and are currently of the Boat Bay light at Swaine Point. It looks like they are again choosing to come up the Cracroft shore towrd CP. The naiad and the Lukwa reported that the A36s are in Queen Charlotte Strait near the Penfolds along with an as yet undintified group at Lizard Point.
Helena
09 Aug 2005 16:31:17 PDT


Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A12s are heading towards CP from the Sophias & are visible on Channel A.
Paul
09 Aug 2005 17:51:01 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

Time to catch up. The A12s came up to Blackney in time to meet up with the A36s who came in via Weynton passage. Both groups are now eastbound.
Helena
09 Aug 2005 19:09:09 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s and the A36s are nearing the Bight.
Helena
09 Aug 2005 20:04:00 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

Back to the beaches.
Helena
09 Aug 2005 20:32:28 P

Distant calls audible.

After a beautiful rub by sunset the A36s appeared to head to the east. The A12s didn't make it that far yet and light is fading.
Julie and Paul T @ CP
09 Aug 2005 21:28:28 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We're hearing the A12s in the distance on the Critical Point hydrophone again, so it seems they're returning to the west, probably on the Cracroft Island side of the Strait.
Paul
09 Aug 2005 22:46:24 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning everyone! We heard no calls overnight, & are not at all sure what happened to the A12s after they were headed west in Johnstone Strait last evening. We are waiting.
Paul
08 Aug 2005 08:15:48 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

CP can see blows on the Cracroft side headed toward CP.
Helena
08 Aug 2005 09:52:08 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

After very slowly going west up to the top edge of Hanson Island the A12s crossed the straight to the Vancouver Island shore and are now going east. They have just passed Kaikash Beach.
Julie and Paul T @ CP
08 Aug 2005 11:45:29 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s have hardly made any calls today but upon entering Robson Bight they did call. It may only be a brief event however they are fairly near the hydrophone. The a12s earlier came west near to the Cracroft side, then moved up the Hanson shore, crossed to Vancouver Island and then returned to the Reserve where they are now. No word on the A36s today so far. Yesterday they were seen up in Queen Charlotte Strait for part of the afternoon and early evening.
Helena
08 Aug 2005 13:28:40 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A12s have reached the Main rubbing beach... we've sent an alert.
Paul
08 Aug 2005 14:20:23 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A12s have reached the Main rubbing beach... we've sent an alert.
Paul
08 Aug 2005 14:20:33 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

It looks like the rub is over, though we're not sure. We aren't sure what direction the A12s headed in after their rub either, though we should know soon.
Paul
08 Aug 2005 14:30:57 PDT

Orcas near mics.

We're hearing close calls & echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like the A12s headed back to the west after their rub, & are now in Robson Bight again.
Paul
08 Aug 2005 15:20:36 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

Westbound A12s again.
Helena
08 Aug 2005 16:15:51 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A12s are foraging off the Sophias, they appear to be coming west we have them on Channel A, still quite distant.
Julie and Paul T @ CP
08 Aug 2005 16:54:21 PDT

Orcas near mics.

After foraging for a while the A12s have now started to make their way to the west slowly, very spread out and most aiming for mid strait. A12 we think is making her way along the Hanson Island shore.
Julie and Paul T @ CP
08 Aug 2005 18:12:20 PDT

Distant calls audible.

It looks like the A12s are continuing to the west.
Helena
08 Aug 2005 18:14:10 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The Lukwa (Stubbs Island Whale Watching) let us know that the A36s are coming towards Blackfish Sound slowly. Meanwhile we are continuing to listen to the A12s in the Strait. Jackie remarked on how A62 and her little one (A83) were with Dalls porpoise. The A12s are probably still near the western end of Hanson Island/Blinkhorn in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
08 Aug 2005 20:11:30 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We're hearig distant calls from the A36s on the Flower Island hydrophone... sounds like they may be coming down Blackfish Sound.
Paul
08 Aug 2005 21:28:38 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

Not sure at this point where the A12s and the A36s are - very hard to track because of the infrequent calling.
Helena
08 Aug 2005 22:18:47 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We have started hearing the A12s again on CRPT hydrophone. They may have had turned at some point now heading east to the Bight.
Tomoko
07 Aug 2005 00:33:11 PDT

Boat noise

Sounds like the A12s have already passed Critical Point.
Tomoko
07 Aug 2005 02:12:35 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Sounds like some of the A12s passed the Rubbing beach on the way to go east.
Tomoko
07 Aug 2005 03:02:58 PDT

Orcas near mics.

Sounds like the A12s just rounded Critical Point headed to the west.
Helena
07 Aug 2005 09:20:49 PDT


No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s are steadily moving west but stll east of CP.
Helena
07 Aug 2005 10:45:16 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A12s have turned back to the east & are mid Strait off Blackney Pass. They are visible on Channel A.
Paul
07 Aug 2005 12:49:41 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

After foraging and resting opposite CP the A12s have now headed to the east, the A34s are very lively after sleeping.
Julie and Paul T @ CP
07 Aug 2005 14:27:55 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The a12s have reached the Bight.
Helena
07 Aug 2005 15:56:45 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A12s are at the rubbing beaches!
Fiona
07 Aug 2005 16:35:26 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s are slowly travelling west along the Vancouver Island shore approaching Kaikash Beach. We can't see them very clearly at the moment, but if they come closer we will film.
Julie and Paul T @ CP
07 Aug 2005 19:38:35 PDT

No orcas present.

We lost track of the A12s as the sun set, they were moving very slowly west along the Vancouver Island shore. However there is a beautiful crescent moon on channel A.
Julie and Paul T @ CP
07 Aug 2005 21:52:32 PDT

Boat noise

a little whale ago, we started hearing the A12s on the CRPT hydrophone, but they became quiet again.
Tomoko
06 Aug 2005 02:14:20 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Good morning! The A12s have come up from the east and are westing in Johnstone Strait at the moment.
Fiona
06 Aug 2005 08:23:20 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s continued west and are passing Kaikash at the moment. We are not sure what the A36s did after entering the Strait via Weynton last night so we will have to wait and see where they turn up. The sun is struggling to break through the clouds and the wind is stirring.
Helena
06 Aug 2005 09:59:27 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

Apparently the A36s doubled back to Blackfish after poking their noses into Johnstone Strait last night. They were seen headed towards Bold Head around 8:30pm. This morning, we just received the report, the researchers off Malcolm Island saw the A36s headed west near Black Bluff. The report came via the Naiad Explorer. The Lukwa ,meanwhile informed us that the A12s are still making their way to the west nering Blinkhorn.
Helena
06 Aug 2005 10:34:23 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s just turned and are moving back to towads the Wastells (just east of Telegraph Cove). The A34s are close to Vancouver Island shore while a12 and A33 are more centre Strait. The Naiad Explorer also relayed that the A36s are eastbound in Queen Charlotte Strait approaching Lizard Point.
Helena
06 Aug 2005 11:56:42 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s are far on the Vancouver Island shore between Kaiaksh & Izumi Rock.
Helena
06 Aug 2005 13:55:13 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s are in the Bight. The A36s apparently turned back to the west after getting to Lizard Point.
Helena
06 Aug 2005 15:16:14 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s are coming out of the Reserve. they are spread out with A55 & A67 outside the boundary furthest to the west and A12 & A33 still east of critical. The rest of the A34s are off critical Point. (Tuan/Seamoke report)
Helena
06 Aug 2005 16:42:43 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A12s are heading west, past CP (Channel A)
Paul
06 Aug 2005 18:35:44 PDT

Superb sounds!!

As you may have guessed the A12s are in front of CP. We sent an alert. Ch. A
Helena
06 Aug 2005 18:51:03 PDT

No orcas present.

The A12s were last seen to the west of CP. It has been quiet now for a while.
Helena
06 Aug 2005 23:07:21 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We are listening to the A12s off CP. They came out from Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
05 Aug 2005 01:12:05 PDT

Orcas near mics.

Sounds like the A12s are having their breakfast in the Bight. Foggy morning.
Tomoko
05 Aug 2005 06:18:40 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

We have just seen A33 and perhaps A12 near the Sophia's coming our way very slowly, its quite foggy at the moment down there but when they get closer we will film, Channel A.
Julie and Paul @ CP
05 Aug 2005 09:45:52 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

A12, A33 and A55 passed CP and are now westing slowly around Big Bay on the Hanson Island shore. The rest of the A34s are still very playful and pacing back and forth at the bottom end of Hanson Island in Blackney Pass.
Julie and Paul @ CP
05 Aug 2005 11:11:06 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s didn't get very far and after foraging for a long time near Blinkhorn, they have turned to the east and are now coming our way again. Channel A.
Julie and Paul @ CP
05 Aug 2005 13:24:02 PDT


No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s have turned back to the east and are heading down the Hanson shore towards the rips in the entrance to Blackney Pass. The A34s are ahead with A12 and A33 behind.
Fiona
05 Aug 2005 13:28:21 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s have become vocal & are foraging in front of CP (Channel A). We've sent an alert.
Paul
05 Aug 2005 13:45:28 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A34s finally headed to the east from CP with Pacific Whitesided Dolphins, A33 and A12 were far ahead on the Vancouver Island shore.
Julie and Paul @ CP
05 Aug 2005 15:01:51 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s made their way to the east after foraging off CP, and are now in Robson Bight - we're hearing them on the Critical Point hydrophone. Meanwhile, we have also been hearing the A36s on the Flower Island hydrophone... it sounds like they are at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
Paul
05 Aug 2005 17:27:28 PDT

Orcas near mics.

TheA12s sound like they're now close to the Critical Point hydrophone - we're hearing calls & echolocation, so they must be having a bite in the Bight!
Paul
05 Aug 2005 17:40:49 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s are moving up the Strait once again. Their calls are now on CP.
Helena
05 Aug 2005 18:46:08 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A34s are coming towards CP on our side to the west followed by dolphins. A33 we can see on the Vancouver Island side. Channel A.
Julie and Paul @ CP
05 Aug 2005 19:17:36 PDT

No orcas present.

We've heard no calls for several hours, and are not sure what happened to the A12s, or the A36s. We are waiting.
Paul
05 Aug 2005 23:26:45 PDT

Orcas hunting fish.

Since 7:48am we have been hearing echolocation on Critical Point. We believe the A12s and the A30s went to the east just before 1am. we have also been following reports from Campbell River (thank you)of fairly large group(s) headed toward Seymour Narrows leading us to wonder if the groups that had reached Comox the other day are beginning to make their way back to Johnstone Strait. The A36s and the A8s have spent their time for the last several days together in the eastern regions of the Strait. Meanwhile, lovely day hear, clear skies and a warm sun.
Helena
04 Aug 2005 08:25:30 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

We just received a report from the Wardens that there are 3 groups going back and forth near Boat Bay. Currently the whales are moving eastward. This maybe the A30s, A12s, A36s and A8s.
Helena
04 Aug 2005 09:08:55 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

There are two groups, we think the A30s and the A12s heading towards us from Izumi, they are quite spread out and foraging. More whales are reported in the reserve, but we don't have full details on those whales yet. Surface camera is on channel A.
Julie and Paul @ CP
04 Aug 2005 11:13:36 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

Oh boy, some of the Gs have made it this far and are spread along the Vancouver Island shore heading west. The A30s are in the lead and moving quickly. We are filming but I 'll send out an alert.
Helena
04 Aug 2005 11:24:37 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

The whales have moved to the west. They are spread out from Telegraph Cove to the entrance of Weynton Pass. They have not made it easy to make identifications. They are not very vocal now and they are taking long dives while travelling fast. We need them to put on the breaks and turn!
Helena
04 Aug 2005 13:05:54 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s and the A36s have turned and are eastbound along the Hanson Island shore. The G1s,I11s and the A30s are continuing west, still travelling fast approaching Alert Bay.
Helena
04 Aug 2005 14:38:06 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A36s and the A12s are getting closer to the bottom end of Hanson Island. We are filming. I'll send an alert ahead of time. Sorry if you never got the previous alert. I forgot to push the button.
Helena
04 Aug 2005 14:50:44 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A36s and the A12s are in the Bight after travelling east spread out between both shores. The other groups are still westing.
Helena
04 Aug 2005 16:38:59 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

the A12s are at the beaches, the A36s not too far away. Channel B
Helena
04 Aug 2005 17:40:49 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A36s are west bound once more and are travelling along the Vancouver Island shore headed toward Kaikash Creek (opposit CP). Its too far to film in the afternoon glare.
Helena
04 Aug 2005 19:32:53 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A36s "did a little turn and to everyone's satisfaction" are headed toward CP. The A12s are eastbound again opposite the Reserve on the Cracroft side of mid strait.
Helena
04 Aug 2005 20:05:16 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A36s have gone off to Blackfish Sound to find the sunset while the A12s continued in the direction of tomorrow's sunrise.
Helena
04 Aug 2005 20:52:00 PDT

No orcas present.

We think that both the A30s and the A12s ended up going through Blackney Pass last night. Although they were silent there were enough blows for groups to be there. We didn't hear anything overnight so it is difficult to know whether or not the whales continued out to the west or circled back to the Strait. Foggy here this morning and still quiet.
Helena
03 Aug 2005 08:08:34 PDT

Orcas hunting fish.

We began hearing very close echo location on Critical Point in the Bight a short while after hearing distant calls at 8:30am
Helena
03 Aug 2005 08:45:11 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Besides the whales closer to the Bight there is another group on the very far side of the Strait near Kaikash. This group is west bound. The Strait does not have fog like Blackney Pass at the moment.
Helena
03 Aug 2005 08:49:52 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Since the whales "opened" up and became vocal we believe the group nearer the Reserve is the A30s while the A12s are further west. A12 is crossing toward CP and so we are filming. I'll send out an Alert.
Helena
03 Aug 2005 09:11:08 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Since the whales "opened" up and became vocal we believe the group nearer the Reserve is the A30s while the A12s are further west. A12 is crossing toward CP and so we are filming. I'll send out an Alert.
Helena
03 Aug 2005 09:16:56 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A12s look like they might head into Weynton Passage. meanwhil, the A30s are coming toward the CP area from Kaiakash. The humpback continues to circle in front of CP.
Helena
03 Aug 2005 10:58:43 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The a12s have come "out" of Weynton and are headed toward Bold Head while the A30s have decided to turn back to the east after spending a lot of time off of CP milling and foraging.
Helena
03 Aug 2005 12:37:24 PDT

Distant calls audible.

This is the A30s travelling toward the Reserve.
Helena
03 Aug 2005 13:55:39 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A30s are rubbing. The A12s are west of Bold head.
Helena
03 Aug 2005 14:50:09 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby

The A30s left the beaches to the west while the A12s continued into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
03 Aug 2005 16:21:30 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

There are whales approaching CP, probably the A30s, Channel A.
Julie and Paul @ CP
03 Aug 2005 17:10:09 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A30s continued west from the CP area to the "top" end of Hanson Island and meanwhile the A12s are in the process of making their way back to the Strait via Weynton Passage after spending part of the afternoon in Queen Charlotte Strait. Today there wer four minke whales, dolphin, porpoises and humpbacks too as well as the orcas!
Helena
03 Aug 2005 19:44:01 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Both the A30s and the A12s are probably eastbound in the strait The A30s have been the most vocal. The A12s may be resting.
Helena
03 Aug 2005 22:07:37 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We are listening to the A1 calls, possibly from the A12s, on CART hydrophone.
Tomoko
02 Aug 2005 02:49:26 PDT

Superb sounds!!

Sounds like tha A12s are coming into Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
02 Aug 2005 03:55:28 PDT

Boat noise

A cruise ship is heading north in Blackney Pass, overtaking the A12s.
Paul
02 Aug 2005 04:11:35 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s have resumed calling after the passage of the cruise ship. They are now close to Hanson Island, near the Local Left hydrophone, heading into Blackfish Sound.
Paul
02 Aug 2005 04:19:13 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s have gone to Blackfish Sound. Their calls are on Flower Islad hydrophone.
Tomoko
02 Aug 2005 04:38:21 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We began hearing distant "A1" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone a short while ago. Sounds like either the A12s or A30s (or both) are back at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
Paul
02 Aug 2005 09:40:40 PDT


No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s have moved into Johnstone Strait. A12 and A33 are taking the Hanson shore and the A34s are crossing over to the Vancouver Island side at Blinkhorn, The A30s are off Bold Head in Blackfish Sound. We are waiting for details about the whales further east. There have been no updates this morning on the very large group of orcas that were off Comox yesterday afternoon. (These whales had gone through Seymour Narrows and past Campbell River the previous day. Only the A11s and the G17s continued out of the area. Perhaps the A12s and the A30s are waiting (as we are) for the return of the others. Might be an interesting few days.
Helena
02 Aug 2005 11:02:12 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A30s are moving quickly through Blackney Pass headed toward Johnstone Strait.
Helena
02 Aug 2005 11:50:30 PDT


Orcas near mics.

The A30s sound like they have gone in close to Critical Point.
Helena
02 Aug 2005 13:25:12 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A30s have reached Robson Bight again, heading west, after travelling a short distance to the east. We don't think they went into the rubbing beaches. Meanwhile, the A12s are headed west, mostly along the Vancouver Island side, but A12 & A33 are on the Cracroft Island side, approaching the Sophias - it's possible they will come into view from CP soon.
Paul
02 Aug 2005 15:16:04 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A30s are going west along the Vancouver Island shore from Little Kaikash, A38 is mid strait. The A12s are at Blinkhorn westing we think.
Julie and Paul @ CP
02 Aug 2005 17:18:42 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A30s and A12s turned to the east at about 18:00pm. The A30s have just passed Kaikash Beach along the Vancouver Island shore and the A12s are farther back all grouped up and appear to be resting.
Julie and Paul @ CP
02 Aug 2005 19:22:12 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

After travelling west the A12s and the A30s turned around 6pm. The A12s are very slowly making their way toward Little Kaikash while angling out from the Vancouver Isalnd shore. The A30s are approaching the Reserve very close to Vancouver Island. We eventually did hear that the A36s and the A8s were off Camp Point before moving back to Nodales Channel.
Helena
02 Aug 2005 20:08:40 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A30s must have arrived at Critical Point.
Helena
02 Aug 2005 20:38:22 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

After a great rub, the A30s have (probably) moved off to the east.
Paul
02 Aug 2005 21:46:40 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The a1s are moving through Blackney pass under a star filled sky.
Helena
02 Aug 2005 23:21:40 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

A bit more detail. The group travelling quietly through Blackney is headed north and may be the A12s. Another group can be heard infrequently on CP. This may be the A30s if they didn't go east as first thought. The sky is still wonderous! Good morning Europe!
Helena
02 Aug 2005 23:37:18 PDT

No orcas present.

We were not aware of any activity during the night but awoke to lovely, warm sunshine. This was particularly welcome after the heavy rains of yesterday.
Helena
01 Aug 2005 07:57:06 PDT


No calls but orcas nearby

I knew as soon as I posted the message that we were not aware of anything during the night that a report would come in about whales travelling through. Indeed, it seems that possibly the G17s came up from the east, travelled the Vancouver Island shore and left the Strait via Weynton Passage. They are now in Queen Charlotte Strait continuing to the west. Like the A30s the night before they did all this travel silently! These reports came from Stubbs Island Whale Watching and Pacific Northwest Kayaking. We also heard that there are whales westbound from further east in the Strait so it is possible the G clan groups are on the move.
Helena
01 Aug 2005 10:06:31 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

We have heard reports of whales near Robson Bight headed west. As of yet no calls and no IDs.
Helena
01 Aug 2005 14:20:23 PDT

Orcas near mics.

Surprise! The A30s are the whales west bound out of the Reserve. Last night they must have gone back to the Strait. At least they are vocal now.
Helena
01 Aug 2005 15:00:28 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We're hearing distant "A1" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone... sounds like the A30s are at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
Paul
01 Aug 2005 20:47:02 PDT

No orcas present.

We've heard no calls for several hours, and are not sure what happened to the A30s after we heard them at the "top" of Blackfish Sound earlier. It's possible they have returned to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass, or they may have headed further north. We are waiting.
Paul
01 Aug 2005 23:03:25 PDT

Superb sounds!!

Many "A" and "G" clan families are in Robson Bight. They are very vocal, and there is no boat noise, so we've sent an alert.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 00:24:33 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since around 1:20am, when the last of the very large group of orcas that came into Johnstone Strait last evening, left the rubbing beaches. We think they were headed east, and are waiting for their return.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 09:10:33 PDT

Orcas approaching Orcalab.

Some of the A4s are in Blackney Pass, heading towards Johnstone Strait. It is foggy, so we can't see them.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 09:52:34 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A4s have reached Johnstone Strait. We're hearing them on the CP hydrophone, & they may be visible in the fog on Channel A.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 10:34:28 PDT

Orcas near mics.

It sounds like the A4s have reached Robson Bight - we've been listening to their calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone. Soon, if they continue east, they may arrive at the rubbing beaches.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 11:41:30 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A4s, including Springer, are very close to the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
31 Jul 2005 11:52:36 PDT



Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A4s may have reached the Beaches.
Helena
31 Jul 2005 12:33:59 PDT

Orcas near mics.

There were a few strong calls and ech location back in the Bight so perhaps the whales have turned back to the west.
Helena
31 Jul 2005 13:07:01 PDT

Superb sounds!!

Some of the A4s passed CP, slowly going west, the A11s were closest to us, but the wet conditions making it difficult to follow them.
Julie and Chihiro @ CP

Distant calls audible.

The A4s came back to the west, passed CP and crossed the entrance of Blackney Pass and carried on to the west parallel to Hanson Island.
Helena
31 Jul 2005 15:50:04 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A11s and maybe the C10s (we are not sure) turned around at Big Bay and crossed over to mid strait before travelling very slowly to the east.
Julie and Chihiro @ CP
31 Jul 2005 18:44:10 PDT

No orcas present.

Good evening! We have been caught up with various things tonight . We had a surprise visit from the A30s at dusk. The A30s had not been seen in the western Johnstone Strait all day. They were silent as they passed and in a BIG hurry. We had been expecting the A11s because they were reported coming in and so you can imagine our surprise. The A11s must have fallen behind the A30s because not long after the A30s had cleared we heard them on Flower Island.
Helena
31 Jul 2005 23:43:29 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The Cs have gone to the north through Blakney Pass.
Tomoko
30 Jul 2005 01:38:55 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Good morning everyone! We began hearing distant "A1" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone about 8am. We're not quite sure which group, though it's probably the A12s returning from their fast trip to the west a couple of days ago.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 08:54:20 PDT

Orcas approaching Orcalab.

The A12s are heading quickly south through Blackney Pass, now in front of OrcaLab. It it will probably take them only a few minutes to reach Johnstone Strait on the flooding tide. It's a foggy morning, so they might not be visible from CP.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 09:39:16 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s emerged from the fog. They are passing CP now. We sent an alert. Channel A
Helena
30 Jul 2005 09:51:15 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12S are heading east in Johnstone Strait. We're listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 10:26:08 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s have reached Robson Bight & are calling close to the Critical Point hydrophone. If they continue to the east, they may head into the rubbing beaches.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 11:22:05 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A12s are at the Main rubbing beach & are visible on Channel A.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 12:09:42 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

We decided to send an alert after a few minutes of the rub, hoping the A12s would continue rubbing a while longer.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 12:18:35 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s are heading back to the west after a fabulous rub. The C10s have been seen heading east from Lizard Point.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 12:55:11 PDT

Superb sounds!!

THE A12s ARE IN FINE FORM RIGHT OFF CRITICAL POINT.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 13:23:13 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

A12 is heading towards CP on our side, the others are spread out from mid strait to the Vancouver Island side.
Julie and Chihiro @ CP
30 Jul 2005 14:47:38 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s are off CP qand we are hearing the Cs approaching Weynton Passage/Blackfish Sound from Donegal Head.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 14:52:21 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The C10s rounded Donegal with an unusual choice to head west past Mitchell Bay. The A12s are still near Kaikash Creek headed west.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 15:19:35 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s are getting closer to Robson Bight - we're hearing their calls, along with persistent boat noise, on the Critical Point hydrophone. They are heading east. Meanwhile, the Cs have re-entered Johnstone Strait via Pearse Passage, at the western end of Pearse Islands, and are also heading east. Further out, near Numas Island, a large group of orcas has been sighted.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 18:03:07 PDT


No orcas present.

The C10s never did actually make it to the Strait but carried on past Sointula instead. We have had surpising and possibly wonderful news of an extraordinary large group of orcas making their way into the area. Some are actually not too,too far away.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 19:00:50 PDT

Performing maintenance

Power is out in Alert Bay, and we are running on battery backup at the moment. When our batteries fail, probably around 8pm PDT, Orca-live streaming will stop until regular power is restored. Please excuse any inconvenience.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 19:09:21 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The Blue Fjord reports that the A36s have passed Lizard with several groups following. A,G and R calls have been heard by the researcchers at Black Bluff. Could be an interesting night. Fingers crossed that the power keeps working in Alert Bay.
Helena
30 Jul 2005 20:41:36 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We began hearing distant calls from the A36s on the Flower Island hydrophone a few minutes ago. They are the first of (probably) many groups to come.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 21:00:22 PDT

Performing maintenance

Power is now down in Alert Bay. We don't know how long the outage will last, but when it does, we will resume normal streaming. Thanks for your patience!
Paul
30 Jul 2005 21:56:27 PDT


Multiple pod calls audible.

Power has been restored in Alert Bay, so we are up again! During the outage, several groups of orcas entered Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass, including the A36s, A30s, A5s, and a "G-G" group. The A12s were at the rubbing beaches as the others arrived. We are now listening to calls on the Critical Point hydrophone as the orcas make their way eastwards in the Strait. Given the reports we heard earlier, it would not be surprising if other groups are yet to come.
Paul
30 Jul 2005 23:41:40 PDT

Orcas hunting fish.

Good morning everyone! We are listening to echolocation and a few "B subclan" calls on the Critical Point hydrophone. It sounds like at least the C6s have returned from the east, and are fishing in Robson Bight as they make their way to the west in Johnstone Strait.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 06:54:17 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We're hearing occasional distant calls on the CP hydrophone as the (probably) C6s make their way to the west. They are close to Vancouver Island, a little to the west of Kaikash.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 08:23:55 PDT

Orcas approaching Orcalab.

The C6s have turned and moved over to the Hanson Island side and are nearing the east end of the island & Blackney Pass. Cp is going to start filming.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 10:14:38 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The whales are eastbound and after passing CP have headed over to the reserve.
Julie @ CP
29 Jul 2005 11:37:22 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The Cs have been in for a rub at the Main rubbing beach (Cahannel B). It may not be over.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 12:34:02 PDT

Orcas hunting fish.

The Cs turned back to the west after their rub, & are now back in Robson Bight, fishing. We're hearing their echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
29 Jul 2005 13:14:51 PDT


Distant calls audible.

the Cs have moved back toward th Cracroft Point area.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 14:41:18 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The Cs have turned again. This time just shy of Blinkhorn. Just like this morning they are now eastbound angling toward Big Bay on the Hanson side.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 15:54:03 PDT

No orcas present.

The Cs are headed across the opening of Blackney Pass towards Cracroft Point.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 16:14:06 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The whales have repeated themselves and after reaching the bottom edge of Hanson Island they crossed Blackney Pass and are now going east aiming for the reserve again.
Julie and Chirhiro @ CP
29 Jul 2005 17:11:44 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The Cs are now in the Reserve and by the sounds not far from Critical Point.
Helena
29 Jul 2005 18:21:29 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The C's have made it to the beaches.
Julie @ CP
29 Jul 2005 20:18:58 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The C's seem to have left the beaches and carried on to the east. We shall see.
Julie and Chihiro @ CP
29 Jul 2005 20:31:08 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The whales didn't go far away. We are listening to the A4s and A5s in Blackfish Sound.
Tomoko
28 Jul 2005 03:06:56 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning everyone! We were hearing distant "A" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone until around 4am, and nothing since (except boat noise). We think the groups that headed north through Blackney Pass late last evening (A11s, A8s, probably A12s) continued to the west, as did the A36s (probably), though we're not completely sure. We think some A5s & A4s, along with the C6s, are still to the east in Johnstone Strait. It's another foggy morning here, & we are waiting.
Paul
28 Jul 2005 08:35:00 PDT

No orcas present.

Again we are in the middle with activity to the west and east of us. There are reports of the groups which went through last night far to the west nearing Port Hardy while there is still at least one group to the east. It is still unclear who is where. We never did hear the C6s return and wonder if there is still A5s in the eastern regions. All the A4s may now be to the west with at least the A8s & A36s. We will know soon if the A12s followed everyone west or stayed in the Strait. Lots of humpbacks not too far away.
Helena
28 Jul 2005 12:26:24 PDT

No orcas present.

The Naiad Explorer (MacKay Whale Watching) reported that they left the A36s, A12s,A24s,A11s,A73 near the Jeanette Islands (Queen Charlotte Strait). They were still west bound and still moving quite fast. No reports from the east.
Helena
28 Jul 2005 17:52:23 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

Good morning everyone! We think the A12s have returned from their trip to the east & are westbound in Johnstone Strait. We began hearing echolocation on the CrPt hydrophone a little before 7am. Several orcas passed CP, quickly, a short while ago, and probably headed across Blackney Pass, though we're not sure. It is very foggy this morning & difficult to see very far.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 08:39:16 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s moved on through Weynton Pass toward Blackfish Sound. They kept close to the Plumper Island so they were just out of our Flower Island range when they briefly vocal.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 11:12:47 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We just started hearing the A12s in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 11:21:56 PDT

Orcas hunting fish.

It turned out that the call and echo location are on Critical Point! More from the east. A12s to the west.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 11:37:26 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A36s are now beween the Sophia Island and CP heading west. The A12s continued into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 13:09:06 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

I'm a step behind today. There they are. Camera A.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 13:12:05 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A36s continued to the west. The A12s also continued west. They are just west of Lizard Pt. in Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 14:40:49 PDT


Orcas near mics.

The A36s are finally on the move to the east in Blackfish Sound going with the tide.
Helena
27 Jul 2005 19:53:01 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We're now hearing distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like they have entered the Strait via Weynton Pass. Meanwhile, the A36s are taking their time coming down Blackfish Sound, and we have just heard the sounds of rubbing at the beaches!
Paul
27 Jul 2005 20:50:03 PDT

Orcas hunting fish.

We've been listening to echolocation close to the Critical Point hydrophone. It's probably coming from the orcas that we heard briefly at the rubbing beaches about half an hour ago. Probably, they are one (or more) of the groups that have been in eastern Johnstone Strait over the past few days, though we're not sure. Meanwhile, the A36s are still in Blackfish Sound, & the A12s are eastbound in Johnstone Strait.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 21:37:51 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

We're now listening to A4, A5, & A12 calls on the CrPt hydrophone, so it seems that at least some of the A4s & A5s have returned from the east & met up with the A12s! The A36s are still in Blackfish Sound.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 22:10:04 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

The A4s & A5s, followed by the A12s, are heading north through Blackney Pass on the slack tide.
Paul
27 Jul 2005 22:37:04 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning! We last heard calls at 11:30pm (last night). It seems like all the groups continued to the east.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 08:37:21 PDT

No orcas present.

Le Caique (Robson Bight Charters out of Kelsey Bay) reported this morning that the whales: probably all of last night's groups; the A12s,A30s,A4s,A43s,A25s & C6s + the A36s and A8s, are quite far to the east in the lower eastern portion of Johnstone Strait and still eastbound.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 10:16:50 PDT

No orcas present.

The Naiad Explorer (MacKay Whale Watching) reports that there is a group heading west a few miles east of th Ecological Reserve.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 11:20:11 PDT

No orcas present.

The Naiad now reports that it is the A30s and quite a few others nearing Forward Bay.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 11:21:57 PDT

No orcas present.

We are listening the A30s and A4s who came back from the east.
Tomoko
26 Jul 2005 12:54:06 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A30s and A4s are now off CP. Ch.A!
Tomoko
26 Jul 2005 13:30:53 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The whales have gone to the north through Weynton pass. They are slowly coming down to Blackney with flooding tide. We are hearing the A30 calls on FI.
Tomoko
26 Jul 2005 16:44:00 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We have been hearing the A30s in Blackfish Sound fro time to time. They never did come back down through Blackney on the tide.Instead they probably met up with the A35s (and perhaps the A24s as well) after they came through Weynton Pass. The A30s,according to the Lukwa,were off Bold Head and then moved west to Donegal where the young ones from all the groups became involved in a lot of play. One can just imagine the lovely evening scene.
Helena
26 Jul 2005 20:10:13 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning everyone! We last heard calls around 12:30am, when we thought the A12s were heading back to the west after their rub. However, we heard nothing more overnight, and are not at all sure what happened to them. We are waiting.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 08:53:10 PDT


No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s have just entered the Ecological Reserve at the eastern boudary. They are heading west, i.e. towards the rubbing beaches. Meanwhile, the A36s are also headed west, a few km behind the A12s, but on the Cracroft Island side of the Strait.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 11:44:29 PDT

Orcas hunting fish.

The A12s have arrived in Robson Bight & are fishing near Critical Point. We're listening to their echolocation on CrPt.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 12:17:39 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s are still headed west, spread out across the Strait, & now approaching the Blackney Pass "gap" area. They are visible on Channel A.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 13:52:57 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A12s turned back to the east around 3pm, when they were between Kaikash & Blinkhorn, on the Vancouver Island side of the Strait, and have since made their way over to the Blackney Pass area. A12 & A33 are foraging in front of CP & are visible on Channel A.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 16:02:34 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s have moved off to the west from Blackney Pass.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 17:26:38 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s may have turned at 5:10pm after almost getting to Big Bay.They apparently crossed over toward Kaikash Creek on Vancouver Island.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 18:16:03 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s turned back to the east a little after 5pm, when they were approaching Big Bay on Hanson Island. They crossed over to the Vancouver Island side of the Strait, and entered the Ecological Reserve about 6:30pm. They are now in Robson Bight, still heading east. We are listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 19:12:44 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A12s are at the Beaches.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 19:31:18 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We have heard from the A30s on Flower Island! The A12s seem to be finished their rub.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:01:58 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

And A5s incoming too!
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:17:34 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

And someone from the B/C/D group too. The A12s just came back to Robson Bight.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:29:07 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

And the A4s as well. (It is C6s).
Helena
25 Jul 2005 20:32:32 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

The A30s, A11s, A23s, & others, are about to enter Johnstone Strait. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone & they should be visible from CP soon. We've sent an email + Messenger alert.
Paul
25 Jul 2005 21:18:02 PDT


Multiple pod calls audible.

The A11s, A35s,A24s, A25s, probably the A43s, A30s and the C6s have joined the A12s in the Strait.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 22:13:11 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The whales have gone into the Beaches.
Helena
25 Jul 2005 23:14:46 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s are having late dinner in the Bight!
Tomoko
24 Jul 2005 00:09:59 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A5s are there too. We are listening their calls and ehco locations on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
24 Jul 2005 00:16:59 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Good morning everyone! After a quiet night, during which we think the A12s & A5s went east past the Ecological Reserve, we began hearing echolocation & A12 calls on the Critical Point hydrophone about half an hour ago. Since then, the calls have become more distant & boat noise has intruded. We think the whales are heading west.
Paul
24 Jul 2005 08:20:28 PDT

No orcas present.

The A12s went through Weynton Passages and have caught the last of the ebb tide into Queen Charlotte Strait. The A8s remained east and were reported of f Kelsey Bay earlier. No word on the A36s.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 11:48:06 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s are back in the Strait after returning from Queen Charlotte Strait via Weynton Pass. They are eastbound headed to the area adjacent to the entrance of Blackney Pass
Helena
24 Jul 2005 16:22:55 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

A12 & A33 are foraging off CP (Channel A). We've sent an alert, the first this year, partly as an experiment to see how long it takes to reach everyone. The alert went out at 4:31pm PDT.
Paul
24 Jul 2005 16:35:16 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s have moved to the western end of Johnstone Strait.
Paul
24 Jul 2005 18:22:28 PDT

Distant calls audible.

CP tells us that the A12s turned back in toward Vancouver Island just to the west of Blackney Pass and may be eastbound again.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 19:10:29 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s are very close to Critical Point & Robson Bight.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 20:52:54 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A12s have moved on to the rubbing beaches.
Helena
24 Jul 2005 21:38:36 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s and the A5s have gone through Blackney and are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 00:30:20 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Good morning everyone! After circumnavigating Hanson Island during the night, the A12s & A5s are now back in Blackfish Sound, heading "out" on the swiftly ebbing tide.
Paul
23 Jul 2005 08:06:54 PDT

Boat noise

We have been following the reports from the whale watch boats through morning and afternoon. The A12s and perhaps the A5s continued west for quite a while. However, they turned at 12:30pm between Black Bluff and Bere Point and are now re-approaching Lizard Point.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 13:33:46 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s have come bqack into the Strait via Weynton Pass and they are now eastbound just off the Hanson Island shore. There may have been a few distant calls.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 16:41:13 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s moved closer to the Vancouver Island shore from mid strait. It will be difficult to see them in the afternoon nhaze but there are dalls porpoise nearer to CP.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 17:08:25 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s continue to move toward Robson Bight.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 18:10:38 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

Just an added note to the last report. Apparently when the whales were off the CP area there were a few A5 type calls as well. This most likely means that the A8s stayed with the A12s for the whole day.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 18:23:12 PDT

Orcas near mics.

They are off Robson Bight.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 19:07:08 PDT
Distant calls audible.

The A12s and the A5s are headed back west toward the CP area.
Helena
23 Jul 2005 20:09:44 PDT

Boat noise

The A12s and A5s continued to the west past Blackney Pass. At the moment, we are only listening to boat noise.
Paul
23 Jul 2005 22:21:53 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Sounds like the whales have been turned to the east. We are listening to the A12s again on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
23 Jul 2005 23:43:26 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning everyone! We heard no calls overnight & are waiting.
Paul
22 Jul 2005 08:30:21 PDT

No orcas present.

The A12s have passed the Adams River on their way to the west.They are still some distance from the Ecological Reserve. The A36s are even further east in the lower portion of the Strait. There is no word about the A4s and A5s who came in yesterday and went east with the A12s & A36s.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 14:19:40 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A12s finally made it. A33 is opposit CP while the A34s are still closer to the Vancouver Island side.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 18:27:29 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s are to the west of CP still probably closer to the top end of Hanson Island but they mat have turned.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 20:48:36 PDT

Superb sounds!!

Surprise! We are hearing A5 & A4 calls close to Critical Point. They must have followed the A12s west.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 21:20:12 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s are now very close to CP. The others are just approaching. We are wondering what they will choose to do. The tide is still ebbing and may encourage them to come into Blackney Pass. We have yet to hear the A36s.
Helena
22 Jul 2005 23:08:02 PDT

Orcas hunting fish.

Sounds like the A12s are having their breakfast again in the Bight!
Tomoko
21 Jul 2005 05:51:02 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Good morning everyone! It`s another gorgeous morning here, & we`re hearing occasional distant calls on the CP hydrophone as the A12s make their way to the west.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 07:49:08 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

A new group of orcas has entered Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass... we're hearing their calls on the CP hydrophone & they are visible on Channel A.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 09:17:26 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We're hearing distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone as the A12s & A8s (A42s) make their way to the east in Johnstone Strait. They are heading into the Ecological Reserve at Robson Bight.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 10:28:37 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s continued to the east, past the Ecological Reserve, and have met up with the A36s, who were travelling west, around Eve River. The A5s (A42s) along with an A4 group (possibly A11s) are further behind, also eastbound.
Paul
21 Jul 2005 12:10:41 PDT

No orcas present.

The news from the whale watch boats is that the whales continued to the far east.
Helena
21 Jul 2005 19:00:15 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We are listening to the A12s. Possibly they came into Johnstone strait through Weynton Pass.
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 00:19:13 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s are in the Bight. We are listening their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 03:19:50 PDT

Orcas hunting fish.

Tne A12s are back to the Bight. Sounds like having their breakfast!
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 05:40:26 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s are headed west from Robson bight and now they're off CP.
Tomoko
20 Jul 2005 07:00:51 PDT

No orcas present.

The A12s continued to the west and out through Weynton Passage. they are now headed to Donegal Head & Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 09:54:07 PDT

Orcas approaching Orcalab.

The A12s are heading quickly through Blackney Pass, towards Johnstone Strait, on the flooding tide. They are silent, but should be within sight of CP soon.
Paul
20 Jul 2005 14:06:47 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s didn't get very far and while most are very slowly westing along the Vancouver Island shore, A12 popped up near CP and although quite distant is foraging on channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
20 Jul 2005 17:01:57 PDT


Distant calls audible.

Sorry. it has been such a quiet day.After the A12s went into the Strait they spread out to forage but they were not very talkative. A12 was off the Cracroft shore for a while befoe the group moved on to the Izumi area. They then came back to CP and Kaikash Creek. Just lately they have woken up and begun to vocalise perhaps as they move back eastward.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 19:12:12 PDT


No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s are mostly quiet and are going east along the Vancouver Island shore, we can just make out their blows in the distance. They have passed Blinkhorn and a heading this way slowly.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
20 Jul 2005 20:00:28 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s are still around. NW Kayaks reports that they are travelling east along Vancouver Island with a group of dolphins. They have passed KaiKash Creek.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 21:39:09 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s sound like they have moved in closer to the Bight area.
Helena
20 Jul 2005 22:35:34 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

We are listenig to the A36s calls on RB hydrophone.
Tomoko
19 Jul 2005 01:26:40 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since the A36s were at the rubbing beaches, a little before 2am. We think they probably headed east afterwards, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
Paul
19 Jul 2005 08:39:46 PDT

Orcas approaching Orcalab.

After a day without hearing or seeing orcas, the A12s have come back from eastern Johnstone Strait! They have passed CP & are now entering Blackney Pass, heading north.
Paul
19 Jul 2005 21:13:48 PDT

No orcas present.

The A12s did come through Blackney and head off to the west. They were accompanied by a small group of dolphins. A33 decided to stop and forage just off the Lab while the others carried on spread out further off shore. This all happened during a lovely evening sunset.
Helena
19 Jul 2005 23:07:45 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since just before midnight, when the A12s were in the vicinity of Robson Bight, possibly westbound, and are not at all sure what happened to them after that. We are waiting.
Paul
18 Jul 2005 08:47:00 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s and the A36s must have gone out to the west. They were found this morning in Queen Charlotte Strait by the whale watch boats & the researchers near Black Bluff. Currently they are east bound. The A37s are nearing Donegal Head while the A12s are further back just past Lizard Point. They have been asleep but the Naiad Explorer thinks they might be waking up. The humpbacks are in Queen Charlotte as well.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 13:21:06 PDT

Superb sounds!!

We have been listening to the A36s as they come east from Donegal Head toward Blackfish Sound. The A12s should be in range soon as well.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 13:56:31 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A36s are travelling through Blackney and are vocal now as they negotiate the last part of the Pass. They have been spread out and foraging from time to time.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 14:37:17 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We've been listening to occasional distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone. They are probably in the western part of Johnstone Strait, though visibility is poor and we haven't been able to spot them from CP.
Paul
18 Jul 2005 19:43:38 PDT

Distant calls audible.

While the A12s continue at the beaches the A36s decided to head for the sunset by travelling north through Blackney Pass.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 20:14:22 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A36s turned back south and are travelling back toward Johnstone Strait. The A12s may have completed their rub.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 20:31:45 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A36s keep shifting directions. It looks like they are doing some foraging.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 20:36:28 PDT

Orcas near mics.

There have not been too many calls but the A36s have continued to go back & forth in Blackney. They are still pacing and at the moment are pointed to the north but this may change again. We have not heard from the A12s for a while now.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:09:52 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

the A36s have actually made it all the way back to the Strait with a few nice calls on CP.
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:38:43 PDT

Orcas near mics.

Sorry I didn't mean to give the impression that the A36s would be on camera but they are off CP!
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:42:21 PDT

Orcas near mics.

It is going to be interesting to hear where the A36s end up. Right now they are somewhere off the entrance to Blackney,
Helena
18 Jul 2005 22:55:33 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A36s finally have decided to go east in Johnstone strait. We are hearing their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
18 Jul 2005 23:42:40 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We heard clear A1 calls on CP. Possibly it was from the A12s. Now we are listening their resting calls on PI hydrophone.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2005 01:04:53 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s went North through Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2005 01:54:15 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We are listening to the A12s back in Johnstone strait.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2005 05:45:09 PDT

No orcas present.

We believe the whales in the Strait went off to the east. They were last seen around 7pm on the Vancouver Island shore east of CP.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 09:17:01 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We just began to hear calls again in the Strait.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 09:24:56 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The whales are at the beaches.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 10:07:15 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s have left the Beaches and are headed across the Strait to the Cracroft side on their way back to the west.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 10:49:00 PDT

Orcas approaching Orcalab.

The A12s came up to Cracroft Point and may be headed to Blackney Pass.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 12:56:19 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

It looks like the A12s will keep to the Strait. They are crossing westward past the Blackney entrance to the Hanson shore.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 13:01:04 PDT


Distant calls audible.

The Lukwa informs us that the A34s have grouped up off the Wastell Islands and are now pointing to the east.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 15:14:08 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

We have A12 and A33 just off CP foraging, Channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
17 Jul 2005 16:11:32 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

A12 & A33 are forging off of CP. The A34s are closer to the Vancouver Island side.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 16:15:06 PDT

Superb sounds!!

It sounds like the A12s are nearing Robson Bight.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 18:03:36 PDT

Distant calls audible.

While the A12s continue to be busy in the Strait the A36s are eastbound in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 18:14:57 PDT
Superb sounds!!

How beautiful can they make it? The A12s are right in front of Critical Point.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 18:41:10 PDT

Orcas approaching Orcalab.

The A36 brothers are in Blackney Pass, travelling quickly towards Johnstone Strait on the flooding tide. They are silent, but should be visible from CP in a few minutes.
Paul
17 Jul 2005 19:00:54 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

We've heard no calls since the whales went in for a brief rub about an hour ago. It's possible they continued to the east, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
Paul
17 Jul 2005 22:07:58 PDT

Superb sounds!!

They are back near to the Bight.
Helena
17 Jul 2005 22:28:24 PDT

We are listening to the A4s and some A1 calls. The whales are back from the east.
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 05:39:47 PDT

Superb sounds!!

We are listenig to the A4s and A1(at least A30s) on CP!
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 06:51:01 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We are listening to the A36s in Blackfish Sound. Their calls are on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 11:38:04 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A12s have been reported making their way through Blackney Pass, we will try and film them coming into the Strait. Channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
16 Jul 2005 11:57:41 PDT
Orcas near mics.

The A12s have entered into Johnstone st, now off CP.
Tomoko
16 Jul 2005 12:52:36 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A36s have entered Johnstone Strait from Weynton Passage and are currently making their way to the east along the Vancouver Island shore. They may not be close enough for us to film them but perhaps you will hear their calls soon.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
16 Jul 2005 15:38:32 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A36s made their way finally through Weynton Passage, we are now hearing their calls on Flower Island.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
16 Jul 2005 19:25:47 PDT

No orcas present.

It was quiet last night. We believe the A12s continued travelling north. We are waiting.
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 08:35:27 PDT

No orcas present.

It is a very quiet day so far. The A12s were rumoured to be coming this way a few hours ago but we have not heard or seen them. The A30s and perhaps the A11s are still in the East and were seen this morning easting past Chatham Point. We are still waiting.
Julie @ CP
15 Jul 2005 14:47:37 PDT

Distant calls audible.

We have whales in sight of CP heading East. They are mostly on the otherside of the Strait but a male looks like he is crossing over closer to us, we will keep an eye on them and may film if they get close enough.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
15 Jul 2005 19:19:20 PDT



Distant calls audible.

We are listening the A12s who have entered Johnstone St.from the north. Their calls are on CP hydrophone.
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 19:23:23 PDT

Orcas near mics.

Sounds like the A12s are in the Bight!
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 21:24:14 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

We started hearing rubbing sound and few A1 calls on RB hydrophone. We think the A12s who passed the bight earlier are now at the Rubbing beaches, enjoying!
Tomoko
15 Jul 2005 22:10:04 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning! The last calls we heard were just before 11pm. Whales were still in the Strait but it was not clear if they continued to the west or went back to the east. Besides the A12s & A36s seen yesterday we also heard A5s come out of the east in the evening. Hopefully today the picture will become clearer.
Helena
14 Jul 2005 05:40:12 PDT


No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s are currently coming slowly west from the Sophias towards CP. Hopefully they will be close enough to us to film.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 10:49:20 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

We started to hear the A12s who came back from the east. they're off CP, channel B.
Tomoko
14 Jul 2005 11:10:25 PDT



No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s have now headed to the West very slowly foraging along the way. The are spread out from mid Strait to the Hanson Island shore.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 11:34:46 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A12s are easting slowly and are passing Boat Bay near the Hanson Island shore. There is also news of a group near Donegal Head who are thought to be coming this way. The surface camera should be on shortly. Channel A.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 14:15:56 PDT



Superb sounds!!

Its been reported that the A30s are up near Donegal Head, the A12s appear to be waiting opposite CP, perhaps the A30s will come in for a visit.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 15:15:44 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s finally made a decision and have headed into Blackney Pass, perhaps to meet the A30s.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 15:25:00 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s have gone to Blackfish Sound.
Tomoko
14 Jul 2005 16:01:02 PDT

Superb sounds!!

We are listening to the A30s and A4 calls on the CP hydraphone. Unfortunately they are right on the VI shore and so we are unable to see them clearly, perhaps they will come closer next time. They are heading East.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 16:48:44 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The groups who passed us earlier are now rubbing in the reserve. Our camera is not running yet but will be shortly.
Julie and Melanie@ CP
14 Jul 2005 18:28:15 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

Hi, the A12s are also vocal and we can see some of them on the other side of the Strait. If they get closer we will try and film.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 19:31:13 PDT



Superb sounds!!

All of the A12s except A33 and A12 have headed into Blackney Pass. A12 and A33 went West as far as Blinkhorn and have now turned around to perhaps follow the others.
Julie and Melanie @ CP
14 Jul 2005 21:15:55 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s have gone to Blackfish Sound again!
Tomoko
14 Jul 2005 22:00:13 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A36s changed direction and went back to the North.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 00:11:48 PDT

Superb sounds!!

We are listening to beautiful A36s calls on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 01:59:40 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A36s finally made their way to the South through Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 03:09:11 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A36s have entered Johnstone St. Calls are now on CP.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 03:28:26 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Sounds like the A36s are heading east in Johnstone St. We are hearing their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 04:11:48 PDT

Orcas near mics.

We are listening to the close calls of the A36s on CRPT
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 05:28:17 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

Tha A36s are in the Bight. And we are also hearing Rubbibg sound on RB hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 06:11:22 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A36s continue at the Beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 08:11:41 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A36s are headed back to the west through the Reserve.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 09:14:23 PDT
Superb sounds!!

As some of you may have guessed the A12s joined the A36s from the east. Both groups are now off CP and the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 12:11:16 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s and the A36s turned around Blinkhorn and are now moving eastward.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 14:05:31 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

The A36s have been pacing. They are currently back near CP.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 15:41:25 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A36s moved off to the west once again. The A12s kept going east without saying a lot.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 16:41:03 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A12s are at the Beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 16:56:02 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

We are hearing activity back at the Beaches once more.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 19:21:10 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A36s popped up in front of CP again and we think it is the A12s once more at the Beaches.
Helena
13 Jul 2005 19:38:12 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning everyone! We heard no calls overnight and are not sure what happened to the groups (probably A12s & A11s) heading west in Johnstone Strait around 9pm last evening. It's possible they went "out" via Weynton Pass, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
Paul
12 Jul 2005 08:32:49 PDT

No orcas present.

It has been very quiet this morning. However, a group of orcas went past the Sophia Islands early this morning and a sailboat at 9:15 am saw whales heading east quickly near Broken Islands (central/east Johnstone Strait).
Helena
12 Jul 2005 10:50:21 PDT

No orcas present.

It turned out that the A12s,A11s and the A24s are the eastbound whales in the lower Johnstone Strait. So it has remained quiet (and rather wet) in this part of the Strait. No sign of the A36s.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 16:55:32 PDT

Orcas near mics.

After all the quiet the A36s have surprised us with an evening visit. They are in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 22:01:39 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A36s are heading South in Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
12 Jul 2005 23:16:11 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A36s are moving south through Blackney. They continue to call from time to time.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 23:26:11 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s are heading North though Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 00:02:41 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s have gone to Blackfish Sound. We are listening to their calls on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 00:23:40 PDT

Orcas near mics.

Sounds like the A36s finally made their way into Johnstone st! Their calls are now on CP.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 05:21:07 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A12s have entered into Johnstone st. slowly, through blackney pass.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 07:02:40 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

Good morning! The A12s and the A36s have kept us busy during the early morning. The A36s just travelled back through Blackney on their way to Blackfish. The A34s followed A12 & A33 into the Strait a short while ago and are now headed east.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 08:56:34 PDT

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.

Some of the A12s are heading west past CP. We are hearing them on the CP hydrophone, but it's raining too hard for the surface camera to be safe outside. Instead, we are filming them from inside the CP shelter (Channel A). Meanwhile, the A36s have headed west along the north side of Malcolm Island, and the A5s & A24s are well to the east in Johnstone Strait.
Paul
11 Jul 2005 14:03:54 PDT


Distant calls audible.

We began hearing distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone a short while ago. It's likely that the A12s are in the western part of Johnstone Strait & may have turned back to the east.
Paul
11 Jul 2005 16:37:28 PDT

Orcas near mics.

We have been listening to the A4s in close to the Bight and wonder if the A11s have joined the A12s in the Strait. Earlier CP saw a large group heading east toward the Reserve area. The A5s and the A24s spent the day in the eastern part of the Strait and we are waiting to see if they too make it back up into this part of the Strait.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 18:55:54 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The whales have moved back to the west along Vancouver Island.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 21:05:10 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Hello everyone! We hope to be be launching the 2005 season of Orca-live at about 6pm PDT. Please join us if you can!
Orca-live staff
10 Jul 2005 16:25:48 PDT



Distant calls audible.

The A12s may be returning from the west. (They went west along the Hanson shore just before the launch). CP can see fins far to the west. Perhaps they will convince the A36s to come in and join them. We lost track of the A36s earlier in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
10 Jul 2005 19:09:12 PDT

Orcas near mics.

We are listening to the A12s. Their calls are on CP hydrophone.
Tomoko
10 Jul 2005 23:24:15 PDT

It has been wonderful to see the messages of concern for those affected by the London bombings on the OrcaLive comment board. It certainly shows how connected we are to each other and how important networks can be in such times. The OrcaLive audience has been particularly responsive to many situations over the years, from natural disasters, environmental issues and during such sad events as happened today. Thank you all for your caring. Paul & I hope to echo your sentiments by sending our thoughts as well.
Helena
07 Jul 2005 11:23:26 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Oh Hi!, We are almost ready - just another couple of hurdles to overcome. The A12s, A4s & A5s are still in the area. The A12s have spent most of today in this part of the Strait while the A4s &A5s busied themselves elsewhere. We hope it won't be too much longer before we are up and running. Cheers to you all.
Helena
02 Jul 2005 18:17:32 PDT

No orcas present.

Good morning! Yesterday afternoon we heard the A4s & A5s again in Johnstone Strait. We think they left the area during the night. We did not hear the A12s. Have a great day! The 2005 IWC has ended. Paul will be back soon.
Helena
24 Jun 2005 09:05:36 PDT

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staff
24 Jun 2005 18:52:05 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The A12s,A4s and A5s are back! They swam past this morning and are in the Strait now. We first heard them just before 5am in Blackfish Sound. They are headd east toward the Reserve now.
Helena
22 Jun 2005 07:15:27 PDT


Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The whales have gone in for a rub.
Helena
22 Jun 2005 08:40:01 PDT

Good afternoon ! I have posted the OrcaLab website below for those interested in Paul's report from the IWC. He is inUlsan, Korea at the moment. The last two days of the main meeting have been tense and exciting. Results have been close. The BBC are also filing pretty coprehensive reports. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4114368.stm. Meanwhile, we here at the Lab have been enjoying the humpbacks in the area. The mum & calf pair just went by on their way to the Strait. We have heard reports of the A1s and the Rs being seen on the northern coast. http://cetacealab.org It won't be long now! http://www.orcalab.org
Helena
21 Jun 2005 11:21:20 PDT

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staff
06 Jun 2005 22:38:02 PDT

No orcas present.

Hello everyone! It is rapidly becoming that time of year again. As many of you already know, the entire southern community has returned to the San Juan area. We are still waiting for the northern residents to arrive. There have been a few sightings on the north coast but so far it has been pretty quiet down here. There are three humpbacks in the area. Jackie Hinderling thinks that one of the humpbacks may have been around last year and has returned with a calf. We have been also watching dalls porpoise, lots of sea lions and many eagles. We are looking forward to the start up of "Live" and have been busy getting ready.
Helena
05 Jun 2005 17:00:12 PDT