Superb sounds!!
Most likely the A12s are heading back to the west. It is a lovely morning, a bit misty after yesterday's rain.
Helena
20 Jun 2009 06:37:28 PDTNo orcas present.
After the 6:30am calls off Robson Bight, the A34s disappeared. So, as of now, it is not clear if they went west or east. There was a report of 18 orcas off Campbell River today but there were no confirmed identifications. A smaller group of transients were reported in that area during the day. Keep your ears open, someone may yet turn up!
Helena
20 Jun 2009 23:22:48 PDT
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
A34s are back and with 2 new baby's!
Photo Jim Borrowman.
Superb sounds!!
We are hearing A1 calls in Johnstone Strait! They are back! We will let you know who when we figure it out.
Helena
19 Jun 2009 15:00:53 PDT
Orcas near mics.
It is the A12s! ... making their way eastward toward the Reserve.
Helena
19 Jun 2009 16:36:22 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Sounds as if the A12s have gone past Robson Bight to the east.
Helena
19 Jun 2009 18:27:12 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A34s are going through Blackney Pass and into Blackfish Sound. A12 and A33 are not with them. Jared and Stubbs Island Whale Watch informed us before they came into Blackney Pass that there are two new babies in the group! A62 and A67 are new mothers!
Helena
19 Jun 2009 20:42:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are again hearing calls back in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
19 Jun 2009 23:33:55 PDT
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A5s,Gs and A35s nearby Cetacealab
No orcas present.
Sound is back! Thanks to Linda. Word from CetaceaLab: the A35s are nearby and they have heard A5s, Gs and someone from the B/C/D groups recently, as well as, many humpbacks. There was also a report of the other A11s further south along the coast. Getting closer!
Helena
16 Jun 2009 23:25:10 PDT
Sound is back! Thanks to Linda. Word from CetaceaLab: the A35s are nearby and they have heard A5s, Gs and someone from the B/C/D groups recently, as well as, many humpbacks. There was also a report of the other A11s further south along the coast. Getting closer!
Helena
16 Jun 2009 23:25:10 PDT
Monday, June 15, 2009
Performing maintenance
We are sorry that audio has been down. We are away from Hanson Island at the moment and won't be back for a few more days. We will try to figure out what is wrong and get back on line as soon as possible. Please keep checking from time to time.
Helena & Paul
15 Jun 2009 22:09:21 PDT
We are sorry that audio has been down. We are away from Hanson Island at the moment and won't be back for a few more days. We will try to figure out what is wrong and get back on line as soon as possible. Please keep checking from time to time.
Helena & Paul
15 Jun 2009 22:09:21 PDT
Monday, June 08, 2009
Friday, June 05, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Orcas near mics.
We are listening to dolphins in Blackfish Sound. A large humpback is in Blackney Pass. We wwere down for a while because of a blown transformer on Vancouver Island. We are up and running again.
Helena
02 Jun 2009 12:38:23 PDT
Performing maintenance
Sorry, we've had to stop streaming audio for the moment, will try to start it again tomorrow.
Paul & Helena
02 Jun 2009 22:51:24 PDT
We are listening to dolphins in Blackfish Sound. A large humpback is in Blackney Pass. We wwere down for a while because of a blown transformer on Vancouver Island. We are up and running again.
Helena
02 Jun 2009 12:38:23 PDT
Performing maintenance
Sorry, we've had to stop streaming audio for the moment, will try to start it again tomorrow.
Paul & Helena
02 Jun 2009 22:51:24 PDT
Sunday, May 31, 2009
No orcas present.
Lovely morning, a humpback startled us as its breath cracked the morning's stillness close to Hanson Island. Afterwards, a sea lion offshore enjoyed breakfast. No further word so far on the Ls.
Helena
31 May 2009 09:22:36 PDT
No orcas present.
This afternoon, "Twister", the rescued humpback passed through Blackney Pass with another humpback. Thanks to Jackie Hildering for the confirmation. Also, CetaceaLab has had visits by the A4s,Hs, Gs and C10s during the last week.
Helena
31 May 2009 18:21:07 PDT
Lovely morning, a humpback startled us as its breath cracked the morning's stillness close to Hanson Island. Afterwards, a sea lion offshore enjoyed breakfast. No further word so far on the Ls.
Helena
31 May 2009 09:22:36 PDT
No orcas present.
This afternoon, "Twister", the rescued humpback passed through Blackney Pass with another humpback. Thanks to Jackie Hildering for the confirmation. Also, CetaceaLab has had visits by the A4s,Hs, Gs and C10s during the last week.
Helena
31 May 2009 18:21:07 PDT
Saturday, May 30, 2009
L pod
No orcas present.
More news: the DFO received photos of the whales off Port Hardy last night: L41,L77,L79,L12,L22,L89 were identified. They were reported heading east. No reports today.
Helena
30 May 2009 16:07:17 PDT
More news: the DFO received photos of the whales off Port Hardy last night: L41,L77,L79,L12,L22,L89 were identified. They were reported heading east. No reports today.
Helena
30 May 2009 16:07:17 PDT
Friday, May 29, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
No orcas present.
I forgot to mention that there has been at least one humpback in Blackney Pass during the last couple of days. The humpback who was rescured is known as "Twister". Twister is a familiar humpback to this area. The crew who rescued Twister were overjoyed that the rescue went so well!
Helena
23 May 2009 12:11:31 PDT
I forgot to mention that there has been at least one humpback in Blackney Pass during the last couple of days. The humpback who was rescured is known as "Twister". Twister is a familiar humpback to this area. The crew who rescued Twister were overjoyed that the rescue went so well!
Helena
23 May 2009 12:11:31 PDT
Sunday, May 17, 2009
T18s
No calls but orcas nearby
A report from StraightWatch at 11am: a small group of transients are heading west into Robson Bight. Also at 8:15am this morning there was at least one humpback in Blackney Pass travelling south along Parson Island.
Helena
17 May 2009 11:20:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Transient call in Johnstone Strait. At least 3 transients (one male) were seen travelling west from Robson Bight mid strait.
Helena
17 May 2009 11:51:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Straitwatch reports that the 4 transients have been identified by Jared Towers as the T18s. They are continuing west mid strait past Kaikash creek. Straitwatch also reports that the humpback who was in Johnstone Strait has turned back toward Blackney Pass entrance.
Helena
17 May 2009 12:18:48 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Jared now reports the T18s are actually turning into Blackney Pass!
Helena
17 May 2009 12:22:02 PDT
The T18s travelled north through Blackney Pass. They are now in Blackfish Sound. T19 B stopped for a while and circled around, looking like he was interested in something but as the final pair approached he continued off to the west. It turns out that there were two humpbacks and as the transients turned into Blackney they were only 200 meters apart, to no consequence. A few sea lions were in the water as the transients passed through.
Helena
17 May 2009 13:08:18 PDT
A report from StraightWatch at 11am: a small group of transients are heading west into Robson Bight. Also at 8:15am this morning there was at least one humpback in Blackney Pass travelling south along Parson Island.
Helena
17 May 2009 11:20:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Transient call in Johnstone Strait. At least 3 transients (one male) were seen travelling west from Robson Bight mid strait.
Helena
17 May 2009 11:51:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Straitwatch reports that the 4 transients have been identified by Jared Towers as the T18s. They are continuing west mid strait past Kaikash creek. Straitwatch also reports that the humpback who was in Johnstone Strait has turned back toward Blackney Pass entrance.
Helena
17 May 2009 12:18:48 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Jared now reports the T18s are actually turning into Blackney Pass!
Helena
17 May 2009 12:22:02 PDT
The T18s travelled north through Blackney Pass. They are now in Blackfish Sound. T19 B stopped for a while and circled around, looking like he was interested in something but as the final pair approached he continued off to the west. It turns out that there were two humpbacks and as the transients turned into Blackney they were only 200 meters apart, to no consequence. A few sea lions were in the water as the transients passed through.
Helena
17 May 2009 13:08:18 PDT
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
T100s
No calls but orcas nearby
This is a bit late but this afternoon as we headed into town to vote a small group of orcas crossed our path in Weynton Pass. The whales were headed to Johnstone Strait where they eventually headed east. We didn't really stop but Jim Borrowman was able to get some IDs and is pretty sure it was the T100s. Earlier in the day, there were orcas in Robson Bight again. This has been a fairly busy transient month so far.
Helena
12 May 2009 22:57:52 PDT
This is a bit late but this afternoon as we headed into town to vote a small group of orcas crossed our path in Weynton Pass. The whales were headed to Johnstone Strait where they eventually headed east. We didn't really stop but Jim Borrowman was able to get some IDs and is pretty sure it was the T100s. Earlier in the day, there were orcas in Robson Bight again. This has been a fairly busy transient month so far.
Helena
12 May 2009 22:57:52 PDT
Thursday, May 07, 2009
No calls but orcas nearby
We were just informed that there are 5 orcas in Robson Bight heading east.
Helena
07 May 2009 13:23:04 PDT
From the audience:
Just a note....5 orcas southbound past Cape Mudge on Quadra Island at 1200 today
Haywire@c.r. bc
08 May 2009 13:01:18 PDT
Thanks Haywire, wonder if these were the same as here yesterday.
Helena@Hanson Island
08 May 2009 13:44:51 PDT
Could be.......out with the flood. too far away to confirm but the male looked alot like T-19b....
Haywire@c.r. bc
08 May 2009 13:56:08 PDT
We were just informed that there are 5 orcas in Robson Bight heading east.
Helena
07 May 2009 13:23:04 PDT
From the audience:
Just a note....5 orcas southbound past Cape Mudge on Quadra Island at 1200 today
Haywire@c.r. bc
08 May 2009 13:01:18 PDT
Thanks Haywire, wonder if these were the same as here yesterday.
Helena@Hanson Island
08 May 2009 13:44:51 PDT
Could be.......out with the flood. too far away to confirm but the male looked alot like T-19b....
Haywire@c.r. bc
08 May 2009 13:56:08 PDT
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
No orcas present.
We have not had any activity lately, although, there have been a couple of transient orca sightings and briefly we even heard a sea lion on the hydrophone. We have been streaming and will continue to do so. We also had our first humpback (quite small) in Blackney Pas the other day.
Helena
06 May 2009 21:37:34 PDT
We have not had any activity lately, although, there have been a couple of transient orca sightings and briefly we even heard a sea lion on the hydrophone. We have been streaming and will continue to do so. We also had our first humpback (quite small) in Blackney Pas the other day.
Helena
06 May 2009 21:37:34 PDT
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Transients T20, T21, T2s T123s
No calls but orcas nearby
Today, two faily sizable transient groups travelled into Johnstone Strait from the west. Jim Boprrowman managed to get IDs. Here is a list of some of today's orcas:T20, T21, T2, T2C, T2C1, T2C2, T123 and T023D
Helena
27 Apr 2009 17:40:34 PDT
Performing maintenance
We're stopped streaming live audio again (still over bandwidth allocation) but will start again tonight, just in case something happens while we're asleep that we miss, & you notice..
Helena & Paul
27 Apr 2009 10:59:28 PDT
Today, two faily sizable transient groups travelled into Johnstone Strait from the west. Jim Boprrowman managed to get IDs. Here is a list of some of today's orcas:T20, T21, T2, T2C, T2C1, T2C2, T123 and T023D
Helena
27 Apr 2009 17:40:34 PDT
Performing maintenance
We're stopped streaming live audio again (still over bandwidth allocation) but will start again tonight, just in case something happens while we're asleep that we miss, & you notice..
Helena & Paul
27 Apr 2009 10:59:28 PDT
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Performing maintenance
Hi everyone; sorry, but we have used up our bandwidth allocation for April & have stopped streaming live audio for the moment. We'll resume again at the beginning of May. Meanwhile, if something especially interesting occurs, we'll post a comment & stream live audio while it's happening. Please accept our apologies, along with our best wishes to you all.
Paul & Helena
22 Apr 2009 13:34:40 PDT
Hi everyone; sorry, but we have used up our bandwidth allocation for April & have stopped streaming live audio for the moment. We'll resume again at the beginning of May. Meanwhile, if something especially interesting occurs, we'll post a comment & stream live audio while it's happening. Please accept our apologies, along with our best wishes to you all.
Paul & Helena
22 Apr 2009 13:34:40 PDT
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
A4s and A5s in JS, A36s near Cetacealab
Multiple pod calls audible.
This time, we are listening to A4 and A5 calls in Johnstone Strait! What an April!
Helena
15 Apr 2009 06:02:18 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We had all the A5s head north through Blackney Pass. They are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
15 Apr 2009 07:05:53 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The plot thickens. Cetacealab just reported that they have had the A36s up near them. We never heard the A4s again but the A5s carried on into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
15 Apr 2009 09:03:10 PDT
This time, we are listening to A4 and A5 calls in Johnstone Strait! What an April!
Helena
15 Apr 2009 06:02:18 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We had all the A5s head north through Blackney Pass. They are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
15 Apr 2009 07:05:53 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The plot thickens. Cetacealab just reported that they have had the A36s up near them. We never heard the A4s again but the A5s carried on into Queen Charlotte Strait.
Helena
15 Apr 2009 09:03:10 PDT
Friday, April 10, 2009
A5s audible and went to the east
Orcas near mics.
We are hearing A5 calls in Johnstone Strait. Sounds like they may be just west of the entrance to Blackney Pass heading east.
Helena
10 Apr 2009 12:46:21 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Not to be too confusing but these whales maybe further east than we first thought.
Helena
10 Apr 2009 13:02:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A5 group is near Robson Bight by now.
Helena
10 Apr 2009 13:46:46 PDT
No orcas present.
We know that at least the A25s were there and we believe they carried on to the east around 2pm.
Helena
10 Apr 2009 18:51:37 PDT
We are hearing A5 calls in Johnstone Strait. Sounds like they may be just west of the entrance to Blackney Pass heading east.
Helena
10 Apr 2009 12:46:21 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Not to be too confusing but these whales maybe further east than we first thought.
Helena
10 Apr 2009 13:02:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A5 group is near Robson Bight by now.
Helena
10 Apr 2009 13:46:46 PDT
No orcas present.
We know that at least the A25s were there and we believe they carried on to the east around 2pm.
Helena
10 Apr 2009 18:51:37 PDT
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
I31s returned from the east
Distant calls audible.
After a gap of a day or so, we are again hearing I31 type calls in Johnstone Strait. Perhaps they are making their way back to the west.
Helena
08 Apr 2009 13:49:52 PDT
No orcas present.
Thanks to the Mackays we know that 4 orcas have been seen headed toward Haddington Island (between Sointula, Alert Bay and Port McNeill. This might be the whales we heard earlier.
Helena
08 Apr 2009 17:45:04 PDT
After a gap of a day or so, we are again hearing I31 type calls in Johnstone Strait. Perhaps they are making their way back to the west.
Helena
08 Apr 2009 13:49:52 PDT
No orcas present.
Thanks to the Mackays we know that 4 orcas have been seen headed toward Haddington Island (between Sointula, Alert Bay and Port McNeill. This might be the whales we heard earlier.
Helena
08 Apr 2009 17:45:04 PDT
Sunday, April 05, 2009
C6s and I31s
Distant calls audible.
There are faint calls through the heavy boat noise in Johnstone Strait!
Helena
05 Apr 2009 05:05:15 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Most likely the group that was off the Bight early this morning has headed west into Queen Charlotte Strait via Blackney Pass. At this point we think the C6s were part of this group.
Helena
05 Apr 2009 12:15:31 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are now hearing calls in Johnstone strait, perhaps, the groups who were east are now beginning to file back. All this activity is extraordinary for April which is usually the quietest month of the calendar year.
Helena
05 Apr 2009 14:32:16 PDT
Orcas near mics.
These I31 type calls are closer to Robson Bight now. Unfortunately, the boat noise continues. The new BC ferry, replacement for the Queen of the North, went north through Blackney Pass about an hour ago. The boat noise has been constant through last night and today. But it is a lovely day, nevertheless. The ocean has calmed down, the evening light nice and soft and the temperature is more Spring like.
Helena
05 Apr 2009 18:14:09 PDT
There are faint calls through the heavy boat noise in Johnstone Strait!
Helena
05 Apr 2009 05:05:15 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Most likely the group that was off the Bight early this morning has headed west into Queen Charlotte Strait via Blackney Pass. At this point we think the C6s were part of this group.
Helena
05 Apr 2009 12:15:31 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are now hearing calls in Johnstone strait, perhaps, the groups who were east are now beginning to file back. All this activity is extraordinary for April which is usually the quietest month of the calendar year.
Helena
05 Apr 2009 14:32:16 PDT
Orcas near mics.
These I31 type calls are closer to Robson Bight now. Unfortunately, the boat noise continues. The new BC ferry, replacement for the Queen of the North, went north through Blackney Pass about an hour ago. The boat noise has been constant through last night and today. But it is a lovely day, nevertheless. The ocean has calmed down, the evening light nice and soft and the temperature is more Spring like.
Helena
05 Apr 2009 18:14:09 PDT
Saturday, April 04, 2009
I31s also passed the area and left to the east
Distant calls audible.
We are now hearing distant G clan calls and echo location, in Johnstone Strait,off the entrance to Blackney Pass!
Helena
04 Apr 2009 14:06:58 PST
Distant calls audible.
Possibly, the calls are from the I31s and it seems like they are eastbound.
Helena
04 Apr 2009 14:37:53 PST
No orcas present.
The whales probably continued east past Robson Bight around 5pm.
Helena
04 Apr 2009 17:09:53 PST
We are now hearing distant G clan calls and echo location, in Johnstone Strait,off the entrance to Blackney Pass!
Helena
04 Apr 2009 14:06:58 PST
Distant calls audible.
Possibly, the calls are from the I31s and it seems like they are eastbound.
Helena
04 Apr 2009 14:37:53 PST
No orcas present.
The whales probably continued east past Robson Bight around 5pm.
Helena
04 Apr 2009 17:09:53 PST
Friday, April 03, 2009
A1s are back!
Superb sounds!!
We are listening to A1 calls in Johnstone Strait this morning!
Helena
03 Apr 2009 07:41:14 PST
Boat noise
Sorry about the sound. The Lab's computer glitched but it should be back now. The calls lasted about 10 minutes and we think the whales went east so hopefully, they will come back soon. Lovely day here, sunny AND warm for the first time in ages.
Helena
03 Apr 2009 16:34:37 PST
We are listening to A1 calls in Johnstone Strait this morning!
Helena
03 Apr 2009 07:41:14 PST
Boat noise
Sorry about the sound. The Lab's computer glitched but it should be back now. The calls lasted about 10 minutes and we think the whales went east so hopefully, they will come back soon. Lovely day here, sunny AND warm for the first time in ages.
Helena
03 Apr 2009 16:34:37 PST
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
T44 found dead, floating near Port Hardy
No orcas present.
A couple of days ago, the MacKays were told of a sighting of a dead orca floating near Hope Island (near Port Hardy). The DFO was alerted and with the help of a Coast Guard boat, that was in the vicinity, the whale was secured. DFO was able to identify the 31 year old transient male as T44. A necropsy will be performed in the next day or so. Finding a whale, soon after death, is a very rare occurrence and presents an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge.
Helena
01 Apr 2009 08:24:18 PST
A couple of days ago, the MacKays were told of a sighting of a dead orca floating near Hope Island (near Port Hardy). The DFO was alerted and with the help of a Coast Guard boat, that was in the vicinity, the whale was secured. DFO was able to identify the 31 year old transient male as T44. A necropsy will be performed in the next day or so. Finding a whale, soon after death, is a very rare occurrence and presents an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge.
Helena
01 Apr 2009 08:24:18 PST
Friday, March 27, 2009
Humpbacks are back
No orcas present.
Spring may finally be on its way! Stubbs Island, based in Telegraph Cove, saw a humpback passing the other day. Hint of what's to come!
Helena
27 Mar 2009 12:53:42 PST
Spring may finally be on its way! Stubbs Island, based in Telegraph Cove, saw a humpback passing the other day. Hint of what's to come!
Helena
27 Mar 2009 12:53:42 PST
Friday, March 20, 2009
Transients in JS
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls on the Parson Island hydrophone. Sounds like there are transient orcas in Johnstone Strait. The calls are getting louder, so the orcas may be headed east, or possibly towards Blackney Pass.
Helena & Paul
20 Mar 2009 04:34:32 PST
We're hearing distant calls on the Parson Island hydrophone. Sounds like there are transient orcas in Johnstone Strait. The calls are getting louder, so the orcas may be headed east, or possibly towards Blackney Pass.
Helena & Paul
20 Mar 2009 04:34:32 PST
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Transients!
Distant calls audible.
There are vocal transients in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
18 Mar 2009 17:15:40 PST
There are vocal transients in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
18 Mar 2009 17:15:40 PST
Friday, March 13, 2009
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Gs in the area!
Distant calls audible.
Well, well,well! Just after 8am we began to hear calls in Blackfish Sound. Stay tuned!
Helena
03 Mar 2009 08:21:09 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
Not sure what to think at this point. We just got two reports of orcas (large group) heading west this morning in Johnstone Strait and through Pearse Passage. Slack tide to the ebb was at 7:20am. Thanks to Wendy,Bill and Barb for the reports. The OL audience began to hear calls as early as 3am so perhaps a group came in and then left "quickly". We finally picked up on calls just after 8am on the Flower Island station which might mean they are continuing to the west for now.To add to all of this, we thought we heard very distant transient calls around 11:38pm. This is a lot of sudden activity!
Helena
03 Mar 2009 08:44:27 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
Another quick update, Bill MacKay in Port McNeill says they can see the whales heading to Sointula.
Helena
03 Mar 2009 08:54:29 PST
No orcas present.
The MacKays went out this morning and followed the big group to Pulteney Point (western tip of Malcolm Island) at 10 am. They saw 25+ whales spread out in about 6 groups. G38 was there. They only heard G clan calls when the whales were vocal. Thanks Donna and Bill, this was a great report! When they left, the whales were still west bound , headed toward the Port Hardy airport. Thanks also to the vigilant OL'ers who heard the calls in the morning. Thank goodness we were streaming!
Helena
03 Mar 2009 17:20:50 PST
Well, well,well! Just after 8am we began to hear calls in Blackfish Sound. Stay tuned!
Helena
03 Mar 2009 08:21:09 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
Not sure what to think at this point. We just got two reports of orcas (large group) heading west this morning in Johnstone Strait and through Pearse Passage. Slack tide to the ebb was at 7:20am. Thanks to Wendy,Bill and Barb for the reports. The OL audience began to hear calls as early as 3am so perhaps a group came in and then left "quickly". We finally picked up on calls just after 8am on the Flower Island station which might mean they are continuing to the west for now.To add to all of this, we thought we heard very distant transient calls around 11:38pm. This is a lot of sudden activity!
Helena
03 Mar 2009 08:44:27 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
Another quick update, Bill MacKay in Port McNeill says they can see the whales heading to Sointula.
Helena
03 Mar 2009 08:54:29 PST
No orcas present.
The MacKays went out this morning and followed the big group to Pulteney Point (western tip of Malcolm Island) at 10 am. They saw 25+ whales spread out in about 6 groups. G38 was there. They only heard G clan calls when the whales were vocal. Thanks Donna and Bill, this was a great report! When they left, the whales were still west bound , headed toward the Port Hardy airport. Thanks also to the vigilant OL'ers who heard the calls in the morning. Thank goodness we were streaming!
Helena
03 Mar 2009 17:20:50 PST
Monday, March 02, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
No orcas present
No orcas present.
Great sunny days! But not too much orca activity recently.
Helena
20 Feb 2009 09:05:49 PST
Great sunny days! But not too much orca activity recently.
Helena
20 Feb 2009 09:05:49 PST
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Dolphins calling
No orcas present.
This sounds familiar. At 11:45pm there were close dolphin calls. The morning is sunny and bright and the sea lions are lollying about.
Helena
17 Feb 2009 10:08:45 PST
This sounds familiar. At 11:45pm there were close dolphin calls. The morning is sunny and bright and the sea lions are lollying about.
Helena
17 Feb 2009 10:08:45 PST
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
A4s and A5s still at the east?
No orcas present.
Sound is back. We have not heard the A4s and A5s again but the DFO found some of the southern residents off Nanaimo yesterday.
Helena & Paul
09 Feb 2009 10:00:22 PST
Sound is back. We have not heard the A4s and A5s again but the DFO found some of the southern residents off Nanaimo yesterday.
Helena & Paul
09 Feb 2009 10:00:22 PST
Saturday, February 07, 2009
A4s and A5s in the area
Orcas near mics.
There are A5 calls once again in Johnstone Strait!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:35:49 PST
Orcas near mics.
I think there are A4 calls as well.
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:40:35 PST
Orcas near mics.
I think that they are actually closer to the Ecological Reserve!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:49:05 PST
No orcas present.
We are so sorry about the connection. There were not a lot of calls if that is any consolation, and as we think the whales went to the east, perhaps we may be able to solve the problem before they return. Fingers crossed again!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 23:06:59 PST
There are A5 calls once again in Johnstone Strait!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:35:49 PST
Orcas near mics.
I think there are A4 calls as well.
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:40:35 PST
Orcas near mics.
I think that they are actually closer to the Ecological Reserve!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:49:05 PST
No orcas present.
We are so sorry about the connection. There were not a lot of calls if that is any consolation, and as we think the whales went to the east, perhaps we may be able to solve the problem before they return. Fingers crossed again!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 23:06:59 PST
Thursday, February 05, 2009
The A8s went off to the west
No orcas present.
Well it feels as if the A8s may have disappeared off to the west. We did not hear them come through Weynton Pass and into Blackfish Sound so we are left wondering. It would be nice if they have not gone totally away. Regardless, it was lovely to hear them.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 21:57:58 PST
Well it feels as if the A8s may have disappeared off to the west. We did not hear them come through Weynton Pass and into Blackfish Sound so we are left wondering. It would be nice if they have not gone totally away. Regardless, it was lovely to hear them.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 21:57:58 PST
A8s return to JS area
Superb sounds!!
This might be them! Close and distant calls on Critical Point.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 15:27:07 PST
Orcas near mics.
Definitely A5 calls, they are now off the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 16:33:48 PST
This might be them! Close and distant calls on Critical Point.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 15:27:07 PST
Orcas near mics.
Definitely A5 calls, they are now off the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 16:33:48 PST
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
A8s still in the west?
No orcas present.
We have been waiting for the A8s to make their way back to the west but so far we have not heard them. In fact,it has been "quiet". We heard from CetaceaLab that the A25s and A23s are up north.
Helena
29 Jan 2009 22:18:29 PST
We have been waiting for the A8s to make their way back to the west but so far we have not heard them. In fact,it has been "quiet". We heard from CetaceaLab that the A25s and A23s are up north.
Helena
29 Jan 2009 22:18:29 PST
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Transients in Blackfish Sound
Superb sounds!!
We're hearing calls from transient orcas in Blackfish Sound, on the Flower Island hydrophone. There is no boat noise & the calls are clear. The ocean is calm & there is a light dusting of snow all around.
Helena & Paul
25 Jan 2009 03:13:29 PST
We're hearing calls from transient orcas in Blackfish Sound, on the Flower Island hydrophone. There is no boat noise & the calls are clear. The ocean is calm & there is a light dusting of snow all around.
Helena & Paul
25 Jan 2009 03:13:29 PST
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Pacific Whitesided Dolphins in JS
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing faint pacific whitesided dolphins in johnstone Strait.
Helena
24 Jan 2009 13:35:32 PST
We are hearing faint pacific whitesided dolphins in johnstone Strait.
Helena
24 Jan 2009 13:35:32 PST
Friday, January 23, 2009
Orca-live is up and running!!
No calls but orcas nearby
Surprise,We are back! After what seems like an age, we have managed to reconstruct the system: All new radios. After so many trials and errors we are cautiously optomistic. It is possible that the signal will be intermittent until we solve one last problem but we will do our best to continue streaming live audio. Keep your fingers crossed! The last month has been incredibly busy with orcas - wouldn't you know it? The area has been visted by several transient groups, as well as, the I31s and A5s, from the northern resident community. On January 11th, the 131s were first heard coming into the area. During the following two weeks, they have travelled the entire length of Johnstone Strait. Recently, the I33 matriline has been heard and seen going back and forth from the Ecological Reserve to Telegraph Cove. Possibly, last night they were joined by the other I31s. We finally lost track of the calls, (still in the Strait), around midnight. Today, we got word that the A8s were near Pender Harbour! We had heard them come in and head east early January 20th. Pender Harbour is where Corky and 5 other A5 pod members were captured and taken away in 1969 - 39 years ago! Although the A5s have been known to travel Georgia Strait, this is an historic return to this location.
Helena and Paul
23 Jan 2009 21:37:26 PST
Surprise,We are back! After what seems like an age, we have managed to reconstruct the system: All new radios. After so many trials and errors we are cautiously optomistic. It is possible that the signal will be intermittent until we solve one last problem but we will do our best to continue streaming live audio. Keep your fingers crossed! The last month has been incredibly busy with orcas - wouldn't you know it? The area has been visted by several transient groups, as well as, the I31s and A5s, from the northern resident community. On January 11th, the 131s were first heard coming into the area. During the following two weeks, they have travelled the entire length of Johnstone Strait. Recently, the I33 matriline has been heard and seen going back and forth from the Ecological Reserve to Telegraph Cove. Possibly, last night they were joined by the other I31s. We finally lost track of the calls, (still in the Strait), around midnight. Today, we got word that the A8s were near Pender Harbour! We had heard them come in and head east early January 20th. Pender Harbour is where Corky and 5 other A5 pod members were captured and taken away in 1969 - 39 years ago! Although the A5s have been known to travel Georgia Strait, this is an historic return to this location.
Helena and Paul
23 Jan 2009 21:37:26 PST
Friday, January 02, 2009
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Internet connection down
Sorry everyone, but our internet connection has gone down again & will remain down until we can replace several radios in our wireless network. This will be a costly & time consuming excercise, but hopefully we'll be back again within a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, we wish you all the very best for this festive season... please take good care of yourselves and each other, and thank you, so much, for your continuing support of our efforts!
Paul & Helena
07 Dec 2008 17:18:38 PST
Paul & Helena
07 Dec 2008 17:18:38 PST
Friday, December 05, 2008
No orcas present.
We still have not heard the A12s today and wonder now if they were leaving when last heard. Time will hopefully make it all clearer. Today, is wet & windy - not at all like yesterday!
Helena
05 Dec 2008 15:42:19 PST
Helena
05 Dec 2008 15:42:19 PST
Thursday, December 04, 2008
The A12s are back in the area
Distant calls audible.
An amazing sunrise this morning and distant calls as well!
Helena
04 Dec 2008 08:47:34 PST
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like the A12s!
Helena
04 Dec 2008 08:50:27 PST
Distant calls audible.
We think the A12s may be heading back toward the Ecological Reserve now.
Helena
04 Dec 2008 14:26:46 PST
An amazing sunrise this morning and distant calls as well!
Helena
04 Dec 2008 08:47:34 PST
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like the A12s!
Helena
04 Dec 2008 08:50:27 PST
Distant calls audible.
We think the A12s may be heading back toward the Ecological Reserve now.
Helena
04 Dec 2008 14:26:46 PST
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Southern and Northern Residents
No orcas present.
As promised. We are now able to report which whales were seen off Alert Bay on Nov.24th. The DFO has confirmed that it was part of the Ls. This is only the 2nd time that we know of that southern residents have chosen to head north in the late Fall via Johnstone Strait. Two years ago, southern residents came through in early December. At that time, it was dark so pictures were not possible. However, they were vocal. This time, we don't believe they were vocal while in range of our hydrophones but Paul was fortunate to be in town at the time they passed by and was able to take a few pictures. L85,L41,L77,L78,L79 and L25 were identified from the pictures. Thanks to Jared and Graeme for their help with the identifications.
Helena
02 Dec 2008 14:54:32 PST
Distant calls audible.
And now for Northern Residents! We are hearing both A5 and A1 calls in Johnstone Strait near the entrance of Blackney Pass.
Helena
02 Dec 2008 20:25:42 PST
As promised. We are now able to report which whales were seen off Alert Bay on Nov.24th. The DFO has confirmed that it was part of the Ls. This is only the 2nd time that we know of that southern residents have chosen to head north in the late Fall via Johnstone Strait. Two years ago, southern residents came through in early December. At that time, it was dark so pictures were not possible. However, they were vocal. This time, we don't believe they were vocal while in range of our hydrophones but Paul was fortunate to be in town at the time they passed by and was able to take a few pictures. L85,L41,L77,L78,L79 and L25 were identified from the pictures. Thanks to Jared and Graeme for their help with the identifications.
Helena
02 Dec 2008 14:54:32 PST
Distant calls audible.
And now for Northern Residents! We are hearing both A5 and A1 calls in Johnstone Strait near the entrance of Blackney Pass.
Helena
02 Dec 2008 20:25:42 PST
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Transients near Stephanson Islands
No orcas present.
Here is a brief summary of the last few days. On Thursday, Nov 27, Jim Borrowman reported that he could see two male orcas by the Stephanson Islands across from Telegraph Cove. The day before, Nov. 26, he took photos of T7, T7A and T12A so he wondered if the whales he was seeing on the 27th were the same transient group. Meanwhile, there are still humpbacks and sea lions around. We are still waiting for the photos of the group of twenty to be processed. We will hopefully let you know soon. Grey, wet and sometimes windy days continue.
Helena
30 Nov 2008 10:53:09 PST
Here is a brief summary of the last few days. On Thursday, Nov 27, Jim Borrowman reported that he could see two male orcas by the Stephanson Islands across from Telegraph Cove. The day before, Nov. 26, he took photos of T7, T7A and T12A so he wondered if the whales he was seeing on the 27th were the same transient group. Meanwhile, there are still humpbacks and sea lions around. We are still waiting for the photos of the group of twenty to be processed. We will hopefully let you know soon. Grey, wet and sometimes windy days continue.
Helena
30 Nov 2008 10:53:09 PST
Monday, November 24, 2008
Unknown orcas
No calls but orcas nearby
A rather interesting day: approximately 20 orcas off Alert Bay early this afternoon. The whales headed west toward Port McNeill. We will know soon who this might have been. Stay tuned!
Helena
24 Nov 2008 21:50:29 PST
A rather interesting day: approximately 20 orcas off Alert Bay early this afternoon. The whales headed west toward Port McNeill. We will know soon who this might have been. Stay tuned!
Helena
24 Nov 2008 21:50:29 PST
Sunday, November 23, 2008
More transients
No calls but orcas nearby
Yet more transients in Blackney Pass this morning. The 7 were travelling in two groups and by the looks of it "on the hunt". Two humpbacks were also moving in the same direction not too far from the orcas. Lots of sea lions in the Pass. There were no calls that we were aware of. The orcas disappeared up into Blackfish Sound.
Helena
23 Nov 2008 10:59:19 PST
Yet more transients in Blackney Pass this morning. The 7 were travelling in two groups and by the looks of it "on the hunt". Two humpbacks were also moving in the same direction not too far from the orcas. Lots of sea lions in the Pass. There were no calls that we were aware of. The orcas disappeared up into Blackfish Sound.
Helena
23 Nov 2008 10:59:19 PST
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Transients in Blackfish Sound
No orcas present.
three days have gone by and nothing to really report. There have still been humpbacks and sea lions and there were two days of fabulous weather. Today, it is windy, grey and wet. Looking back over the last 20+ years, we believe this has been the shortest northern resident season to date. November is not over and there may be more to come but we are keeping track and mindful that this has been a dismal salmon season as well and that this probably provides a big clue about the orca's behaviours. Fingers crossed that they are enough finding food elsewhere.
Helena
20 Nov 2008 10:15:38 PST
Distant calls audible.
A small group of transients, close to the Hanson Island side of Blackney, and foraging, just went up into Blackfish Sound. They have made a few sounds and their splashing was quite audible too.
Helena
20 Nov 2008 16:14:14 PST
three days have gone by and nothing to really report. There have still been humpbacks and sea lions and there were two days of fabulous weather. Today, it is windy, grey and wet. Looking back over the last 20+ years, we believe this has been the shortest northern resident season to date. November is not over and there may be more to come but we are keeping track and mindful that this has been a dismal salmon season as well and that this probably provides a big clue about the orca's behaviours. Fingers crossed that they are enough finding food elsewhere.
Helena
20 Nov 2008 10:15:38 PST
Distant calls audible.
A small group of transients, close to the Hanson Island side of Blackney, and foraging, just went up into Blackfish Sound. They have made a few sounds and their splashing was quite audible too.
Helena
20 Nov 2008 16:14:14 PST
Sunday, November 16, 2008
No orcas present.
The humpbacks are still hanging around the area and the sea lions have yet to move on. Typically grey November seas and skies round out the picture.
Helena
16 Nov 2008 21:47:47 PST
Helena
16 Nov 2008 21:47:47 PST
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Dolphins and Humpbacks
Orcas near mics.
There be dolphins in the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
13 Nov 2008 14:12:26 PST
No orcas present.
This afternoon 4 humpbacks travelled through towards Blackfish Sound: Two adults together followed by a mum and calf. Dolphins and sea lions surrounded the whales.
Helena
13 Nov 2008 16:14:26 PST
There be dolphins in the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
13 Nov 2008 14:12:26 PST
No orcas present.
This afternoon 4 humpbacks travelled through towards Blackfish Sound: Two adults together followed by a mum and calf. Dolphins and sea lions surrounded the whales.
Helena
13 Nov 2008 16:14:26 PST
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
No calls
No orcas present.
All pretty quiet today. We did hear of a report of an orca sighting in Johnstone Strait yesterday. We did not hear any calls yesterday.
Helena
12 Nov 2008 16:58:39 PST
All pretty quiet today. We did hear of a report of an orca sighting in Johnstone Strait yesterday. We did not hear any calls yesterday.
Helena
12 Nov 2008 16:58:39 PST
Monday, November 10, 2008
Vocal Humpbacks in Blackfish Sound
No orcas present.
Audio is back. Sorry for the inconvenience and fingers crossed that it will last! We have not heard orcas since November 3rd but the humpbacks have been quite vocal. Hopefully, they will be again soon. Today, most of the calls were in Blackfish Sound and Blackney Pass as the humpbacks moved back and forth.
Helena
10 Nov 2008 19:07:51 PST
Audio is back. Sorry for the inconvenience and fingers crossed that it will last! We have not heard orcas since November 3rd but the humpbacks have been quite vocal. Hopefully, they will be again soon. Today, most of the calls were in Blackfish Sound and Blackney Pass as the humpbacks moved back and forth.
Helena
10 Nov 2008 19:07:51 PST
Monday, November 03, 2008
A36s and Gs still around
Distant calls audible.
This morning we continued to hear the A36s, then the Gs and now the As once again. Possibly they took the ebb to the west this morning.
Helena
03 Nov 2008 12:03:26 PST
This morning we continued to hear the A36s, then the Gs and now the As once again. Possibly they took the ebb to the west this morning.
Helena
03 Nov 2008 12:03:26 PST
Sunday, November 02, 2008
A36s and G17s are back!
Orcas near mics.
They are back! For the last while we have been listening to the A36s and the G17s in Blackfish Sound. It has been two weeks. The humpbacks and sea lions continue to be a presence in Blackney Pass as well.
Helena
02 Nov 2008 17:27:35 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
It sounds like at least the A36s made it to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass.
Helena
02 Nov 2008 19:43:28 PST
They are back! For the last while we have been listening to the A36s and the G17s in Blackfish Sound. It has been two weeks. The humpbacks and sea lions continue to be a presence in Blackney Pass as well.
Helena
02 Nov 2008 17:27:35 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
It sounds like at least the A36s made it to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass.
Helena
02 Nov 2008 19:43:28 PST
Friday, October 31, 2008
No orcas present.
Two humpbacks were just in front of the Lab. They were fairly close and once again surrounded by dozens of sea lions. It took a while but they finally showed some of their flukes and we managed to snap off a picture or two. Amazing air sounds and even a few spy hops. Nice trick, nice treat.
Helena
31 Oct 2008 15:15:04 PST
Two humpbacks were just in front of the Lab. They were fairly close and once again surrounded by dozens of sea lions. It took a while but they finally showed some of their flukes and we managed to snap off a picture or two. Amazing air sounds and even a few spy hops. Nice trick, nice treat.
Helena
31 Oct 2008 15:15:04 PST
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Humpbacks calling
Superb sounds!!
We are definitely hearing humpback calls again! Quite exciting.
Helena
29 Oct 2008 18:36:42 PST
We are definitely hearing humpback calls again! Quite exciting.
Helena
29 Oct 2008 18:36:42 PST
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Humpback whales and Transients
No orcas present.
Well, it has been quite the day! Around 12:30pm we became aware of humpback calls in Blackfish Sound. Soon after a humpback came into Blackney surrounded by sea lions. The humpback was making lots of in-the-air noises. Another humpback came into view, further over, on the cusp of Blackfish Sound and Blackney Pass. This humpback was also making lots of loud exhalations. Over the next few hours these whales went back and forth. The calls dropped off after a while.
Helena
28 Oct 2008 16:12:39 PST
No orcas present.
We got a report from the MacKays that 6 orcas, most likely transients, were in Port McNeill harbour area around 6:30pm. These whales headed west. The humpbacks are still in Blacknney Pass.
Helena
28 Oct 2008 21:05:13 PST
Well, it has been quite the day! Around 12:30pm we became aware of humpback calls in Blackfish Sound. Soon after a humpback came into Blackney surrounded by sea lions. The humpback was making lots of in-the-air noises. Another humpback came into view, further over, on the cusp of Blackfish Sound and Blackney Pass. This humpback was also making lots of loud exhalations. Over the next few hours these whales went back and forth. The calls dropped off after a while.
Helena
28 Oct 2008 16:12:39 PST
No orcas present.
We got a report from the MacKays that 6 orcas, most likely transients, were in Port McNeill harbour area around 6:30pm. These whales headed west. The humpbacks are still in Blacknney Pass.
Helena
28 Oct 2008 21:05:13 PST
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
A30s left to the north
No orcas present.
Yesterday and today (so far) have been very quiet. The last we heard from the A30s was when they faded off in the distance from Blackfish Sound two days ago.
Helena
23 Oct 2008 16:20:38 PDT
Yesterday and today (so far) have been very quiet. The last we heard from the A30s was when they faded off in the distance from Blackfish Sound two days ago.
Helena
23 Oct 2008 16:20:38 PDT
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Distant A30 calls audible
We have been listening to the A30s in johnstone Strait since just before 11am.
Helena
21 Oct 2008 13:25:38 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
21 Oct 2008 15:56:45 PDT
Helena
21 Oct 2008 13:25:38 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
21 Oct 2008 15:56:45 PDT
Monday, October 20, 2008
A30s moving around in the area
Distant calls audible.
It has been aa nice day so far, after the storm, wind and rain (well almost after the rain)... the A30s were in Johnstone Strait this morning and left via Blackney Pass. They are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
20 Oct 2008 14:46:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We had just restarted recording of the A30s in Blackfish Sound when we noticed T14 mid channel, heading north, through Blackney Pass!
Helena
20 Oct 2008 16:42:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are back in Johnstone Strait once again!
Helena
20 Oct 2008 19:21:20 PDT
It has been aa nice day so far, after the storm, wind and rain (well almost after the rain)... the A30s were in Johnstone Strait this morning and left via Blackney Pass. They are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
20 Oct 2008 14:46:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We had just restarted recording of the A30s in Blackfish Sound when we noticed T14 mid channel, heading north, through Blackney Pass!
Helena
20 Oct 2008 16:42:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are back in Johnstone Strait once again!
Helena
20 Oct 2008 19:21:20 PDT
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
A30s back on track
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are once again off the western end of Blackfish Sound.
Helena
18 Oct 2008 08:42:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are now back in Johnstone Strait. They most likely went through Weynton Pass to get there.
Helena
18 Oct 2008 10:37:11 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are now hearing distant A1 calls in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
18 Oct 2008 13:57:29 PDT
The A30s are once again off the western end of Blackfish Sound.
Helena
18 Oct 2008 08:42:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are now back in Johnstone Strait. They most likely went through Weynton Pass to get there.
Helena
18 Oct 2008 10:37:11 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are now hearing distant A1 calls in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
18 Oct 2008 13:57:29 PDT
Friday, October 17, 2008
A30s vocal but boatnoise intrudes
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are heading north through Blackney Pas. There is loud boat noise in Blackfish Sound. Once that clears we may hear the A30s again for they have been vocal continuously since 1am! (we lost our connection again but it is back now).
Helena
17 Oct 2008 18:33:04 PDT
The A30s are heading north through Blackney Pas. There is loud boat noise in Blackfish Sound. Once that clears we may hear the A30s again for they have been vocal continuously since 1am! (we lost our connection again but it is back now).
Helena
17 Oct 2008 18:33:04 PDT
Thursday, October 16, 2008
G17 and A30 update
Distant calls audible.
We just recently heard the Gs once again, but we were not able to locate the calls. On the 14th, we know, in the afternoon, that the A30s and G17s circled back to Johnstone Strait by 3pm. They then went east to the entrance of Blackney Pass and through to Blackfish Sound by 5:45pm. They were last heard around 6:30pm. Yesterday, the two groups were seen heading into Queen Charlotte Strait around 1:30pm by Jim Borrowman. So we will see how they fare today. It is going to be a very windy day.
Helena
16 Oct 2008 09:18:21 PDT
We just recently heard the Gs once again, but we were not able to locate the calls. On the 14th, we know, in the afternoon, that the A30s and G17s circled back to Johnstone Strait by 3pm. They then went east to the entrance of Blackney Pass and through to Blackfish Sound by 5:45pm. They were last heard around 6:30pm. Yesterday, the two groups were seen heading into Queen Charlotte Strait around 1:30pm by Jim Borrowman. So we will see how they fare today. It is going to be a very windy day.
Helena
16 Oct 2008 09:18:21 PDT
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
A30s and G17s are back in JS
Orcas near mics.
Lovely morning, lovely calls! The whales are back in Johnstone Strait headed toward the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
14 Oct 2008 08:28:21 PDT
Lovely morning, lovely calls! The whales are back in Johnstone Strait headed toward the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
14 Oct 2008 08:28:21 PDT
Monday, October 13, 2008
A30s and G17s traveling around
Distant calls audible.
We've been listening to distant calls on the Flower Island hydrophone since a little before 8am. The calls (A & G clan) are getting louder, so there's a good chance the whales will head into Blackney Pass soon. Probably, they are the A30s & G17s, who came back from a couple of days in eastern Johnstone Strait last evening.
Helena
13 Oct 2008 08:49:31 PDT
While our connection was down today: The A30s and the G17s after a long sojourn off the western end of Blackfish Sound, travelled through Weynton Pass to Johnstone Strait. They then travelled east to the entrance of Blackney Pass. As the tide turned to ebb, the groups moved back to Weynton Pass and then through to Blackfish Sound again, just where the day started!
Helena
13 Oct 2008 18:01:06 PDT
We've been listening to distant calls on the Flower Island hydrophone since a little before 8am. The calls (A & G clan) are getting louder, so there's a good chance the whales will head into Blackney Pass soon. Probably, they are the A30s & G17s, who came back from a couple of days in eastern Johnstone Strait last evening.
Helena
13 Oct 2008 08:49:31 PDT
While our connection was down today: The A30s and the G17s after a long sojourn off the western end of Blackfish Sound, travelled through Weynton Pass to Johnstone Strait. They then travelled east to the entrance of Blackney Pass. As the tide turned to ebb, the groups moved back to Weynton Pass and then through to Blackfish Sound again, just where the day started!
Helena
13 Oct 2008 18:01:06 PDT
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Transients, G17s and A30s
No orcas present.
A bit late, but yesterday (Oct.11), just before noon, a group of transients (the T55s) turned up in Blackney Pass once again. They cruised a group of sea lions and probably made a kill. Jared Towers later identified the group in Johnstone Strait. The whales were vocal for quite a while. None of the calls were very loud on our system. Quiet day here, all the best to everyone this Canadian Thanksgiving.
Helena & Paul
12 Oct 2008 11:42:24 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We ae hearing close G17s and distant As in Johnstone Strait. There are dolphins as well. The groups must be coming back from the lower Johnstone Strait.
Helena
12 Oct 2008 18:38:02 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Calls are getting further away. The groups probably carried on west in Johnstone Strait and left via Weynton Passage and are now crossing the top (western) end of Blackfish Sound. Nice calls!
Helena
12 Oct 2008 21:47:46 PDT
A bit late, but yesterday (Oct.11), just before noon, a group of transients (the T55s) turned up in Blackney Pass once again. They cruised a group of sea lions and probably made a kill. Jared Towers later identified the group in Johnstone Strait. The whales were vocal for quite a while. None of the calls were very loud on our system. Quiet day here, all the best to everyone this Canadian Thanksgiving.
Helena & Paul
12 Oct 2008 11:42:24 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We ae hearing close G17s and distant As in Johnstone Strait. There are dolphins as well. The groups must be coming back from the lower Johnstone Strait.
Helena
12 Oct 2008 18:38:02 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Calls are getting further away. The groups probably carried on west in Johnstone Strait and left via Weynton Passage and are now crossing the top (western) end of Blackfish Sound. Nice calls!
Helena
12 Oct 2008 21:47:46 PDT
Friday, October 10, 2008
A30s and G17s in lower Johnstone Strait
No orcas present.
Early this morning just before 1am we heard A1 calls AND G17 calls in Johnstone Strait. Reports today mentioned a large group in the lower Strait. Exciting to think the patient A30s have company.
Helena
10 Oct 2008 18:59:41 PDT
Early this morning just before 1am we heard A1 calls AND G17 calls in Johnstone Strait. Reports today mentioned a large group in the lower Strait. Exciting to think the patient A30s have company.
Helena
10 Oct 2008 18:59:41 PDT
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
A30s left the area through Blackney Pass
Orcas near mics.
The A30s once again have travelled north through Blackney Pass and are not in Blackfish Sound. A small humpback was just off our Local Left station as the A30s came into Blackney from Johnstone Strait. Sea lions were all over it and there were some interesting sounds made at the same time.
Helena
08 Oct 2008 12:47:24 PDT
The A30s once again have travelled north through Blackney Pass and are not in Blackfish Sound. A small humpback was just off our Local Left station as the A30s came into Blackney from Johnstone Strait. Sea lions were all over it and there were some interesting sounds made at the same time.
Helena
08 Oct 2008 12:47:24 PDT
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
A30s and Transients still in the area
No calls but orcas nearby
Whales everywhere, both transients and residents! The A30s were in Johnstone Strait this morning and may have just come through Blackney Pass headed to Blackfish Sound. Meanwhile, there were also transients in Weynton Pass. Last night, we heard distant A1 calls around 2:15am.
Helena
07 Oct 2008 16:06:16 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing calls once again in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
07 Oct 2008 19:17:13 PDT
Whales everywhere, both transients and residents! The A30s were in Johnstone Strait this morning and may have just come through Blackney Pass headed to Blackfish Sound. Meanwhile, there were also transients in Weynton Pass. Last night, we heard distant A1 calls around 2:15am.
Helena
07 Oct 2008 16:06:16 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing calls once again in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
07 Oct 2008 19:17:13 PDT
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Transients and A30s
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls amidst heavy boat noise on the Crritical Point hydrophone, probably from the A30s, who came back into Johnstone Strait around 9pm. (Our internet connection was down at the time).
Helena
05 Oct 2008 02:48:18 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Our connection has been unstable today. However, here is a short update of the day's events so far. The A30s disappeared to the east, oast Robson Bight, around 3am. They recently have returned to the Bight (around 10am). Prior to the A30s' return, a small group of transients were in Blackney Pass in the middle of about 500 dolphins, sealions and two humpbacks. In a second, the dolphins and sealion porpoised awy to the west and the humpbacks disappeared. The transients lingered a while longer before sauntering off to the west also.
Helena
05 Oct 2008 11:38:41 PDT
No orcas present.
We heard from the A30s once again earlier this evening. They became quiet after reaching the area off the entrance of Blackney Pass. Meanwhile, the transients of this morning turned out to be the T55s (thanks to Graeme Ellis for the identification and later updates) who apparently made an extensive tour of the whole area, ending up in Blackfish Sound at the same time the A30s were off Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait. They may have turned back to the west. Also, the Island Roamer found another transient group in Baronet Channel headed toward Knight Inlet. A busy and at times very wet day!
Helena
05 Oct 2008 22:33:48 PDT
We're hearing distant calls amidst heavy boat noise on the Crritical Point hydrophone, probably from the A30s, who came back into Johnstone Strait around 9pm. (Our internet connection was down at the time).
Helena
05 Oct 2008 02:48:18 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Our connection has been unstable today. However, here is a short update of the day's events so far. The A30s disappeared to the east, oast Robson Bight, around 3am. They recently have returned to the Bight (around 10am). Prior to the A30s' return, a small group of transients were in Blackney Pass in the middle of about 500 dolphins, sealions and two humpbacks. In a second, the dolphins and sealion porpoised awy to the west and the humpbacks disappeared. The transients lingered a while longer before sauntering off to the west also.
Helena
05 Oct 2008 11:38:41 PDT
No orcas present.
We heard from the A30s once again earlier this evening. They became quiet after reaching the area off the entrance of Blackney Pass. Meanwhile, the transients of this morning turned out to be the T55s (thanks to Graeme Ellis for the identification and later updates) who apparently made an extensive tour of the whole area, ending up in Blackfish Sound at the same time the A30s were off Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait. They may have turned back to the west. Also, the Island Roamer found another transient group in Baronet Channel headed toward Knight Inlet. A busy and at times very wet day!
Helena
05 Oct 2008 22:33:48 PDT
Friday, October 03, 2008
A30s in Queen Charlotte Strait, A36s lost
No orcas present.
The A30s spent the day in Queen Charlotte Strait after their morning session in Blackfish Sound. They apparently were very spread out the entire time, mostly north west of Lizard Point. After 4pm they were last seen heading west from Bere Point. Thanks to Stubbs Island for the update. No sign of the A36s who we last heard around 10pm in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
03 Oct 2008 17:52:10 PDT
The A30s spent the day in Queen Charlotte Strait after their morning session in Blackfish Sound. They apparently were very spread out the entire time, mostly north west of Lizard Point. After 4pm they were last seen heading west from Bere Point. Thanks to Stubbs Island for the update. No sign of the A36s who we last heard around 10pm in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
03 Oct 2008 17:52:10 PDT
Thursday, October 02, 2008
A30s heading towards the Bight, A36s appear in Blackfish Sound
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing occasional calls on the Critical Point hydrophone, along with persistent boat noise. Sounds like the A30s have come back into Johnstone Strait, probably via Weynton Pass.
Helena
02 Oct 2008 01:12:01 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls since early this morning, and don't know what happened to the A30s, who were in Johnstone Strait at the time (around 1:30am).
helena
02 Oct 2008 13:42:44 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Just after we posted our last note, we heard (from the Naiad Explorer) that the A30s are foraging in the entrance of Blackney Pass, off CP. They are silent, so far as we know. Some dolphins (about 6) are there too.
Helena
02 Oct 2008 14:04:18 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are slowly making their way to the east in Johnstone Strait & are mid-strait off Kaikash pointing towards the western boundary of the Reserve. They are silent. Meanwhile, the A36 brothers have just been sighted at the "top" of Blackfish Sound & are slowly heading east towards Blackney Pass & Johnstone Strait.
Helena
02 Oct 2008 17:30:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We most likely are hearing the A36s in Blackfish Sound while the A30s continue in Johnstone Strait. Dolphins are vocal as well in the Strait.
Helena
02 Oct 2008 19:25:50 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are still in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
02 Oct 2008 21:58:52 PDT
We're hearing occasional calls on the Critical Point hydrophone, along with persistent boat noise. Sounds like the A30s have come back into Johnstone Strait, probably via Weynton Pass.
Helena
02 Oct 2008 01:12:01 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls since early this morning, and don't know what happened to the A30s, who were in Johnstone Strait at the time (around 1:30am).
helena
02 Oct 2008 13:42:44 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Just after we posted our last note, we heard (from the Naiad Explorer) that the A30s are foraging in the entrance of Blackney Pass, off CP. They are silent, so far as we know. Some dolphins (about 6) are there too.
Helena
02 Oct 2008 14:04:18 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are slowly making their way to the east in Johnstone Strait & are mid-strait off Kaikash pointing towards the western boundary of the Reserve. They are silent. Meanwhile, the A36 brothers have just been sighted at the "top" of Blackfish Sound & are slowly heading east towards Blackney Pass & Johnstone Strait.
Helena
02 Oct 2008 17:30:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We most likely are hearing the A36s in Blackfish Sound while the A30s continue in Johnstone Strait. Dolphins are vocal as well in the Strait.
Helena
02 Oct 2008 19:25:50 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are still in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
02 Oct 2008 21:58:52 PDT
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
A30s travel north through Blackney Pass
Superb sounds!!
We're listening to close calls & echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone. After intense boat noise for the past while, there is almost none now, so the A30 calls are clear!
Helena
01 Oct 2008 08:14:34 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s just went north through Blackney Pass. They were altogether mid channel as they went into Blackfish Sound.
Helena
01 Oct 2008 12:09:22 PDT
We're listening to close calls & echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone. After intense boat noise for the past while, there is almost none now, so the A30 calls are clear!
Helena
01 Oct 2008 08:14:34 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s just went north through Blackney Pass. They were altogether mid channel as they went into Blackfish Sound.
Helena
01 Oct 2008 12:09:22 PDT
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
A30s moved from Blackfish sound to Robson Bight
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have been in Blackfish Sound all morning, moving back and forth. Lots of boat noise and a few calls.
Helena
30 Sep 2008 13:49:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're listening to the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone. They have finally made it into Johnstone Strait, traveling south through Blackney Pass, all together, in a great rush, silently, and are now heading east towards Robson Bight, calling occasionally.
Helena
30 Sep 2008 16:30:35 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s sound as if they might be nearing the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
30 Sep 2008 22:15:30 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are in Robson Bight & Pacific whitesided dolphins are in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
30 Sep 2008 23:00:59 PDT
The A30s have been in Blackfish Sound all morning, moving back and forth. Lots of boat noise and a few calls.
Helena
30 Sep 2008 13:49:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're listening to the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone. They have finally made it into Johnstone Strait, traveling south through Blackney Pass, all together, in a great rush, silently, and are now heading east towards Robson Bight, calling occasionally.
Helena
30 Sep 2008 16:30:35 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s sound as if they might be nearing the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
30 Sep 2008 22:15:30 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are in Robson Bight & Pacific whitesided dolphins are in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
30 Sep 2008 23:00:59 PDT
Monday, September 29, 2008
A30s in Queen Charlotte Strait?
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s were sighted in Queen Charlotte Strait earlier today, though we didn't hear them passing through from Johnstone Strait. We don't know where they are at the moment.
Helena
29 Sep 2008 17:39:31 PDT
The A30s were sighted in Queen Charlotte Strait earlier today, though we didn't hear them passing through from Johnstone Strait. We don't know where they are at the moment.
Helena
29 Sep 2008 17:39:31 PDT
Sunday, September 28, 2008
A30s moving back and forward
No orcas present.
We have a somewhat connection so I thought to catch everyone up. Yesterday, was our first day in quite a while that there were no resident orcas around this area. We think the A30s went out to Queen Charlotte Strait the day before. Today, they were located there. Also, some transient groups and pacific whiteside dolphins have been around.
Helena
28 Sep 2008 19:36:48 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are back and in the Bight already!
Helena
28 Sep 2008 22:11:57 PDT
We have a somewhat connection so I thought to catch everyone up. Yesterday, was our first day in quite a while that there were no resident orcas around this area. We think the A30s went out to Queen Charlotte Strait the day before. Today, they were located there. Also, some transient groups and pacific whiteside dolphins have been around.
Helena
28 Sep 2008 19:36:48 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are back and in the Bight already!
Helena
28 Sep 2008 22:11:57 PDT
Friday, September 26, 2008
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls since yesterday afternoon, when we think the A30s were headed east from Robson Bight. No reports that we're aware of either. We are waiting.
Helena
26 Sep 2008 17:45:23 PDT
Helena
26 Sep 2008 17:45:23 PDT
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
A30s resting and traveling to Blackfish Sound
No calls but orcas nearby
We began hearing the A30s calling on the CP hydrophone a little before 5:45am. Since then we've heard occasional "resting" (N3) calls. We think the A30s came from the east & are probably heading west in Johnstone Strait, though we're not sure. An orangey dawn is beginning here & a southeast wind is starting to blow.
Helena
23 Sep 2008 06:31:28 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are still in the vicinity of the entrance to Blackney Pass. They have been there most of the morning.
Helena
23 Sep 2008 11:05:17 PDT
Boat noise
The A30s have made their way north through Blackney Pass & are now in Blackfish Sound. A fuel barge is also heading north, making lots of noise.
Helena
23 Sep 2008 13:31:15 PDT
We began hearing the A30s calling on the CP hydrophone a little before 5:45am. Since then we've heard occasional "resting" (N3) calls. We think the A30s came from the east & are probably heading west in Johnstone Strait, though we're not sure. An orangey dawn is beginning here & a southeast wind is starting to blow.
Helena
23 Sep 2008 06:31:28 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are still in the vicinity of the entrance to Blackney Pass. They have been there most of the morning.
Helena
23 Sep 2008 11:05:17 PDT
Boat noise
The A30s have made their way north through Blackney Pass & are now in Blackfish Sound. A fuel barge is also heading north, making lots of noise.
Helena
23 Sep 2008 13:31:15 PDT
Monday, September 22, 2008
A30s still in the area traveling alone
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are in Robson Bight, very vocal, water noise is from a strong northwest wind.
Helena
22 Sep 2008 00:49:44 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have been fairly active throughout the night. Between 4 and 5am they were off the Bight and now they may be heading back west along the Vancouver Island side near Kaikash Creek.
Helena
22 Sep 2008 09:00:01 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Once again we are listening to the A30s near the Ecological Reserve. Earlier, the A30s went out via Blackney Pass.
Helena
22 Sep 2008 21:45:13 PDT
The A30s are in Robson Bight, very vocal, water noise is from a strong northwest wind.
Helena
22 Sep 2008 00:49:44 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have been fairly active throughout the night. Between 4 and 5am they were off the Bight and now they may be heading back west along the Vancouver Island side near Kaikash Creek.
Helena
22 Sep 2008 09:00:01 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Once again we are listening to the A30s near the Ecological Reserve. Earlier, the A30s went out via Blackney Pass.
Helena
22 Sep 2008 21:45:13 PDT
Sunday, September 21, 2008
A30s navigating in the area
No orcas present.
The a30s sure have been interesting lately. Yesterday, we had the feeling that they went east of Robson Bight. In the morning, they turned up in Blackney Pass. After a circle around hanson Island they ended up traveling back to the east once again. But tracking their movements has proven to be a wee bit of a challenge as they are travelling, for the most part, silently. Today, was no exception and except for a brief burst of calls upon entering Johnstone Strait in the afternoon and after another even shorter bout when they were near the Bight, there has been very long and silent gaps. This often happens when a single group is by themselves and they are travelling closely together but it keeps us on our toes and we are not surprised to find them in any location.So far tonight, the last known location was near the Bight.
Helena
21 Sep 2008 22:45:07 PDT
The a30s sure have been interesting lately. Yesterday, we had the feeling that they went east of Robson Bight. In the morning, they turned up in Blackney Pass. After a circle around hanson Island they ended up traveling back to the east once again. But tracking their movements has proven to be a wee bit of a challenge as they are travelling, for the most part, silently. Today, was no exception and except for a brief burst of calls upon entering Johnstone Strait in the afternoon and after another even shorter bout when they were near the Bight, there has been very long and silent gaps. This often happens when a single group is by themselves and they are travelling closely together but it keeps us on our toes and we are not surprised to find them in any location.So far tonight, the last known location was near the Bight.
Helena
21 Sep 2008 22:45:07 PDT
Saturday, September 20, 2008
A30s foraging near the RB
Orcas near mics.
The A30s came back to Johnstone Strait this morning and went east past Robson Bight. They are just now returning to the Bight headed west. We have heard close echo location.
Helena
20 Sep 2008 10:47:35 PDT
The A30s came back to Johnstone Strait this morning and went east past Robson Bight. They are just now returning to the Bight headed west. We have heard close echo location.
Helena
20 Sep 2008 10:47:35 PDT
Friday, September 19, 2008
A30s in near Bere Pt at Malcolm Island
Orcas near mics.
We have been listening to the A30s once again close to Critical Point.
Helena
19 Sep 2008 03:06:49 PDT
Hi Paul & Helena, Kate and I spent 5 hours watching the A30,s foraging and resting off Bere & Malcolm Points. We last saw them headed east passing Bere Point at 19:00hrs, aprox 1mile offshore. Inbound. Take Care & hope they make it back down your way.
Troy@Malcolm Island
19 Sep 2008 21:23:09 PDT
We have been listening to the A30s once again close to Critical Point.
Helena
19 Sep 2008 03:06:49 PDT
Hi Paul & Helena, Kate and I spent 5 hours watching the A30,s foraging and resting off Bere & Malcolm Points. We last saw them headed east passing Bere Point at 19:00hrs, aprox 1mile offshore. Inbound. Take Care & hope they make it back down your way.
Troy@Malcolm Island
19 Sep 2008 21:23:09 PDT
Thursday, September 18, 2008
A30s in the Bight
Orcas near mics.
Well we seem to be connected and at the moment the A30s have traded places with the A12s once again, coming into Johnstone Strait this afternoon. The A12s left yesterday evening. Nice calls for the last while as the A30s near Robson Bight.
Helena
18 Sep 2008 23:18:01 PDT
Well we seem to be connected and at the moment the A30s have traded places with the A12s once again, coming into Johnstone Strait this afternoon. The A12s left yesterday evening. Nice calls for the last while as the A30s near Robson Bight.
Helena
18 Sep 2008 23:18:01 PDT
Monday, September 15, 2008
A30s and I31s in the Bight
Superb sounds!!
We're listening to echolocation & calls from the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone (no boat noise for the moment) as they make their way west through Robson Bight. Possibly, the I31s will soon follow, as they were together last night, heading east from the Bight.
Helena
15 Sep 2008 07:09:41 PDT
We're listening to echolocation & calls from the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone (no boat noise for the moment) as they make their way west through Robson Bight. Possibly, the I31s will soon follow, as they were together last night, heading east from the Bight.
Helena
15 Sep 2008 07:09:41 PDT
Sunday, September 14, 2008
A12s out via BP, A30s and I31s in JS
Distant calls audible.
Our up and down internet is difficult to work around and today was no exception. For your information: In short, the A12s went out via Blackney Pass just before 1 am. That left the A30s and the I31s still in johnstone Strait. This afternoon these two groups came back into range from the east. It was a pretty low keyed day with the I31s doing most of the vocals, and most of the time, just resting calls. We are not sure where the A36s ended up. Now, the fog has closed in.
Helena
14 Sep 2008 18:40:32 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Lovely sounds from the A30s and the I31s in the Bight!
Helena
14 Sep 2008 19:41:36 PDT
Our up and down internet is difficult to work around and today was no exception. For your information: In short, the A12s went out via Blackney Pass just before 1 am. That left the A30s and the I31s still in johnstone Strait. This afternoon these two groups came back into range from the east. It was a pretty low keyed day with the I31s doing most of the vocals, and most of the time, just resting calls. We are not sure where the A36s ended up. Now, the fog has closed in.
Helena
14 Sep 2008 18:40:32 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Lovely sounds from the A30s and the I31s in the Bight!
Helena
14 Sep 2008 19:41:36 PDT
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Multiple pod calls audible.
Right now we are listening to the A30s, A36s, A12s and the I31s. Earlier today the A12s went west into Queen Charlotte Strait and picked up the I31s while the A30s hooked up with the A36s who possibly arrived back from the east. Before the A12s returned with the I31s via Weynton Pass this afternoon, the A30s and the A36s paced Johnstone Strait. As they all got togethereast of the entrance to Weynton Pass a small group of transients decided the Strait was too crowded and they turned back east just shy of Cracroft Point. The resident groups are now east bound as well.
Helena
13 Sep 2008 17:28:51 PDT
Helena
13 Sep 2008 17:28:51 PDT
Friday, September 12, 2008
A30s and A12s nearby..
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are spread out off the Sophias, heading west, should be within range of the CP hydrophone soon.
Helena
12 Sep 2008 09:30:26 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Nice day, the A12s came back in via Weynton Pass while the A30s stalled off of Cracroft Point. TheA12s made an initial attempt to come through Blackney Pass after they arrived off the entrance of Blackney Pass. They retreated briefly but then traelled all the way through to Blackfish Sound. They moved slowly and stayed together in mid channel. The A30s finally moved on themselves but they stayed in Johnstone Strait. However, they were like the A12s and travelled mid strait as they went east. Just a few calls and then silence.
Helena
12 Sep 2008 17:16:01 PDT
The A30s are spread out off the Sophias, heading west, should be within range of the CP hydrophone soon.
Helena
12 Sep 2008 09:30:26 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Nice day, the A12s came back in via Weynton Pass while the A30s stalled off of Cracroft Point. TheA12s made an initial attempt to come through Blackney Pass after they arrived off the entrance of Blackney Pass. They retreated briefly but then traelled all the way through to Blackfish Sound. They moved slowly and stayed together in mid channel. The A30s finally moved on themselves but they stayed in Johnstone Strait. However, they were like the A12s and travelled mid strait as they went east. Just a few calls and then silence.
Helena
12 Sep 2008 17:16:01 PDT
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Orca-Live back online
Superb sounds!!
After a very long time out, we're streaming live audio again. We don't know how long it will last, as our internet connection problem hasn't been solved completely. However, for the moment, we are pleased to be able to bring you the wonderful voices of the A30s in Robson Bight!
Paul & Helena
10 Sep 2008 20:23:28 PDT
Boat noise
We believe the A30s headed off past Critical Point to the east in Johnstone Strait. It is slack tide at the moment (changing to a flood tide) and the whales and the boats are on the move.
Helena
10 Sep 2008 21:56:12 PDT
After a very long time out, we're streaming live audio again. We don't know how long it will last, as our internet connection problem hasn't been solved completely. However, for the moment, we are pleased to be able to bring you the wonderful voices of the A30s in Robson Bight!
Paul & Helena
10 Sep 2008 20:23:28 PDT
Boat noise
We believe the A30s headed off past Critical Point to the east in Johnstone Strait. It is slack tide at the moment (changing to a flood tide) and the whales and the boats are on the move.
Helena
10 Sep 2008 21:56:12 PDT
Monday, September 01, 2008
A30s and A24s near Malcolm Island
Ellen reports
Down at the backside of Malcolm Island we meet up with the A30s, and a whole bunch of their friends, I id A60 and A66 in there, also A24s, so it seems the same bunch we saw last week. They were in resting mode, but we had a few spyhops and lots of tailslaps, so lots to see.
The whales went off toward Fife Sound as we watched just off Lizard Point and the A36s were reported up north near Pile Island, so we are wondering if they escorted the I11s out and are bringing new ones back with them.
Ellen@Port McNeill
01 Sep 2008 17:12:49 PDT
Down at the backside of Malcolm Island we meet up with the A30s, and a whole bunch of their friends, I id A60 and A66 in there, also A24s, so it seems the same bunch we saw last week. They were in resting mode, but we had a few spyhops and lots of tailslaps, so lots to see.
The whales went off toward Fife Sound as we watched just off Lizard Point and the A36s were reported up north near Pile Island, so we are wondering if they escorted the I11s out and are bringing new ones back with them.
Ellen@Port McNeill
01 Sep 2008 17:12:49 PDT
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