Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Good morning everyone! We've been listening to the I15s & A30s in Johnstone Strait for the past several hours, sometimes in Robson Bight & sometimes more distant. At the moment, they are westbound, with the A30s close to CP. Channel A. We think the A12s may have headed north through Blackney Pass around 3am. We don't know where the A36s are, or what happened to the "incoming" orcas sighted heading east from Port Hardy yesterday afternoon. It's a foggy morning here, and the ocean is calm... looks like another fine day ahead.
Paul
12 Sep 2005 07:50:58 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
At least some of the orcas that were near CP a short while ago are heading north into Blackney Pass. The list of groups present in Johnstone Strait this foggy morning is the same as yesterday - A30s, A36s, A12s, I15s. We think the A12s must have re-entered Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass silently. The calls we're listening to are on the Parson Island hydrophone.
Paul
12 Sep 2005 08:51:29 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
This morning is so foggy, it's hard to see what's happening. However, we are fairly sure that the I15s & all the "A1" groups (A30s, A12s, A36s) are in or near the entrance of Blackney Pass. Occasionally, from glimpses in fog, some of them look like they want to head north through Blackney, & others seem to be heading west.
Paul
12 Sep 2005 10:09:05 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The world's greatest pingers, the I31s, have arrived on the scene! Quite possibly, they were part of the large group of orcas sighted heading west from Port Hardy yesterday, though we're not sure. They are presently heading east in Blackfish Sound, so we hope to see them soon. It looks like the I15s, who travelled north through Blackney Pass about an hour ago, may have joined them. Meanwhile, the A12s & A36s are foraging at the "top" of Blackfish, & the A30s are slowly headed east from CP, angling towards Robson Bight.
Paul
12 Sep 2005 12:37:44 PDT
Orcas near mics.
we had a visit from some of the I31s, others remained in Blackfish Sound. The small group included I46, I80 and I62 spread out in Blackney, lingered, foraged and milled before turning back to the west to join the rest of their family & the I15s. The A12 s and the A36s moved on to Queen Charlotte Strait. The I15s moved over toward the Hanson Island side of Blackfish Sound putting them between the I31s and the A12s. The A30s as far as we know remaind in the Strait.
Helena
12 Sep 2005 14:39:57 PDT
Boat noise
The I15s went back to the Strait via a small passage adjacent to Weynton Pass. The AS30s gave a brief but intense burst of calls just prior to this move. We do not, at this moment, know what happened to the A12s, A36s and the I31s. The A12s were vocal for a time in Blackfish just before the I15s made their move.
Helena
12 Sep 2005 16:13:59 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We think the a30s have arrived at the beaches while the others make their way east along the Vancouver Island shore from Kaiakash to east of Blinkhorn.
Helena
12 Sep 2005 17:17:11 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s have finished their rub abd headed off to the west. The I31s are passing CP to the east. Others are following.
Helena
12 Sep 2005 17:44:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s have returned to the Bight while the I31s, I15s and A12s continue east toward them.
Helena
12 Sep 2005 18:06:37 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales have arrived at the beaches again. (?As first)
Helena
12 Sep 2005 19:49:05 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls for several hours & think A30s, A12s, I15s, & I31s have headed to the east in Johnstone Strait. The A36s are probably somewhere to the north/west of us. We are waiting.
Paul
12 Sep 2005 22:53:11 PDT
Monday, September 12, 2005
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Superb sounds!!
Good morning everyone! It's another lovely September morning here, after a very interesting night, not the least of which was a spectacular display of Northern Lights. The A12s headed north through Blackney Pass a little before 11pm, leaving the A30s, A36s & I15s in Johnstone Strait. We heard these groups off & on during the night, sometimes close to the hydrophone in Robson Bight. There were a couple of rubs. At dawn we were listening to the A36s close to the Critical Point hydrophone, and another "A1" group at the beaches. The A1s are now also in Robson Bight. It's possible they are the A30s, though the A12s could have come back into the Strait silently. We think the I15s may be a little to the east, though we're not sure. Altogether, this is shaping up to be another fine day.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 06:53:31 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
It sounds like the I15s are back in the Bight, as are the A30s & A36s.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 07:10:08 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The I15s, A30s & A36s are heading west past CP. Channel A.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 09:11:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s turned up at the top end (western end) of Blackfish Sound. They are headed east. The Johnstone Strait groups (the I15s, A30s and A36s are east bound with some angling straight for CP. CP is filming.
Helena
11 Sep 2005 12:29:50 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s are heading south through Blackney Pass, swimming quietly in a group, amidst intense boat noise from 2 tugs and other vessels. Meanwhile, the A30s are hanging about at the entrance of Blackney Pass. Channel A.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 13:15:31 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Afte exchanging places with the A12s the A30s travelled north through Blackney Pass and stalled at the western edge of Blackfish Sound. The A12s carried on to the Bight area & the I15s. The A36s followed after pausing at CP. The A30s have since turned and are making their way back toward Blackney Pass. We heard reports today of a large group (including the G17s & the I11s).
Helena
11 Sep 2005 16:18:28 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A30s turned around in Blackfish Sound & are heading back south through Blackney Pass. They will probably be within sight of CP soon. Meanwhile, a group of orcas is hurrying westward along the Vancouver Island shoreline, presently off Kaikash. Possibly, these are the I15s. Further to the west, a large group of orcas, possibly including the I11s & G17s is heading to the east from Port Hardy, & should be approaching Malcolm Point around now.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 16:47:45 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A1s are making thei way toward Cracroft Point.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 22:11:41 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We think all the A1s (A30s, A36s, A12s) are in western Johnstone Strait. At the moment, we're listening to the I15s & A30s, on the Critical Point hydrophone, but the other groups are probably not far away.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 23:05:31 PDT
Good morning everyone! It's another lovely September morning here, after a very interesting night, not the least of which was a spectacular display of Northern Lights. The A12s headed north through Blackney Pass a little before 11pm, leaving the A30s, A36s & I15s in Johnstone Strait. We heard these groups off & on during the night, sometimes close to the hydrophone in Robson Bight. There were a couple of rubs. At dawn we were listening to the A36s close to the Critical Point hydrophone, and another "A1" group at the beaches. The A1s are now also in Robson Bight. It's possible they are the A30s, though the A12s could have come back into the Strait silently. We think the I15s may be a little to the east, though we're not sure. Altogether, this is shaping up to be another fine day.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 06:53:31 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
It sounds like the I15s are back in the Bight, as are the A30s & A36s.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 07:10:08 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The I15s, A30s & A36s are heading west past CP. Channel A.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 09:11:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s turned up at the top end (western end) of Blackfish Sound. They are headed east. The Johnstone Strait groups (the I15s, A30s and A36s are east bound with some angling straight for CP. CP is filming.
Helena
11 Sep 2005 12:29:50 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s are heading south through Blackney Pass, swimming quietly in a group, amidst intense boat noise from 2 tugs and other vessels. Meanwhile, the A30s are hanging about at the entrance of Blackney Pass. Channel A.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 13:15:31 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Afte exchanging places with the A12s the A30s travelled north through Blackney Pass and stalled at the western edge of Blackfish Sound. The A12s carried on to the Bight area & the I15s. The A36s followed after pausing at CP. The A30s have since turned and are making their way back toward Blackney Pass. We heard reports today of a large group (including the G17s & the I11s).
Helena
11 Sep 2005 16:18:28 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A30s turned around in Blackfish Sound & are heading back south through Blackney Pass. They will probably be within sight of CP soon. Meanwhile, a group of orcas is hurrying westward along the Vancouver Island shoreline, presently off Kaikash. Possibly, these are the I15s. Further to the west, a large group of orcas, possibly including the I11s & G17s is heading to the east from Port Hardy, & should be approaching Malcolm Point around now.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 16:47:45 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A1s are making thei way toward Cracroft Point.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 22:11:41 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We think all the A1s (A30s, A36s, A12s) are in western Johnstone Strait. At the moment, we're listening to the I15s & A30s, on the Critical Point hydrophone, but the other groups are probably not far away.
Paul
11 Sep 2005 23:05:31 PDT
Saturday, September 10, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since around 3:30am, when the A36s & a "G" group of orcas were in Robson Bight. We're not sure what happened to them after that, or what happened to the A30s & A12s after we lost track of them late yesterday afternoon. We are waiting, & enjoying a lovely September morning.
Paul
10 Sep 2005 08:25:36 PDT
No orcas present.
We heard a report this morning that the I15s were off Cedarstedt Creek (east of the Reserve) in Johnstone Strait. Just recently, Robson Bight Charters spotted blows not far from Naka Creek which is a bit further to the west of cedarstedt creek. It looks like they may be heading west. Also Discovery Expeditions found a large group of whales near Wells Passage in Queen Charlotte Strait. There has been mention of the A11s. A73, A8s, A12s and possibly I11s as well. This sounds like the group which went west two days ago. We have not had any reports of the A36s, A30s & G17s this morning. There are also lots of humpbacks in the area this morning and 3 harlequin ducks arrived back from their summer haunts.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 11:54:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The whales have entered the rubbing beaches.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 12:22:58 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We can hear the A30s and the I15s at the beaches.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 12:28:09 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The whales did a hurried but intense rub and then quickly left for the west. They are spread out and besides the A30s & I15s we now think the A12s and the A36s are there as well.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 13:08:43 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s, I15s, A12s, & A36s are continuing to the west after passing CP.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 14:43:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales got as far as the wastell Islands just shy of telegraph Cove and turned back to the east. We began hearing the A36s (probably furthest east) first and then the I15s who turned out into mid strait from the Hanson shore. (Stubbs Island report)
Helena
10 Sep 2005 16:26:37 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I15s and the A1s must be in the Bight now. Next stop the beaches?
Helena
10 Sep 2005 19:08:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It really doesn't sound like any of the whales went to the beaches afterall. We are now mostly hearing the A30s and the I15s. The tide is ebbing and that may be enough to bring them back to the west.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 20:42:58 PDT
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since around 3:30am, when the A36s & a "G" group of orcas were in Robson Bight. We're not sure what happened to them after that, or what happened to the A30s & A12s after we lost track of them late yesterday afternoon. We are waiting, & enjoying a lovely September morning.
Paul
10 Sep 2005 08:25:36 PDT
No orcas present.
We heard a report this morning that the I15s were off Cedarstedt Creek (east of the Reserve) in Johnstone Strait. Just recently, Robson Bight Charters spotted blows not far from Naka Creek which is a bit further to the west of cedarstedt creek. It looks like they may be heading west. Also Discovery Expeditions found a large group of whales near Wells Passage in Queen Charlotte Strait. There has been mention of the A11s. A73, A8s, A12s and possibly I11s as well. This sounds like the group which went west two days ago. We have not had any reports of the A36s, A30s & G17s this morning. There are also lots of humpbacks in the area this morning and 3 harlequin ducks arrived back from their summer haunts.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 11:54:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The whales have entered the rubbing beaches.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 12:22:58 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We can hear the A30s and the I15s at the beaches.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 12:28:09 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The whales did a hurried but intense rub and then quickly left for the west. They are spread out and besides the A30s & I15s we now think the A12s and the A36s are there as well.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 13:08:43 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s, I15s, A12s, & A36s are continuing to the west after passing CP.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 14:43:35 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales got as far as the wastell Islands just shy of telegraph Cove and turned back to the east. We began hearing the A36s (probably furthest east) first and then the I15s who turned out into mid strait from the Hanson shore. (Stubbs Island report)
Helena
10 Sep 2005 16:26:37 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I15s and the A1s must be in the Bight now. Next stop the beaches?
Helena
10 Sep 2005 19:08:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It really doesn't sound like any of the whales went to the beaches afterall. We are now mostly hearing the A30s and the I15s. The tide is ebbing and that may be enough to bring them back to the west.
Helena
10 Sep 2005 20:42:58 PDT
Friday, September 09, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since the A12s headed up into Blackfish Sound last evening. We are waiting.
Paul
09 Sep 2005 08:03:51 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Almost as soon as I posted the last comment, orcas were sighted approaching CP from the east. They are probably the A12s. Channel A.
Paul
09 Sep 2005 08:31:46 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s are headed north through Blackney Pass.
Helena
09 Sep 2005 09:46:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s have re-entered Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass & are making their way to the east again, now approaching Big Bay on the Hanson island side. We're hearing their calls in the distance on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
09 Sep 2005 13:25:58 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s are now off CP generally headed still to the east.
Helena
09 Sep 2005 14:05:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s continued east toward the Reserve. The blustery NW winds have begun to lessen.
Helena
09 Sep 2005 16:18:12 PDT
Orcas near mics.
CP reports that the A30s turned up offshore of Cracroft Point. It is still pretty blowy in the Strait but right now there are dolphins? porpoises? in the waves. Also we briefly heard G clan calls off Critical Point.
Helena
09 Sep 2005 18:02:18 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We had a bit of a surprise when a large group od whales suddenly went past CP to the west. They were silent. Our guess is that the Gclan calls we heard briefly earlier were from part of these whales coming west from the Bight area. Perhaps when the very large group of 60 whales that were around two days split into two groups, some going east and others out to the west. Unfortunately they did not leave a clear acoustic trail and we don't know who went where exactly. From the few calls this afternoon we think that maybe the G17s stayed & went east and wonder if the I15s were with them because they had been so friendly that previous morning. Oh well, perhaps the picture will get clearer eventually. Lovely moon tonight - glad to have it back!
Helena
09 Sep 2005 20:58:40 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s and someone from the G clan are travelling south through Blackney Pass!
Helena
09 Sep 2005 23:15:15 PDT
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since the A12s headed up into Blackfish Sound last evening. We are waiting.
Paul
09 Sep 2005 08:03:51 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Almost as soon as I posted the last comment, orcas were sighted approaching CP from the east. They are probably the A12s. Channel A.
Paul
09 Sep 2005 08:31:46 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s are headed north through Blackney Pass.
Helena
09 Sep 2005 09:46:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s have re-entered Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass & are making their way to the east again, now approaching Big Bay on the Hanson island side. We're hearing their calls in the distance on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Paul
09 Sep 2005 13:25:58 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s are now off CP generally headed still to the east.
Helena
09 Sep 2005 14:05:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s continued east toward the Reserve. The blustery NW winds have begun to lessen.
Helena
09 Sep 2005 16:18:12 PDT
Orcas near mics.
CP reports that the A30s turned up offshore of Cracroft Point. It is still pretty blowy in the Strait but right now there are dolphins? porpoises? in the waves. Also we briefly heard G clan calls off Critical Point.
Helena
09 Sep 2005 18:02:18 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We had a bit of a surprise when a large group od whales suddenly went past CP to the west. They were silent. Our guess is that the Gclan calls we heard briefly earlier were from part of these whales coming west from the Bight area. Perhaps when the very large group of 60 whales that were around two days split into two groups, some going east and others out to the west. Unfortunately they did not leave a clear acoustic trail and we don't know who went where exactly. From the few calls this afternoon we think that maybe the G17s stayed & went east and wonder if the I15s were with them because they had been so friendly that previous morning. Oh well, perhaps the picture will get clearer eventually. Lovely moon tonight - glad to have it back!
Helena
09 Sep 2005 20:58:40 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s and someone from the G clan are travelling south through Blackney Pass!
Helena
09 Sep 2005 23:15:15 PDT
Thursday, September 08, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since around 4am, when the A30s were audible in the diatance on the Critical Point hydrophone. We're not sure what direction they were going in, or where they are now. We are waiting.
Paul
08 Sep 2005 08:24:10 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We began hearing echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone a few minutes ago... sounds like someone is having a bite in the Bight!
Paul
08 Sep 2005 08:50:59 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The DFO research vessel, the Roller Bay, confirmed that both the A12s and A30s are in the Strait together. They are spread out and west bound mid strait opposite the Sophia Islands. The Roller Bay will be continuing their prey reseach throughout today.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 10:19:43 PDT
Distant calls audible.
CP reports that they now can see the A30s all together midstrait opposite the Sophias. They look, at this point, like they are headed toward CP.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 10:32:31 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s (in the lead) are about to come into Blackney Pass. Hopefully, the A30s will follow.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 11:04:51 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
After a brief rub, the A30s are continuing to the east. Meanwhile, the A12s are heading into Blackfish Sound, travelling quickly on the ebbing tide.
Paul
08 Sep 2005 11:39:45 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
It looks like the A30s have turned back to the west again - they may be going in for another rub!
Paul
08 Sep 2005 11:43:28 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We've been hearing occasional distant calls from the A12s after over last while, on the Folower island hydrophone. They are at the "top" of Blackfish Sound, and look like they may head back to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass soon. We don't know where the A30s are at the moment.
Paul
08 Sep 2005 13:46:50 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
More rubbing! Channel B.
Paul
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s are heading east past CP. Channel A.
Paul
08 Sep 2005 15:50:15 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s may be heading into Blackney Pass.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 17:53:49 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s remained in the Strait.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 18:13:02 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s finally decided to come through Blackney Pass. They have entered Blackfish Sound now.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 19:28:39 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls for several hours & think the A12s probably continued to the north from Blackfish Sound, & the A30s probably headed east in Johnstone Strait. However, we aren't sure. We are waiting.
Paul
08 Sep 2005 23:07:00 PDT
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since around 4am, when the A30s were audible in the diatance on the Critical Point hydrophone. We're not sure what direction they were going in, or where they are now. We are waiting.
Paul
08 Sep 2005 08:24:10 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We began hearing echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone a few minutes ago... sounds like someone is having a bite in the Bight!
Paul
08 Sep 2005 08:50:59 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The DFO research vessel, the Roller Bay, confirmed that both the A12s and A30s are in the Strait together. They are spread out and west bound mid strait opposite the Sophia Islands. The Roller Bay will be continuing their prey reseach throughout today.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 10:19:43 PDT
Distant calls audible.
CP reports that they now can see the A30s all together midstrait opposite the Sophias. They look, at this point, like they are headed toward CP.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 10:32:31 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s (in the lead) are about to come into Blackney Pass. Hopefully, the A30s will follow.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 11:04:51 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
After a brief rub, the A30s are continuing to the east. Meanwhile, the A12s are heading into Blackfish Sound, travelling quickly on the ebbing tide.
Paul
08 Sep 2005 11:39:45 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
It looks like the A30s have turned back to the west again - they may be going in for another rub!
Paul
08 Sep 2005 11:43:28 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We've been hearing occasional distant calls from the A12s after over last while, on the Folower island hydrophone. They are at the "top" of Blackfish Sound, and look like they may head back to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass soon. We don't know where the A30s are at the moment.
Paul
08 Sep 2005 13:46:50 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
More rubbing! Channel B.
Paul
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s are heading east past CP. Channel A.
Paul
08 Sep 2005 15:50:15 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s may be heading into Blackney Pass.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 17:53:49 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s remained in the Strait.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 18:13:02 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s finally decided to come through Blackney Pass. They have entered Blackfish Sound now.
Helena
08 Sep 2005 19:28:39 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls for several hours & think the A12s probably continued to the north from Blackfish Sound, & the A30s probably headed east in Johnstone Strait. However, we aren't sure. We are waiting.
Paul
08 Sep 2005 23:07:00 PDT
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Good morning everyone! After a night during which the A30s shuffled back & forth between Robson Bight & Blackney Pass, they've finally decided to head east, and are now at the Main rubbing beach. Channel B.
Paul
07 Sep 2005 08:37:53 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Earlier this morning the A30s came out of the east and went west to the entrance of Blackney Pass. After travelling a bit further the west (by the sounds) they may have crossed over closer to the Vancouver Island side and then back past the entrance of Blackney and into the Reserve. We heard them again briefly at the beaches and believe now they turned back to the wesy yet again and are currently somewhere in the Reserve. Yesterday, was an intyeresting day, especially after the A12s and the I11s entered the Strait. In total there were about 60 whales. Although it was difficult to track all their movements we think the A30s, I15s and G17s formed one large group that kept to the same general movements. The A12s and the I11s m,ay have picked up the A11s and the A8s after they came out of the east. And perhaps the A12s.I11s etc went off back to the west while the I15s, G17s and A30s went east. Hopefully today will sort out and confusion or whether this was a reasonable guess as to what happened. Time will tell but we won't be surprised by diffeent realities. Stand by!
Helena
07 Sep 2005 10:25:08 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The overall picture is a bit clearer thanks to two reports;Robson Bight Charters reported that the A12s were off Camp Point in the lower Johnstone Strait earlier this morning and Troy Bright reported hearing both Gs and As pass Black Bluff around 4:30am headed to the west. We still don't know if all the Gclan groups left the area. We certainly did not pick up any sounds off the top end of Blackfish during the night. Meanwhile, the A30s turned between Little Kaikash and Blinkhorn around 1pm and are now headed east past CP. Very nice calls regardless of the boat noise.
Helena
07 Sep 2005 13:33:08 PDT
Orcas near mics.
It looks like A39 is very hungry.
Helena
07 Sep 2005 13:36:14 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s turned back to the east off Big Bay on Hanson Island around 3pm. They are now back in the Blackney Pass "gap", foraging, and are visible on Channel A.
Paul
07 Sep 2005 15:54:17 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The a30s moved toward the Reserve a while ago after returning to the Cracroft Point area for another bout of fishing. We had quite a bit of boat noise (still do) but now we can at least clearly hear their calls once more. They sound closer to Critical Point so perhaps they have moved into the Bight.
Helena
07 Sep 2005 18:55:49 PDT
Good morning everyone! After a night during which the A30s shuffled back & forth between Robson Bight & Blackney Pass, they've finally decided to head east, and are now at the Main rubbing beach. Channel B.
Paul
07 Sep 2005 08:37:53 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Earlier this morning the A30s came out of the east and went west to the entrance of Blackney Pass. After travelling a bit further the west (by the sounds) they may have crossed over closer to the Vancouver Island side and then back past the entrance of Blackney and into the Reserve. We heard them again briefly at the beaches and believe now they turned back to the wesy yet again and are currently somewhere in the Reserve. Yesterday, was an intyeresting day, especially after the A12s and the I11s entered the Strait. In total there were about 60 whales. Although it was difficult to track all their movements we think the A30s, I15s and G17s formed one large group that kept to the same general movements. The A12s and the I11s m,ay have picked up the A11s and the A8s after they came out of the east. And perhaps the A12s.I11s etc went off back to the west while the I15s, G17s and A30s went east. Hopefully today will sort out and confusion or whether this was a reasonable guess as to what happened. Time will tell but we won't be surprised by diffeent realities. Stand by!
Helena
07 Sep 2005 10:25:08 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The overall picture is a bit clearer thanks to two reports;Robson Bight Charters reported that the A12s were off Camp Point in the lower Johnstone Strait earlier this morning and Troy Bright reported hearing both Gs and As pass Black Bluff around 4:30am headed to the west. We still don't know if all the Gclan groups left the area. We certainly did not pick up any sounds off the top end of Blackfish during the night. Meanwhile, the A30s turned between Little Kaikash and Blinkhorn around 1pm and are now headed east past CP. Very nice calls regardless of the boat noise.
Helena
07 Sep 2005 13:33:08 PDT
Orcas near mics.
It looks like A39 is very hungry.
Helena
07 Sep 2005 13:36:14 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s turned back to the east off Big Bay on Hanson Island around 3pm. They are now back in the Blackney Pass "gap", foraging, and are visible on Channel A.
Paul
07 Sep 2005 15:54:17 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The a30s moved toward the Reserve a while ago after returning to the Cracroft Point area for another bout of fishing. We had quite a bit of boat noise (still do) but now we can at least clearly hear their calls once more. They sound closer to Critical Point so perhaps they have moved into the Bight.
Helena
07 Sep 2005 18:55:49 PDT
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Boat noise
Good morning everyone... it's another lovely morning here! At the moment, we're only hearing boat noise, but around 7am we began to hear distant I15 & "A" calls on the Critical Point hydrophone. We've heard occasional calls since then, but boat noise has been persistent too. We're not sure where the orcas are at the moment, but they're probably not far from Robson Bight.
Paul
06 Sep 2005 09:01:54 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Ok! So this is exciting. At some point in the night the G17s moved into the Strait. They found the I15s and the A30s and all three groups are off Kaikash Creek at the moment perhaps waiting for the A12s and the I11s who are off Donegal Head slowly coming into the area. Not sure if the A12s and the I11s will take Weynton Pass or come down by the Lab. The A30s, I15s and G17s are being very quiet and we have only heard a few I11 calls on the Flower Island system. The A36s are further west in Queen Charlotte Strait also headed east.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 11:03:35 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Adding to today's mix, the A11s & A8s, are heading west past Adams River, on the Vancouver Island side of the Strait, and could be approaching the Ecological Reserve in an hour or so. Meanwhile, the I15s, A30s & G17s have turnnd back to the east & are heading for Robson Bight, also close to Vancouver Island.
Paul
06 Sep 2005 11:30:00 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A12s & I11s have suddenly become vocal as they make their way through Blackney Pass... we're listening to the on the Parson Island hydrophone.
Paul
06 Sep 2005 13:03:44 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s & I11s are heading east past CP. Channel A.
Paul
06 Sep 2005 13:27:36 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Despite the boat noise the day continues to be exciting. There about 60 orcas in the Strait at the moment. They are converging. The I11s and the A12s came in via Blackney (past the Lab). They were all mixed up together, playful and in a hurry. They passed CP (some close) and rushed off to the east and the rest of the waiting groups (the A11s, A8s, A30s, I15s and the G17s). The get together will probably happen offf of the Cliff and Robson Bight. It will be interesting to see how they pull it off.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 13:58:41 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Whales have reached the Beaches.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 15:17:37 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
It sounds like the G17s got there first.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 15:21:28 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I15s are now at the beaches taking a turn.
Helena
Superb sounds!!
The a11s have gone into the Main beach as well. The A30s were heard on Critical Point just before this.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 16:53:37 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We're mostly back to boat noise, but among the many groups in Johnstone Strait today, the A30s are near the Critical Point hydrophone, so we can hear them!
Paul
06 Sep 2005 17:15:49 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Thje I11s must be passing Critical Point.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 17:48:09 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The westward moving groups are passing CP now.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 18:30:43 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are listening to dolphins spread out in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 22:41:04 PDT
Good morning everyone... it's another lovely morning here! At the moment, we're only hearing boat noise, but around 7am we began to hear distant I15 & "A" calls on the Critical Point hydrophone. We've heard occasional calls since then, but boat noise has been persistent too. We're not sure where the orcas are at the moment, but they're probably not far from Robson Bight.
Paul
06 Sep 2005 09:01:54 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Ok! So this is exciting. At some point in the night the G17s moved into the Strait. They found the I15s and the A30s and all three groups are off Kaikash Creek at the moment perhaps waiting for the A12s and the I11s who are off Donegal Head slowly coming into the area. Not sure if the A12s and the I11s will take Weynton Pass or come down by the Lab. The A30s, I15s and G17s are being very quiet and we have only heard a few I11 calls on the Flower Island system. The A36s are further west in Queen Charlotte Strait also headed east.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 11:03:35 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Adding to today's mix, the A11s & A8s, are heading west past Adams River, on the Vancouver Island side of the Strait, and could be approaching the Ecological Reserve in an hour or so. Meanwhile, the I15s, A30s & G17s have turnnd back to the east & are heading for Robson Bight, also close to Vancouver Island.
Paul
06 Sep 2005 11:30:00 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A12s & I11s have suddenly become vocal as they make their way through Blackney Pass... we're listening to the on the Parson Island hydrophone.
Paul
06 Sep 2005 13:03:44 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s & I11s are heading east past CP. Channel A.
Paul
06 Sep 2005 13:27:36 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Despite the boat noise the day continues to be exciting. There about 60 orcas in the Strait at the moment. They are converging. The I11s and the A12s came in via Blackney (past the Lab). They were all mixed up together, playful and in a hurry. They passed CP (some close) and rushed off to the east and the rest of the waiting groups (the A11s, A8s, A30s, I15s and the G17s). The get together will probably happen offf of the Cliff and Robson Bight. It will be interesting to see how they pull it off.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 13:58:41 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Whales have reached the Beaches.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 15:17:37 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
It sounds like the G17s got there first.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 15:21:28 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I15s are now at the beaches taking a turn.
Helena
Superb sounds!!
The a11s have gone into the Main beach as well. The A30s were heard on Critical Point just before this.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 16:53:37 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We're mostly back to boat noise, but among the many groups in Johnstone Strait today, the A30s are near the Critical Point hydrophone, so we can hear them!
Paul
06 Sep 2005 17:15:49 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Thje I11s must be passing Critical Point.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 17:48:09 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The westward moving groups are passing CP now.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 18:30:43 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are listening to dolphins spread out in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
06 Sep 2005 22:41:04 PDT
Monday, September 05, 2005
Superb sounds!!
We've been listening to transient calls for the past several hours. They were in Blackfish Sound earlier, but are now in Johnstone Strait. The calls are audible on the CP & Critical Point hydrophones.
Paul
05 Sep 2005 07:09:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The transients are still calling in Johnstone strait. Overnight: the resident orcas (the A11s, I15s, A8s and the A30s - in that order) headed east past the reserve. We last heard the A30s around 3:30am. We first heard the transients at 2:43am when they were in Blackfish Sound. They quickly moved to the Strait while the A30s enjoyed a rub before moving on to the east after the other resident groups.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 08:08:09 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The ever vocal transients are again moving west past the entrance to Blackney Pass. Channel A
Helena
05 Sep 2005 09:53:40 PDT
No orcas present.
It turned out that there may have been 3 transients in total. The Lukwa (Stubbs Island Whale Watching) located them this morning off of the Sophia Islands. There was a male and two smaller fins. The male and one of the female fins disappeared quickly and then the other "female" headed off to the west apparently by itself. This whale went to Weynton Passage and passed into Cormorant Channel. As of a half hour ago the Tuan (Seasmoke Whale Watching) saw this whale passing Leonard Point on Cormorant Isand still doing 9 kn. meanwhile, the resident whales (specifically the I15s) were seen heading east at 10 am well past the eastern end of the Reserve on the Cracroft side. Recent reports place whales off the Broken Islands. (Naiad Explorer)
Helena
05 Sep 2005 12:01:16 PDT
No orcas present.
The I15s turned back to the west just before 1pm east of the Reserve. They are just now entering the Reserve at the east end. The A30s were found in the eastern reaches of Johnstone Strait.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 13:58:22 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
After a fabulous rub, the I15s are headed west again... they will probably be heard on the Critical Point hydrophone soon.
Paul
05 Sep 2005 15:06:07 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The i15s are moving westward along the Vancouver island shore in the area near Izumi Rock.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 16:50:56 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The I15s turned off of Blinkhorn 10 minutes ago. They are coming back east.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 18:46:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s have joined the I15s after spending the day in the lower Johnstone Strait.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 21:20:55 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Very cool A30s and I15s off of the Reserve.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 22:19:39 PDT
We've been listening to transient calls for the past several hours. They were in Blackfish Sound earlier, but are now in Johnstone Strait. The calls are audible on the CP & Critical Point hydrophones.
Paul
05 Sep 2005 07:09:15 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The transients are still calling in Johnstone strait. Overnight: the resident orcas (the A11s, I15s, A8s and the A30s - in that order) headed east past the reserve. We last heard the A30s around 3:30am. We first heard the transients at 2:43am when they were in Blackfish Sound. They quickly moved to the Strait while the A30s enjoyed a rub before moving on to the east after the other resident groups.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 08:08:09 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The ever vocal transients are again moving west past the entrance to Blackney Pass. Channel A
Helena
05 Sep 2005 09:53:40 PDT
No orcas present.
It turned out that there may have been 3 transients in total. The Lukwa (Stubbs Island Whale Watching) located them this morning off of the Sophia Islands. There was a male and two smaller fins. The male and one of the female fins disappeared quickly and then the other "female" headed off to the west apparently by itself. This whale went to Weynton Passage and passed into Cormorant Channel. As of a half hour ago the Tuan (Seasmoke Whale Watching) saw this whale passing Leonard Point on Cormorant Isand still doing 9 kn. meanwhile, the resident whales (specifically the I15s) were seen heading east at 10 am well past the eastern end of the Reserve on the Cracroft side. Recent reports place whales off the Broken Islands. (Naiad Explorer)
Helena
05 Sep 2005 12:01:16 PDT
No orcas present.
The I15s turned back to the west just before 1pm east of the Reserve. They are just now entering the Reserve at the east end. The A30s were found in the eastern reaches of Johnstone Strait.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 13:58:22 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
After a fabulous rub, the I15s are headed west again... they will probably be heard on the Critical Point hydrophone soon.
Paul
05 Sep 2005 15:06:07 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The i15s are moving westward along the Vancouver island shore in the area near Izumi Rock.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 16:50:56 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The I15s turned off of Blinkhorn 10 minutes ago. They are coming back east.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 18:46:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s have joined the I15s after spending the day in the lower Johnstone Strait.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 21:20:55 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Very cool A30s and I15s off of the Reserve.
Helena
05 Sep 2005 22:19:39 PDT
Sunday, September 04, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! It's another very foggy morning here & we've heard no calls since around 2:30am, when the I15s & A30s were near Robson Bight. We're not sure what direction they headed in. We are waiting.
Paul
04 Sep 2005 09:03:25 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We didn't have to wait long! The calls we're listening to are on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds ike at least the A30s are back in the Bight!
Paul
04 Sep 2005 09:17:23 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Things have moved along since the last report: the A30s continued to the west and the I15s have come up along the Cracroft Island shore towards CP.
Helena
04 Sep 2005 12:06:06 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Another group of orcas, probably the A11s and A8s, is heading west in Johnstone Strait, some are approaching CP. Channel A. Meanwhile, the I15s are headed west from Blackney Pass, & the A30s are headed east from Blinkhorn.
Paul
04 Sep 2005 13:50:55 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s are in the entrance of Blackney Pass, & the A8s are off CP. Channel A.
Paul
04 Sep 2005 14:18:32 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
it has been a very full afternoon with the A11s/A73 7 a8s coming up from "below" to join the I15s and the A30s. The A30s have blended with the A11s and the a8s west of CP and are now on their way over to join the I15s who are closer now to the Vancouver Island shore. The I15s had been close to CP before their move west and they were followed by the A11s & A8s soon after. The small humpback just went past CP.
Helena
04 Sep 2005 16:18:21 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales continue to be in the far western section of the Strait and so we are still hearing distant calls.
Helena
04 Sep 2005 19:30:19 PDT
Superb sounds!!
After moving west slowly in Johnstone Strait for most of the day, the whales turned to the east at about 7pm. The A11s are probably ahead and have passed CP with the A8s, A30s and I15s making their way to the east behind them under a beautiful star filled sky.
Julie @ OL
04 Sep 2005 22:16:38 PDT
Good morning everyone! It's another very foggy morning here & we've heard no calls since around 2:30am, when the I15s & A30s were near Robson Bight. We're not sure what direction they headed in. We are waiting.
Paul
04 Sep 2005 09:03:25 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We didn't have to wait long! The calls we're listening to are on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds ike at least the A30s are back in the Bight!
Paul
04 Sep 2005 09:17:23 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Things have moved along since the last report: the A30s continued to the west and the I15s have come up along the Cracroft Island shore towards CP.
Helena
04 Sep 2005 12:06:06 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Another group of orcas, probably the A11s and A8s, is heading west in Johnstone Strait, some are approaching CP. Channel A. Meanwhile, the I15s are headed west from Blackney Pass, & the A30s are headed east from Blinkhorn.
Paul
04 Sep 2005 13:50:55 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s are in the entrance of Blackney Pass, & the A8s are off CP. Channel A.
Paul
04 Sep 2005 14:18:32 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
it has been a very full afternoon with the A11s/A73 7 a8s coming up from "below" to join the I15s and the A30s. The A30s have blended with the A11s and the a8s west of CP and are now on their way over to join the I15s who are closer now to the Vancouver Island shore. The I15s had been close to CP before their move west and they were followed by the A11s & A8s soon after. The small humpback just went past CP.
Helena
04 Sep 2005 16:18:21 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales continue to be in the far western section of the Strait and so we are still hearing distant calls.
Helena
04 Sep 2005 19:30:19 PDT
Superb sounds!!
After moving west slowly in Johnstone Strait for most of the day, the whales turned to the east at about 7pm. The A11s are probably ahead and have passed CP with the A8s, A30s and I15s making their way to the east behind them under a beautiful star filled sky.
Julie @ OL
04 Sep 2005 22:16:38 PDT
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Orcas near mics.
Good morning everyone! We listened to the I15s hanging out in or near Robson Bight throughout the night, but lost track of them a little after 6am. We think they may have headed east, but we're not sure. A short while ago, we began hearing "A" "resting" calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone, so it seems likely that at least some of the orcas in the Strait yesterday are still nearby. It's another very foggy morning here, so visibility is poor.
Paul
03 Sep 2005 08:05:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s and the I15s are both in the Strait perhaps moving westward toward the area off the entrance of Blackney Pass. Very foggy this morning.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 08:55:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s turned near Blinkhorn around 10:10 am and have been making their way back to the east ever since. They are now mid strait just about opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass. I41 is travelling with them. Other I15s are closer to the Vancouver Island side not far from the Reserve's western boundary. The fog is lifting.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 11:01:58 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The whales are approaching CP along the Cracroft Island side from the east.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 12:46:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The calls of the I15s and the A30s are getting stronger on Critical Point despite the constant boat noise. Both groups are now moving toward & into the Reserve.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 16:17:26 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s and the I15s are in the Bight. Lovely!
Helena
03 Sep 2005 16:35:18 PDT
Boat noise
It seems that the A30s and the I15s have moved off of Critical Point. The tide is at slack and will turn to an ebb pretty soon so we will have to see where these two groups turn up next. They certainly sounded like they are still enjoying each other's company! Meanwhile we will have to wait out the boat noise of what ever is going past the Bight right now.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 17:52:43 PDT
Orcas near mics.
A few hours after the last calls the I15s have returned to the Bight. Most likely they had gone off to the east with the A30s earlier.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 22:07:41 PDT
Good morning everyone! We listened to the I15s hanging out in or near Robson Bight throughout the night, but lost track of them a little after 6am. We think they may have headed east, but we're not sure. A short while ago, we began hearing "A" "resting" calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone, so it seems likely that at least some of the orcas in the Strait yesterday are still nearby. It's another very foggy morning here, so visibility is poor.
Paul
03 Sep 2005 08:05:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s and the I15s are both in the Strait perhaps moving westward toward the area off the entrance of Blackney Pass. Very foggy this morning.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 08:55:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s turned near Blinkhorn around 10:10 am and have been making their way back to the east ever since. They are now mid strait just about opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass. I41 is travelling with them. Other I15s are closer to the Vancouver Island side not far from the Reserve's western boundary. The fog is lifting.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 11:01:58 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The whales are approaching CP along the Cracroft Island side from the east.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 12:46:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The calls of the I15s and the A30s are getting stronger on Critical Point despite the constant boat noise. Both groups are now moving toward & into the Reserve.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 16:17:26 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s and the I15s are in the Bight. Lovely!
Helena
03 Sep 2005 16:35:18 PDT
Boat noise
It seems that the A30s and the I15s have moved off of Critical Point. The tide is at slack and will turn to an ebb pretty soon so we will have to see where these two groups turn up next. They certainly sounded like they are still enjoying each other's company! Meanwhile we will have to wait out the boat noise of what ever is going past the Bight right now.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 17:52:43 PDT
Orcas near mics.
A few hours after the last calls the I15s have returned to the Bight. Most likely they had gone off to the east with the A30s earlier.
Helena
03 Sep 2005 22:07:41 PDT
Friday, September 02, 2005
Distant calls audible.
The I15s passed CP to the east.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
02 Sep 2005 00:23:10 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
It sounds like the A11s & A8s have come back from the east again & are with the A30s & I15s in Robson Bight again... we are listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 05:18:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! We're hearing distant calls from the I15s & A30s as they make their way to the west in Johnstone Strait. We're not sure what happened to the A4s & A5s after their brief appearance earlier this morning.
Paul
02 Sep 2005 09:55:56 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The whales have turnedand are headed back to the east. Some are already in the entrance of Blackney while others are moving along the Vancouver Island shore.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 11:10:29 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are in front of CP.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 11:32:49 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We have now been listening to A4 & I15 calls as well as the A30s.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 12:17:23 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Time again to catch up: The A30s stayed forever off of CP while the I15s went off to the Rerserve with the A11s and the A8s. After their rub we heard the I15s,A4s and the A5s return to tthe Robson Bight area. The A30s left to the east and were last seen angling over towards Izumi.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 16:16:11 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The groups are moving up the Vancouver Island shore to the west, the lead group is approaching Little Kaikash just past the Blackney Pass entrance.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 18:22:55 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
As we suspected the whales have turned. Straitwatch confirmed this for us and apparently they turned just shy of Blinkhorn and began to angle towards CP.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 19:10:38 PDT
Orcas near mics.
it sounds like everyone (A11s,A8s,A73,A30s & I15s) have returned to the area off the Bight. There has already been one cruiseship pass through and perhaps another is on its way through Blackfish. In between is nice.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 21:17:39 PDT
The I15s passed CP to the east.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
02 Sep 2005 00:23:10 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
It sounds like the A11s & A8s have come back from the east again & are with the A30s & I15s in Robson Bight again... we are listening to them on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 05:18:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! We're hearing distant calls from the I15s & A30s as they make their way to the west in Johnstone Strait. We're not sure what happened to the A4s & A5s after their brief appearance earlier this morning.
Paul
02 Sep 2005 09:55:56 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The whales have turnedand are headed back to the east. Some are already in the entrance of Blackney while others are moving along the Vancouver Island shore.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 11:10:29 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are in front of CP.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 11:32:49 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We have now been listening to A4 & I15 calls as well as the A30s.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 12:17:23 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Time again to catch up: The A30s stayed forever off of CP while the I15s went off to the Rerserve with the A11s and the A8s. After their rub we heard the I15s,A4s and the A5s return to tthe Robson Bight area. The A30s left to the east and were last seen angling over towards Izumi.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 16:16:11 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The groups are moving up the Vancouver Island shore to the west, the lead group is approaching Little Kaikash just past the Blackney Pass entrance.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 18:22:55 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
As we suspected the whales have turned. Straitwatch confirmed this for us and apparently they turned just shy of Blinkhorn and began to angle towards CP.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 19:10:38 PDT
Orcas near mics.
it sounds like everyone (A11s,A8s,A73,A30s & I15s) have returned to the area off the Bight. There has already been one cruiseship pass through and perhaps another is on its way through Blackfish. In between is nice.
Helena
02 Sep 2005 21:17:39 PDT
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! After a concert that went on for hours in Robson Bight, the I15s & A30s have finally moved off to the west. They are presently off Kaikash, on the Vancouver Island side of the Strait. We're hearing them on the CP & Parson Island hydrophones.
Paul
01 Sep 2005 08:44:40 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The I15s & A30s have turned back to the east, and are now coming within range of the surface camera at CP. Channel A.
Paul
01 Sep 2005 09:54:55 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Cp is still filming. The A30s are in the entrance to Blackney Pass. The I15s are sort of heading west along the Hanson shore from Big Bay.
Helena
01 Sep 2005 10:50:46 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s have made it to the Main rubbing beach! Channel B.
Paul
01 Sep 2005 13:30:31 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s have finished at the beaches and are headed back to the west.
Helena
01 Sep 2005 13:53:00 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We've been listening to some of the I15s close to the Critical Point hydrophone. If they continue to the east, they could visit the rubbing beaches soon.
Paul
01 Sep 2005 14:15:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Time to catch up: The a30s left the beaches at 1:48pm and came back to the Reserve. Both the I15s and the A30s have since continued moving to the west. however, the whales are spread out and there has been a fair amount of stop & go.
Helena
01 Sep 2005 15:32:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The a30s and the I15s continued to the west. The I15s were favouring the Cracroft and Hanson side while the A30s kept closer to the Vancouver island shore.
Helena
01 Sep 2005 17:07:28 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are getting louder on Parsons Island, we haven't heard the I15s for a while. Maybe they are headed to the east we will have to wait and see.
Julie @ OL
01 Sep 2005 19:26:49 PDT
No orcas present.
We believe the a30s went east. We lost track of the I15s after they went to the west with the A30s earlier and wonder if they went out Weynton?
Helena
01 Sep 2005 21:56:51 PDT
Good morning everyone! After a concert that went on for hours in Robson Bight, the I15s & A30s have finally moved off to the west. They are presently off Kaikash, on the Vancouver Island side of the Strait. We're hearing them on the CP & Parson Island hydrophones.
Paul
01 Sep 2005 08:44:40 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The I15s & A30s have turned back to the east, and are now coming within range of the surface camera at CP. Channel A.
Paul
01 Sep 2005 09:54:55 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Cp is still filming. The A30s are in the entrance to Blackney Pass. The I15s are sort of heading west along the Hanson shore from Big Bay.
Helena
01 Sep 2005 10:50:46 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s have made it to the Main rubbing beach! Channel B.
Paul
01 Sep 2005 13:30:31 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s have finished at the beaches and are headed back to the west.
Helena
01 Sep 2005 13:53:00 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We've been listening to some of the I15s close to the Critical Point hydrophone. If they continue to the east, they could visit the rubbing beaches soon.
Paul
01 Sep 2005 14:15:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Time to catch up: The a30s left the beaches at 1:48pm and came back to the Reserve. Both the I15s and the A30s have since continued moving to the west. however, the whales are spread out and there has been a fair amount of stop & go.
Helena
01 Sep 2005 15:32:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The a30s and the I15s continued to the west. The I15s were favouring the Cracroft and Hanson side while the A30s kept closer to the Vancouver island shore.
Helena
01 Sep 2005 17:07:28 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are getting louder on Parsons Island, we haven't heard the I15s for a while. Maybe they are headed to the east we will have to wait and see.
Julie @ OL
01 Sep 2005 19:26:49 PDT
No orcas present.
We believe the a30s went east. We lost track of the I15s after they went to the west with the A30s earlier and wonder if they went out Weynton?
Helena
01 Sep 2005 21:56:51 PDT
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
No calls but orcas nearby
some group of whales have been seen in north off Foster Island, no ID yet. some of them are coming down to Blackfish sound.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 09:49:11 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing A4 calls on CRPT. the A11s who came back from the east last night, now going east to the bight. There are T18s off Big Bay too.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 10:12:56 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The T18s went north through Blackney Pass. it seems like the I15s are entering the Strait through Weynton.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 11:25:08 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
the T143s are going into JS, the T18s changed direction and following them. nice Transient calls!
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 11:48:15 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
T18s and T143s are in front OF CP, A11s and A8s are rubbing
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 12:04:40 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A11s left Rubbing beach, came back to the Bight. The I15s are along VI side off Kaikash, going east. T18s and T143s are going east along to CI side.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 13:02:11 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
After meeting up off Robson Bight the A11s,A8s and the I15s headed east. A few brushed past the beaches. The transients of earlier are a bit further east near Naka Creek. They are also east bound at the last report. The A30s are east bound in Blackfish Sound nearing Blackney Pass.
Helena
31 Aug 2005 15:22:14 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are negotiating the last part of Blackney Pass on their way to Johnstone Strait.
Helena
31 Aug 2005 16:02:12 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
On channel A: The A30s are passing CP.
Helena
31 Aug 2005 16:19:33 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
A night time rub! The A30s?
Helena
31 Aug 2005 20:54:09 PDT
some group of whales have been seen in north off Foster Island, no ID yet. some of them are coming down to Blackfish sound.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 09:49:11 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing A4 calls on CRPT. the A11s who came back from the east last night, now going east to the bight. There are T18s off Big Bay too.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 10:12:56 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The T18s went north through Blackney Pass. it seems like the I15s are entering the Strait through Weynton.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 11:25:08 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
the T143s are going into JS, the T18s changed direction and following them. nice Transient calls!
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 11:48:15 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
T18s and T143s are in front OF CP, A11s and A8s are rubbing
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 12:04:40 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A11s left Rubbing beach, came back to the Bight. The I15s are along VI side off Kaikash, going east. T18s and T143s are going east along to CI side.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
31 Aug 2005 13:02:11 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
After meeting up off Robson Bight the A11s,A8s and the I15s headed east. A few brushed past the beaches. The transients of earlier are a bit further east near Naka Creek. They are also east bound at the last report. The A30s are east bound in Blackfish Sound nearing Blackney Pass.
Helena
31 Aug 2005 15:22:14 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are negotiating the last part of Blackney Pass on their way to Johnstone Strait.
Helena
31 Aug 2005 16:02:12 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
On channel A: The A30s are passing CP.
Helena
31 Aug 2005 16:19:33 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
A night time rub! The A30s?
Helena
31 Aug 2005 20:54:09 PDT
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
No orcas present.
OL Overnight: We think the A30s and the I15s went off to the east. Thye A30s disappeared around 1:30 after being close to Critical Point and the I15s followed after their rub at 2:20. All quiet since.
Helena
30 Aug 2005 05:54:51 PDT
No orcas present.
there are some report of whales from the east; the A11s and A8s are off Windy point(west of Kelsey Bay), heading east. The A36s and Bs are off Camp point(east of Kelsey), heading west. No mention about the A30s and I15s this morning.
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 10:25:29 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
a group of whales are coming toward Rubbing Beach from the east.Ch.B
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 11:00:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
after rubbing, the I15s headed west and now they are west end of the reserve, still heading west.
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 12:11:44 PDT
Distant calls audible.
the I15s are heading west, now their calls are on CP hydrophone. We can't see them in the rain and fog, but sounds like they are closer to VI shore.
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 13:08:10 PDT
Distant calls audible.
info correction; we had some report about A11s and A8s off windy point this morning, but it seems like the group was A30s. they are coming back to the west. The I15s are off Kaikash, VI side.
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 13:31:24 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
THe I15s are coming towards CP. Ch.A
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
30 Aug 2005 14:32:50 PDT
Distant calls audible.
the I15s finally decided direction and headed west along Hanson shoreline.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
30 Aug 2005 15:19:38 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Diver alert; Paul T is going to clean the camera, so don't be surprized if you see human underwater!
Tomoko
30 Aug 2005 17:33:59 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are hearing A30s calls on CRPT. they must had came back from the east!
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
30 Aug 2005 19:30:37 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We can see a group of whales going east to the Bight. we think it must be the I15s who have turned to the east around 1630. We are listening to the A30s and I15s on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
30 Aug 2005 20:08:25 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A36s are there too!
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 20:26:10 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We have been listening to beautiful sounds of A30s, A36s and I15s in the Bight.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
30 Aug 2005 22:49:03 PDT
OL Overnight: We think the A30s and the I15s went off to the east. Thye A30s disappeared around 1:30 after being close to Critical Point and the I15s followed after their rub at 2:20. All quiet since.
Helena
30 Aug 2005 05:54:51 PDT
No orcas present.
there are some report of whales from the east; the A11s and A8s are off Windy point(west of Kelsey Bay), heading east. The A36s and Bs are off Camp point(east of Kelsey), heading west. No mention about the A30s and I15s this morning.
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 10:25:29 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
a group of whales are coming toward Rubbing Beach from the east.Ch.B
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 11:00:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
after rubbing, the I15s headed west and now they are west end of the reserve, still heading west.
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 12:11:44 PDT
Distant calls audible.
the I15s are heading west, now their calls are on CP hydrophone. We can't see them in the rain and fog, but sounds like they are closer to VI shore.
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 13:08:10 PDT
Distant calls audible.
info correction; we had some report about A11s and A8s off windy point this morning, but it seems like the group was A30s. they are coming back to the west. The I15s are off Kaikash, VI side.
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 13:31:24 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
THe I15s are coming towards CP. Ch.A
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
30 Aug 2005 14:32:50 PDT
Distant calls audible.
the I15s finally decided direction and headed west along Hanson shoreline.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
30 Aug 2005 15:19:38 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Diver alert; Paul T is going to clean the camera, so don't be surprized if you see human underwater!
Tomoko
30 Aug 2005 17:33:59 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We are hearing A30s calls on CRPT. they must had came back from the east!
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
30 Aug 2005 19:30:37 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We can see a group of whales going east to the Bight. we think it must be the I15s who have turned to the east around 1630. We are listening to the A30s and I15s on CRPT hydrophone.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
30 Aug 2005 20:08:25 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A36s are there too!
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
30 Aug 2005 20:26:10 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We have been listening to beautiful sounds of A30s, A36s and I15s in the Bight.
Tomoko and Paul T@CP
30 Aug 2005 22:49:03 PDT
Monday, August 29, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning. It has been, as far as we know, quiet over night. We last heard calls (A30s) at the rubbing beaches and critical Point (Bs). We think all the groups went to the east on the flood tide last night. Foggy this morning.
Helena
29 Aug 2005 08:07:42 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
we were surprised about 20 minutes ago by the sound of blows heading south thropugh Blackney Pass very quickly. They should be in the Strait by now. No calls, no clues.
Helena
29 Aug 2005 09:07:11 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
CP had good visibility and could see that the small group was transients. Tomoko and Paul T think that the transients went to the west after entering the Strait.
Helena
29 Aug 2005 09:23:25 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
There west bound whales at the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
29 Aug 2005 13:11:59 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We've been listening to the I15s & A30s close to the Critical Point hydrophone, as they make their way back to the west. Unfortunately, there is also very persistent boat noise on CrPt.
Paul
29 Aug 2005 13:54:50 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s and the A30s turned around 3:12pm just west of Kaikash Creek on the Vancouver Island shore. Both groups moved together toward the Reserve (4:30pm) with some of the I15s moving out to mid strait. Perhaps they are headed for the Beaches!
Helena
29 Aug 2005 17:05:05 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s are enjoying a rub! Channel B.
Paul
29 Aug 2005 18:06:33 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s finished their rub, some of the I15s ran up to Izumi and now it sounds like everyone is in the Bight again!
Helena
29 Aug 2005 18:57:41 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I15s and A30s are still in Robson Bight making beautiful sounds. We are not sure which direction they will take.
Julie @ OL
29 Aug 2005 22:38:06 PDT
Good morning. It has been, as far as we know, quiet over night. We last heard calls (A30s) at the rubbing beaches and critical Point (Bs). We think all the groups went to the east on the flood tide last night. Foggy this morning.
Helena
29 Aug 2005 08:07:42 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
we were surprised about 20 minutes ago by the sound of blows heading south thropugh Blackney Pass very quickly. They should be in the Strait by now. No calls, no clues.
Helena
29 Aug 2005 09:07:11 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
CP had good visibility and could see that the small group was transients. Tomoko and Paul T think that the transients went to the west after entering the Strait.
Helena
29 Aug 2005 09:23:25 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
There west bound whales at the east end of the Reserve.
Helena
29 Aug 2005 13:11:59 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We've been listening to the I15s & A30s close to the Critical Point hydrophone, as they make their way back to the west. Unfortunately, there is also very persistent boat noise on CrPt.
Paul
29 Aug 2005 13:54:50 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s and the A30s turned around 3:12pm just west of Kaikash Creek on the Vancouver Island shore. Both groups moved together toward the Reserve (4:30pm) with some of the I15s moving out to mid strait. Perhaps they are headed for the Beaches!
Helena
29 Aug 2005 17:05:05 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s are enjoying a rub! Channel B.
Paul
29 Aug 2005 18:06:33 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s finished their rub, some of the I15s ran up to Izumi and now it sounds like everyone is in the Bight again!
Helena
29 Aug 2005 18:57:41 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I15s and A30s are still in Robson Bight making beautiful sounds. We are not sure which direction they will take.
Julie @ OL
29 Aug 2005 22:38:06 PDT
Sunday, August 28, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since around 3am, when the A30s were in Blackfish Sound after heading north through Blackney Pass. We are waiting.
Paul
28 Aug 2005 07:48:40 PDT
No orcas present.
We have learned from Troy Bright (researcher on Malcolm Island) via Stubbs Island Whale Watching that the Bs and the A30s and possibly the I15s are off Bere Point in Queen Charlotte Strait. Currently they are pointed to the west but the tide is flooding.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 11:01:53 PDT
No orcas present.
The flood tide did help. The Bs after meeting up with the A30s and the I15s off of bere Point in Queen Charlotte Strait and east bound with the others and are now approaching Lizard Point.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 12:28:07 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're beginning to hear distant calls from the I15s at the "top" of Blackfish Sound. Others are with them, and others yet are following as far back as Lizard Point. It's shaping up to be a busy afternoon!
Paul
28 Aug 2005 13:24:15 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We just had a small group of transients go by, headed north, mid channel. They breached as they left our view and then apparently gave chase to a minke in Blackfish Sound. The residents were coming east in Blackfish at the time. The hunt is continuing opposite Bold Head. The Bs are not far away.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 15:07:11 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The i15s and the a36s are moving very quickly through the last part of Blackney on their way to the Strait.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 15:40:40 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s followed the A36s and the i15s into the strait and at about the same time the Bs came in via Weynton Pass (4pm). the B had been following the rest into Blackfih sound when the transient/minke whale encounter happened. They turned and went through the "Blow-hole to Weynton Pass and then on to the Strait. from eye witness accounts the transients were unable to catch the minke.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 16:32:07 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing "B" calls on the CP hydrophone, though we're not exactly sure where the Bs are.
Paul
28 Aug 2005 20:19:08 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Possibly it is the A30s at the beaches. The Bs sound like they may headed that way from Critical Point.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 21:01:32 PDT
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since around 3am, when the A30s were in Blackfish Sound after heading north through Blackney Pass. We are waiting.
Paul
28 Aug 2005 07:48:40 PDT
No orcas present.
We have learned from Troy Bright (researcher on Malcolm Island) via Stubbs Island Whale Watching that the Bs and the A30s and possibly the I15s are off Bere Point in Queen Charlotte Strait. Currently they are pointed to the west but the tide is flooding.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 11:01:53 PDT
No orcas present.
The flood tide did help. The Bs after meeting up with the A30s and the I15s off of bere Point in Queen Charlotte Strait and east bound with the others and are now approaching Lizard Point.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 12:28:07 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're beginning to hear distant calls from the I15s at the "top" of Blackfish Sound. Others are with them, and others yet are following as far back as Lizard Point. It's shaping up to be a busy afternoon!
Paul
28 Aug 2005 13:24:15 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
We just had a small group of transients go by, headed north, mid channel. They breached as they left our view and then apparently gave chase to a minke in Blackfish Sound. The residents were coming east in Blackfish at the time. The hunt is continuing opposite Bold Head. The Bs are not far away.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 15:07:11 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The i15s and the a36s are moving very quickly through the last part of Blackney on their way to the Strait.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 15:40:40 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s followed the A36s and the i15s into the strait and at about the same time the Bs came in via Weynton Pass (4pm). the B had been following the rest into Blackfih sound when the transient/minke whale encounter happened. They turned and went through the "Blow-hole to Weynton Pass and then on to the Strait. from eye witness accounts the transients were unable to catch the minke.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 16:32:07 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing "B" calls on the CP hydrophone, though we're not exactly sure where the Bs are.
Paul
28 Aug 2005 20:19:08 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Possibly it is the A30s at the beaches. The Bs sound like they may headed that way from Critical Point.
Helena
28 Aug 2005 21:01:32 PDT
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Multiple pod calls audible.
We think the A11s along with A73 & the A8s have come up from the east and joined the I15s, A30s and the A36s off Robson Bight and are now heading west toward CP.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 03:40:45 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A30s have already come up to CP and have turned into Blackney Pass. We can hear their blows. Boat noise in the Strait has quietened the others (the A11s,A8s,A36s and I15s for now):
Helena
27 Aug 2005 04:48:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Good morning everyone! After a busy early morning, we're hearing the I15s close to the Critical Point hydrophone, and distant "A" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone.
Paul
27 Aug 2005 08:12:34 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s came back from Blackfish Sound via Blackney pass and re-entered the Strait shortly afterwards. they are now headed east. The I15s were quite close to critical just before this so they are not too far away in the Strait. Earlier this morning we lost track of the A4s and the A5s and the a36s and think they may have returned east from the Bight around 4:30am.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 10:23:40 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
correction: the a30s turned to the west after reaching the Strait. There were whales reported near Blinkhorn earlier. Reports now coming in are commenting on seeing I14 so perhaps the I15s went up the Vancouver island shore while the A30s were returning. The A30s are almost to Turn Point by now.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 10:33:49 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s and probably the A30s as well are eastbound opposite CP tight along the Vancouver Island shore. They are very , very quiet.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 13:15:43 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
I cannot keep up with the A30s today! They are now travelling through the last part of Blackney on their way, once again, to the Strait. They must have circled around Hanson and NOT joined the I15s on Vancouver Island. We could blame the weather and the silence of the whales. However, let's hope we are on track now.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 14:10:32 PDT
Performing maintenance
We have a power problem at CP again, and may go down for a while. thank you for your patience, we hope we will be back soon.
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
27 Aug 2005 15:45:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
For the moment, we're back again, though we don't know for how long. We will try to let you know before the next shutdown. Meanwhile, the A30s are alone in western Johnstone Strait, near Blinkhorn, heading east silently.
Paul
27 Aug 2005 20:21:44 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are still moving to the east. Right now we are hearing their echo location on the Cracroft Point hydrophone.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 21:57:51 PDT
We think the A11s along with A73 & the A8s have come up from the east and joined the I15s, A30s and the A36s off Robson Bight and are now heading west toward CP.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 03:40:45 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A30s have already come up to CP and have turned into Blackney Pass. We can hear their blows. Boat noise in the Strait has quietened the others (the A11s,A8s,A36s and I15s for now):
Helena
27 Aug 2005 04:48:52 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Good morning everyone! After a busy early morning, we're hearing the I15s close to the Critical Point hydrophone, and distant "A" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone.
Paul
27 Aug 2005 08:12:34 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s came back from Blackfish Sound via Blackney pass and re-entered the Strait shortly afterwards. they are now headed east. The I15s were quite close to critical just before this so they are not too far away in the Strait. Earlier this morning we lost track of the A4s and the A5s and the a36s and think they may have returned east from the Bight around 4:30am.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 10:23:40 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
correction: the a30s turned to the west after reaching the Strait. There were whales reported near Blinkhorn earlier. Reports now coming in are commenting on seeing I14 so perhaps the I15s went up the Vancouver island shore while the A30s were returning. The A30s are almost to Turn Point by now.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 10:33:49 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s and probably the A30s as well are eastbound opposite CP tight along the Vancouver Island shore. They are very , very quiet.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 13:15:43 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
I cannot keep up with the A30s today! They are now travelling through the last part of Blackney on their way, once again, to the Strait. They must have circled around Hanson and NOT joined the I15s on Vancouver Island. We could blame the weather and the silence of the whales. However, let's hope we are on track now.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 14:10:32 PDT
Performing maintenance
We have a power problem at CP again, and may go down for a while. thank you for your patience, we hope we will be back soon.
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
27 Aug 2005 15:45:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
For the moment, we're back again, though we don't know for how long. We will try to let you know before the next shutdown. Meanwhile, the A30s are alone in western Johnstone Strait, near Blinkhorn, heading east silently.
Paul
27 Aug 2005 20:21:44 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are still moving to the east. Right now we are hearing their echo location on the Cracroft Point hydrophone.
Helena
27 Aug 2005 21:57:51 PDT
Friday, August 26, 2005
Orcas near mics.
We began hearing "A1" calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone a short while ago. There's a good chance they're from the A36s, but we're not yet sure.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 04:01:05 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The calls we heard around 4am were probably from the A30s. They have now moved up to the entrance of Blackney Pass - we're hearing them on the CP & PI hydrophones.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 05:35:46 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A group of orcas is foraging in the entrance of Blackney Pass. Channel A. We're hearing echolocation & A clan "resting" calls, so most likely they are the A30s.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 07:31:34 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Both the A30s & A36s are foraging in the entrance of Blackney Pass.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 07:47:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Now we're hearing the I15s on the Critical Point hydrophone... there is echolcation as well as calls, so it sounds like they are foraging too.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 07:55:58 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s joined the I15s on the Vancouver Island shore off Kaikash and then both groups carried on up toward the Bauza Islets. The A30s are still on the opposite side near Weynton Island. I41 is right in the middle of the I15s. the whales just turned back to the east.
Helena
26 Aug 2005 11:06:33 PDT
Performing maintenance
We have a power problem at CP, and may soon stop live streaming for a while. We will appreciate your patience while we are trying to solve the problem.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 12:20:02 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are opposite the Bight mid strait. The I15s and the A36s are still together. They moved away from the Vancouver Island shore at Izumi and angled toward the "Pig Ranch" (east of the Sophia Islands). The A36s are apparently paying the I15s a lot of attention. All groups,for now, are continuing on aneastward trend, across and against the ebb flow. The A8s, A11s and A73 are still in the "lower "Johnstone Strait area.
Helena
26 Aug 2005 15:02:03 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s, A30s and the a36s have moved past critical Point looking like they were thinking about the beaches.
Helena
26 Aug 2005 16:10:15 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Some of the orcas have reached the rubbing beaches! Channel B.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 16:29:32 PDT
Superb sounds!!
As the rub continued between spme of the A36s and the I15s we also tuned into Critical Point where other members of the I15s are foraging and some A1s (A30s) offshore. Since then the rub maybe over and all the whales headed to the west again.
Helena
26 Aug 2005 17:18:31 PDT
No orcas present.
We are not sure where the whales decided to go after returning to Critical Point. The boat noise was very loud for a good hour during which we lost track of the whales. There were no reports of whales coming further west than the Bight. perhaps they went east again. We will have to wait & see. Great day with reports of both the A30 males and the A36s paying particular attention to some of the I15s.
Helena
26 Aug 2005 21:19:46 PDT
We began hearing "A1" calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone a short while ago. There's a good chance they're from the A36s, but we're not yet sure.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 04:01:05 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The calls we heard around 4am were probably from the A30s. They have now moved up to the entrance of Blackney Pass - we're hearing them on the CP & PI hydrophones.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 05:35:46 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A group of orcas is foraging in the entrance of Blackney Pass. Channel A. We're hearing echolocation & A clan "resting" calls, so most likely they are the A30s.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 07:31:34 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Both the A30s & A36s are foraging in the entrance of Blackney Pass.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 07:47:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Now we're hearing the I15s on the Critical Point hydrophone... there is echolcation as well as calls, so it sounds like they are foraging too.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 07:55:58 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s joined the I15s on the Vancouver Island shore off Kaikash and then both groups carried on up toward the Bauza Islets. The A30s are still on the opposite side near Weynton Island. I41 is right in the middle of the I15s. the whales just turned back to the east.
Helena
26 Aug 2005 11:06:33 PDT
Performing maintenance
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Paul
26 Aug 2005 12:20:02 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s are opposite the Bight mid strait. The I15s and the A36s are still together. They moved away from the Vancouver Island shore at Izumi and angled toward the "Pig Ranch" (east of the Sophia Islands). The A36s are apparently paying the I15s a lot of attention. All groups,for now, are continuing on aneastward trend, across and against the ebb flow. The A8s, A11s and A73 are still in the "lower "Johnstone Strait area.
Helena
26 Aug 2005 15:02:03 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s, A30s and the a36s have moved past critical Point looking like they were thinking about the beaches.
Helena
26 Aug 2005 16:10:15 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Some of the orcas have reached the rubbing beaches! Channel B.
Paul
26 Aug 2005 16:29:32 PDT
Superb sounds!!
As the rub continued between spme of the A36s and the I15s we also tuned into Critical Point where other members of the I15s are foraging and some A1s (A30s) offshore. Since then the rub maybe over and all the whales headed to the west again.
Helena
26 Aug 2005 17:18:31 PDT
No orcas present.
We are not sure where the whales decided to go after returning to Critical Point. The boat noise was very loud for a good hour during which we lost track of the whales. There were no reports of whales coming further west than the Bight. perhaps they went east again. We will have to wait & see. Great day with reports of both the A30 males and the A36s paying particular attention to some of the I15s.
Helena
26 Aug 2005 21:19:46 PDT
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Orcas near mics.
Orcalive Over night: Good morning everyone! The i15s made it back to the Strait and sound like they are now eastbound near to the Reserve. The A30s stayed in the Strait and we could hear them every so often through the early hours.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 07:00:07 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales are at the beaches. ch.B
Helena
25 Aug 2005 07:34:38 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It lokks as if the I15s have gone back to the west after their lovely rub.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 08:31:21 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It looks like another great I15s rub is over. We think they've headed back to the west, so there's a good chance we'll hear them again before long.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 08:36:16 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales are westbound with the ebb tide. Lots of boat noise.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 09:50:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Day-moon on live, Ch.B:)
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
25 Aug 2005 12:18:46 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The Tuan, Seasmoke Charters from Alert Bay repoorts: The I15s went up to the Blinkhorn area, formed a resting line and then turned back to the east. They are about 200 metres from shore and now about 1 mile east of Blinkhorn.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 13:15:25 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
If the I15s continue to cross the entrance of Blackney Pass they will come near to CP. This is only part of the group. I41 is mid strait by himself and there is another group (I15s as well) still on the Vancouver Island shore at Kaikash Creek opposite CP. This is similar to the split yesterday.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 13:58:13 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The I15s are rubbing.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 16:03:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s went to the east a bit after their rub and then turned and are now west bound passing the beaches as they go.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 17:08:36 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I15s are back at critical Point in the Reserve.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 17:47:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s are following both shores west again. I41 and others are on the vancouver Island side while I43 and about 6 others are on the Cracroft side. The Gikumi (Stubbs Island Whale Watching) reports that I41 is keeping pace with the others. They are all still only coming up to the Izumi area (1/2 between the Bight and Kaikash Creek.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 19:01:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We just started to hear the A36s in Blackfish Sound. The I15s continue in the Strait.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 19:34:29 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A36s have begun to travel to Blackney Pass. The I15s are still in the Strait.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 21:26:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The a36s made it to the Strait and are now east bound toward the Reserve. We think the I15s may have never come very far west. We lost track of them acoustically around 8:30pm. Perhaps they slipped back to the east.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 23:31:34 PDT
Orcalive Over night: Good morning everyone! The i15s made it back to the Strait and sound like they are now eastbound near to the Reserve. The A30s stayed in the Strait and we could hear them every so often through the early hours.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 07:00:07 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales are at the beaches. ch.B
Helena
25 Aug 2005 07:34:38 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It lokks as if the I15s have gone back to the west after their lovely rub.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 08:31:21 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It looks like another great I15s rub is over. We think they've headed back to the west, so there's a good chance we'll hear them again before long.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 08:36:16 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales are westbound with the ebb tide. Lots of boat noise.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 09:50:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Day-moon on live, Ch.B:)
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
25 Aug 2005 12:18:46 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The Tuan, Seasmoke Charters from Alert Bay repoorts: The I15s went up to the Blinkhorn area, formed a resting line and then turned back to the east. They are about 200 metres from shore and now about 1 mile east of Blinkhorn.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 13:15:25 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
If the I15s continue to cross the entrance of Blackney Pass they will come near to CP. This is only part of the group. I41 is mid strait by himself and there is another group (I15s as well) still on the Vancouver Island shore at Kaikash Creek opposite CP. This is similar to the split yesterday.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 13:58:13 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The I15s are rubbing.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 16:03:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s went to the east a bit after their rub and then turned and are now west bound passing the beaches as they go.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 17:08:36 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I15s are back at critical Point in the Reserve.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 17:47:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s are following both shores west again. I41 and others are on the vancouver Island side while I43 and about 6 others are on the Cracroft side. The Gikumi (Stubbs Island Whale Watching) reports that I41 is keeping pace with the others. They are all still only coming up to the Izumi area (1/2 between the Bight and Kaikash Creek.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 19:01:30 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We just started to hear the A36s in Blackfish Sound. The I15s continue in the Strait.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 19:34:29 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A36s have begun to travel to Blackney Pass. The I15s are still in the Strait.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 21:26:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The a36s made it to the Strait and are now east bound toward the Reserve. We think the I15s may have never come very far west. We lost track of them acoustically around 8:30pm. Perhaps they slipped back to the east.
Helena
25 Aug 2005 23:31:34 PDT
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
No orcas present.
Orcalaive Overnight: We believe the I15s and the A30s slipped off to the east. It has been quiet since 12:30am.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 08:34:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s have returned from a short trip to the east & are passing the rubbing beaches, heading west. They are silent, for the moment.
Paul
24 Aug 2005 10:07:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s may have split into two groups; one closer to the vancouver Island shore and the other just off the Sophias. Both are moving west very slowly, resting.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 12:18:03 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
With I41 in the lead a small group of the I15s are continuing west up from the eastern end of Hanson Island. 5 others are following. The I15s on the vacouver island shore are almost to Blinkhorn. There are energetic dolphins and porpoise everywhere.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 13:40:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have come from the east and are passing Robson Bight. The I15s possibly responded to their calls by beginning to turn. the group by Blinkhorn is angling outward while the other group on the hanson side is now reaching the western end of Hanson.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 14:30:58 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s completed their turn and are east bound. The A30s (also silent) are still east of CP.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 15:16:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There was a brief set of vocals, mostly from the I15s along with a few from the A30s as well. The sleepy whales are now off the Reserve not really going in any one direction. lots of dolphins trying to wake them up though.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 19:13:12 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales are at the beaches.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 19:50:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
CP and Rubbing beach sunsets on live!
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
24 Aug 2005 20:24:57 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I15s are moving into Blackney Pass and the A30s are westbound from the Bight.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 20:49:33 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are listening to the A330s again in the strait. The I15s travelled north through Blackney & faded off towards the west.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 22:33:38 PDT
Orcalaive Overnight: We believe the I15s and the A30s slipped off to the east. It has been quiet since 12:30am.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 08:34:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s have returned from a short trip to the east & are passing the rubbing beaches, heading west. They are silent, for the moment.
Paul
24 Aug 2005 10:07:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s may have split into two groups; one closer to the vancouver Island shore and the other just off the Sophias. Both are moving west very slowly, resting.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 12:18:03 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
With I41 in the lead a small group of the I15s are continuing west up from the eastern end of Hanson Island. 5 others are following. The I15s on the vacouver island shore are almost to Blinkhorn. There are energetic dolphins and porpoise everywhere.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 13:40:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have come from the east and are passing Robson Bight. The I15s possibly responded to their calls by beginning to turn. the group by Blinkhorn is angling outward while the other group on the hanson side is now reaching the western end of Hanson.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 14:30:58 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s completed their turn and are east bound. The A30s (also silent) are still east of CP.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 15:16:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There was a brief set of vocals, mostly from the I15s along with a few from the A30s as well. The sleepy whales are now off the Reserve not really going in any one direction. lots of dolphins trying to wake them up though.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 19:13:12 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales are at the beaches.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 19:50:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
CP and Rubbing beach sunsets on live!
Tomoko and Paul.T@CP
24 Aug 2005 20:24:57 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The I15s are moving into Blackney Pass and the A30s are westbound from the Bight.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 20:49:33 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are listening to the A330s again in the strait. The I15s travelled north through Blackney & faded off towards the west.
Helena
24 Aug 2005 22:33:38 PDT
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