Superb sounds!!
A humpback vocalizing in Blackfish Sound! (Before this dolphins in Johnstone Strait a while ago).
Helena
30 Sep 2009 01:36:18 PDT
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
No orcas present.
No reports of orcas. The humpbacks have moved back into Blackney Pass and yesterday evening we were treated to three humpbacks making a large circuit of the Pass, at one point, close to Hanson Island. Dolphins were active during the night for quite a while.
Helena
29 Sep 2009 09:35:01 PDT
No orcas present.
Good news: A12 has re-joined the A36s and they are in the Lizard Point area today, currently going west, in a tight group. Nice to know, they know, how to manage themselves in the big ocean and find each other and keep each other company.
Helena
29 Sep 2009 14:22:04 PDT
No reports of orcas. The humpbacks have moved back into Blackney Pass and yesterday evening we were treated to three humpbacks making a large circuit of the Pass, at one point, close to Hanson Island. Dolphins were active during the night for quite a while.
Helena
29 Sep 2009 09:35:01 PDT
No orcas present.
Good news: A12 has re-joined the A36s and they are in the Lizard Point area today, currently going west, in a tight group. Nice to know, they know, how to manage themselves in the big ocean and find each other and keep each other company.
Helena
29 Sep 2009 14:22:04 PDT
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Orcas near mics.
We just heard A12 again and are trying to locate where her calls were coming from.
Helena
27 Sep 2009 09:50:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A12 is getting distant. She is in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
27 Sep 2009 10:08:17 PDT
No orcas present.
A couple of notes: yesterday the A36s were still in the Port Hardy area as A12 made her rounds down here; and today, a group of whales were seen at Bere Point (Queen Charlotte Strait) heading eastward at 1:15pm. A12 earlier headed in that direction after probably going through Blackney Pass and Blackfish Sound around 10am.
Helena
27 Sep 2009 14:37:30 PDT
We just heard A12 again and are trying to locate where her calls were coming from.
Helena
27 Sep 2009 09:50:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A12 is getting distant. She is in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
27 Sep 2009 10:08:17 PDT
No orcas present.
A couple of notes: yesterday the A36s were still in the Port Hardy area as A12 made her rounds down here; and today, a group of whales were seen at Bere Point (Queen Charlotte Strait) heading eastward at 1:15pm. A12 earlier headed in that direction after probably going through Blackney Pass and Blackfish Sound around 10am.
Helena
27 Sep 2009 14:37:30 PDT
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Distant calls audible.
Just by chance we caught sight of A12 rushing through the last part Blackney Pass. It is windy and the sea is quite rough. She made few calls as she rounded the corner and headed east in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
26 Sep 2009 12:17:10 PDT
No orcas present.
We believe A12 kept going toward Robson Bight despite the looming ebb tide. There were a few more calls. The wind is very strong. The Lukwa tried to see her in Johnston Strait but it was very uncomfotable and they left for calmer waters. Nick Templeman phoned to say that they had been with the T10s who they picked up coming out of Calm Channel. After passing through Hole-in-the-Wall and Okisollo Channel the group headed toward Discovery Channel. The wind "below" is very strong too.
Helena
26 Sep 2009 14:26:09 PDT
Just by chance we caught sight of A12 rushing through the last part Blackney Pass. It is windy and the sea is quite rough. She made few calls as she rounded the corner and headed east in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
26 Sep 2009 12:17:10 PDT
No orcas present.
We believe A12 kept going toward Robson Bight despite the looming ebb tide. There were a few more calls. The wind is very strong. The Lukwa tried to see her in Johnston Strait but it was very uncomfotable and they left for calmer waters. Nick Templeman phoned to say that they had been with the T10s who they picked up coming out of Calm Channel. After passing through Hole-in-the-Wall and Okisollo Channel the group headed toward Discovery Channel. The wind "below" is very strong too.
Helena
26 Sep 2009 14:26:09 PDT
Friday, September 25, 2009
No calls but orcas nearby
The internet service in Alert Bay has been down for a while. At 5am this morning we heard A12 calls once again. Again, we were interested in how few calls were being made and wondered if we were just listening to A12 by herself. This turned out to be the case and this morning after heading east to Robson Bight and the beaches, A12 was seen off of the Sophia Islands heading towards CP by Sailcone. A12 then headed into Blackney Pass and past us mid channel. She is now in Blackfish Sound headed west. She has made a few more calls.
Helena
25 Sep 2009 10:31:08 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Just before 8pm there were a few A12 calls in Blackfish Sound. We listened to see if there were blows in Blackney Pass a short while later. There were but it was not possible to track after a tug came hurrying through the Pass. We have not heard any calls since the ones in Blackfish Sound. Possibly things have progressed to Johnstone Strait but we will wait and see.
Helena
25 Sep 2009 20:55:12 PDT
The internet service in Alert Bay has been down for a while. At 5am this morning we heard A12 calls once again. Again, we were interested in how few calls were being made and wondered if we were just listening to A12 by herself. This turned out to be the case and this morning after heading east to Robson Bight and the beaches, A12 was seen off of the Sophia Islands heading towards CP by Sailcone. A12 then headed into Blackney Pass and past us mid channel. She is now in Blackfish Sound headed west. She has made a few more calls.
Helena
25 Sep 2009 10:31:08 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Just before 8pm there were a few A12 calls in Blackfish Sound. We listened to see if there were blows in Blackney Pass a short while later. There were but it was not possible to track after a tug came hurrying through the Pass. We have not heard any calls since the ones in Blackfish Sound. Possibly things have progressed to Johnstone Strait but we will wait and see.
Helena
25 Sep 2009 20:55:12 PDT
Thursday, September 24, 2009
No orcas present.
The dolphins last night were wonderful. No updates yet this morning.
Helena
24 Sep 2009 08:24:34 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There are A12s back in Johnstone Strait!
Helena
24 Sep 2009 19:53:56 PDT
No orcas present.
We have stopped recording as there have not been any calls for a long while. When there were calls they were only a few at a time. Rather difficult as what to make of the movement. We will have to wait and see. The tide is ebbing, moving outward, now.
Helena
24 Sep 2009 21:54:37 PDT
The dolphins last night were wonderful. No updates yet this morning.
Helena
24 Sep 2009 08:24:34 PDT
Distant calls audible.
There are A12s back in Johnstone Strait!
Helena
24 Sep 2009 19:53:56 PDT
No orcas present.
We have stopped recording as there have not been any calls for a long while. When there were calls they were only a few at a time. Rather difficult as what to make of the movement. We will have to wait and see. The tide is ebbing, moving outward, now.
Helena
24 Sep 2009 21:54:37 PDT
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
No orcas present.
Today, the Mackays report that the A34s were off Pine island foraging and the A36s were closer to Brownings Pass in Queen Charlotte Strait. Also, there was a report from Nick Templeman that a group of 16 transients were headed west from Campbell River this morning.
Helena
22 Sep 2009 15:27:05 PDT
Today, the Mackays report that the A34s were off Pine island foraging and the A36s were closer to Brownings Pass in Queen Charlotte Strait. Also, there was a report from Nick Templeman that a group of 16 transients were headed west from Campbell River this morning.
Helena
22 Sep 2009 15:27:05 PDT
Monday, September 21, 2009
No orcas present.
We were not aware of any movement overnight. The last we heard were the resting calls in Blackfish Sound yesterday evening.
Helena
21 Sep 2009 08:43:56 PDT
No orcas present.
Just after 10am, the Gikumi rounded Donegal Head and found A12 with the A36s. A while later they found the A34s as well. All the whales headed generally westward toward the Fosters and beyond. They are still westbound. no word on the a30s.
Helena
21 Sep 2009 12:34:20 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Dolphins near Robson Bight.
helena
21 Sep 2009 21:02:47 PDT
We were not aware of any movement overnight. The last we heard were the resting calls in Blackfish Sound yesterday evening.
Helena
21 Sep 2009 08:43:56 PDT
No orcas present.
Just after 10am, the Gikumi rounded Donegal Head and found A12 with the A36s. A while later they found the A34s as well. All the whales headed generally westward toward the Fosters and beyond. They are still westbound. no word on the a30s.
Helena
21 Sep 2009 12:34:20 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Dolphins near Robson Bight.
helena
21 Sep 2009 21:02:47 PDT
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Distant calls audible.
Almost 1/2 hour ago we began to hear very distant calls beyond the eastern boundary of the Reserve. sounds like they ae on their way back to the west. Lovely morning as the sun comes through the thick fog lying over Blackney Pass.
Helena
20 Sep 2009 06:59:47 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s are the first group we have heard come up to Robson Bight.
Helena
20 Sep 2009 07:34:57 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s with A12 are now opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass. The others (we have heard the A34s) and further behind but coming west towards this area as well.
Helena
20 Sep 2009 09:04:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s and A12s continued west past the entrance to Blackney Pass, headed in the direction of Blinkhorn and then shifted over to the entrance of Weynton Pass. From there they went out Weynton Pass and are now off the western end of Blackfish Sound.
Helena
20 Sep 2009 11:00:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Not sure what to make of the resting calls on Flower Island. Impossible to say if it represents the A12s/36s returning from Queen Charlotte or perhaps the A30s taking the ebb out. Need a few more calls!
Helena
20 Sep 2009 20:01:56 PDT
Almost 1/2 hour ago we began to hear very distant calls beyond the eastern boundary of the Reserve. sounds like they ae on their way back to the west. Lovely morning as the sun comes through the thick fog lying over Blackney Pass.
Helena
20 Sep 2009 06:59:47 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s are the first group we have heard come up to Robson Bight.
Helena
20 Sep 2009 07:34:57 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s with A12 are now opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass. The others (we have heard the A34s) and further behind but coming west towards this area as well.
Helena
20 Sep 2009 09:04:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s and A12s continued west past the entrance to Blackney Pass, headed in the direction of Blinkhorn and then shifted over to the entrance of Weynton Pass. From there they went out Weynton Pass and are now off the western end of Blackfish Sound.
Helena
20 Sep 2009 11:00:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Not sure what to make of the resting calls on Flower Island. Impossible to say if it represents the A12s/36s returning from Queen Charlotte or perhaps the A30s taking the ebb out. Need a few more calls!
Helena
20 Sep 2009 20:01:56 PDT
Saturday, September 19, 2009
No orcas present.
Lots and lots of dolphins this morning in Blackney Pass just before 4:30am. They went back to Blackfish Sound.
Helena
19 Sep 2009 07:26:40 PDT
No orcas present.
We just got word from Nick Templeman that the A30s are off Palmer Point headed west to Camp point and that possibly the A34s are in Nodales Channel off Sonora Point! This is a nice surprise because when we last saw these groups they were headed west. Somehow they got east. The A30s are engaged in some heavy foraging along the Vancouver Island side. Meanwhile, the boat up this direction are enjoying the sunshine and calm after the storm while watching humpbacks.
Helena
19 Sep 2009 12:44:34 PDT
Lots and lots of dolphins this morning in Blackney Pass just before 4:30am. They went back to Blackfish Sound.
Helena
19 Sep 2009 07:26:40 PDT
No orcas present.
We just got word from Nick Templeman that the A30s are off Palmer Point headed west to Camp point and that possibly the A34s are in Nodales Channel off Sonora Point! This is a nice surprise because when we last saw these groups they were headed west. Somehow they got east. The A30s are engaged in some heavy foraging along the Vancouver Island side. Meanwhile, the boat up this direction are enjoying the sunshine and calm after the storm while watching humpbacks.
Helena
19 Sep 2009 12:44:34 PDT
Friday, September 18, 2009
No orcas present.
It was a quiet, stormy, wet day. Three transient reports. First; the T2s were reported headed west from the lower Johnstone Strait;second, a lone transient was seen heading into Knights Inlet at 11:20am and finally, third, the T55s were seen off Weynton Island at 5pm. Thanks to Nick Templeman, Susan on Propwash and Jim Borrowman for these reports.
Helena
18 Sep 2009 22:54:33 PDT
It was a quiet, stormy, wet day. Three transient reports. First; the T2s were reported headed west from the lower Johnstone Strait;second, a lone transient was seen heading into Knights Inlet at 11:20am and finally, third, the T55s were seen off Weynton Island at 5pm. Thanks to Nick Templeman, Susan on Propwash and Jim Borrowman for these reports.
Helena
18 Sep 2009 22:54:33 PDT
Thursday, September 17, 2009
No orcas present.
All the lovely and sometimes unusual calls from the A30s faded away around midnight. This left us wondering if the A30s moved out across the Strait and returned back to the east. This is a bit of a guess as the boat noise was quite loud and obscured subsequent movement.
Helena
17 Sep 2009 07:34:22 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The A30s may be coming back around the corner at Critical Point.
Helena
17 Sep 2009 08:35:42 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s continued west to the entrance of Blackney Pass. As they did so, more of the A1s arrived at the top of Blackfish Sound.
Helena
17 Sep 2009 11:19:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s greeted the A12s and the A36s after they rushed south through Blackney Pass earlier. Then all the groupsstayed pretty much off the entranceway to Blackney Pass until an hour before the slack tide. With the A36s leading, in company with A12, the A30s and A34s followed to Blackfish Sound. Sounds like they are all continuing westward.
Helena
17 Sep 2009 16:16:20 PDT
All the lovely and sometimes unusual calls from the A30s faded away around midnight. This left us wondering if the A30s moved out across the Strait and returned back to the east. This is a bit of a guess as the boat noise was quite loud and obscured subsequent movement.
Helena
17 Sep 2009 07:34:22 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
The A30s may be coming back around the corner at Critical Point.
Helena
17 Sep 2009 08:35:42 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s continued west to the entrance of Blackney Pass. As they did so, more of the A1s arrived at the top of Blackfish Sound.
Helena
17 Sep 2009 11:19:10 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A30s greeted the A12s and the A36s after they rushed south through Blackney Pass earlier. Then all the groupsstayed pretty much off the entranceway to Blackney Pass until an hour before the slack tide. With the A36s leading, in company with A12, the A30s and A34s followed to Blackfish Sound. Sounds like they are all continuing westward.
Helena
17 Sep 2009 16:16:20 PDT
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
No orcas present.
We heard no calls overnight, but heard that the A30s were heading slowly west at Bear Bight (in Johnstone Strait east of Kelsey Bay) around 4pm yesterday afternoon. It's possible they continued west, in which case we may hear them soon, or that they headed back into Nodales Channel, which seems to be a favourite place for them lately. We are waiting.
Helena
16 Sep 2009 08:14:30 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We started to hear distant A30 calls a short while ago. sounds like they just rounded the corner in Robson Bight.
Helena
16 Sep 2009 19:29:39 PDT
We heard no calls overnight, but heard that the A30s were heading slowly west at Bear Bight (in Johnstone Strait east of Kelsey Bay) around 4pm yesterday afternoon. It's possible they continued west, in which case we may hear them soon, or that they headed back into Nodales Channel, which seems to be a favourite place for them lately. We are waiting.
Helena
16 Sep 2009 08:14:30 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We started to hear distant A30 calls a short while ago. sounds like they just rounded the corner in Robson Bight.
Helena
16 Sep 2009 19:29:39 PDT
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls overnight. Yesterday, the A30s were in Nodales Channel, far to the east of us, and the A12s & A36s were near Pine Island, far to the west of us. We are waiting, & meanwhile enjoying a windy morning on Hanson Island.
Helena
15 Sep 2009 09:29:28 PDT
No orcas present.
Nick Templeman reported today just before 5pm that the A30s had made it out of Nodales Channel and were off Bear Bight heading west.
Helena
15 Sep 2009 21:39:46 PDT
We've heard no calls overnight. Yesterday, the A30s were in Nodales Channel, far to the east of us, and the A12s & A36s were near Pine Island, far to the west of us. We are waiting, & meanwhile enjoying a windy morning on Hanson Island.
Helena
15 Sep 2009 09:29:28 PDT
No orcas present.
Nick Templeman reported today just before 5pm that the A30s had made it out of Nodales Channel and were off Bear Bight heading west.
Helena
15 Sep 2009 21:39:46 PDT
Monday, September 14, 2009
No orcas present.
We did not hear any calls overnight and still think that the A30s continued east. Not sure, at this point, where the A36s and A12s ended up yesterday. Horrible boat noise through most of the night was unfortunate.
Helena
14 Sep 2009 08:39:44 PDT
No orcas present.
Just after 1pm the A30s were seen heading east off Ripple Point (lower Johnstone Strait. Up in this area there are reported to be at least 12 humpbacks!
Helena
14 Sep 2009 14:22:49 PDT
We did not hear any calls overnight and still think that the A30s continued east. Not sure, at this point, where the A36s and A12s ended up yesterday. Horrible boat noise through most of the night was unfortunate.
Helena
14 Sep 2009 08:39:44 PDT
No orcas present.
Just after 1pm the A30s were seen heading east off Ripple Point (lower Johnstone Strait. Up in this area there are reported to be at least 12 humpbacks!
Helena
14 Sep 2009 14:22:49 PDT
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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Paul & Helena
13 Sep 2009 07:49:16 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We're hearing echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone, along with close and distant calls. Sounds like the A30s & quite possibly the A12s are in or near Robson Bight, heading west.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 08:06:53 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
These are very silent westbound whales! The A36s are now off the Entrance to Blackney Pass and it might be the A12s following. Resting.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 10:37:53 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s and the A12s are continuing to the west. No sign of the A30s.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 11:44:40 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the A30s have re-emerged off the east end of the Ecological Reserve. We had thought we had heard them prior to the A36s and the A12s close to Critical Point just after 7am but then only the A12s and the A36s came west. They are off the western end of Hanson island now.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 12:38:44 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s continued west and once opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass, entered the pass and are nor heading north to Blackfish Sound. The A34s went west to Weynton Pass with A46. A46 turned back to the Strait before too long and the A34s followed him back. Not sure where the other two A36s were at this time but the A34s and A46 are eastbound. The A30s are surrounded by dolphins as they head north.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 15:39:13 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It turns out that the A34s did not fully return to Johnstone Strait. They are still in Weynton Passage with A12. The A30s are in Blackfish Sound now. Not sure where the A36s are now.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 15:50:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the A30s made it back to Johnstone Strait after all.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 19:36:29 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are in the Bight now.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 21:37:55 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s have moved on to the beaches. Meanwhile, there are very humpback like sounds near to Robson Bight every so often.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 22:26:23 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A1 calls are now very distant as the whales travel further eastward from the east end of the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 23:08:58 PDT
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Paul & Helena
13 Sep 2009 07:49:16 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We're hearing echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone, along with close and distant calls. Sounds like the A30s & quite possibly the A12s are in or near Robson Bight, heading west.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 08:06:53 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
These are very silent westbound whales! The A36s are now off the Entrance to Blackney Pass and it might be the A12s following. Resting.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 10:37:53 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s and the A12s are continuing to the west. No sign of the A30s.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 11:44:40 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the A30s have re-emerged off the east end of the Ecological Reserve. We had thought we had heard them prior to the A36s and the A12s close to Critical Point just after 7am but then only the A12s and the A36s came west. They are off the western end of Hanson island now.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 12:38:44 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s continued west and once opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass, entered the pass and are nor heading north to Blackfish Sound. The A34s went west to Weynton Pass with A46. A46 turned back to the Strait before too long and the A34s followed him back. Not sure where the other two A36s were at this time but the A34s and A46 are eastbound. The A30s are surrounded by dolphins as they head north.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 15:39:13 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
It turns out that the A34s did not fully return to Johnstone Strait. They are still in Weynton Passage with A12. The A30s are in Blackfish Sound now. Not sure where the A36s are now.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 15:50:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sounds like the A30s made it back to Johnstone Strait after all.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 19:36:29 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are in the Bight now.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 21:37:55 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s have moved on to the beaches. Meanwhile, there are very humpback like sounds near to Robson Bight every so often.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 22:26:23 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A1 calls are now very distant as the whales travel further eastward from the east end of the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
13 Sep 2009 23:08:58 PDT
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Superb sounds!!
Since just before midnight, we have been listening to at least the A30s come back from the east. We are trying to determine if the other A1 groups are there as well. All of this happening not far from Robson Bight.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 01:55:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales rounded Critical Point and seem headed toward the east end of the reserve. There is still eason to question that the A12s are there but the majority of the clear calls were from the A30s. So we will see!
Helena
12 Sep 2009 03:18:24 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are back in Robson Bight, no boat noise, wonderful calls.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 05:24:16 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls from the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone, and heard a report from a fishing boat shortly after 7am that a pod of orcas was westbound at the east end of Hanson Island, so we think the A30s are probably somewhere to the west of Big Bay by now.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 08:26:18 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We're hearing echolocation & "A1" calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone. Not sure who, but someone is having a bite in the Bight.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 08:59:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Getting more and more convinced that the A12s and the A36s are following after the A30s.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 09:33:18 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s and the A36s have just travelled north through Blackney Pass toward Blackfish Sound. A12 was with A32 and A37. Still hearing the A30s in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 11:59:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have followed the other two A1 groups into Blackney Pass and are about to move into Blackfish Sound. meanwhile, a group of transients (perhaps the same goup as yesterday, were off the Stephenson's this morning and are now off the Plumbers (west of Hanson Island).
Helena
12 Sep 2009 12:39:48 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We believe that the A30s came back in via Weynton Pass and travelled to Robson Bight where they are now.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 20:18:40 PDT
Since just before midnight, we have been listening to at least the A30s come back from the east. We are trying to determine if the other A1 groups are there as well. All of this happening not far from Robson Bight.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 01:55:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales rounded Critical Point and seem headed toward the east end of the reserve. There is still eason to question that the A12s are there but the majority of the clear calls were from the A30s. So we will see!
Helena
12 Sep 2009 03:18:24 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A30s are back in Robson Bight, no boat noise, wonderful calls.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 05:24:16 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant calls from the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone, and heard a report from a fishing boat shortly after 7am that a pod of orcas was westbound at the east end of Hanson Island, so we think the A30s are probably somewhere to the west of Big Bay by now.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 08:26:18 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We're hearing echolocation & "A1" calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone. Not sure who, but someone is having a bite in the Bight.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 08:59:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Getting more and more convinced that the A12s and the A36s are following after the A30s.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 09:33:18 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s and the A36s have just travelled north through Blackney Pass toward Blackfish Sound. A12 was with A32 and A37. Still hearing the A30s in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 11:59:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A30s have followed the other two A1 groups into Blackney Pass and are about to move into Blackfish Sound. meanwhile, a group of transients (perhaps the same goup as yesterday, were off the Stephenson's this morning and are now off the Plumbers (west of Hanson Island).
Helena
12 Sep 2009 12:39:48 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We believe that the A30s came back in via Weynton Pass and travelled to Robson Bight where they are now.
Helena
12 Sep 2009 20:18:40 PDT
Friday, September 11, 2009
No calls but orcas nearby
We have been following the movements of 8 transients today. They were found off Bold Head by the Gikumi earlier. At that time they may have made a kill and Jim Borrowman was able to identify two of the orcas as T91 and T92 (large male). From there they travelled along the Swanson,Compton and Harbledown Island shoresfinally moving right into the back of parson bay. Several Dalls Porpoise preceded them in the same direction. It is not clear if the transients managed another kill or not but eventually they moved out to the big rock near the Parson Island light. After a few circles around the rock (it looked as if they were interested in something there too) they moved south along Parson Island. They are now headed in the direction of Baronet Pass. The A30s are still in the Lower Johnstone Strait area, perhaps in Frederick Arm.
Helena
11 Sep 2009 13:30:52 PDT
No orcas present.
Jim Borrowman corrected the transient ids to 147,148 and 149. The rest will be decided when the photos are looked at. They were last seen going east in Johnstone Strait. A group of 200 dolphins came west from the east end of the Reserve at the same time the transients entered Johnstone Strait. We later heard the dolphins briefly.
Helena
11 Sep 2009 19:17:56 PDT
We have been following the movements of 8 transients today. They were found off Bold Head by the Gikumi earlier. At that time they may have made a kill and Jim Borrowman was able to identify two of the orcas as T91 and T92 (large male). From there they travelled along the Swanson,Compton and Harbledown Island shoresfinally moving right into the back of parson bay. Several Dalls Porpoise preceded them in the same direction. It is not clear if the transients managed another kill or not but eventually they moved out to the big rock near the Parson Island light. After a few circles around the rock (it looked as if they were interested in something there too) they moved south along Parson Island. They are now headed in the direction of Baronet Pass. The A30s are still in the Lower Johnstone Strait area, perhaps in Frederick Arm.
Helena
11 Sep 2009 13:30:52 PDT
No orcas present.
Jim Borrowman corrected the transient ids to 147,148 and 149. The rest will be decided when the photos are looked at. They were last seen going east in Johnstone Strait. A group of 200 dolphins came west from the east end of the Reserve at the same time the transients entered Johnstone Strait. We later heard the dolphins briefly.
Helena
11 Sep 2009 19:17:56 PDT
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