No calls but orcas nearby At least the Ds have headed north through Blackney Pass, not sure about the C10s. It's a lovely moonlit night here, feels so great to be home!! Helena & Paul 09 Jun 2017 22:53:55 PDT No calls but orcas nearby This has been so exciting! We had just got back from Alert Bay when we heard the Ds had just gone south in Blackney Pass. We picked them up on the CP camera and followed them until they were very tiny whales in the big ocean. They called on entering Johnstone Strait, then went quiet and then vocal once again. They never sounded close to Critical Point but ahead of them were the C10s who had earlier also come into Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass (see Paul's notes). The C10s disappeared just as the Ds came into the Strait. Surely they are still on the same track east? Last year, around this same time the Cs came in for a mid June trip. Amazing. Helena 09 Jun 2017 19:09:42 PDT Boat noise It was just a glimpse from the Lab, cameras & all, but the C10s have made it into the Strait and are now headed east towards the Bight. Their calls were fabulous as they passed the PI and CP hydrophones, but a procession of big vessels passed soon after - Alaska ferry then 2 cruise ships - so it isn't pleasant underwater! Just the same, it's looking like our 2017 season is underway, our day is made! Paul 09 Jun 2017 14:57:22 PDT Superb sounds!! Wonderful calls from C10s on PI hydrophone! Paul 09 Jun 2017 13:57:14 PDT Superb sounds!! The C10s are back! ID by Christie McMillan, thanks Christie! We're hearing them on the Flower Island hydrophone, may come into view of the Lab camera soon. Paul 09 Jun 2017 11:37:44 PDT

Distant calls audible. Some Pacific White-Sided Dolphins are very chatty on Flower Island hydrophone. Muriel 04 Jun 2017 09:44:45 PDT

Looks like the show is over. Thanks, to Stripe and Chunky for this amazing morning! Very humbled by their close visit, just before they went away.  Muriel 01 Jun 2017 12:12:10 PDT No orcas present. What a amazing surprise! A Humpback just breached in front of the Lab! Go check it out on explore.org. It happened at 10:12 am, about 10 min ago, on the Orcalab Base camera :) enjoy! Muriel 01 Jun 2017 10:29:07 PDT We have humpback out front of the Lab. Check out http://explore.org/live-cams/player/orcalab-base and scroll back for the breach! Guardian has been around for the last few days keeping Muriel very busy! Helena for Muriel 01 Jun 2017 10:19:11 PDT

No orcas present. Our small group of dolphins yesterday may have found some friends in Johnstone Strait! There were about 30 off Cracroft Point travelling east fairly quickly . We will try to follow them on the cameras (www.explore.org) There have been no call but during the night around 0445 there were a few faint calls heard. We did not located where the calls were from. Muriel & Helena& Paul 29 May 2017 09:54:37 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby Not orcas but a lovely small group of dolphins just off the Lab moving each way slowly. No calls. Check out orcalab base camera on www.explore.org. Helena & Muriel & Paul 28 May 2017 16:18:06 PDT

Biggs were sighted near Big Bay on Hanson Island westing into the sunset. Jared reported that they are the T023s and T002cs. Janie 20 May 2017 20:40:26 PDT Biggs continue to be vocal on Critical Point!!  Janie 20 May 2017 18:42:16 PDT Biggs are vocal on the Critical Point hydrophone. Janie 20 May 2017 18:30:02 PDT

Just now heard LAGS at Critical Point, was also able to see them briefly on the camera, all just before sunset!! Janie 20 Apr 2017 19:10:08 PDT

We just heard faint Biggs calls on Flower Island!! Janie 26 Apr 2017 13:54:01 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby Got my wish! Ay 7:30am we spotted a single male off Parson Island headed toward Johnstone Strait. Yesterday, Gord reported at 4:12pm 5-6 orcas (Bigg's) heading west at Ledge Point. Helena 13 Apr 2017 08:32:27 PDT

No orcas present. Beautiful day today, sun is out and a slight breeze - what more can one want? Ah yes, something to swim by! Helena and Janie 11 Apr 2017 15:31:29 PDT

No orcas present. We are almost certain that during yesterday's storm there was a humpback in Blackney Pass in the afternoon! Encouraging, eh? Helena 10 Apr 2017 18:48:29 PDT

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