Multiple pod calls audible.
It seems we're connected again, after being down most of the night. Sorry about that, as it has been very exciting vocally & socially. There has been a lot of movement since yesterday. The groups that were in the east came quickly back to the west in the afternoon & met up with the I15s/I31s, who had spent hours resting in western Johnstone Strait yesterday afternoon before heading into the beaches for an excited rub just before the A11s & co met them around 7pm. The A12s & A36s came back into the Strait via Weynton Pass & headed east just before dark. Most of the groups headed north via Blackney Pass around midnight & then headed back into the Strait around 3am. At the moment, the A30s & I31s are in Blackfish Sound. We think the A12s headed east from Robson Bight around 3am.
Helena
29 Jul 2008 06:18:23 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A11s, followed by the A5s, have just travelled north through Blackney Pass on the swiftly ebbing tide.
Helena
29 Jul 2008 07:37:04 PDT
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
A5s are with the A12s, A24s and A30s in lower JS
Multiple pod calls audible.
A lot has been happening while we were "down". First of all, this morning we have heard the I15s and possibly other G clan members arrive into Johnstone Strait. We are also hearing A1 calls and hopefully soon will sort out who. Yesterday, the A30s continued west toward the A24s and A5s who spent the day in the Lower Johnstone Strait (Nick Templeman report). Then yesterday evening, A12 and A33 travelled through Blackfish Sound,Blackney Pass and into Johnstone Strait. They were first seen by Troy Bright at Berre Point. They looked well and energetic, foraging as they travelled past us. A small minke kept company briefly. Again this morning, we had a group of dolphins who added to the mix.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 08:00:39 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
After passing the Beaches, the I15s, I31s and the A36s turned back to the west. They have now passed CP and are on their way west. The A11s, who were seen earlier have not been yet identified as part of this western run. Meanwhile, the A30s,A5s, A12s and A24s were in the Lower Johnstone Strait where at least some, if not all, went southeast of Nodales Channel.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 17:15:14 PDT
A lot has been happening while we were "down". First of all, this morning we have heard the I15s and possibly other G clan members arrive into Johnstone Strait. We are also hearing A1 calls and hopefully soon will sort out who. Yesterday, the A30s continued west toward the A24s and A5s who spent the day in the Lower Johnstone Strait (Nick Templeman report). Then yesterday evening, A12 and A33 travelled through Blackfish Sound,Blackney Pass and into Johnstone Strait. They were first seen by Troy Bright at Berre Point. They looked well and energetic, foraging as they travelled past us. A small minke kept company briefly. Again this morning, we had a group of dolphins who added to the mix.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 08:00:39 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
After passing the Beaches, the I15s, I31s and the A36s turned back to the west. They have now passed CP and are on their way west. The A11s, who were seen earlier have not been yet identified as part of this western run. Meanwhile, the A30s,A5s, A12s and A24s were in the Lower Johnstone Strait where at least some, if not all, went southeast of Nodales Channel.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 17:15:14 PDT
A5s are with the A12s, A24s and A30s in lower JS
Multiple pod calls audible.
A lot has been happening while we were "down". First of all, this morning we have heard the I15s and possibly other G clan members arrive into Johnstone Strait. We are also hearing A1 calls and hopefully soon will sort out who. Yesterday, the A30s continued west toward the A24s and A5s who spent the day in the Lower Johnstone Strait (Nick Templeman report). Then yesterday evening, A12 and A33 travelled through Blackfish Sound,Blackney Pass and into Johnstone Strait. They were first seen by Troy Bright at Berre Point. They looked well and energetic, foraging as they travelled past us. A small minke kept company briefly. Again this morning, we had a group of dolphins who added to the mix.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 08:00:39 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
After passing the Beaches, the I15s, I31s and the A36s turned back to the west. They have now passed CP and are on their way west. The A11s, who were seen earlier have not been yet identified as part of this western run. Meanwhile, the A30s,A5s, A12s and A24s were in the Lower Johnstone Strait where at least some, if not all, went southeast of Nodales Channel.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 17:15:14 PDT
A lot has been happening while we were "down". First of all, this morning we have heard the I15s and possibly other G clan members arrive into Johnstone Strait. We are also hearing A1 calls and hopefully soon will sort out who. Yesterday, the A30s continued west toward the A24s and A5s who spent the day in the Lower Johnstone Strait (Nick Templeman report). Then yesterday evening, A12 and A33 travelled through Blackfish Sound,Blackney Pass and into Johnstone Strait. They were first seen by Troy Bright at Berre Point. They looked well and energetic, foraging as they travelled past us. A small minke kept company briefly. Again this morning, we had a group of dolphins who added to the mix.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 08:00:39 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
After passing the Beaches, the I15s, I31s and the A36s turned back to the west. They have now passed CP and are on their way west. The A11s, who were seen earlier have not been yet identified as part of this western run. Meanwhile, the A30s,A5s, A12s and A24s were in the Lower Johnstone Strait where at least some, if not all, went southeast of Nodales Channel.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 17:15:14 PDT
Saturday, July 26, 2008
A5s are east in Jonstone Strait
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s continued east. They are now just about to enter the Ecological Reserve. Meanwhile, the A5s and A24s were reported off Camp Point (east Johnstone Strait) this morning.
Helena
26 Jul 2008 11:04:08 PDT
The A30s continued east. They are now just about to enter the Ecological Reserve. Meanwhile, the A5s and A24s were reported off Camp Point (east Johnstone Strait) this morning.
Helena
26 Jul 2008 11:04:08 PDT
Friday, July 25, 2008
Oralab reports: With the A8s and A23s in JS, A5 calls heard in Blackfish. The A51s?
Multiple pod calls audible.
Nice surprise! We just heard A51s group in Blackfish Sound! We had been listening to the A24s, A8s and A23s in Johnstone Strait but after a brief gap in their calls we heard A5 calls in Blackfish. Soon after we heard blows and saw fins in the moonlight pass north through Blackney Pass. We assume the A8s, A23s and A24s were on their way to meet up with the newcomers. It will be interesting to "see" what happens next for the tide is ebbing for quite a while longer.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 01:14:43 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We just learned that the A34s are back in these parts and are currently "hanging" out just east of the Sophia islands (east of CP). No reports yet of last night's Queen Charlotte Strait bound, A24s and A5s.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 09:14:18 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A further quick update as it happens: The A8s and the a23s have turned up back in Johnstone Strait eastbound off Kaikash Creek. They most likely used Weynton Pass.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 09:24:07 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Some of the orcas have reached the Main rubbing beach!
Helena
25 Jul 2008 10:44:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A34s crossed the entrance to Blackney Pass and continued west along the Hanson Island shore. Meanwhile, the A8s, A23s and the A51s got to Naka Creek and then turned west.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 13:33:37 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A24s and the A5s (all) came back west from Naka Creek while the A34s sauntered up to Beaver Cove, west of Telegraph Cove. They eventually turned around and began a slow movement back to the east as the A24s and the A5s turned ahead of them and moved into the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 16:31:04 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Some of the A5s touched in at the Rubbing Beaches.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 16:59:44 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The rub is finished and the A24s and the A5s are westbound. The A8s are midstrait opposite Critical Point while others are deep into the estuary. We can also hear the A24s and the A34s.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 18:26:56 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A4s, A5s and the A34s came up even with the entrance of Blackney Pass and now seem to be turning back to the east once again.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 20:42:44 PDT
Nice surprise! We just heard A51s group in Blackfish Sound! We had been listening to the A24s, A8s and A23s in Johnstone Strait but after a brief gap in their calls we heard A5 calls in Blackfish. Soon after we heard blows and saw fins in the moonlight pass north through Blackney Pass. We assume the A8s, A23s and A24s were on their way to meet up with the newcomers. It will be interesting to "see" what happens next for the tide is ebbing for quite a while longer.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 01:14:43 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We just learned that the A34s are back in these parts and are currently "hanging" out just east of the Sophia islands (east of CP). No reports yet of last night's Queen Charlotte Strait bound, A24s and A5s.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 09:14:18 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
A further quick update as it happens: The A8s and the a23s have turned up back in Johnstone Strait eastbound off Kaikash Creek. They most likely used Weynton Pass.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 09:24:07 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Some of the orcas have reached the Main rubbing beach!
Helena
25 Jul 2008 10:44:14 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A34s crossed the entrance to Blackney Pass and continued west along the Hanson Island shore. Meanwhile, the A8s, A23s and the A51s got to Naka Creek and then turned west.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 13:33:37 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A24s and the A5s (all) came back west from Naka Creek while the A34s sauntered up to Beaver Cove, west of Telegraph Cove. They eventually turned around and began a slow movement back to the east as the A24s and the A5s turned ahead of them and moved into the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 16:31:04 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Some of the A5s touched in at the Rubbing Beaches.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 16:59:44 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The rub is finished and the A24s and the A5s are westbound. The A8s are midstrait opposite Critical Point while others are deep into the estuary. We can also hear the A24s and the A34s.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 18:26:56 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A4s, A5s and the A34s came up even with the entrance of Blackney Pass and now seem to be turning back to the east once again.
Helena
25 Jul 2008 20:42:44 PDT
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Orcas near mics.
There are A5 calls as well:The A8s and the A23s are also westbound.
Helena
24 Jul 2008 22:26:38 PDT
Helena
24 Jul 2008 22:26:38 PDT
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
After coming in close to Critical Point the A4 and A5 groups seemed to go around the "corner". The A5s have already been to the beaches. The A34s were still west of Critical Point.
Helena
23 Jul 2008 22:36:20 PDT
Helena
23 Jul 2008 22:36:20 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Sounds like the A4s,A5s and the A34s have moved back toward the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
23 Jul 2008 21:08:38 PDT
Helena
23 Jul 2008 21:08:38 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Despite the boat noise in Johnstone Strait the calls have been quite clear at times as they come near the hydrophones. The Cliff" had the A34s, A23s, A8s and A24s pass by and by now the groups are passing CP, some in quite close.
Helena
23 Jul 2008 19:05:26 PDT
Helena
23 Jul 2008 19:05:26 PDT
No orcas present.
It has been quiet (except for boat noise) since around 1am. We think several of the groups from yesterday (A12s, A5s, at least some A4s) remained in Johnstone Srtrait & were probably headed east by midnight. At least one C group headed north via Blackney Pass around 12:30am. It's a quiet morning here, on & under the water. We are waiting.
Helena
23 Jul 2008 08:01:17 PDT
Helena
23 Jul 2008 08:01:17 PDT
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Orcas near mics.
After a busy night moving back and forth through Johnstone Strait, Blackney Pass and Blackfish Sound, the A12s eventually ended up off the Rubbing beaches and eastbound from there by 5:55am. Just now, they are returning west off of the Ecological Reserve. We lost track of the A5s around midnight when they were still in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
22 Jul 2008 08:57:26 PDT
Helena
22 Jul 2008 08:57:26 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
It has been interesting trying to figure out all of the movement around the area. It now appears the A11s (including Springer) arrived in the Strait possibly past Alert bay. As they were making their way east, the Cs went past the Cliff to the west, ignoring the A5s, A34s and possibly the A24s (an earlier arrival this afternoon) who continued east to the eastern end of the Reserve. We still have plenty of questions and tracking.
Helena
22 Jul 2008 19:22:26 PDT
Helena
22 Jul 2008 19:22:26 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Several developments! More orcas have been sighted heading east past Alert Bay; the A4 group that came in via Weynton Pass has made it as far as the rubbing beaches; the A5s & A34s are headed towards the Cracroft side from Robson Bight; and the Cs are westbound again, now off the Sophias.
Helena
22 Jul 2008 18:44:33 PDT
Helena
22 Jul 2008 18:44:33 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The Cs and the A34s are headed to the Ecological Reserve and the whales coming from the east have been identified as the A23s and A28.
Helena
22 Jul 2008 13:52:27 PDT
Helena
22 Jul 2008 13:52:27 PDT
Monday, July 21, 2008
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the whales are westbound from the Beaches.
Helena
21 Jul 2008 21:42:22 PDT
Helena
21 Jul 2008 21:42:22 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The orcas are at the Rubbing Beaches.
Helena
21 Jul 2008 20:37:49 PDT
Helena
21 Jul 2008 20:37:49 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A12s,A8s and A23s are moving west again opposite the Sophia islands. Meanwhile, yesterday's transient group (T124, T124D, T124E, T90s, T21s) are eastbound in Blackfish Sound not far from Blackney Pass. They took a dalls porpoise a short while ago.
Helena
21 Jul 2008 14:51:17 PDT
Helena
21 Jul 2008 14:51:17 PDT
Sunday, July 20, 2008
No orcas present.
We believe they continued west past Cracroft Point but at this point it is not clear what they did soon after. We are waiting.
Helena
20 Jul 2008 22:50:12 PDT
Helena
20 Jul 2008 22:50:12 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A23s and the A8s (except A60 who is mid strait) are travelling west along Vancouver Island just shy of Kaikash Creek. Thanks Lukwa Wayne for the report. Also, Donna reported that the whales to the west were last reported near the Port Hardy airport headed east.
Helena
20 Jul 2008 20:18:18 PDT
Helena
20 Jul 2008 20:18:18 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Medium range A5 calls at the east end of the Ecological Reserve, whales are west bound, next stop Critical Point.
Helena
20 Jul 2008 18:45:20 PDT
Helena
20 Jul 2008 18:45:20 PDT
No orcas present.
We were hoping that a late report via the MacKays last would develop into something interesting from the west. All quiet last night andthis morning we found out from Nick Templeman that the A23s and the A8s were still very far to the east, however, they were west bound and as of an hour ago, they were off Kelsey Bay, still moving west. Last night, the Boat Bay camp heard 5-6 blows in the Reserve. Just now a small group of transients are headed into Knights Inlet quickly.
Helena
20 Jul 2008 12:37:13 PDT
Helena
20 Jul 2008 12:37:13 PDT
Saturday, July 19, 2008
No orcas present.
Jack Springer "down east" reported to the "Cliff" that the A23s and the A8s spent yesterday in Frederick Arm. We also heard that the A11s have been spending some time in Queen Charlotte Strait lately so they have not gone too far away. Promising news.
Helena
19 Jul 2008 10:08:51 PDT
Helena
19 Jul 2008 10:08:51 PDT
Thursday, July 17, 2008
No orcas present.
Our tuckered out sleepy A5s made their way back eastward, past CP, past the Cliff and onward.
Helena
17 Jul 2008 16:51:48 PDT
Helena
17 Jul 2008 16:51:48 PDT
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
No orcas present.
The usual suspects are wandering the lower Johnstone Strait thhis morning still going eastward.
Helena
16 Jul 2008 11:47:57 PDT
Helena
16 Jul 2008 11:47:57 PDT
No orcas present.
They have done the BIG LOOP again! Last night, Marie from the Cliff, saw 3 orcas enter Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. Later, around midnight, the camp opposite Robson Bight, saw a group of whales head east "down" the Strait. We did not hear any calls after 8pm last night.
Helena
16 Jul 2008 09:09:59 PDT
Helena
16 Jul 2008 09:09:59 PDT
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
No calls but orcas nearby
The A8s and the A23s continued east to Critical Point where they turned at 4:45pm and crossed back to the Cracroft Island side. From there they followed the Cracroft Island shoreline until the entrance of Blackney Pass. They then turned into the Pass and are now headed to Blackfish Sound. They have been very quiet all day.
Helena
15 Jul 2008 18:53:26 PDT
Helena
15 Jul 2008 18:53:26 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The whales are off the western tip of Hanson Island now.
Helena
15 Jul 2008 14:15:23 PDT
Helena
15 Jul 2008 14:15:23 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Busy morning! The A23s and the A8s, in johnstoen Strait, have turned to the west. The A23s with a28 are on the cracroft island side once again and have passed the Cliff and are headed to the Pig Ranch near the Sophia islands. The a42s are on the other side off Robson Point (the west side of Robson Point).
Helena
15 Jul 2008 12:06:06 PDT
Helena
15 Jul 2008 12:06:06 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A23s and the A8s must have made a loop around Hanson Island once again for they are back in Johnstone Strait this morning heading east past the Reserve.
Helena
15 Jul 2008 09:10:30 PDT
Helena
15 Jul 2008 09:10:30 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We believe the A5s went through Blackney Pass and are now in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
15 Jul 2008 00:13:51 PDT
Helena
15 Jul 2008 00:13:51 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A5 calls became very loud in the entrance to Blackney Pass. We are trying to figure out if they have gone north through the Pass. There is a lot of wave noise which is making it hard to hear blows and calls have dropped off.
Helena
15 Jul 2008 00:07:03 PDT
Helena
15 Jul 2008 00:07:03 PDT
Monday, July 14, 2008
No calls but orcas nearby
The A23s and the A8s are passing the Western Boundary of the Reserve headed east. They turned earlier off Blinkhorn and made the trip eastward silently. A small group of dolphins were attentive to A60 for a while before heading toweard the others.
Helena
14 Jul 2008 18:38:52 PDT
Helena
14 Jul 2008 18:38:52 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are just beginning to hear A5 calls on CP! Most of the A8s were travelling up the Vancouver Island side while the a23s and A28s were on the cracroft island side.
Helena
14 Jul 2008 15:04:33 PDT
Helena
14 Jul 2008 15:04:33 PDT
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Boat noise
As far as we know the A5s continued eastward. There was a report of whales in Queen Charlotte Strait this morning. Nice to imagine it was the absent A11s. We will see what develops overnight. Lovely sunny day with humpbacks, dall porpoise and minke whales,
Helena
13 Jul 2008 22:53:05 PDT
Helena
13 Jul 2008 22:53:05 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We just heard from the "Cliff". As the fog cleared they suddenly were aware of the A5s, all together, mid strait opposite Robson Point, heading east. We have not heard any calls.
Helena
13 Jul 2008 09:51:52 PDT
Helena
13 Jul 2008 09:51:52 PDT
No orcas present.
Once the whales got into Blackfish Sound they became vocal for a while longer before fading off into the distance. Very foggy this morning.
Helena
13 Jul 2008 09:10:52 PDT
Helena
13 Jul 2008 09:10:52 PDT
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A11s and the A5s came up to Cracroft point once again but this time they turned into Blackney Pass and rushed northward into Blackfish Sound. A60 was very active, waiting for the A8s to push through,foraging and posrpoising along. The whales were spread right across Blackney. They are now all in Blackfish Sound, still vocal.
Helena
12 Jul 2008 18:14:56 PDT
The A11s and the A5s came up to Cracroft point once again but this time they turned into Blackney Pass and rushed northward into Blackfish Sound. A60 was very active, waiting for the A8s to push through,foraging and posrpoising along. The whales were spread right across Blackney. They are now all in Blackfish Sound, still vocal.
Helena
12 Jul 2008 18:14:56 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The boats let us know that the G17s headed off towards Sointula - a quick tour with an interesting departure choice. At 1:40pm the A11s (all of them) and the A8s and A23s turned off the Wastells and began their journey back to the east while the G17s departed for points west.
Helena
12 Jul 2008 14:42:44 PDT
The boats let us know that the G17s headed off towards Sointula - a quick tour with an interesting departure choice. At 1:40pm the A11s (all of them) and the A8s and A23s turned off the Wastells and began their journey back to the east while the G17s departed for points west.
Helena
12 Jul 2008 14:42:44 PDT
Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Reportedly,this morning at about 10 am, 6 Orca arrived in Fredricks Arm at the Northeastern end of Nodales Channel by Sonora Island. They are now (11:30 am) leaving with the ebbing tide. Interestingly, they arrived yesterday on the ebb tide, swimming against the current for some hours which is quite unusual. They must have been very determined to get here. There were some lovely vocals and a breach or two as they neared the end of the inlet, appearing to feed on the fish herded ahead of them by their calls and echolocation clicks.
Aaron@Sonora
10 Jul 2008 11:39:49 PDT
Aaron@Sonora
10 Jul 2008 11:39:49 PDT
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
No orcas present.
Today, the A23s and the A8s stayed in the lower Johnstone Strait. At 2pm they were off Ripple Point pointing towards Nodales Channel. Thanks to Nic Templeman for the update this afternoon. We did hear a few dophins early this evening in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
09 Jul 2008 22:35:14 PDT
Today, the A23s and the A8s stayed in the lower Johnstone Strait. At 2pm they were off Ripple Point pointing towards Nodales Channel. Thanks to Nic Templeman for the update this afternoon. We did hear a few dophins early this evening in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
09 Jul 2008 22:35:14 PDT
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
No orcas present.
Our connection has been going up and down all day. We are trying to get it stable so bear with us. Meanwhile the A23 and the A8s went up to Weynton Passage entrance, spread out across the Strait, and at 4pm they turned back to the east. At 6:20pm they went past Critical Point and continued east.
Helena
08 Jul 2008 21:37:49 PDT
Our connection has been going up and down all day. We are trying to get it stable so bear with us. Meanwhile the A23 and the A8s went up to Weynton Passage entrance, spread out across the Strait, and at 4pm they turned back to the east. At 6:20pm they went past Critical Point and continued east.
Helena
08 Jul 2008 21:37:49 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A8s and the A23s are trekking westward. The A8s are in front and closer to the Cracroft side. The A23s and A28 are following are were closer to vancouver Island. We have already heard the A8s briefly on CP. Very wet and very misty this morning and our connection was down for a while.
Helena
08 Jul 2008 14:14:56 PDT
The A8s and the A23s are trekking westward. The A8s are in front and closer to the Cracroft side. The A23s and A28 are following are were closer to vancouver Island. We have already heard the A8s briefly on CP. Very wet and very misty this morning and our connection was down for a while.
Helena
08 Jul 2008 14:14:56 PDT
Monday, July 07, 2008
No calls but orcas nearby
The A23s and the A8s went up to the western end of Hanson Island by 6pm. From there they turned back to the east and just a short while ago we heard them off of Cracroft Point. Perhaps they will continue eastward. The tide is dropping but they have been swimming against the tide all day. Interesting note: CetaceaLab has seen the A30s and A4s and heard A5 calls as well. Seeming the A51s have not been seen here we have to conclude they are still north.
Helena
07 Jul 2008 19:41:29 PDT
The A23s and the A8s went up to the western end of Hanson Island by 6pm. From there they turned back to the east and just a short while ago we heard them off of Cracroft Point. Perhaps they will continue eastward. The tide is dropping but they have been swimming against the tide all day. Interesting note: CetaceaLab has seen the A30s and A4s and heard A5 calls as well. Seeming the A51s have not been seen here we have to conclude they are still north.
Helena
07 Jul 2008 19:41:29 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A23s and the A8s gave us a thrill and decided to use the back eddiy close to hanson island for their route back to johnstone Strait against the tide! The new calf from our view looked to be definitely swimming alongside of A42. They have all cleared from our sight and are headed to the Strait. calls are infrequent at this stage.
Helena
07 Jul 2008 12:30:18 PDT
The A23s and the A8s gave us a thrill and decided to use the back eddiy close to hanson island for their route back to johnstone Strait against the tide! The new calf from our view looked to be definitely swimming alongside of A42. They have all cleared from our sight and are headed to the Strait. calls are infrequent at this stage.
Helena
07 Jul 2008 12:30:18 PDT
Sunday, July 06, 2008
6 July 2008, Orcalab reports:
No calls but orcas nearby
We heard a report just before 8am that a group of 8 orcas were headed west from Boat Bay on Cracroft Island. We are waiting to hear if they will be vocal on CP.
Helena
06 Jul 2008 08:26:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing A5 calls of Cracroft Point every so often.
Helena
06 Jul 2008 09:27:52 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A5s (including A28 and her new little one!) turned east just shy of Blinkhorn and headed for the ecological Reserve around 10am.
Helena
06 Jul 2008 11:59:17 PDT
No orcas present.
It seems that the A5s continued to the east. We have not heard any more reports since early afternoon when they were past Boat Bay and still eastbound. It has become unclear whether A28 actually has a calf. Today there were conflicting reports but two very reliable observers saw a new calf with A42 and not A28 so the story is still to be told. Hopefully, there will be more opportunities to sort this out.
Helena
06 Jul 2008 21:46:45 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We heard a report just before 8am that a group of 8 orcas were headed west from Boat Bay on Cracroft Island. We are waiting to hear if they will be vocal on CP.
Helena
06 Jul 2008 08:26:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are hearing A5 calls of Cracroft Point every so often.
Helena
06 Jul 2008 09:27:52 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A5s (including A28 and her new little one!) turned east just shy of Blinkhorn and headed for the ecological Reserve around 10am.
Helena
06 Jul 2008 11:59:17 PDT
No orcas present.
It seems that the A5s continued to the east. We have not heard any more reports since early afternoon when they were past Boat Bay and still eastbound. It has become unclear whether A28 actually has a calf. Today there were conflicting reports but two very reliable observers saw a new calf with A42 and not A28 so the story is still to be told. Hopefully, there will be more opportunities to sort this out.
Helena
06 Jul 2008 21:46:45 PDT
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