Distant calls audible.
There were a few Transient calls just now on Flower! Wonder who they are...stay tuned...
Leah and Marie
10 Feb 2011 13:02:47 PST
No orcas present.
We can hear dolphins in Johnstone Strait on this windy and cold evening.
Leah
10 Feb 2011 22:08:10 PST
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Monday, February 07, 2011
Orcas near mics.
We were awoken to a few Transient calls at 0344 this morning! Once again they are proving to be acoustically elusive:) The wind is blowing NW as the rain continues to fall.
Leah and Marie
07 Feb 2011 04:48:09 PST
Distant calls audible.
At 0530 we started hearing distant transient calls on Critical Point.
Marie & Leah
07 Feb 2011 05:59:47 PST
No orcas present.
The 11 transients in QCS on Feb.5th were the T11's, T19's and T55's, they were around Foster island @1400 heading East, thanks to Christie & Jared for the update!
Marie & Leah
07 Feb 2011 06:17:19 PST
We were awoken to a few Transient calls at 0344 this morning! Once again they are proving to be acoustically elusive:) The wind is blowing NW as the rain continues to fall.
Leah and Marie
07 Feb 2011 04:48:09 PST
Distant calls audible.
At 0530 we started hearing distant transient calls on Critical Point.
Marie & Leah
07 Feb 2011 05:59:47 PST
No orcas present.
The 11 transients in QCS on Feb.5th were the T11's, T19's and T55's, they were around Foster island @1400 heading East, thanks to Christie & Jared for the update!
Marie & Leah
07 Feb 2011 06:17:19 PST
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Performing maintenance
We had one calm day yesterday, so we were able to get out to assess the internet problem. Dead batteries are the culprit, so it will take a few more days to sort things out. Thanks for your patience...we'll keep you posted.
Leah
06 Feb 2011 11:34:50 PST
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing Pacific White-sided dolphins in Johnstone Strait on this calm, wet evening!
Marie
06 Feb 2011 18:56:51 PST
We had one calm day yesterday, so we were able to get out to assess the internet problem. Dead batteries are the culprit, so it will take a few more days to sort things out. Thanks for your patience...we'll keep you posted.
Leah
06 Feb 2011 11:34:50 PST
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing Pacific White-sided dolphins in Johnstone Strait on this calm, wet evening!
Marie
06 Feb 2011 18:56:51 PST
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Orcas near mics.
We had a few Transient calls this evening! However, they were so few and far in between that we couldn't get to the lab fast enough to figure out where they were calling. Christie and Jared reported that there were 11 transients in QCS earlier today! There was also a juvenile humpback heading west in Johnstone Strait...the first one we know of in this area in February!
Leah & Marie
05 Feb 2011 21:43:03 PST
We had a few Transient calls this evening! However, they were so few and far in between that we couldn't get to the lab fast enough to figure out where they were calling. Christie and Jared reported that there were 11 transients in QCS earlier today! There was also a juvenile humpback heading west in Johnstone Strait...the first one we know of in this area in February!
Leah & Marie
05 Feb 2011 21:43:03 PST
Friday, February 04, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
I13 spotted with a new baby
No calls but orcas nearby
The I11's were very cooperative today as they waited until daylight to begin vocalizing in Johnstone Strait before they quickly headed west towards the lab. They were all grouped together with I13 and her new baby tight to her side!!!! They began to spread out as they headed north out of our view. The last call we heard was on Flower at 1052.
A very excited Leah and Marie:)
27 Jan 2011 11:57:41 PST
The I11's were very cooperative today as they waited until daylight to begin vocalizing in Johnstone Strait before they quickly headed west towards the lab. They were all grouped together with I13 and her new baby tight to her side!!!! They began to spread out as they headed north out of our view. The last call we heard was on Flower at 1052.
A very excited Leah and Marie:)
27 Jan 2011 11:57:41 PST
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Superb sounds!!
Yeah! We started hearing G-clan calls in Blackfish Sound @ 1505. The I11's just headed South in Blackney Pass very spread out. We can now hear calls on Critical Point.
Marie & Leah
26 Jan 2011 16:44:07 PST
Superb sounds!!
They went silent for a while but we are now hearing the I11's on Critical Point again! Maybe they have turned back to the West?
Marie & Leah
26 Jan 2011 18:23:25 PST
Yeah! We started hearing G-clan calls in Blackfish Sound @ 1505. The I11's just headed South in Blackney Pass very spread out. We can now hear calls on Critical Point.
Marie & Leah
26 Jan 2011 16:44:07 PST
Superb sounds!!
They went silent for a while but we are now hearing the I11's on Critical Point again! Maybe they have turned back to the West?
Marie & Leah
26 Jan 2011 18:23:25 PST
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Superb sounds!!
We awoke to Transient's in the distance, but now their calls are clear and close on Flower. Hopefully, the wind will allow is to get out for some maintenance today. Sorry about this...we will keep you posted.
Leah and Marie
23 Jan 2011 06:31:28 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
WOW, what a great morning!!! The transients were vocal on Flower for 3 hours! Then they headed South in Blackney Passage past the lab. They were moving pretty fast but our count was at least 17 orca! They went into Johnstone Strait and headed East and we heard a few faint calls. They are now at Boat Bay island still continuing East, thanks to Jim Borrowman for the update.
Marie & Leah
23 Jan 2011 11:06:04 PST
We awoke to Transient's in the distance, but now their calls are clear and close on Flower. Hopefully, the wind will allow is to get out for some maintenance today. Sorry about this...we will keep you posted.
Leah and Marie
23 Jan 2011 06:31:28 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
WOW, what a great morning!!! The transients were vocal on Flower for 3 hours! Then they headed South in Blackney Passage past the lab. They were moving pretty fast but our count was at least 17 orca! They went into Johnstone Strait and headed East and we heard a few faint calls. They are now at Boat Bay island still continuing East, thanks to Jim Borrowman for the update.
Marie & Leah
23 Jan 2011 11:06:04 PST
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
No orcas present.
We were awoken to dolphins on Critical Point and distant on Flower Island. The waters are flat calm this morning as we approach our big, 'almost' full moon tides.
Leah
18 Jan 2011 08:44:51 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
There were 5 orca at Donegal Head this morning @ 1030 heading South, 1 male & 4 small fins. Thanks to Donna & Bill Mackay for the report.
Marie
18 Jan 2011 15:51:37 PST
We were awoken to dolphins on Critical Point and distant on Flower Island. The waters are flat calm this morning as we approach our big, 'almost' full moon tides.
Leah
18 Jan 2011 08:44:51 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
There were 5 orca at Donegal Head this morning @ 1030 heading South, 1 male & 4 small fins. Thanks to Donna & Bill Mackay for the report.
Marie
18 Jan 2011 15:51:37 PST
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Performing maintenance
Very high winds has not allowed us to head out on the water to do some maintenance. All has been fairly quiet outside of short dolphin chats the last two late evenings. Thanks for your patience.
Leah
12 Jan 2011 09:22:22 PST
No orcas present.
This afternoon 2 Graywhales passed through Johnstone Strait and into Weynton Passage. The Borrowmans in Telegraph saw them first and then Jared and Christie followed up the report and had a chance to observe them from their boat. The weather is improving! Lovely report about Corky lori, Thanks!
Helena
12 Jan 2011 19:41:46 PST
Very high winds has not allowed us to head out on the water to do some maintenance. All has been fairly quiet outside of short dolphin chats the last two late evenings. Thanks for your patience.
Leah
12 Jan 2011 09:22:22 PST
No orcas present.
This afternoon 2 Graywhales passed through Johnstone Strait and into Weynton Passage. The Borrowmans in Telegraph saw them first and then Jared and Christie followed up the report and had a chance to observe them from their boat. The weather is improving! Lovely report about Corky lori, Thanks!
Helena
12 Jan 2011 19:41:46 PST
Monday, January 10, 2011
No calls but orcas nearby
Windy day here in Blackney therefore we are unable to head on the water to perform some maintenance. However, we did manage to spot transients's quietly heading north into Blackfish Sound. We saw two whales, but may have missed some in the whitecaps.
Leah and Marie
10 Jan 2011 14:35:26 PST
Superb sounds!!
We heard transients calls from 1450 to 1515 on Flower island. It has been quiet since.
Marie
10 Jan 2011 17:26:26 PST
No orcas present.
News from CetaceaLab! "Hi All, Happy New Year! Just wanted to keep you updated as to what is happening around here. Had A4s and A5s yesterday early afternoon traveling south in Whale Channel in gailforce outflow winds. Had a quick chance to go out and see who was there. The whales were spread out and from the individuals I saw I came to the conclusion that there were: A24s ( saw A71), A35s (sawA35 and A73), A51s (saw A51 and her young calf) and A43s (saw A60). There were more whales of course but it got too cold to be out on the water in an open boat. The whales continued south into Campania Sound aiming for Rennison Island. They had quiet a long foraging stop just south of Ashdown Island. Cheers, Hermann"
Helena & Paul in Alert Bay
10 Jan 2011 18:52:14 PST
Windy day here in Blackney therefore we are unable to head on the water to perform some maintenance. However, we did manage to spot transients's quietly heading north into Blackfish Sound. We saw two whales, but may have missed some in the whitecaps.
Leah and Marie
10 Jan 2011 14:35:26 PST
Superb sounds!!
We heard transients calls from 1450 to 1515 on Flower island. It has been quiet since.
Marie
10 Jan 2011 17:26:26 PST
No orcas present.
News from CetaceaLab! "Hi All, Happy New Year! Just wanted to keep you updated as to what is happening around here. Had A4s and A5s yesterday early afternoon traveling south in Whale Channel in gailforce outflow winds. Had a quick chance to go out and see who was there. The whales were spread out and from the individuals I saw I came to the conclusion that there were: A24s ( saw A71), A35s (sawA35 and A73), A51s (saw A51 and her young calf) and A43s (saw A60). There were more whales of course but it got too cold to be out on the water in an open boat. The whales continued south into Campania Sound aiming for Rennison Island. They had quiet a long foraging stop just south of Ashdown Island. Cheers, Hermann"
Helena & Paul in Alert Bay
10 Jan 2011 18:52:14 PST
Saturday, January 08, 2011
No calls but orcas nearby
T14 quietly passed by the lab heading North, mid-channel around 10AM. Surprise! Here he is again heading South off the lab. Then he turned North again and went out of sight @1130AM under a beautiful rainbow!
Leah & Marie
08 Jan 2011 11:40:14 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
T14 is back!!! He just went quietly South about 150m in front of the lab and is now out of our view...maybe he will be back??
Marie & Leah
08 Jan 2011 14:10:47 PST
Orcas near mics.
We started hearing transient calls in Johnstone Strait as of 3:52pm on the Critical Point hydrophone! Maybe T14 is obliging?
Helena in Alert Bay
08 Jan 2011 15:59:33 PST
Orcas near mics.
We heard a few great transient calls on critical point, maybe T14? We are not streaming right now but we're working on it...
Marie & Leah
08 Jan 2011 17:56:25 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
We heard one call around 8pm but couldn't figure out where as it has been silent since...excluding boat noise.
Marie & Leah
08 Jan 2011 20:44:13 PST
Distant calls audible.
More transient calls! We heard them @ 23:00 but couldn't figure out where they came from due to loud boat noise.
Marie
08 Jan 2011 23:23:52 PST
Performing maintenance
The audio is not working right now but we will try to solve the problem tomorrow if the weather allows.
Marie
08 Jan 2011 23:25:12 PST
T14 quietly passed by the lab heading North, mid-channel around 10AM. Surprise! Here he is again heading South off the lab. Then he turned North again and went out of sight @1130AM under a beautiful rainbow!
Leah & Marie
08 Jan 2011 11:40:14 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
T14 is back!!! He just went quietly South about 150m in front of the lab and is now out of our view...maybe he will be back??
Marie & Leah
08 Jan 2011 14:10:47 PST
Orcas near mics.
We started hearing transient calls in Johnstone Strait as of 3:52pm on the Critical Point hydrophone! Maybe T14 is obliging?
Helena in Alert Bay
08 Jan 2011 15:59:33 PST
Orcas near mics.
We heard a few great transient calls on critical point, maybe T14? We are not streaming right now but we're working on it...
Marie & Leah
08 Jan 2011 17:56:25 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
We heard one call around 8pm but couldn't figure out where as it has been silent since...excluding boat noise.
Marie & Leah
08 Jan 2011 20:44:13 PST
Distant calls audible.
More transient calls! We heard them @ 23:00 but couldn't figure out where they came from due to loud boat noise.
Marie
08 Jan 2011 23:23:52 PST
Performing maintenance
The audio is not working right now but we will try to solve the problem tomorrow if the weather allows.
Marie
08 Jan 2011 23:25:12 PST
Friday, January 07, 2011
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Monday, January 03, 2011
Saturday, January 01, 2011
No orcas present.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! 2011 is bright, clear and calm here on Hanson. The computer was busy updating early this morning and had to restart at some point throughout the night. There were dolphins in Johnstone Strait and a lot of tug traffic. Have a wonderful day everyone!
Leah
01 Jan 2011 08:45:53 PST
Orcas near mics.
Sounds as though our Gclan whales are back from the east! There were a few really close calls and echolocation on Critical Point, but have since gone quiet.
Leah
01 Jan 2011 12:43:17 PST
Distant calls audible.
A group of 7 Gclan orca in a resting line headed north through Weynton, thanks to a report from Angela. I then heard them in the distance on Flower.
Leah
01 Jan 2011 16:56:55 PST
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! 2011 is bright, clear and calm here on Hanson. The computer was busy updating early this morning and had to restart at some point throughout the night. There were dolphins in Johnstone Strait and a lot of tug traffic. Have a wonderful day everyone!
Leah
01 Jan 2011 08:45:53 PST
Orcas near mics.
Sounds as though our Gclan whales are back from the east! There were a few really close calls and echolocation on Critical Point, but have since gone quiet.
Leah
01 Jan 2011 12:43:17 PST
Distant calls audible.
A group of 7 Gclan orca in a resting line headed north through Weynton, thanks to a report from Angela. I then heard them in the distance on Flower.
Leah
01 Jan 2011 16:56:55 PST
Friday, December 31, 2010
I15s in JS on the last day of the year!
No orcas present.
It is a quiet, windy, crisp and clear New Year's Eve morning here on Hanson. I hope that everyone enjoys their NY's festivities!
Leah
31 Dec 2010 10:02:42 PST
Superb sounds!!
So, it isn't so quiet after all!!! 14+ Resident Orca, spread out in many groups just traveled past the lab into Johnstone Strait. They were traveling at 5+kts at slack current! Stand by for more details...
Leah
31 Dec 2010 12:28:09 PST
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like these lovely Gclan Orcas have headed to Robson Bight!
Leah
31 Dec 2010 13:17:01 PST
No orcas present.
The I15s as well as other Gclan Orcas chatted away for over 3 hours as they headed east in JS. We saw salmon jumping a few days ago, so hopefully these guys are having a good New Years Eve dinner.
Leah
31 Dec 2010 16:52:02 PST
No orcas present.
Dolphins in Johnstone Strait on this windy, clear, starry Eve!
Leah
31 Dec 2010 22:58:17 PST
It is a quiet, windy, crisp and clear New Year's Eve morning here on Hanson. I hope that everyone enjoys their NY's festivities!
Leah
31 Dec 2010 10:02:42 PST
Superb sounds!!
So, it isn't so quiet after all!!! 14+ Resident Orca, spread out in many groups just traveled past the lab into Johnstone Strait. They were traveling at 5+kts at slack current! Stand by for more details...
Leah
31 Dec 2010 12:28:09 PST
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like these lovely Gclan Orcas have headed to Robson Bight!
Leah
31 Dec 2010 13:17:01 PST
No orcas present.
The I15s as well as other Gclan Orcas chatted away for over 3 hours as they headed east in JS. We saw salmon jumping a few days ago, so hopefully these guys are having a good New Years Eve dinner.
Leah
31 Dec 2010 16:52:02 PST
No orcas present.
Dolphins in Johnstone Strait on this windy, clear, starry Eve!
Leah
31 Dec 2010 22:58:17 PST
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
No calls but orcas nearby
5 transient's quietly headed north up into Blackfish Sound around 10am this morning!:) It's a beautiful, sunny morning here with a smattering of fresh snow on the ground.
Leah
29 Dec 2010 10:58:46 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
Jim and Mary Borrowman just reported T063, T065 and T065c heading west past Telegraph Cove. So, we have at least 8 transient's in the area today!
Leah
29 Dec 2010 12:13:44 PST
Superb sounds!!
We have Transient's in Johnstone Strait on this beautiful, calm, boatless evening!
Leah
29 Dec 2010 19:20:18 PST
5 transient's quietly headed north up into Blackfish Sound around 10am this morning!:) It's a beautiful, sunny morning here with a smattering of fresh snow on the ground.
Leah
29 Dec 2010 10:58:46 PST
No calls but orcas nearby
Jim and Mary Borrowman just reported T063, T065 and T065c heading west past Telegraph Cove. So, we have at least 8 transient's in the area today!
Leah
29 Dec 2010 12:13:44 PST
Superb sounds!!
We have Transient's in Johnstone Strait on this beautiful, calm, boatless evening!
Leah
29 Dec 2010 19:20:18 PST
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Boat noise
Merry Xmas Everyone!!! Hope you all asked Santa for some Xmas whales:) It's a quiet, calm, rainy day here at Orcalab. Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Leah
25 Dec 2010 09:33:52 PST
No orcas present.
Xmas dolphins just now on Parson Island:) I also had a Xmas mouse cross my path on the way to the lab to listen!
Leah
25 Dec 2010 18:29:33 PST
Merry Xmas Everyone!!! Hope you all asked Santa for some Xmas whales:) It's a quiet, calm, rainy day here at Orcalab. Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Leah
25 Dec 2010 09:33:52 PST
No orcas present.
Xmas dolphins just now on Parson Island:) I also had a Xmas mouse cross my path on the way to the lab to listen!
Leah
25 Dec 2010 18:29:33 PST
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Performing maintenance
Winter! Sorry the connection is down and we are having to wait for the wind to drop so we can check some of the radios. In the meantime, we hope everyone's holiday preparations are going well. There have been no whales or dolphins recently.
Marie and Leah
18 Dec 2010 11:33:54 PST
Winter! Sorry the connection is down and we are having to wait for the wind to drop so we can check some of the radios. In the meantime, we hope everyone's holiday preparations are going well. There have been no whales or dolphins recently.
Marie and Leah
18 Dec 2010 11:33:54 PST
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Sunday, December 05, 2010
More Transients: T139, T140s,T141s
No orcas present.
Yesterday, it turns out that there were 6 other transients in Weynton Pass observed by Jared,Jackie and Christie just after their encounter with the T55s and T19s. These others wer the T139, T140s,T141s.
Helena
05 Dec 2010 18:37:44 PST
Yesterday, it turns out that there were 6 other transients in Weynton Pass observed by Jared,Jackie and Christie just after their encounter with the T55s and T19s. These others wer the T139, T140s,T141s.
Helena
05 Dec 2010 18:37:44 PST
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Transients calling: T5s and T19s
Distant calls audible.
As the sun rises over the mountains on this lovely frosty morning, we're listening to Pacific white sided dolphins in Johnstone Strait near Robson Bight.
Hannah
04 Dec 2010 08:32:12 PST
Distant calls audible.
Jared and Jackie report that the T5ss and the T19s are approaching Flower Island in Blackfish Sound. They are headed to Blackney Pass. One very faint call so far.
Helena
04 Dec 2010 14:57:25 PST
Superb sounds!!
The T55s and T19s are moving south through Blackney Pass, right now fighting an ebbing tide in the gap between Parson Island and Hanson. The eight transients are heading towards Johnstone Straight, and they're very vocal!
Hannah
04 Dec 2010 16:16:42 PST
Distant calls audible.
The transients have been vocal after getting into Johnstone Strait. Hard to know if they went west with the ebbing tide or continued eastward.
Helena
04 Dec 2010 18:13:39 PST
As the sun rises over the mountains on this lovely frosty morning, we're listening to Pacific white sided dolphins in Johnstone Strait near Robson Bight.
Hannah
04 Dec 2010 08:32:12 PST
Distant calls audible.
Jared and Jackie report that the T5ss and the T19s are approaching Flower Island in Blackfish Sound. They are headed to Blackney Pass. One very faint call so far.
Helena
04 Dec 2010 14:57:25 PST
Superb sounds!!
The T55s and T19s are moving south through Blackney Pass, right now fighting an ebbing tide in the gap between Parson Island and Hanson. The eight transients are heading towards Johnstone Straight, and they're very vocal!
Hannah
04 Dec 2010 16:16:42 PST
Distant calls audible.
The transients have been vocal after getting into Johnstone Strait. Hard to know if they went west with the ebbing tide or continued eastward.
Helena
04 Dec 2010 18:13:39 PST
Friday, December 03, 2010
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
No orcas present.
All quiet, especially after yesterday's strong November storm that pounded the coastal regions. This was very typical weather for November. The calm afterwards is always welcome. Grey and drizzly this morning.
Helena
30 Nov 2010 09:08:42 PST
Orcas near mics.
Lots and lots of dolphins tonight. They have been vocal all day in Johnstone Strait but tonight they are in Blackney Pass and Johnstone Strait!
Hannah
30 Nov 2010 20:51:41 PST
All quiet, especially after yesterday's strong November storm that pounded the coastal regions. This was very typical weather for November. The calm afterwards is always welcome. Grey and drizzly this morning.
Helena
30 Nov 2010 09:08:42 PST
Orcas near mics.
Lots and lots of dolphins tonight. They have been vocal all day in Johnstone Strait but tonight they are in Blackney Pass and Johnstone Strait!
Hannah
30 Nov 2010 20:51:41 PST
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Orcas near mics.
There are dolphins vocalizing in Johnstone Straight this afternoon. And earlier in the day we spotted two humpbacks traveling North in Blackney Pass!
Hannah
28 Nov 2010 15:52:38 PST
Orcas near mics.
Excitement! We have transient orcas in Blackfish Sound tonight, vocalizing on the Flower Island hydrophone.
Hannah
28 Nov 2010 20:28:47 PST
There are dolphins vocalizing in Johnstone Straight this afternoon. And earlier in the day we spotted two humpbacks traveling North in Blackney Pass!
Hannah
28 Nov 2010 15:52:38 PST
Orcas near mics.
Excitement! We have transient orcas in Blackfish Sound tonight, vocalizing on the Flower Island hydrophone.
Hannah
28 Nov 2010 20:28:47 PST
Friday, November 26, 2010
Orcas near mics.
Ah daytime dolphins! This time in Blackfish Sound. Calm seas this morning with busy sea lions and above 0 temperatures for the first time in days.
Helena, Hannah and Paul
26 Nov 2010 09:33:03 PST
No orcas present.
We heard from CetaceaLab (http://www.cetacealab.org) this morning that they have had the A4s and A5s around lately, as well as, the A12s and A36s and possibly the G17s. Nice to know where they are! Thanks Hermann.
Helena
26 Nov 2010 16:07:33 PST
Ah daytime dolphins! This time in Blackfish Sound. Calm seas this morning with busy sea lions and above 0 temperatures for the first time in days.
Helena, Hannah and Paul
26 Nov 2010 09:33:03 PST
No orcas present.
We heard from CetaceaLab (http://www.cetacealab.org) this morning that they have had the A4s and A5s around lately, as well as, the A12s and A36s and possibly the G17s. Nice to know where they are! Thanks Hermann.
Helena
26 Nov 2010 16:07:33 PST
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Orcas near mics.
This morning we're hearing cheerful dolphins vocalizing in Johnstone Straight, calls on Critical Point, Cracroft Point and Parson's Island hydrophones.
Hannah
23 Nov 2010 10:58:41 PST
Orcas near mics.
Dolphins are vocal on the Flower Island hydrophone this evening.
Hannah
23 Nov 2010 18:17:40 PST
This morning we're hearing cheerful dolphins vocalizing in Johnstone Straight, calls on Critical Point, Cracroft Point and Parson's Island hydrophones.
Hannah
23 Nov 2010 10:58:41 PST
Orcas near mics.
Dolphins are vocal on the Flower Island hydrophone this evening.
Hannah
23 Nov 2010 18:17:40 PST
Monday, November 22, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Monday, November 08, 2010
Sunday, November 07, 2010
Saturday, November 06, 2010
Friday, November 05, 2010
No orcas present.
Two humpbacks, one larger,one smaller, travelling slowly north through Blackney Pass opposite OrcaLab on the far side.
Helena
05 Nov 2010 09:34:05 PST
Distant calls audible.
And still dolphins in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
05 Nov 2010 10:13:04 PST
Superb sounds!!
Beautiful G clan calls close to Critical Point. Sounds like they came up from the east. How did they get there? The tide is now in ebb.
Helena
05 Nov 2010 15:24:59 PST
Orcas near mics.
The whales are moving west from Robson Bight. We can now hear them on the CP hydrophone as well.
Helena
05 Nov 2010 16:52:40 PST
Two humpbacks, one larger,one smaller, travelling slowly north through Blackney Pass opposite OrcaLab on the far side.
Helena
05 Nov 2010 09:34:05 PST
Distant calls audible.
And still dolphins in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
05 Nov 2010 10:13:04 PST
Superb sounds!!
Beautiful G clan calls close to Critical Point. Sounds like they came up from the east. How did they get there? The tide is now in ebb.
Helena
05 Nov 2010 15:24:59 PST
Orcas near mics.
The whales are moving west from Robson Bight. We can now hear them on the CP hydrophone as well.
Helena
05 Nov 2010 16:52:40 PST
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Performing maintenance
Sorry everyone, but we have lost our internet connection & don't know when we will be able to stream live audio again. We're trying to figure the problem out, and will hopefully solve it before too long. Meanwhile, we should tell you that the "G clan" groups who have been in Johnstone Strait lately headed "out" via Blackney Pass & Blackfish Sound this afternoon. We're not sure if the A30s are still in Johnstone Strait, but heard a few calls from them around 2am today, then there was just silence for the rest of the night. We are waiting, and hope all's well with you all.
Helena & Paul
26 Oct 2010 18:18:13 PDT
Performing maintenance
We are back on line. Sound is going again. Thank you for your patience.
Helena
26 Oct 2010 20:00:39 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The humpback is very vocal in Blackfish Sound!
Helena
26 Oct 2010 22:54:50 PDT
Sorry everyone, but we have lost our internet connection & don't know when we will be able to stream live audio again. We're trying to figure the problem out, and will hopefully solve it before too long. Meanwhile, we should tell you that the "G clan" groups who have been in Johnstone Strait lately headed "out" via Blackney Pass & Blackfish Sound this afternoon. We're not sure if the A30s are still in Johnstone Strait, but heard a few calls from them around 2am today, then there was just silence for the rest of the night. We are waiting, and hope all's well with you all.
Helena & Paul
26 Oct 2010 18:18:13 PDT
Performing maintenance
We are back on line. Sound is going again. Thank you for your patience.
Helena
26 Oct 2010 20:00:39 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The humpback is very vocal in Blackfish Sound!
Helena
26 Oct 2010 22:54:50 PDT
Monday, October 25, 2010
Orcas near mics.
We began hearing "A1" calls close to the Flower Island hydrophone a little after 7am, The tide is ebbing swiftly, and we don't know if the orcas in Blackfish are coming "in" or heading "out". It's just getting light here, so we could see them if they come into our view.
Helena
25 Oct 2010 07:47:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're now hearing "G" and "A" calls in Johnstone Strait, on the Critical Point hydrophone, so it's possible the orcas we were hearing in Blackfish Sound are the A12s.
Helena
25 Oct 2010 07:59:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After several hours of silence, we're again hearing calls, this time from an "A1" group, on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Helena
25 Oct 2010 12:32:35 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We're hearing echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone - sounds like some of the orcas are grabbing a bite in the Bight!
Helena
25 Oct 2010 12:33:45 PDT
We began hearing "A1" calls close to the Flower Island hydrophone a little after 7am, The tide is ebbing swiftly, and we don't know if the orcas in Blackfish are coming "in" or heading "out". It's just getting light here, so we could see them if they come into our view.
Helena
25 Oct 2010 07:47:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're now hearing "G" and "A" calls in Johnstone Strait, on the Critical Point hydrophone, so it's possible the orcas we were hearing in Blackfish Sound are the A12s.
Helena
25 Oct 2010 07:59:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After several hours of silence, we're again hearing calls, this time from an "A1" group, on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Helena
25 Oct 2010 12:32:35 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We're hearing echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone - sounds like some of the orcas are grabbing a bite in the Bight!
Helena
25 Oct 2010 12:33:45 PDT
Sunday, October 24, 2010
No calls but orcas nearby
We heard a few G clan calls atabout 2:36am, but have heard nothing since. Our guess is that these are the orcas who travelled to the east in Johnstone Strait yesterday, but we aren't sure.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 03:04:38 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It seems that this group (I31s) passed through Blackney Pass and back into Johnstone Strait. We had not been able to source the calls before. Perhaps this means the whales had made a circuit around Hanson Island to make their way back. Calls are back in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 04:00:16 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The calls are closer to the Critical Point hydrophone, so the orcas are probably heading east & are near Robson Bight.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 05:47:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The whales are moving closer into the Ecological Reserve on this windy, grey morning.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 07:31:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A30s have come in to join up with the I31s.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 08:33:48 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
As the A30s and the G/I groups came toward the entrance of Blackney Pass, we had the nice surprise of seeing the G3s, G23s and possibly the G31s come into Blackney Pass from Blackfish Sound. There was also a group of dolphins travelling with them and as they sped through, they excited a group of sea lions who extended their necks to see what was going on. They then mixed it up with the dolphins as the whales continued toward Johnstone Strait. The A30s may have come into view briefly as the new arrivals negotiated the rest of the Pass. The dolphins and the sea lions eventually calmed down.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 12:10:05 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Seems like the groups have sorted themselves out and at least some have slipped past Robson Bight and are moving through the east end of the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 13:43:38 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales are making their way back to the west. right now not far from Robson Bight. Still windy but with the promise of light winds.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 21:28:56 PDT
We heard a few G clan calls atabout 2:36am, but have heard nothing since. Our guess is that these are the orcas who travelled to the east in Johnstone Strait yesterday, but we aren't sure.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 03:04:38 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It seems that this group (I31s) passed through Blackney Pass and back into Johnstone Strait. We had not been able to source the calls before. Perhaps this means the whales had made a circuit around Hanson Island to make their way back. Calls are back in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 04:00:16 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The calls are closer to the Critical Point hydrophone, so the orcas are probably heading east & are near Robson Bight.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 05:47:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The whales are moving closer into the Ecological Reserve on this windy, grey morning.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 07:31:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A30s have come in to join up with the I31s.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 08:33:48 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
As the A30s and the G/I groups came toward the entrance of Blackney Pass, we had the nice surprise of seeing the G3s, G23s and possibly the G31s come into Blackney Pass from Blackfish Sound. There was also a group of dolphins travelling with them and as they sped through, they excited a group of sea lions who extended their necks to see what was going on. They then mixed it up with the dolphins as the whales continued toward Johnstone Strait. The A30s may have come into view briefly as the new arrivals negotiated the rest of the Pass. The dolphins and the sea lions eventually calmed down.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 12:10:05 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Seems like the groups have sorted themselves out and at least some have slipped past Robson Bight and are moving through the east end of the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 13:43:38 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales are making their way back to the west. right now not far from Robson Bight. Still windy but with the promise of light winds.
Helena
24 Oct 2010 21:28:56 PDT
Saturday, October 23, 2010
No calls but orcas nearby
A fairly large group of orcas travelled south close to Paron Island. We think they cleared to johnstone Strait around 9:42am. There have only been a few "sounds" from this group who were travelling slowly againstthe tide and windy waves. The tide will turn in their favour around 11am. The transients heard on Oct 10 turned out to be the T30s and T137s. Thanks to Graeme Ellis for confirming the photos taken by Rolf Hicker that afternoon.
Helena
23 Oct 2010 10:20:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Very distant G resting call off the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
23 Oct 2010 12:27:35 PDT
A fairly large group of orcas travelled south close to Paron Island. We think they cleared to johnstone Strait around 9:42am. There have only been a few "sounds" from this group who were travelling slowly againstthe tide and windy waves. The tide will turn in their favour around 11am. The transients heard on Oct 10 turned out to be the T30s and T137s. Thanks to Graeme Ellis for confirming the photos taken by Rolf Hicker that afternoon.
Helena
23 Oct 2010 10:20:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Very distant G resting call off the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
23 Oct 2010 12:27:35 PDT
Thursday, October 21, 2010
No orcas present.
While the humpback was vocal, the Gs were heading east from the east end of the Ecological Reserve. There may be two different g groups present. All quite at the moment.
Helena
21 Oct 2010 00:28:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The humpback is out there again! Today, we also briefly heard distant G clan calls in the afternoon.
Helena
21 Oct 2010 20:58:54 PDT
While the humpback was vocal, the Gs were heading east from the east end of the Ecological Reserve. There may be two different g groups present. All quite at the moment.
Helena
21 Oct 2010 00:28:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The humpback is out there again! Today, we also briefly heard distant G clan calls in the afternoon.
Helena
21 Oct 2010 20:58:54 PDT
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Distant calls audible.
We started hearing hearing the A30s in Blackfish Sound a short while ago, and are also hearing "G" calls on the CP hydrophone. Nice to hear them back on this lovely sunny & breezy day!
Helena
20 Oct 2010 13:29:42 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The wonderful humpback sounds we're listening to are are the Critical Point & Cracroft Point hydrophones - sounds like there are 2 humpbacks, vocal at the same time. This is a first for us!
Helena
20 Oct 2010 13:41:30 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
That was truly amazing. We have not heard humpbacks vocal in the daytime before never mind two! The G01s were vocal and near the humpbacks off Kaikash Creek at the same time making this day very unique. Throw in the sunshine, blue skies, the distant A30 calls in Blackfish Sound that started it all, the calm ocean and the sea lions, the picture is complete! Why do I think it is not over yet? There is now a humpback in Blackney Pass going back and forth.
Helena
20 Oct 2010 16:29:45 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We're hearing transient orcas calling in Blackfish Sound. About half an hour ago, a group of Pacific white sided dolphins rushed through Blackney Pass from Blackfish Sound. The presence of vocal transients in Blackfish Sound now, may explain their haste.
Helena
20 Oct 2010 18:08:10 PDT
Distant calls audible.
More, distant G clan resting calls in Johnstone Strait between CP and the entrance to Blackney Pass maybe closer to Vancouver Island. All under an almost full moon.
Helena
20 Oct 2010 19:54:22 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Incredible humpbacks again.
Helena
20 Oct 2010 23:37:26 PDT
We started hearing hearing the A30s in Blackfish Sound a short while ago, and are also hearing "G" calls on the CP hydrophone. Nice to hear them back on this lovely sunny & breezy day!
Helena
20 Oct 2010 13:29:42 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The wonderful humpback sounds we're listening to are are the Critical Point & Cracroft Point hydrophones - sounds like there are 2 humpbacks, vocal at the same time. This is a first for us!
Helena
20 Oct 2010 13:41:30 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
That was truly amazing. We have not heard humpbacks vocal in the daytime before never mind two! The G01s were vocal and near the humpbacks off Kaikash Creek at the same time making this day very unique. Throw in the sunshine, blue skies, the distant A30 calls in Blackfish Sound that started it all, the calm ocean and the sea lions, the picture is complete! Why do I think it is not over yet? There is now a humpback in Blackney Pass going back and forth.
Helena
20 Oct 2010 16:29:45 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We're hearing transient orcas calling in Blackfish Sound. About half an hour ago, a group of Pacific white sided dolphins rushed through Blackney Pass from Blackfish Sound. The presence of vocal transients in Blackfish Sound now, may explain their haste.
Helena
20 Oct 2010 18:08:10 PDT
Distant calls audible.
More, distant G clan resting calls in Johnstone Strait between CP and the entrance to Blackney Pass maybe closer to Vancouver Island. All under an almost full moon.
Helena
20 Oct 2010 19:54:22 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Incredible humpbacks again.
Helena
20 Oct 2010 23:37:26 PDT
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
No calls but orcas nearby
We heard a few "A" resting calls about 5:50am, but nothing for sure since, & don't know where the orcas were (or are). Dolphins & a humpback have been occasionally vocal in Blackfish Sound. It's just getting light here, still windy, but the ocean looks quieter than yesterday. We are waiting.
Helena
19 Oct 2010 07:31:51 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We began hearing the A30s, G17s a short while ago. it sounds like they are approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
19 Oct 2010 11:46:06 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s with the G25s just went through Blackney Pass to the north and into Blackfish Sound. They were ahead of the slack tide but looked comfortable heading north stopping to do a little foraging along the way.
Helena
19 Oct 2010 14:05:11 PDT
We heard a few "A" resting calls about 5:50am, but nothing for sure since, & don't know where the orcas were (or are). Dolphins & a humpback have been occasionally vocal in Blackfish Sound. It's just getting light here, still windy, but the ocean looks quieter than yesterday. We are waiting.
Helena
19 Oct 2010 07:31:51 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We began hearing the A30s, G17s a short while ago. it sounds like they are approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
19 Oct 2010 11:46:06 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s with the G25s just went through Blackney Pass to the north and into Blackfish Sound. They were ahead of the slack tide but looked comfortable heading north stopping to do a little foraging along the way.
Helena
19 Oct 2010 14:05:11 PDT
Monday, October 18, 2010
Boat noise
no idea what became of last night's group. They were last heard off of CP perhaps heading eastward. But we never heard them get closer to Robson Bight probably because of the loud boat noise that was present as the group entered Johnstone Strait. Southeast winds this morning but the sun is trying to break through.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 11:01:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s just starting calling in Blackfish Sound just a short while ago. Nice and sudden surprise!
Helena
18 Oct 2010 14:28:02 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are not alone... sounds like some of the "G"s are with them! The tide is past slack, now ebbing, so it's not sure they'll head into the Strait via Blackney Pass, but we're hoping!
Helena
18 Oct 2010 14:48:34 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We think the "Gs" are the G25s. They are now out of our sight, heading for Johnstone Strait. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone. Meanwhile, we saw A39 coming into Blackney Pass from Blackfish Sound, but he stopped in front of us & turned around - he is now headed back to Blackfish.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 15:36:45 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
All quiet at the moment. The A30s, for now are still up in Blackfish Sound. The G25s made it to Johnstone Strait but favoured a westerly direction on entering. We forgot to mention a very breathy humpback covered in dolphins was mid channel when the G25s went through. Th humpback turned to the north and left Blackney with most of the dolphins.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 16:56:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
These whales are interesting. We are still hearing Gs in Johnstone Strait but they are very distant and every so often we hear the A30s, close earlier and now distant in Blackfish Sound. Perhaps the two groups will meet up again either at the top end of Blackfish or johnstone Strait.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 18:39:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s did the work. They are in Johnstone Strait now after, I believe, going through Weynton Pass. Hopefully, they will hook up with theGs now.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 18:57:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Over an hour ago the Gs were off the entrance to Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait. They have been followed by the As to about the same location. Sounds like they have slowed down quite a bit.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 21:01:54 PDT
no idea what became of last night's group. They were last heard off of CP perhaps heading eastward. But we never heard them get closer to Robson Bight probably because of the loud boat noise that was present as the group entered Johnstone Strait. Southeast winds this morning but the sun is trying to break through.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 11:01:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s just starting calling in Blackfish Sound just a short while ago. Nice and sudden surprise!
Helena
18 Oct 2010 14:28:02 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s are not alone... sounds like some of the "G"s are with them! The tide is past slack, now ebbing, so it's not sure they'll head into the Strait via Blackney Pass, but we're hoping!
Helena
18 Oct 2010 14:48:34 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We think the "Gs" are the G25s. They are now out of our sight, heading for Johnstone Strait. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone. Meanwhile, we saw A39 coming into Blackney Pass from Blackfish Sound, but he stopped in front of us & turned around - he is now headed back to Blackfish.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 15:36:45 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
All quiet at the moment. The A30s, for now are still up in Blackfish Sound. The G25s made it to Johnstone Strait but favoured a westerly direction on entering. We forgot to mention a very breathy humpback covered in dolphins was mid channel when the G25s went through. Th humpback turned to the north and left Blackney with most of the dolphins.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 16:56:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
These whales are interesting. We are still hearing Gs in Johnstone Strait but they are very distant and every so often we hear the A30s, close earlier and now distant in Blackfish Sound. Perhaps the two groups will meet up again either at the top end of Blackfish or johnstone Strait.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 18:39:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s did the work. They are in Johnstone Strait now after, I believe, going through Weynton Pass. Hopefully, they will hook up with theGs now.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 18:57:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Over an hour ago the Gs were off the entrance to Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait. They have been followed by the As to about the same location. Sounds like they have slowed down quite a bit.
Helena
18 Oct 2010 21:01:54 PDT
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Superb sounds!!
Amazing humpback sounds from someone near Flower Island in Blackfish Sound. The calls are echoing into Blackney Pass. Thanks Norma re the note about the HB sounds the other night.
Helena
17 Oct 2010 19:59:14 PDT
No orcas present.
The humpback calls did not last very long but while they did they were truly interesting.
Helena
17 Oct 2010 21:04:30 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We're hearing "G" clan calls on the Parspn Island hydrophone, from orcas who have travelled south through Blackney Pass & are now in the entrance to Johnstone Strait.
Helena
17 Oct 2010 22:50:39 PDT
Amazing humpback sounds from someone near Flower Island in Blackfish Sound. The calls are echoing into Blackney Pass. Thanks Norma re the note about the HB sounds the other night.
Helena
17 Oct 2010 19:59:14 PDT
No orcas present.
The humpback calls did not last very long but while they did they were truly interesting.
Helena
17 Oct 2010 21:04:30 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We're hearing "G" clan calls on the Parspn Island hydrophone, from orcas who have travelled south through Blackney Pass & are now in the entrance to Johnstone Strait.
Helena
17 Oct 2010 22:50:39 PDT
Saturday, October 16, 2010
No orcas present.
We didn't hear anything overnight. Lovely morning here. We would like to thank Rob and Erin for helping out while we were away. Also, here is an interesting development: http://www.vancouversun.com/NEPTUNE+undersea+observatory+coast+complete/3682721/story.html
Helena & Paul
16 Oct 2010 09:07:52 PDT
We didn't hear anything overnight. Lovely morning here. We would like to thank Rob and Erin for helping out while we were away. Also, here is an interesting development: http://www.vancouversun.com/NEPTUNE+undersea+observatory+coast+complete/3682721/story.html
Helena & Paul
16 Oct 2010 09:07:52 PDT
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
No orcas present.
No calls since yesterday evening. The whales were last heard on Flower Island, so we suspect that all the whales went west.
Rob and Erin
13 Oct 2010 12:16:49 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Just heard distant (A1) calls. Will let you know when we find out the location and direction.
Rob and Erin
13 Oct 2010 14:45:54 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A30s westbound in Blackfish Sound. Mostly silent, but occasional faint calls.
Erin and Rob
13 Oct 2010 15:40:17 PDT
No calls since yesterday evening. The whales were last heard on Flower Island, so we suspect that all the whales went west.
Rob and Erin
13 Oct 2010 12:16:49 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Just heard distant (A1) calls. Will let you know when we find out the location and direction.
Rob and Erin
13 Oct 2010 14:45:54 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A30s westbound in Blackfish Sound. Mostly silent, but occasional faint calls.
Erin and Rob
13 Oct 2010 15:40:17 PDT
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Superb sounds!!
Hi everyone, In all the excitement to record these whales, I forgot to add an update! Thanks for the IDs, Helena. We've seen the A30s, and think the A36s may be coming up behind them. We'll keep looking for the A12s.
Rob and Erin
12 Oct 2010 10:00:33 PDT
Superb sounds!!
PS Heaps of dolphins too. Very pretty morning.
Rob and Erin
12 Oct 2010 10:01:04 PDT
Hi everyone, In all the excitement to record these whales, I forgot to add an update! Thanks for the IDs, Helena. We've seen the A30s, and think the A36s may be coming up behind them. We'll keep looking for the A12s.
Rob and Erin
12 Oct 2010 10:00:33 PDT
Superb sounds!!
PS Heaps of dolphins too. Very pretty morning.
Rob and Erin
12 Oct 2010 10:01:04 PDT
Monday, October 11, 2010
No orcas present.
Happy Thanksgiving from Hanson Island. For those of you concerned about the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline, please check out this link: http://www.thepipedreamsproject.org/ We had a visit from these brave kayakers (Faroe, Curtis and Ryan) yesterday. A really inspiring group.
Rob and Erin
11 Oct 2010 13:51:01 PDT
Happy Thanksgiving from Hanson Island. For those of you concerned about the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline, please check out this link: http://www.thepipedreamsproject.org/ We had a visit from these brave kayakers (Faroe, Curtis and Ryan) yesterday. A really inspiring group.
Rob and Erin
11 Oct 2010 13:51:01 PDT
Sunday, October 10, 2010
No orcas present.
After a big storm, everyone is enjoying the sunshine -- including humpback whales and dozens of Steller sea lions. We thought we heard a faint call about 30 minutes ago. Anyone else?
Erin and Rob
10 Oct 2010 14:10:32 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Dolphin calls!
Erin and Rob
10 Oct 2010 19:56:20 PDT
After a big storm, everyone is enjoying the sunshine -- including humpback whales and dozens of Steller sea lions. We thought we heard a faint call about 30 minutes ago. Anyone else?
Erin and Rob
10 Oct 2010 14:10:32 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Dolphin calls!
Erin and Rob
10 Oct 2010 19:56:20 PDT
Friday, October 08, 2010
Distant calls audible.
Just after 5am we began to hear distant G clan calls. The group made their way into Blackney from Blackfish Sound at the slack tide and then continued to make a go of it against the tide. We could hear their blows at 6am mid channel, making progress, opposite Parson Island light. The wind is picking up and it is more difficult to hear blows. They just started to become vocal again. Possibly I31. Heading into Johnstone Strait.
Helena
08 Oct 2010 06:23:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
OK, Orca-Live community, we need your help! We've just started hearing calls, but this is our first Orca-Live update. Who are these whales? All the best from a very windy Hanson, Erin and Rob
Erin and Rob
08 Oct 2010 14:40:11 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We heard a few calls, and now silence.
Rob
08 Oct 2010 15:12:19 PDT
Just after 5am we began to hear distant G clan calls. The group made their way into Blackney from Blackfish Sound at the slack tide and then continued to make a go of it against the tide. We could hear their blows at 6am mid channel, making progress, opposite Parson Island light. The wind is picking up and it is more difficult to hear blows. They just started to become vocal again. Possibly I31. Heading into Johnstone Strait.
Helena
08 Oct 2010 06:23:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
OK, Orca-Live community, we need your help! We've just started hearing calls, but this is our first Orca-Live update. Who are these whales? All the best from a very windy Hanson, Erin and Rob
Erin and Rob
08 Oct 2010 14:40:11 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We heard a few calls, and now silence.
Rob
08 Oct 2010 15:12:19 PDT
Thursday, October 07, 2010
No orcas present.
We've heard no orcas calling today, or yesterday, but heard a report yesterday, from the Naiad Explorer, that the A30s were off Hunt Rock, near Pine Island, north of Port Hardy. Hopefully, they will make their way back to Johnstone Strait before too long. We are waiting.
Helena
07 Oct 2010 21:16:56 PDT
We've heard no orcas calling today, or yesterday, but heard a report yesterday, from the Naiad Explorer, that the A30s were off Hunt Rock, near Pine Island, north of Port Hardy. Hopefully, they will make their way back to Johnstone Strait before too long. We are waiting.
Helena
07 Oct 2010 21:16:56 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no orcas calling today, or yesterday, but heard a report yesterday, from the Naiad Explorer, that the A30s were off Hunt Rock, near Pine Island, north of Port Hardy. Hopefully, they will make their way back to Johnstone Strait before too long. We are waiting.
Helena
07 Oct 2010 21:16:56 PDT
We've heard no orcas calling today, or yesterday, but heard a report yesterday, from the Naiad Explorer, that the A30s were off Hunt Rock, near Pine Island, north of Port Hardy. Hopefully, they will make their way back to Johnstone Strait before too long. We are waiting.
Helena
07 Oct 2010 21:16:56 PDT
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Monday, October 04, 2010
Boat noise
Be prepared - there is a fishing opening today and there will be (already is) a lot of boat noise. We are hoping the groups from the east will turn up at some point in the day.
Helena
04 Oct 2010 08:34:21 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A group of about 12 orcas quickly passed CP (Cracroft Point)! They are silent and travelling quickly. They avrried unexpectedly and we are hoping that they will soon become vocal and give us another chance to identify who they are. Just started to call! Dolphins passed Kaikash Creek around 9am.
Helena
04 Oct 2010 10:15:49 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Shortly after the I15s entered Johnstone Strait, we heard the other groups who have been in the east on the Rubbing beach hydrophone, so knew they were coming back. They were vocal briefly, and then mostly silent. Eventually, they moved westward, along the Vancouver Island shoreline. At the moment, they A1s & Gs are heading across the Strait toward CP & Blackney Pass, while the I15s are enjoying a good rub.
Helena
04 Oct 2010 14:58:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
What a day! Ok so here is what has happened so far... the groups of whales that went to the west cleared into Weynton Pass and they have curled around into Blackfish Sound. Jackie on the Maple Leaf let us know that they are headed east. The whales are in mixed groups and are being accompanied by persistent dolphins. We began to hear their very distant calls (G1 and A1) at 5:12pm when they came into Blackfish Sound. Whew!
Helena
04 Oct 2010 18:02:41 PDT
No orcas present.
These whales are in no hurry! Jackie now reports that they are generally moving toward Queen Charlotte Strait (the tide is ebbing in that direction) but some are still looking toward Blackfish Sound (the tide turns at 8:46pm). So we will see.
Helena
04 Oct 2010 19:03:33 PDT
Be prepared - there is a fishing opening today and there will be (already is) a lot of boat noise. We are hoping the groups from the east will turn up at some point in the day.
Helena
04 Oct 2010 08:34:21 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A group of about 12 orcas quickly passed CP (Cracroft Point)! They are silent and travelling quickly. They avrried unexpectedly and we are hoping that they will soon become vocal and give us another chance to identify who they are. Just started to call! Dolphins passed Kaikash Creek around 9am.
Helena
04 Oct 2010 10:15:49 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Shortly after the I15s entered Johnstone Strait, we heard the other groups who have been in the east on the Rubbing beach hydrophone, so knew they were coming back. They were vocal briefly, and then mostly silent. Eventually, they moved westward, along the Vancouver Island shoreline. At the moment, they A1s & Gs are heading across the Strait toward CP & Blackney Pass, while the I15s are enjoying a good rub.
Helena
04 Oct 2010 14:58:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
What a day! Ok so here is what has happened so far... the groups of whales that went to the west cleared into Weynton Pass and they have curled around into Blackfish Sound. Jackie on the Maple Leaf let us know that they are headed east. The whales are in mixed groups and are being accompanied by persistent dolphins. We began to hear their very distant calls (G1 and A1) at 5:12pm when they came into Blackfish Sound. Whew!
Helena
04 Oct 2010 18:02:41 PDT
No orcas present.
These whales are in no hurry! Jackie now reports that they are generally moving toward Queen Charlotte Strait (the tide is ebbing in that direction) but some are still looking toward Blackfish Sound (the tide turns at 8:46pm). So we will see.
Helena
04 Oct 2010 19:03:33 PDT
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing G clan calls in Blackfish Sound, along with boat noise.
Helena
03 Oct 2010 09:24:19 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Not orcas but dolphins. Several reports to relay: First of all Jared Towers identified today's transients as the T99s. They ended up passing Alert Bay and Hyde Creek on their way west. Next the Gs from this morning were located by Rob Williams& Erin Ashe and Sun Fun Divers in Queen Charlotte Strait this afternoon. They certainly had not gone far since the morning. This group turned out to be all the G3s. They continued west and were last seen off Malcolm Point. Finally, the whales to the east were reported to have made it through Seymour Narrows by 4:45pm. Jack Springer let Marie know of their progression. In this group are more G clan whales along with all the A1s. Earlier in the day (around noon), Aaron reported that these same whales were off the "bottom" end of Quadra Island. Quite the day! Great reports! Right now there are vocal dolphins again in Johnstone Strait not far from the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
03 Oct 2010 23:34:59 PDT
We're hearing G clan calls in Blackfish Sound, along with boat noise.
Helena
03 Oct 2010 09:24:19 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Not orcas but dolphins. Several reports to relay: First of all Jared Towers identified today's transients as the T99s. They ended up passing Alert Bay and Hyde Creek on their way west. Next the Gs from this morning were located by Rob Williams& Erin Ashe and Sun Fun Divers in Queen Charlotte Strait this afternoon. They certainly had not gone far since the morning. This group turned out to be all the G3s. They continued west and were last seen off Malcolm Point. Finally, the whales to the east were reported to have made it through Seymour Narrows by 4:45pm. Jack Springer let Marie know of their progression. In this group are more G clan whales along with all the A1s. Earlier in the day (around noon), Aaron reported that these same whales were off the "bottom" end of Quadra Island. Quite the day! Great reports! Right now there are vocal dolphins again in Johnstone Strait not far from the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
03 Oct 2010 23:34:59 PDT
Saturday, October 02, 2010
No orcas present.
The humpback, who was in Blackney Pass for so long, carried on through, eventually heard in Blackfish Sound. Quite amazing!
Helena
02 Oct 2010 07:18:08 PDT
No orcas present.
It has been a day of humpbacks, dolphins and sea lions - everywhere. Nine humpbacks were counted in the area along with countless sea lions. The Naiad Explorer passed along a report of 25 -30 orcas that were seen from the air off Comox (east of Campbell River) yesterday from 12:30-2:30pm. The whales were heading east toward Denman Island. There are dolphins vocalising right now.
Helena
02 Oct 2010 20:45:36 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Lovely humpback sounds in Blackfish Sound at the moment.
Helena
02 Oct 2010 21:42:36 PDT
The humpback, who was in Blackney Pass for so long, carried on through, eventually heard in Blackfish Sound. Quite amazing!
Helena
02 Oct 2010 07:18:08 PDT
No orcas present.
It has been a day of humpbacks, dolphins and sea lions - everywhere. Nine humpbacks were counted in the area along with countless sea lions. The Naiad Explorer passed along a report of 25 -30 orcas that were seen from the air off Comox (east of Campbell River) yesterday from 12:30-2:30pm. The whales were heading east toward Denman Island. There are dolphins vocalising right now.
Helena
02 Oct 2010 20:45:36 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Lovely humpback sounds in Blackfish Sound at the moment.
Helena
02 Oct 2010 21:42:36 PDT
Friday, October 01, 2010
No orcas present.
We heard no calls overnight, & have nothing new to add to our last note, apart from saying that it's a gorgeous 1st day of October here!
Helena
01 Oct 2010 10:59:38 PDT
Orcas near mics.
These unusual sounds are probably being made by a humpback in Blackney Pass, not far away from our hydrophone.
Helena
01 Oct 2010 22:24:01 PDT
We heard no calls overnight, & have nothing new to add to our last note, apart from saying that it's a gorgeous 1st day of October here!
Helena
01 Oct 2010 10:59:38 PDT
Orcas near mics.
These unusual sounds are probably being made by a humpback in Blackney Pass, not far away from our hydrophone.
Helena
01 Oct 2010 22:24:01 PDT
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