No orcas present.
Great sunny days! But not too much orca activity recently.
Helena
20 Feb 2009 09:05:49 PST
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Dolphins calling
No orcas present.
This sounds familiar. At 11:45pm there were close dolphin calls. The morning is sunny and bright and the sea lions are lollying about.
Helena
17 Feb 2009 10:08:45 PST
This sounds familiar. At 11:45pm there were close dolphin calls. The morning is sunny and bright and the sea lions are lollying about.
Helena
17 Feb 2009 10:08:45 PST
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
A4s and A5s still at the east?
No orcas present.
Sound is back. We have not heard the A4s and A5s again but the DFO found some of the southern residents off Nanaimo yesterday.
Helena & Paul
09 Feb 2009 10:00:22 PST
Sound is back. We have not heard the A4s and A5s again but the DFO found some of the southern residents off Nanaimo yesterday.
Helena & Paul
09 Feb 2009 10:00:22 PST
Saturday, February 07, 2009
A4s and A5s in the area
Orcas near mics.
There are A5 calls once again in Johnstone Strait!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:35:49 PST
Orcas near mics.
I think there are A4 calls as well.
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:40:35 PST
Orcas near mics.
I think that they are actually closer to the Ecological Reserve!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:49:05 PST
No orcas present.
We are so sorry about the connection. There were not a lot of calls if that is any consolation, and as we think the whales went to the east, perhaps we may be able to solve the problem before they return. Fingers crossed again!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 23:06:59 PST
There are A5 calls once again in Johnstone Strait!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:35:49 PST
Orcas near mics.
I think there are A4 calls as well.
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:40:35 PST
Orcas near mics.
I think that they are actually closer to the Ecological Reserve!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 19:49:05 PST
No orcas present.
We are so sorry about the connection. There were not a lot of calls if that is any consolation, and as we think the whales went to the east, perhaps we may be able to solve the problem before they return. Fingers crossed again!
Helena
07 Feb 2009 23:06:59 PST
Thursday, February 05, 2009
The A8s went off to the west
No orcas present.
Well it feels as if the A8s may have disappeared off to the west. We did not hear them come through Weynton Pass and into Blackfish Sound so we are left wondering. It would be nice if they have not gone totally away. Regardless, it was lovely to hear them.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 21:57:58 PST
Well it feels as if the A8s may have disappeared off to the west. We did not hear them come through Weynton Pass and into Blackfish Sound so we are left wondering. It would be nice if they have not gone totally away. Regardless, it was lovely to hear them.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 21:57:58 PST
A8s return to JS area
Superb sounds!!
This might be them! Close and distant calls on Critical Point.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 15:27:07 PST
Orcas near mics.
Definitely A5 calls, they are now off the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 16:33:48 PST
This might be them! Close and distant calls on Critical Point.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 15:27:07 PST
Orcas near mics.
Definitely A5 calls, they are now off the entrance to Blackney Pass.
Helena
05 Feb 2009 16:33:48 PST
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
A8s still in the west?
No orcas present.
We have been waiting for the A8s to make their way back to the west but so far we have not heard them. In fact,it has been "quiet". We heard from CetaceaLab that the A25s and A23s are up north.
Helena
29 Jan 2009 22:18:29 PST
We have been waiting for the A8s to make their way back to the west but so far we have not heard them. In fact,it has been "quiet". We heard from CetaceaLab that the A25s and A23s are up north.
Helena
29 Jan 2009 22:18:29 PST
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Transients in Blackfish Sound
Superb sounds!!
We're hearing calls from transient orcas in Blackfish Sound, on the Flower Island hydrophone. There is no boat noise & the calls are clear. The ocean is calm & there is a light dusting of snow all around.
Helena & Paul
25 Jan 2009 03:13:29 PST
We're hearing calls from transient orcas in Blackfish Sound, on the Flower Island hydrophone. There is no boat noise & the calls are clear. The ocean is calm & there is a light dusting of snow all around.
Helena & Paul
25 Jan 2009 03:13:29 PST
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Pacific Whitesided Dolphins in JS
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing faint pacific whitesided dolphins in johnstone Strait.
Helena
24 Jan 2009 13:35:32 PST
We are hearing faint pacific whitesided dolphins in johnstone Strait.
Helena
24 Jan 2009 13:35:32 PST
Friday, January 23, 2009
Orca-live is up and running!!
No calls but orcas nearby
Surprise,We are back! After what seems like an age, we have managed to reconstruct the system: All new radios. After so many trials and errors we are cautiously optomistic. It is possible that the signal will be intermittent until we solve one last problem but we will do our best to continue streaming live audio. Keep your fingers crossed! The last month has been incredibly busy with orcas - wouldn't you know it? The area has been visted by several transient groups, as well as, the I31s and A5s, from the northern resident community. On January 11th, the 131s were first heard coming into the area. During the following two weeks, they have travelled the entire length of Johnstone Strait. Recently, the I33 matriline has been heard and seen going back and forth from the Ecological Reserve to Telegraph Cove. Possibly, last night they were joined by the other I31s. We finally lost track of the calls, (still in the Strait), around midnight. Today, we got word that the A8s were near Pender Harbour! We had heard them come in and head east early January 20th. Pender Harbour is where Corky and 5 other A5 pod members were captured and taken away in 1969 - 39 years ago! Although the A5s have been known to travel Georgia Strait, this is an historic return to this location.
Helena and Paul
23 Jan 2009 21:37:26 PST
Surprise,We are back! After what seems like an age, we have managed to reconstruct the system: All new radios. After so many trials and errors we are cautiously optomistic. It is possible that the signal will be intermittent until we solve one last problem but we will do our best to continue streaming live audio. Keep your fingers crossed! The last month has been incredibly busy with orcas - wouldn't you know it? The area has been visted by several transient groups, as well as, the I31s and A5s, from the northern resident community. On January 11th, the 131s were first heard coming into the area. During the following two weeks, they have travelled the entire length of Johnstone Strait. Recently, the I33 matriline has been heard and seen going back and forth from the Ecological Reserve to Telegraph Cove. Possibly, last night they were joined by the other I31s. We finally lost track of the calls, (still in the Strait), around midnight. Today, we got word that the A8s were near Pender Harbour! We had heard them come in and head east early January 20th. Pender Harbour is where Corky and 5 other A5 pod members were captured and taken away in 1969 - 39 years ago! Although the A5s have been known to travel Georgia Strait, this is an historic return to this location.
Helena and Paul
23 Jan 2009 21:37:26 PST
Friday, January 02, 2009
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Internet connection down
Sorry everyone, but our internet connection has gone down again & will remain down until we can replace several radios in our wireless network. This will be a costly & time consuming excercise, but hopefully we'll be back again within a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, we wish you all the very best for this festive season... please take good care of yourselves and each other, and thank you, so much, for your continuing support of our efforts!
Paul & Helena
07 Dec 2008 17:18:38 PST
Paul & Helena
07 Dec 2008 17:18:38 PST
Friday, December 05, 2008
No orcas present.
We still have not heard the A12s today and wonder now if they were leaving when last heard. Time will hopefully make it all clearer. Today, is wet & windy - not at all like yesterday!
Helena
05 Dec 2008 15:42:19 PST
Helena
05 Dec 2008 15:42:19 PST
Thursday, December 04, 2008
The A12s are back in the area
Distant calls audible.
An amazing sunrise this morning and distant calls as well!
Helena
04 Dec 2008 08:47:34 PST
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like the A12s!
Helena
04 Dec 2008 08:50:27 PST
Distant calls audible.
We think the A12s may be heading back toward the Ecological Reserve now.
Helena
04 Dec 2008 14:26:46 PST
An amazing sunrise this morning and distant calls as well!
Helena
04 Dec 2008 08:47:34 PST
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like the A12s!
Helena
04 Dec 2008 08:50:27 PST
Distant calls audible.
We think the A12s may be heading back toward the Ecological Reserve now.
Helena
04 Dec 2008 14:26:46 PST
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Southern and Northern Residents
No orcas present.
As promised. We are now able to report which whales were seen off Alert Bay on Nov.24th. The DFO has confirmed that it was part of the Ls. This is only the 2nd time that we know of that southern residents have chosen to head north in the late Fall via Johnstone Strait. Two years ago, southern residents came through in early December. At that time, it was dark so pictures were not possible. However, they were vocal. This time, we don't believe they were vocal while in range of our hydrophones but Paul was fortunate to be in town at the time they passed by and was able to take a few pictures. L85,L41,L77,L78,L79 and L25 were identified from the pictures. Thanks to Jared and Graeme for their help with the identifications.
Helena
02 Dec 2008 14:54:32 PST
Distant calls audible.
And now for Northern Residents! We are hearing both A5 and A1 calls in Johnstone Strait near the entrance of Blackney Pass.
Helena
02 Dec 2008 20:25:42 PST
As promised. We are now able to report which whales were seen off Alert Bay on Nov.24th. The DFO has confirmed that it was part of the Ls. This is only the 2nd time that we know of that southern residents have chosen to head north in the late Fall via Johnstone Strait. Two years ago, southern residents came through in early December. At that time, it was dark so pictures were not possible. However, they were vocal. This time, we don't believe they were vocal while in range of our hydrophones but Paul was fortunate to be in town at the time they passed by and was able to take a few pictures. L85,L41,L77,L78,L79 and L25 were identified from the pictures. Thanks to Jared and Graeme for their help with the identifications.
Helena
02 Dec 2008 14:54:32 PST
Distant calls audible.
And now for Northern Residents! We are hearing both A5 and A1 calls in Johnstone Strait near the entrance of Blackney Pass.
Helena
02 Dec 2008 20:25:42 PST
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Transients near Stephanson Islands
No orcas present.
Here is a brief summary of the last few days. On Thursday, Nov 27, Jim Borrowman reported that he could see two male orcas by the Stephanson Islands across from Telegraph Cove. The day before, Nov. 26, he took photos of T7, T7A and T12A so he wondered if the whales he was seeing on the 27th were the same transient group. Meanwhile, there are still humpbacks and sea lions around. We are still waiting for the photos of the group of twenty to be processed. We will hopefully let you know soon. Grey, wet and sometimes windy days continue.
Helena
30 Nov 2008 10:53:09 PST
Here is a brief summary of the last few days. On Thursday, Nov 27, Jim Borrowman reported that he could see two male orcas by the Stephanson Islands across from Telegraph Cove. The day before, Nov. 26, he took photos of T7, T7A and T12A so he wondered if the whales he was seeing on the 27th were the same transient group. Meanwhile, there are still humpbacks and sea lions around. We are still waiting for the photos of the group of twenty to be processed. We will hopefully let you know soon. Grey, wet and sometimes windy days continue.
Helena
30 Nov 2008 10:53:09 PST
Monday, November 24, 2008
Unknown orcas
No calls but orcas nearby
A rather interesting day: approximately 20 orcas off Alert Bay early this afternoon. The whales headed west toward Port McNeill. We will know soon who this might have been. Stay tuned!
Helena
24 Nov 2008 21:50:29 PST
A rather interesting day: approximately 20 orcas off Alert Bay early this afternoon. The whales headed west toward Port McNeill. We will know soon who this might have been. Stay tuned!
Helena
24 Nov 2008 21:50:29 PST
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