Happy New Year Everyone !
Helena & Paul
31 Dec 2005 21:28:09 PST
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Saturday, December 17, 2005
No calls but orcas nearby
December has been quite uneventful around here although we our attention has recently been on the sad 36th anniversary of Corky's capture. Happily just now we caught a glimpse of at least one male ocra on his way toward Johnstone Strait. It is a lovely cold sunny windy day here and it was nice to see this whale's energetic movements through the Pass. We have heard from CetaecaLab (http://www.cetacealab.org) that some of the A5s and A4s have recently been in their area. The Naiad Explorer also let us know that there are lots of dolphins up in the inlets near to here. We have heard from many of you and thank you again for your kind support. Happy holidays to all!
Helena & Paul
17 Dec 2005 13:06:31 PST
December has been quite uneventful around here although we our attention has recently been on the sad 36th anniversary of Corky's capture. Happily just now we caught a glimpse of at least one male ocra on his way toward Johnstone Strait. It is a lovely cold sunny windy day here and it was nice to see this whale's energetic movements through the Pass. We have heard from CetaecaLab (http://www.cetacealab.org) that some of the A5s and A4s have recently been in their area. The Naiad Explorer also let us know that there are lots of dolphins up in the inlets near to here. We have heard from many of you and thank you again for your kind support. Happy holidays to all!
Helena & Paul
17 Dec 2005 13:06:31 PST
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
No calls but orcas nearby
Hello, everyone! Just after the sun rose over the mountains on this lovely morning, we saw misty blows in Blackney Pass, then the black shapes of orca dorsal fins appeared in the sun's glare! We only had one more glimpse of them as they headed into Blackfish Sound, but saw enough to conclude that they were transients. The group of 4 consisted of 1 adult male, 2 females & a juvenile. They weren't vocal. After more than 2 weeks without sighting orcas, this was an exciting way to start our day!
Paul & Helena
21 Nov 2005 09:42:44 PST
Hello, everyone! Just after the sun rose over the mountains on this lovely morning, we saw misty blows in Blackney Pass, then the black shapes of orca dorsal fins appeared in the sun's glare! We only had one more glimpse of them as they headed into Blackfish Sound, but saw enough to conclude that they were transients. The group of 4 consisted of 1 adult male, 2 females & a juvenile. They weren't vocal. After more than 2 weeks without sighting orcas, this was an exciting way to start our day!
Paul & Helena
21 Nov 2005 09:42:44 PST
Monday, November 14, 2005
No orcas present.
Good Evening! Except for dolphins from time to time it has been very quiet since the 5th. The departure of the residents is a bit earlier than most years. The snow level is moving down the mountain and we have noticed that the days are a lot cooler now. Although there was sleet yesterday today was clear & sunny. We will let you know if the whales return. In the meantime, we have been reading the comment board and have enjoyed the posted links. Thanks!
Helena & Paul
14 Nov 2005 19:01:23 PST
Good Evening! Except for dolphins from time to time it has been very quiet since the 5th. The departure of the residents is a bit earlier than most years. The snow level is moving down the mountain and we have noticed that the days are a lot cooler now. Although there was sleet yesterday today was clear & sunny. We will let you know if the whales return. In the meantime, we have been reading the comment board and have enjoyed the posted links. Thanks!
Helena & Paul
14 Nov 2005 19:01:23 PST
Monday, November 07, 2005
No orcas present.
Hello everyone! We're away at the moment, but have heard from Jared Towers that the A4s, A5s & A36s were near Lizard Point 2 days ago, heading west. Andy, who is at at the lab, hasn't heard any calls for the last 2 days, so it looks like we are in a waiting mode once again!
Paul
07 Nov 2005 12:26:49 PST
Hello everyone! We're away at the moment, but have heard from Jared Towers that the A4s, A5s & A36s were near Lizard Point 2 days ago, heading west. Andy, who is at at the lab, hasn't heard any calls for the last 2 days, so it looks like we are in a waiting mode once again!
Paul
07 Nov 2005 12:26:49 PST
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Superb sounds!!
It seems possibly cruel to tell you this, but we hope you'll be happy to know, that we're listening to a wonderful concert from the A4s, including Springer, all the A5s (probably) & the A36s, who are in the entrance of Blackney Pass at the moment, probably foraging. There is no longer a camera at CP, so we can't see what's happening, but the sounds are enough!
Paul
02 Nov 2005 10:03:12 PST
It seems possibly cruel to tell you this, but we hope you'll be happy to know, that we're listening to a wonderful concert from the A4s, including Springer, all the A5s (probably) & the A36s, who are in the entrance of Blackney Pass at the moment, probably foraging. There is no longer a camera at CP, so we can't see what's happening, but the sounds are enough!
Paul
02 Nov 2005 10:03:12 PST
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
No orcas present.
We reviewed the tapes from last night and by early this morning we could hear the A36s along with the A5 group not too far off the Bight. Their calls faded into the distance and we never heard them come to the west in range of CP. This was the same for the A4s earlier. Therefore, we think the groups might have gone back to the east. Meanwhile the dolphins who had come in from Blackfish Sound and travelled through Blackney Pass to the Strait also went east toward the Bight. There sounded like quite a group of dolphins and this morning we have heard reports of a minke in Blackney and humpbacks near Blinkhorn. Sealions and Dalls porpoise have also been out and about.
Helena
01 Nov 2005 13:44:04 PST
Boat noise
We started to hear distant calls on Critical Point at 8:16pm. They are now getting louder. It seems the A4s, A5s, A1s are back from the east.
Julie @ OL
01 Nov 2005 21:21:46 PST
We reviewed the tapes from last night and by early this morning we could hear the A36s along with the A5 group not too far off the Bight. Their calls faded into the distance and we never heard them come to the west in range of CP. This was the same for the A4s earlier. Therefore, we think the groups might have gone back to the east. Meanwhile the dolphins who had come in from Blackfish Sound and travelled through Blackney Pass to the Strait also went east toward the Bight. There sounded like quite a group of dolphins and this morning we have heard reports of a minke in Blackney and humpbacks near Blinkhorn. Sealions and Dalls porpoise have also been out and about.
Helena
01 Nov 2005 13:44:04 PST
Boat noise
We started to hear distant calls on Critical Point at 8:16pm. They are now getting louder. It seems the A4s, A5s, A1s are back from the east.
Julie @ OL
01 Nov 2005 21:21:46 PST
Monday, October 31, 2005
Replay
We will begin another replay in a moment.
Paul
31 Oct 2005 01:59:58 PST
Performing maintenance
We are experiencing a problem with our wireless network. The next replay will be delayed until we solve the problem - please excuse the inconvenience.
Paul
31 Oct 2005 06:10:15 PST
Performing maintenance
We know what the problem is, a battery failure at CP, but it will probably be several hours before we can get there to replace it. Unfortunately, we have to cancel the replay scheduled for this time. We do apologise!
Paul
31 Oct 2005 06:38:31 PST
Replay
For the moment we are "up" thanks to solar power at CP. However, it's a cloudy day here & we may go down again soon. We expect to be able to replace the failed battery at CP in time to run the scheduled 10am replay.
Paul
31 Oct 2005 08:58:43 PST
No orcas present.
Once again, we've heard no calls overnight. We are still waiting, and hoping that the A1s A4s & A5s we believe are in still eastern Johnstone Strait will return to our area today!
Paul
31 Oct 2005 09:11:09 PST
Replay
The next replay will commence shortly after we swap the battery at CP.
Julie @ CP
31 Oct 2005 10:08:22 PST
No orcas present.
Good morning again, everyone! After a surprise beginning, not enough batery power for the CP radios which run our wireless network, at 6am, this is turning into quite a lovely day... there's a bit of wind from the southeast, but hopefully not enough to prevent us from getting to CP for a final farewell at 6pm PST, when our live webcast will end. Meanwhile, we are enjoying sunshine off & on, & waiting for orcas to return! The next replay will be at 2pm PST, & the final one at 5pm PST.
Paul
31 Oct 2005 11:25:37 PST
Replay
When we do the last replays we thought it might be of interest for you to know who is on the sound track: 1. Rs: Aug. 11, 11 min 2. humpback: Sept 24, 1.3 min 3. A30s and I15s: Sept 3, 22 min 4. transients: Sept 5, 5 min 5. A55 alone: Oct. 18, 1.34 min 6. A36s: Oct 28, 2 min 7. Offshores: Oct. 12, 10 min 8. A12s, A36s, and several G groups: Oct 15, 8 min
Helena
31 Oct 2005 13:09:56 PST
Replay
The next replay will start in a moment.
Julie @ CP
31 Oct 2005 14:00:22 PST
Replay
The next and final highlight broadcast will be at 5pm PST today.
Dan
31 Oct 2005 16:06:00 PST
Superb sounds!!
We're listening to the A4s & A5s on the Critical Point hydrophone as they make their way to the west in Johnstone Strait, after spending 2 days in the east. Boat noise is present also, but the calls are clear, & very welcome!
Paul
31 Oct 2005 23:23:34 PST
We will begin another replay in a moment.
Paul
31 Oct 2005 01:59:58 PST
Performing maintenance
We are experiencing a problem with our wireless network. The next replay will be delayed until we solve the problem - please excuse the inconvenience.
Paul
31 Oct 2005 06:10:15 PST
Performing maintenance
We know what the problem is, a battery failure at CP, but it will probably be several hours before we can get there to replace it. Unfortunately, we have to cancel the replay scheduled for this time. We do apologise!
Paul
31 Oct 2005 06:38:31 PST
Replay
For the moment we are "up" thanks to solar power at CP. However, it's a cloudy day here & we may go down again soon. We expect to be able to replace the failed battery at CP in time to run the scheduled 10am replay.
Paul
31 Oct 2005 08:58:43 PST
No orcas present.
Once again, we've heard no calls overnight. We are still waiting, and hoping that the A1s A4s & A5s we believe are in still eastern Johnstone Strait will return to our area today!
Paul
31 Oct 2005 09:11:09 PST
Replay
The next replay will commence shortly after we swap the battery at CP.
Julie @ CP
31 Oct 2005 10:08:22 PST
No orcas present.
Good morning again, everyone! After a surprise beginning, not enough batery power for the CP radios which run our wireless network, at 6am, this is turning into quite a lovely day... there's a bit of wind from the southeast, but hopefully not enough to prevent us from getting to CP for a final farewell at 6pm PST, when our live webcast will end. Meanwhile, we are enjoying sunshine off & on, & waiting for orcas to return! The next replay will be at 2pm PST, & the final one at 5pm PST.
Paul
31 Oct 2005 11:25:37 PST
Replay
When we do the last replays we thought it might be of interest for you to know who is on the sound track: 1. Rs: Aug. 11, 11 min 2. humpback: Sept 24, 1.3 min 3. A30s and I15s: Sept 3, 22 min 4. transients: Sept 5, 5 min 5. A55 alone: Oct. 18, 1.34 min 6. A36s: Oct 28, 2 min 7. Offshores: Oct. 12, 10 min 8. A12s, A36s, and several G groups: Oct 15, 8 min
Helena
31 Oct 2005 13:09:56 PST
Replay
The next replay will start in a moment.
Julie @ CP
31 Oct 2005 14:00:22 PST
Replay
The next and final highlight broadcast will be at 5pm PST today.
Dan
31 Oct 2005 16:06:00 PST
Superb sounds!!
We're listening to the A4s & A5s on the Critical Point hydrophone as they make their way to the west in Johnstone Strait, after spending 2 days in the east. Boat noise is present also, but the calls are clear, & very welcome!
Paul
31 Oct 2005 23:23:34 PST
Sunday, October 30, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! Once again, we've had a quiet night (apart from boat noise) & think that the A1/A4/A5 group of orcas that headed east in Johnstone Strait after their energetic entrance at midnight 2 nights ago, are probably somewhere to the east. We are, of course, hoping they will return soon! Meanwhile, we're enjoying a rather blustery morning here, & all's well... we hope things are going well for you, too, wherever you are.
Paul
30 Oct 2005 10:13:05 PST
Replay
Replay schedule. We will commence replays of highlights from this (2005) season at about 6pm PST today. The replay is about an hour long. We will repeat it at roughly 4 hour intervals (10pm, 2am, etc) with the last replay being at 5pm PST tomorrow. The live webcast will end at about 6pm PST tomorrow, October 31st, after the final replay. The presence of orcas calling, or being on camera, could affect the replay schedule, as we will switch to live if this happens.
Paul
30 Oct 2005 11:55:16 PST
Replay
The first replay will begin in a few minutes (about 6pm PST. It will last about an hour. Many thanks to Julie & Andrew for editing the video, and Helena for editing the audio. If orcas asre heard during the replay, we will switch to live.
Paul
30 Oct 2005 17:57:09 PST
No orcas present.
We've been waiting all day to hear calls, & are still waiting... so far, it's another stormy night without orcas here. Next replay begins in about half an hour.
Paul
30 Oct 2005 21:32:32 PST
Replay
We are just about to start the 2nd replay (just after 10pm)
Helena
30 Oct 2005 22:05:43 PST
Good morning everyone! Once again, we've had a quiet night (apart from boat noise) & think that the A1/A4/A5 group of orcas that headed east in Johnstone Strait after their energetic entrance at midnight 2 nights ago, are probably somewhere to the east. We are, of course, hoping they will return soon! Meanwhile, we're enjoying a rather blustery morning here, & all's well... we hope things are going well for you, too, wherever you are.
Paul
30 Oct 2005 10:13:05 PST
Replay
Replay schedule. We will commence replays of highlights from this (2005) season at about 6pm PST today. The replay is about an hour long. We will repeat it at roughly 4 hour intervals (10pm, 2am, etc) with the last replay being at 5pm PST tomorrow. The live webcast will end at about 6pm PST tomorrow, October 31st, after the final replay. The presence of orcas calling, or being on camera, could affect the replay schedule, as we will switch to live if this happens.
Paul
30 Oct 2005 11:55:16 PST
Replay
The first replay will begin in a few minutes (about 6pm PST. It will last about an hour. Many thanks to Julie & Andrew for editing the video, and Helena for editing the audio. If orcas asre heard during the replay, we will switch to live.
Paul
30 Oct 2005 17:57:09 PST
No orcas present.
We've been waiting all day to hear calls, & are still waiting... so far, it's another stormy night without orcas here. Next replay begins in about half an hour.
Paul
30 Oct 2005 21:32:32 PST
Replay
We are just about to start the 2nd replay (just after 10pm)
Helena
30 Oct 2005 22:05:43 PST
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Superb sounds!!
The A5s & A4s are back! We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone as they head towards Johnstone Strait.
Paul
29 Oct 2005 00:46:36 PDT
No orcas present.
It has been a while now since we heard calls. Possibly the whales (the A4s, A5s and A1s)continued to the east after lingering off Critical Point. Meanwhile Pacific Whitesided dolphins can still be heard in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
29 Oct 2005 04:08:09 PDT
No orcas present.
We have not heard anything now for a few hours but the whales went east and will come back at some point. We read with interest Cetacealab's report about seeing the A4s a few days ago. They have travelled! And by the sounds of things earlier this morning they still had energy to burn.
Helena
29 Oct 2005 10:36:01 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls since early this morning, & think that the large group of orcas (A1s, A4s, A5s) that headed into Johnstone Strait shortly after midnight must have continued to the east. We are waiting for their return!
Paul
29 Oct 2005 18:46:31 PDT
The A5s & A4s are back! We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone as they head towards Johnstone Strait.
Paul
29 Oct 2005 00:46:36 PDT
No orcas present.
It has been a while now since we heard calls. Possibly the whales (the A4s, A5s and A1s)continued to the east after lingering off Critical Point. Meanwhile Pacific Whitesided dolphins can still be heard in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
29 Oct 2005 04:08:09 PDT
No orcas present.
We have not heard anything now for a few hours but the whales went east and will come back at some point. We read with interest Cetacealab's report about seeing the A4s a few days ago. They have travelled! And by the sounds of things earlier this morning they still had energy to burn.
Helena
29 Oct 2005 10:36:01 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls since early this morning, & think that the large group of orcas (A1s, A4s, A5s) that headed into Johnstone Strait shortly after midnight must have continued to the east. We are waiting for their return!
Paul
29 Oct 2005 18:46:31 PDT
Friday, October 28, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We heard no calls overnight & are not sure what happened to the A12s & A36s. We are waiting, & meanwhile having a very wet morning after yesterday's storm.
Paul
28 Oct 2005 10:37:18 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s are off CP at the moment.
Helena
28 Oct 2005 16:04:10 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
It looks like the A36s are heading north into Blackney Pass, taking an easy ride on the ebbing tide. They are silent for the moment & are passing a tug heading south into Johnstone Strait.
Paul
28 Oct 2005 16:30:59 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We've been listening to the A36s at the "top" of Blackfish Sound for more than the past hour... they are silent at the moment, but probably not far away.
Paul
28 Oct 2005 18:56:56 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls for several hours, & think the A36s probably continued to the north from Blackfish Sound. However, we aren't sure. We are waiting.
Paul
28 Oct 2005 22:01:12 PDT
No orcas present.
I just reviewed the tapes from around 6pm after the A36s went into Blackfish Sound and a few additional calls were heard. The A5s are clearly there! This might explain why the A36s were in such a rush.
Helena
28 Oct 2005 23:03:55 PDT
Good morning everyone! We heard no calls overnight & are not sure what happened to the A12s & A36s. We are waiting, & meanwhile having a very wet morning after yesterday's storm.
Paul
28 Oct 2005 10:37:18 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s are off CP at the moment.
Helena
28 Oct 2005 16:04:10 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
It looks like the A36s are heading north into Blackney Pass, taking an easy ride on the ebbing tide. They are silent for the moment & are passing a tug heading south into Johnstone Strait.
Paul
28 Oct 2005 16:30:59 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We've been listening to the A36s at the "top" of Blackfish Sound for more than the past hour... they are silent at the moment, but probably not far away.
Paul
28 Oct 2005 18:56:56 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls for several hours, & think the A36s probably continued to the north from Blackfish Sound. However, we aren't sure. We are waiting.
Paul
28 Oct 2005 22:01:12 PDT
No orcas present.
I just reviewed the tapes from around 6pm after the A36s went into Blackfish Sound and a few additional calls were heard. The A5s are clearly there! This might explain why the A36s were in such a rush.
Helena
28 Oct 2005 23:03:55 PDT
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Distant calls audible.
The whales were active throughout the night and carried on moving around the area. Right now we are hearing very faint calls in the Strait and wonder if the A12s and the A36s are both to the west of CP nearer the "top" end of Hanson Island not far from the entrance of Weynton.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 09:50:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s have turned up in front of CP on this sunny (soon to be grey) south east day.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 10:32:21 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have headed north through Blackney Pass, on the slack tide, & are now in Blackfish Sound. For the moment, they are silent.
Paul
27 Oct 2005 14:38:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
So here come the A36s.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 16:58:14 PDT
No orcas present.
We had the impression that the A36s were headed west but the calls have been few.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 19:26:37 PDT
The whales were active throughout the night and carried on moving around the area. Right now we are hearing very faint calls in the Strait and wonder if the A12s and the A36s are both to the west of CP nearer the "top" end of Hanson Island not far from the entrance of Weynton.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 09:50:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s have turned up in front of CP on this sunny (soon to be grey) south east day.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 10:32:21 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have headed north through Blackney Pass, on the slack tide, & are now in Blackfish Sound. For the moment, they are silent.
Paul
27 Oct 2005 14:38:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
So here come the A36s.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 16:58:14 PDT
No orcas present.
We had the impression that the A36s were headed west but the calls have been few.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 19:26:37 PDT
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Performing maintenance
Due to power problems Orcalive will be down for a while, we will be back up and runnin as soon as possible.
Julie and Andy @ CP
26 Oct 2005 06:04:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're back, almost (Channel B so far) & are listening to occasional calls from the A12s, who are foraging at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
Paul
26 Oct 2005 11:36:58 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s are foraging off CP at the moment after traveling from Robson Bight. The A12s are reported to be between Penfolds and Bold Head.
Julie @ CP
26 Oct 2005 14:02:06 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s are now up between Big Bay and the top edge of Hanson Island. They are foraging and it looks like one of the brothers is surrounded by Dalls Porpoises. We had the first snow on the mountains last night, while this evening more storms are forecast.
Julie @ CP
26 Oct 2005 15:26:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s have turned back to the east and are crossing towards Blinkhorn Pen. at the moment. Also we had a report that the A12s after foraging in Queen Charlotte Strait grouped up and turned eastward as well before 4pm.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 17:04:57 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s are heading back into Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone, without boat noise!
Paul
26 Oct 2005 19:28:45 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Lovely calls from the A112s as they entered the very noisy Johnstone strait. nice reality there for a while. We think the A36s continued east ahead of the A12s earlier.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 20:03:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
So.... the A36s left the Strait for Blackfish Sound! This was a surprise and it was quickly done. Now we are not sure where the A12s ended up. The constant boat noise in the Strait is unfortunate.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 22:00:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like the A12s are up with the A36s in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 22:39:47 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are back in the Strait after circling round through Weynton Pass. We have not heard from the A12s for a while.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 23:17:16 PDT
Due to power problems Orcalive will be down for a while, we will be back up and runnin as soon as possible.
Julie and Andy @ CP
26 Oct 2005 06:04:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're back, almost (Channel B so far) & are listening to occasional calls from the A12s, who are foraging at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
Paul
26 Oct 2005 11:36:58 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s are foraging off CP at the moment after traveling from Robson Bight. The A12s are reported to be between Penfolds and Bold Head.
Julie @ CP
26 Oct 2005 14:02:06 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s are now up between Big Bay and the top edge of Hanson Island. They are foraging and it looks like one of the brothers is surrounded by Dalls Porpoises. We had the first snow on the mountains last night, while this evening more storms are forecast.
Julie @ CP
26 Oct 2005 15:26:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s have turned back to the east and are crossing towards Blinkhorn Pen. at the moment. Also we had a report that the A12s after foraging in Queen Charlotte Strait grouped up and turned eastward as well before 4pm.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 17:04:57 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s are heading back into Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone, without boat noise!
Paul
26 Oct 2005 19:28:45 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Lovely calls from the A112s as they entered the very noisy Johnstone strait. nice reality there for a while. We think the A36s continued east ahead of the A12s earlier.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 20:03:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
So.... the A36s left the Strait for Blackfish Sound! This was a surprise and it was quickly done. Now we are not sure where the A12s ended up. The constant boat noise in the Strait is unfortunate.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 22:00:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like the A12s are up with the A36s in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 22:39:47 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s are back in the Strait after circling round through Weynton Pass. We have not heard from the A12s for a while.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 23:17:16 PDT
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Orcas near mics.
The A12s appeared from the east in stormy waters about 20 minutes ago and are now foraging in the rip of Blackney Pass, its difficult to see everyone and so far we are not sure of the whereabouts of the A36s.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 09:07:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12's travelled through Blackney Pass, foraging along the way and we are now hearing them in the Blackfish Sound.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 12:31:07 PDT
Boat noise
The A12's have made it back into the Strait via Weynton Passage. We can't see them at the moment due to rain, but keep an eye on channel A in case they come close!
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 15:39:08 PDT
Boat noise
The A12s are probably foraging in the rip of Blackney Pass again. The weather here turned about 20 mins ago after a brief calm spell and we can't see them at the moment due to rain and waves.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 16:32:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are still listening to distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 19:19:28 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12's are making their way East in Johnstone Strait. We are hearing them on C.P. and Critical Point.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 22:24:06 PDT
Superb sounds!!
For once there is no boat noise, and we are listening to these beautiful calls of the A12's on Critical Point.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 22:46:00 PDT
The A12s appeared from the east in stormy waters about 20 minutes ago and are now foraging in the rip of Blackney Pass, its difficult to see everyone and so far we are not sure of the whereabouts of the A36s.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 09:07:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12's travelled through Blackney Pass, foraging along the way and we are now hearing them in the Blackfish Sound.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 12:31:07 PDT
Boat noise
The A12's have made it back into the Strait via Weynton Passage. We can't see them at the moment due to rain, but keep an eye on channel A in case they come close!
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 15:39:08 PDT
Boat noise
The A12s are probably foraging in the rip of Blackney Pass again. The weather here turned about 20 mins ago after a brief calm spell and we can't see them at the moment due to rain and waves.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 16:32:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are still listening to distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 19:19:28 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12's are making their way East in Johnstone Strait. We are hearing them on C.P. and Critical Point.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 22:24:06 PDT
Superb sounds!!
For once there is no boat noise, and we are listening to these beautiful calls of the A12's on Critical Point.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 22:46:00 PDT
Monday, October 24, 2005
Orcas near mics.
Good morning. The A36s woke us up once again just after 4am. They sounded this time not too far from Robson Bight. We are waiting to see if they are coming west in Johnstone Strait. A few interesting low grunts (growls) at the moment/
Helena
24 Oct 2005 04:35:38 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s have been sighed heading west towards CP. Possibly, the A36s are there too, though we're not sure at the moment. Channel A. It's another stormy day here!
Paul
24 Oct 2005 08:48:31 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
As the tide moves towards slack, the A12s (& possibly A36s) have finally decided to head north into Blackney Pass.
Paul
24 Oct 2005 10:40:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
While the A12s finish their path through Blackney Pass towards Blackfish Sound we can hear the A36s approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass in the Strait. A tug heading south is providing loud boat noise in the same entrance way. Slack tide (to the ebb) began at 11:15am.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 11:28:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Every so often we still catch a few calls in Blackfish Sound so the whales arenot moving off too quickly - most likely a good fishing day.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 16:15:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
I knew I waited too long to post. We are now hearing calls once again in the Strait.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 16:27:49 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We feel a bit like we are chasing the A36s. We certainly can't catch up - they are too fast & too complicated. We have lost track of them again. The a12s certainly have made it a bit easier. After they re-entered Johnstone Strait they vocalised as they moved east to the entrance of Blackney. Just after we got word they were coming into Blackney we suddenly saw the A36s half way through BUT headed south with a group of porpoises. One of them breached. As they moved into the gap between Parson Island and Hanson Island they met up with the waiting, floating A12s. Everyone (orcas and porpoise) took a deep dive. Finally the A12s showed, headed north along Parson Island. The A36s and the porpoise were no where to be seen and everyone was quiet. We are pretty sure the A12s made it to Blackfish Sound.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 19:08:47 PDT
Good morning. The A36s woke us up once again just after 4am. They sounded this time not too far from Robson Bight. We are waiting to see if they are coming west in Johnstone Strait. A few interesting low grunts (growls) at the moment/
Helena
24 Oct 2005 04:35:38 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s have been sighed heading west towards CP. Possibly, the A36s are there too, though we're not sure at the moment. Channel A. It's another stormy day here!
Paul
24 Oct 2005 08:48:31 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
As the tide moves towards slack, the A12s (& possibly A36s) have finally decided to head north into Blackney Pass.
Paul
24 Oct 2005 10:40:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
While the A12s finish their path through Blackney Pass towards Blackfish Sound we can hear the A36s approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass in the Strait. A tug heading south is providing loud boat noise in the same entrance way. Slack tide (to the ebb) began at 11:15am.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 11:28:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Every so often we still catch a few calls in Blackfish Sound so the whales arenot moving off too quickly - most likely a good fishing day.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 16:15:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
I knew I waited too long to post. We are now hearing calls once again in the Strait.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 16:27:49 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We feel a bit like we are chasing the A36s. We certainly can't catch up - they are too fast & too complicated. We have lost track of them again. The a12s certainly have made it a bit easier. After they re-entered Johnstone Strait they vocalised as they moved east to the entrance of Blackney. Just after we got word they were coming into Blackney we suddenly saw the A36s half way through BUT headed south with a group of porpoises. One of them breached. As they moved into the gap between Parson Island and Hanson Island they met up with the waiting, floating A12s. Everyone (orcas and porpoise) took a deep dive. Finally the A12s showed, headed north along Parson Island. The A36s and the porpoise were no where to be seen and everyone was quiet. We are pretty sure the A12s made it to Blackfish Sound.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 19:08:47 PDT
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Distant calls audible.
Good morning everyone! We've been listening to distant "A1" calls, amidst persistent boat noise, on the Critical Point hydrophone for the past hour. Possibly, both the A12s & A36s have come back into Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. However, there is so much boat noise that we're not sure if both groups are there.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 10:25:51 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s are approaching the Blackney Pass "gap" & are visible on Channel A. The A12s are further behind, on the Vancouver island side of the Strait.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 11:08:20 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
It looks like the A12s & A36s are heading north into Blackney Pass. Some of them are still visible on Channel A.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 11:49:25 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s & A36s have travelled north through Blackney Pass & are now in Blackfish Sound - A55 & A46 were together. The calls we're listening to are on the Flower Island hydrophone.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 12:38:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're still listening to the A12s & A36s... sounds like they are at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 13:49:27 PDT
Performing maintenance
We will be down for a short while... hope to be up again soon.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 17:01:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're up again, & hearing distant calls from the A12s & A36s on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like they have re-entered Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass & are heading east.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 17:28:21 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s and the A36s have circled around Hanson Island via Weynton Passage once more and are moving east toward the area off the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
23 Oct 2005 17:43:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like the whales have decided to stay in the Strait for now. We are hearing calls on the Critical Point station.
Helena
23 Oct 2005 20:14:22 PDT
No orcas present.
We are back to guessing what direction the A12s and the A36s chose in the end. The A36s were the last group heard and as the tide is now ebbing it is tempting to think that they went back out to the west but when they were last calling the tide was still pushing eastward. So now we wait and hopefully they will give up a few more clues before long.
Helena
23 Oct 2005 23:08:43 PDT
Good morning everyone! We've been listening to distant "A1" calls, amidst persistent boat noise, on the Critical Point hydrophone for the past hour. Possibly, both the A12s & A36s have come back into Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. However, there is so much boat noise that we're not sure if both groups are there.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 10:25:51 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s are approaching the Blackney Pass "gap" & are visible on Channel A. The A12s are further behind, on the Vancouver island side of the Strait.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 11:08:20 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
It looks like the A12s & A36s are heading north into Blackney Pass. Some of them are still visible on Channel A.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 11:49:25 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s & A36s have travelled north through Blackney Pass & are now in Blackfish Sound - A55 & A46 were together. The calls we're listening to are on the Flower Island hydrophone.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 12:38:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're still listening to the A12s & A36s... sounds like they are at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 13:49:27 PDT
Performing maintenance
We will be down for a short while... hope to be up again soon.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 17:01:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're up again, & hearing distant calls from the A12s & A36s on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like they have re-entered Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass & are heading east.
Paul
23 Oct 2005 17:28:21 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s and the A36s have circled around Hanson Island via Weynton Passage once more and are moving east toward the area off the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
23 Oct 2005 17:43:27 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like the whales have decided to stay in the Strait for now. We are hearing calls on the Critical Point station.
Helena
23 Oct 2005 20:14:22 PDT
No orcas present.
We are back to guessing what direction the A12s and the A36s chose in the end. The A36s were the last group heard and as the tide is now ebbing it is tempting to think that they went back out to the west but when they were last calling the tide was still pushing eastward. So now we wait and hopefully they will give up a few more clues before long.
Helena
23 Oct 2005 23:08:43 PDT
Saturday, October 22, 2005
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We heard the A12's in Blackfish Sound a couple of times during the night, and think they probably moved to the north as the tide changed to ebb around 9am. We are waiting, and meanwhile enjoying a quiet rainy morning after yesterday's storm.
Paul
22 Oct 2005 11:17:20 PDT
Orcas near mics.
It sounds like the A12s have come back into Blackfish Sound.
Helena
22 Oct 2005 13:07:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are still in Blackfish Sound just a bit further away from the hydrophone than before. The tide will turn to the flood around 3:30pm. This may encourage them back to the Strait.
Helena
22 Oct 2005 14:48:44 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls since mid afternoon, when the A12s were at the "top" of Blackfish Sound. It's most likely they are somewhere to the north of Blackfish Sound, though we're not sure.
Paul
22 Oct 2005 22:47:58 PDT
Good morning everyone! We heard the A12's in Blackfish Sound a couple of times during the night, and think they probably moved to the north as the tide changed to ebb around 9am. We are waiting, and meanwhile enjoying a quiet rainy morning after yesterday's storm.
Paul
22 Oct 2005 11:17:20 PDT
Orcas near mics.
It sounds like the A12s have come back into Blackfish Sound.
Helena
22 Oct 2005 13:07:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are still in Blackfish Sound just a bit further away from the hydrophone than before. The tide will turn to the flood around 3:30pm. This may encourage them back to the Strait.
Helena
22 Oct 2005 14:48:44 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls since mid afternoon, when the A12s were at the "top" of Blackfish Sound. It's most likely they are somewhere to the north of Blackfish Sound, though we're not sure.
Paul
22 Oct 2005 22:47:58 PDT
Friday, October 21, 2005
No calls but orcas nearby
A very stormy day. A group of transients are working the area off of Parson Island. They were first seen heading south but then stalled and are now going back and forth in about the same place as first seen. At least one male and maybe 2 -3 others.
Helena
21 Oct 2005 10:19:56 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We have lost track of the transients. One minute it looked like they had pulled away from whatever was interesting them and were angling over towards us. Then we couldn't find them again. There were no calls.
Helena
21 Oct 2005 11:27:57 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s have just passed CP & are now (probably) heading north into Blackney Pass.
Paul
21 Oct 2005 12:57:50 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The a12s are travelling close to each other through Blackney Pass. They are silent so far and about half way through the pass on their way north.
Helena
21 Oct 2005 13:23:58 PDT
No orcas present.
We forgot to post a note re the A12s and their movements. They continued into Blackfish Sound where they were vocal briefly and then silent.
Helena
21 Oct 2005 18:04:50 PDT
A very stormy day. A group of transients are working the area off of Parson Island. They were first seen heading south but then stalled and are now going back and forth in about the same place as first seen. At least one male and maybe 2 -3 others.
Helena
21 Oct 2005 10:19:56 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We have lost track of the transients. One minute it looked like they had pulled away from whatever was interesting them and were angling over towards us. Then we couldn't find them again. There were no calls.
Helena
21 Oct 2005 11:27:57 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A12s have just passed CP & are now (probably) heading north into Blackney Pass.
Paul
21 Oct 2005 12:57:50 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The a12s are travelling close to each other through Blackney Pass. They are silent so far and about half way through the pass on their way north.
Helena
21 Oct 2005 13:23:58 PDT
No orcas present.
We forgot to post a note re the A12s and their movements. They continued into Blackfish Sound where they were vocal briefly and then silent.
Helena
21 Oct 2005 18:04:50 PDT
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