Wednesday, December 16, 2015





Distant calls audible.

We're hearing a couple of distant calls on Critical Point this morning. Sounds like Biggs

David & Brittney
16 Dec 2015 03:36:58 PST

Tuesday, December 15, 2015





No orcas present.

A quiet misty and foggy morning at the lab. Outside of some brief Transient call on Saturday night when our internet was down the whales haven't been around. Maybe today's the day that change. 

David & Brittney
15 Dec 2015 10:21:14 PST

Friday, December 11, 2015





No orcas present.

The seas are calm today after high winds all day yesterday! Its supposed to pick up again tomorrow so for now, we're enjoying a restful day here on Hanson Island. Don't forget to light a candle, say a prayer, and wish well for sweet Corky who was captured 46 years ago today. We haven't given up hope!

Brittney + David
11 Dec 2015 13:23:43 PST

Thursday, December 10, 2015






No orcas present.

A great BIG storm today. If you like storms - Check it out on: http://explore.org/live-cams/player/orcalab-base

Helena, David,Brittney,Paul
10 Dec 2015 12:28:42 PST



No orcas present.

Another stormy day here on Hanson Island with wind speeds near 40 knots. All's been quiet the last few days since the group of Biggs were heard westing in Johnstone Strait. A good morning to you wherever you may be.

David & Brittney
10 Dec 2015 10:23:54 PST

Wednesday, December 09, 2015



No orcas present.

Good morning! After yesterday's internet hiccup we're back up and running! Thanks for your patience.

David, Brittney, Paul, & Helena
09 Dec 2015 09:01:09 PST

Tuesday, December 08, 2015





Distant calls audible.

Finally located the Bigg's right traveling west along the Vancouver Island shore off Little Kaikash, before Blinkhorn. Our audio will be fixed soon hopefully but in the meantime www.explore.org cameras are working along with audio. 

Helena, David,Brittney,Paul
08 Dec 2015 15:38:07 PST



Superb sounds!!

Biggs calling close to Robson Bight.

Helena, David,Brittney,Paul
08 Dec 2015 14:22:04 PST

Sunday, December 06, 2015






No orcas present.

After hearing calls on Critical Point and CP throughout the night. The whales have been silent for about half an hour.

David & Brittney
06 Dec 2015 08:42:19 PST



Superb sounds!!

Orcas and PWD on Critical point and CP!

brittney  
06 Dec 2015 05:02:51 PST

Saturday, December 05, 2015



Distant calls audible.

Distant calls on CP + CRPT tonight!

Brittney  
05 Dec 2015 21:55:58 PST



Distant calls audible.

After disappearing to the east, it sounds like our friends are back. A couple very faint calls on Critical Point.

David  
05 Dec 2015 20:17:40 PST



Orcas near mics.

These G clan calls are louder and clearer now!

Helena, David,Brittney,Paul
05 Dec 2015 14:29:37 PST



Distant calls audible.

We're hearing calls on Critical Point, after hearing calls on Flower Island a couple hours ago, sounds like G clan. Perhaps they're coming into the strait?

David  
05 Dec 2015 13:22:48 PST



Distant calls audible.

We're hearing some distant calls on the Flower Island hydrophone! It's pretty windy here today but hopefully they'll come by the lab!

Brittney
05 Dec 2015 10:36:09 PST

Thursday, December 03, 2015





No orcas present.

After calling on Critical Point for about an hour, we heard one faint call on the Rubbing Beaches. We couldn't find them through the 40 knot southeasterly however and aren't sure if they continued east in the strait or turned and went back west, 

David  
03 Dec 2015 09:35:16 PST

Wednesday, December 02, 2015





Distant calls audible.

Calls on Critical point with a couple of them echoing to CP!

David & Brittney
02 Dec 2015 08:25:03 PST



Distant calls audible.

A couple of distant resident calls! Not sure which hydrophone yet but we'll let you know as soon as they call again. Good morning!

David & Brittney
02 Dec 2015 08:21:56 PST