No orcas present. Lovely weather yesterday and today (after this morning). Spring is definitely here and with it a growing number of humpback reports as they make their way in and through the area. Black Pearl, just like last year, has started the season up in the Inlets and yesterday, Jared saw a humpback off Alert Bay. He also went in search of the orcas reported in the morning off Lady Ellen Point by Darryl. The Sea Lions have definitely taken off from their nearby winter haul out, most likely beginning their journey to the rookery. David and Brittney also have taken off to begin their journey home to Alaska. They should pass by Hanson by mid morning. We will be ready to wave while thinking how grateful we are for all their efforts to keep OrcaLab safe and running for the past three winters. Helena & Paul 06 Apr 2017 18:42:36 PDT

No orcas present. The last few days have been quite exciting as a fairly large group of Northern Residents came in and headed east past Robson Bight mid morning on March 23rd. We reviewed the recording of GIs, G17s and Cs making their way towards Robson Bight. Then, on March 25 these same groups came back to the west. Calls were heard around 7am. The Cs were in the lead and continued west and an hour later Jim and Mary Borrowman observed them spread out off the Telegraph Cove area. Our camera at Robson Bight saw the other two G clan groups heading back to the east at the same time. A bit later Elizabeth Zwamborn confirmed the I11s and G17s continuing east off Naka Creek around 1030. The Cs meanwhile were seen heading through Pearse Passage at 8:40 (thanks JB) and then later off Sointula by Gord Curry at 1030. Gord took a few pictures of the C6 males, which he passed on, thanks Gord. We think the Cs continued out of the area but we have not heard the G clan groups return so there is a chance there will be more activity if they decide to do so. Helena  26 Mar 2017 12:31:05 PDT

Superb sounds!! Morning! We're hearing nice resident calls on CP with close echoes on Parson Island and faint echoes on Critical Point David & Brittney 25 Mar 2017 07:09:20 PDT

Distant calls audible. We've heard a couple of calls through boat noise on Critical Point. Definitely Residents. David & Brittney 24 Mar 2017 19:55:22 PDT

Superb sounds!! The calls are on CP with faint calls on CRPT! Brittney + David 23 Mar 2017 10:45:20 PDT Distant calls audible. Morning, all! We heard some "ping" type calls from our house monitor just a few moments ago. No calls since the rec started but we'll keep you posted! Brittney + David 23 Mar 2017 09:51:47 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby We've got orcas in front of the lab on camera! No calls yet but they look like they're slowly heading towards Cracroft. David & Brittney 16 Mar 2017 09:40:48 PDT Orcas near mics. We just had a brief but intense flurry of Biggs calls on Critical Point. They've gone quiet for the moment but they sure sounded happy.  David & Brittney 16 Mar 2017 09:40:06 PDT

Orcas near mics. We just had a brief but intense flurry of Biggs calls on Critical Point. They've gone quiet for the moment but they sure sounded happy.  David & Brittney 07 Mar 2017 13:21:37 PST

Superb sounds!! The Bigg's just cleared the OL cam going north and are now calling on the Flower Island hydrophone. Great calls! Brittney + David 26 Feb 2017 11:27:14 PST No calls but orcas nearby We've got a group of Orcas heading past the lab right now! No calls but they're on the explorer cam Brittney + David 26 Feb 2017 11:11:33 PST

No calls but orcas nearby Alex Morton just reported G-clan calls on Flower Island. A lot of static and interference right now, but if it clears it may be a good day. David & Brittney 25 Feb 2017 16:32:03 PST No calls but orcas nearby Alex Morton just reported G-clan calls on Flower Island. A lot of static and interference right now, but if it clears it may be a good day. David & Brittney 25 Feb 2017 08:51:36 PST

Distant calls audible. Good morning! Just started hearing calls on the CP and PI hydrophones. There is a bit of boat noise and static this morning so the calls are hard to hear but they're there! David & Brittney 22 Feb 2017 08:34:49 PST Distant calls audible. After moving east down the strait yesterday. T\he I15s are back on Parson Island David & Brittney 22 Feb 2017 08:33:57 PST

Distant calls audible. After moving east down the strait yesterday. T\he I15s are back on Parson Island David & Brittney 18 Feb 2017 09:06:51 PST

Superb sounds!! Pretty sure the I15s have passed Robson Bight by now but if you can, go to: http://explore.org/live-cams/player/orcalab-robson-bight and scroll back to see the whales passing the Bight. Boat noise is better now, just the sound of the birds in the Bight. Thanks David and Brittney for following the I15s through from Blackney Pass and into Johnstone Strait. Helena 17 Feb 2017 16:59:13 PST Distant calls audible. We just had a large group of Orcas pass the lab heading south! They're currently on the explore CP camera easting in Johnstone Strait. We;ve counted 6 females, 2 calves and 2 males all spread out in twos and fours. http://explore.org/live-cams/player/orcalab-cracroft-point-surface. David & Brittney 17 Feb 2017 15:14:55 PST