31 August Orcalab reports
15:22 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
After meeting up off Robson Bight the A11s,A8s and the I15s headed east. A few brushed past the beaches. The transients of earlier are a bit further east near Naka Creek. They are also east bound at the last report. The A30s are east bound in Blackfish Sound nearing Blackney Pass.
16:02 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s are negotiating the last part of Blackney Pass on their way to Johnstone Strait.
16:19 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s are passing CP.
O20:54 PDT rcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
A night time rub! The A30s?
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
30 August Orcalab reports:
05:54 PDT No orcas present.
OL Overnight: We think the A30s and the I15s went off to the east. Thye A30s disappeared around 1:30 after being close to Critical Point and the I15s followed after their rub at 2:20. All quiet since.
10:25 PDT No orcas present.
there are some report of whales from the east; the A11s and A8s are off Windy point(west of Kelsey Bay), heading east. The A36s and Bs are off Camp point(east of Kelsey), heading west. No mention about the A30s and I15s this morning.
13:31 PDT Distant calls audible.
info correction; we had some report about A11s and A8s off windy point this morning, but it seems like the group was A30s. they are coming back to the west. The I15s are off Kaikash, VI side.
19:30 PDT Orcas near mics.
We are hearing A30s calls on CRPT. they must had came back from the east!
20:08 PDT Superb sounds!!
We can see a group of whales going east to the Bight. we think it must be the I15s who have turned to the east around 1630. We are listening to the A30s and I15s on CRPT hydrophone.
22:49 PDT Superb sounds!!
We have been listening to beautiful sounds of A30s, A36s and I15s in the Bight.
05:54 PDT No orcas present.
OL Overnight: We think the A30s and the I15s went off to the east. Thye A30s disappeared around 1:30 after being close to Critical Point and the I15s followed after their rub at 2:20. All quiet since.
10:25 PDT No orcas present.
there are some report of whales from the east; the A11s and A8s are off Windy point(west of Kelsey Bay), heading east. The A36s and Bs are off Camp point(east of Kelsey), heading west. No mention about the A30s and I15s this morning.
13:31 PDT Distant calls audible.
info correction; we had some report about A11s and A8s off windy point this morning, but it seems like the group was A30s. they are coming back to the west. The I15s are off Kaikash, VI side.
19:30 PDT Orcas near mics.
We are hearing A30s calls on CRPT. they must had came back from the east!
20:08 PDT Superb sounds!!
We can see a group of whales going east to the Bight. we think it must be the I15s who have turned to the east around 1630. We are listening to the A30s and I15s on CRPT hydrophone.
22:49 PDT Superb sounds!!
We have been listening to beautiful sounds of A30s, A36s and I15s in the Bight.
Monday, August 29, 2005
29 August Orcalab reports:
08:07 PDT No orcas present.
Good morning. It has been, as far as we know, quiet over night. We last heard calls (A30s) at the rubbing beaches and critical Point (Bs). We think all the groups went to the east on the flood tide last night. Foggy this morning.
13:11 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
There west bound whales at the east end of the Reserve.
13:54 PDT Orcas near mics.
We've been listening to the I15s & A30s close to the Critical Point hydrophone, as they make their way back to the west. Unfortunately, there is also very persistent boat noise on CrPt.
17:05 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s and the A30s turned around 3:12pm just west of Kaikash Creek on the Vancouver Island shore. Both groups moved together toward the Reserve (4:30pm) with some of the I15s moving out to mid strait. Perhaps they are headed for the Beaches!
18:06 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s are enjoying a rub! Channel B.
18:57 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s finished their rub, some of the I15s ran up to Izumi and now it sounds like everyone is in the Bight again!
22:38 PDT Superb sounds!!
The I15s and A30s are still in Robson Bight making beautiful sounds. We are not sure which direction they will take.
08:07 PDT No orcas present.
Good morning. It has been, as far as we know, quiet over night. We last heard calls (A30s) at the rubbing beaches and critical Point (Bs). We think all the groups went to the east on the flood tide last night. Foggy this morning.
13:11 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
There west bound whales at the east end of the Reserve.
13:54 PDT Orcas near mics.
We've been listening to the I15s & A30s close to the Critical Point hydrophone, as they make their way back to the west. Unfortunately, there is also very persistent boat noise on CrPt.
17:05 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s and the A30s turned around 3:12pm just west of Kaikash Creek on the Vancouver Island shore. Both groups moved together toward the Reserve (4:30pm) with some of the I15s moving out to mid strait. Perhaps they are headed for the Beaches!
18:06 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s are enjoying a rub! Channel B.
18:57 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s finished their rub, some of the I15s ran up to Izumi and now it sounds like everyone is in the Bight again!
22:38 PDT Superb sounds!!
The I15s and A30s are still in Robson Bight making beautiful sounds. We are not sure which direction they will take.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
28 August Orcalab reports
07:48 PDT No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since around 3am, when the A30s were in Blackfish Sound after heading north through Blackney Pass. We are waiting.
11:01 PDT No orcas present.
We have learned from Troy Bright (researcher on Malcolm Island) via Stubbs Island Whale Watching that the Bs and the A30s and possibly the I15s are off Bere Point in Queen Charlotte Strait. Currently they are pointed to the west but the tide is flooding.
12:28 PDT No orcas present.
The flood tide did help. The Bs after meeting up with the A30s and the I15s off of bere Point in Queen Charlotte Strait and east bound with the others and are now approaching Lizard Point.
13:24 PDT Distant calls audible.
We're beginning to hear distant calls from the I15s at the "top" of Blackfish Sound. Others are with them, and others yet are following as far back as Lizard Point. It's shaping up to be a busy afternoon!
15:07 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
We just had a small group of transients go by, headed north, mid channel. They breached as they left our view and then apparently gave chase to a minke in Blackfish Sound. The residents were coming east in Blackfish at the time. The hunt is continuing opposite Bold Head. The Bs are not far away.
16:32 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s followed the A36s and the i15s into the strait and at about the same time the Bs came in via Weynton Pass (4pm). the B had been following the rest into Blackfih sound when the transient/minke whale encounter happened. They turned and went through the "Blow-hole to Weynton Pass and then on to the Strait. from eye witness accounts the transients were unable to catch the minke.
21:01 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Possibly it is the A30s at the beaches. The Bs sound like they may headed that way from Critical Point.
07:48 PDT No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since around 3am, when the A30s were in Blackfish Sound after heading north through Blackney Pass. We are waiting.
11:01 PDT No orcas present.
We have learned from Troy Bright (researcher on Malcolm Island) via Stubbs Island Whale Watching that the Bs and the A30s and possibly the I15s are off Bere Point in Queen Charlotte Strait. Currently they are pointed to the west but the tide is flooding.
12:28 PDT No orcas present.
The flood tide did help. The Bs after meeting up with the A30s and the I15s off of bere Point in Queen Charlotte Strait and east bound with the others and are now approaching Lizard Point.
13:24 PDT Distant calls audible.
We're beginning to hear distant calls from the I15s at the "top" of Blackfish Sound. Others are with them, and others yet are following as far back as Lizard Point. It's shaping up to be a busy afternoon!
15:07 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
We just had a small group of transients go by, headed north, mid channel. They breached as they left our view and then apparently gave chase to a minke in Blackfish Sound. The residents were coming east in Blackfish at the time. The hunt is continuing opposite Bold Head. The Bs are not far away.
16:32 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s followed the A36s and the i15s into the strait and at about the same time the Bs came in via Weynton Pass (4pm). the B had been following the rest into Blackfih sound when the transient/minke whale encounter happened. They turned and went through the "Blow-hole to Weynton Pass and then on to the Strait. from eye witness accounts the transients were unable to catch the minke.
21:01 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Possibly it is the A30s at the beaches. The Bs sound like they may headed that way from Critical Point.
Saturday, August 27, 2005
27 August Orcalab reports:
03:40 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
We think the A11s along with A73 & the A8s have come up from the east and joined the I15s, A30s and the A36s off Robson Bight and are now heading west toward CP.
04:48 PDT Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A30s have already come up to CP and have turned into Blackney Pass. We can hear their blows. Boat noise in the Strait has quietened the others (the A11s,A8s,A36s and I15s for now):
08:12 PDT Orcas near mics.
Good morning everyone! After a busy early morning, we're hearing the I15s close to the Critical Point hydrophone, and distant "A" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone.
10:23 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s came back from Blackfish Sound via Blackney pass and re-entered the Strait shortly afterwards. they are now headed east. The I15s were quite close to critical just before this so they are not too far away in the Strait. Earlier this morning we lost track of the A4s and the A5s and the a36s and think they may have returned east from the Bight around 4:30am.
10:33 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
correction: the a30s turned to the west after reaching the Strait. There were whales reported near Blinkhorn earlier. Reports now coming in are commenting on seeing I14 so perhaps the I15s went up the Vancouver island shore while the A30s were returning. The A30s are almost to Turn Point by now.
13:15 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s and probably the A30s as well are eastbound opposite CP tight along the Vancouver Island shore. They are very , very quiet.
14:10 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
I cannot keep up with the A30s today! They are now travelling through the last part of Blackney on their way, once again, to the Strait. They must have circled around Hanson and NOT joined the I15s on Vancouver Island. We could blame the weather and the silence of the whales. However, let's hope we are on track now.
20:21 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
For the moment, we're back again, though we don't know for how long. We will try to let you know before the next shutdown. Meanwhile, the A30s are alone in western Johnstone Strait, near Blinkhorn, heading east silently.
21:57 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s are still moving to the east. Right now we are hearing their echo location on the Cracroft Point hydrophone.
03:40 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
We think the A11s along with A73 & the A8s have come up from the east and joined the I15s, A30s and the A36s off Robson Bight and are now heading west toward CP.
04:48 PDT Orcas approaching Orcalab.
The A30s have already come up to CP and have turned into Blackney Pass. We can hear their blows. Boat noise in the Strait has quietened the others (the A11s,A8s,A36s and I15s for now):
08:12 PDT Orcas near mics.
Good morning everyone! After a busy early morning, we're hearing the I15s close to the Critical Point hydrophone, and distant "A" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone.
10:23 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s came back from Blackfish Sound via Blackney pass and re-entered the Strait shortly afterwards. they are now headed east. The I15s were quite close to critical just before this so they are not too far away in the Strait. Earlier this morning we lost track of the A4s and the A5s and the a36s and think they may have returned east from the Bight around 4:30am.
10:33 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
correction: the a30s turned to the west after reaching the Strait. There were whales reported near Blinkhorn earlier. Reports now coming in are commenting on seeing I14 so perhaps the I15s went up the Vancouver island shore while the A30s were returning. The A30s are almost to Turn Point by now.
13:15 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s and probably the A30s as well are eastbound opposite CP tight along the Vancouver Island shore. They are very , very quiet.
14:10 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
I cannot keep up with the A30s today! They are now travelling through the last part of Blackney on their way, once again, to the Strait. They must have circled around Hanson and NOT joined the I15s on Vancouver Island. We could blame the weather and the silence of the whales. However, let's hope we are on track now.
20:21 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
For the moment, we're back again, though we don't know for how long. We will try to let you know before the next shutdown. Meanwhile, the A30s are alone in western Johnstone Strait, near Blinkhorn, heading east silently.
21:57 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s are still moving to the east. Right now we are hearing their echo location on the Cracroft Point hydrophone.
Friday, August 26, 2005
26 August Orcalab reports:
04:01 PDT Orcas near mics.
We began hearing "A1" calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone a short while ago. There's a good chance they're from the A36s, but we're not yet sure.
05:35 PDT Orcas near mics.
The calls we heard around 4am were probably from the A30s. They have now moved up to the entrance of Blackney Pass - we're hearing them on the CP & PI hydrophones.
07:31 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A group of orcas is foraging in the entrance of Blackney Pass. Channel A. We're hearing echolocation & A clan "resting" calls, so most likely they are the A30s.
07:47 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Both the A30s & A36s are foraging in the entrance of Blackney Pass.
11:06 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A36s joined the I15s on the Vancouver Island shore off Kaikash and then both groups carried on up toward the Bauza Islets. The A30s are still on the opposite side near Weynton Island. I41 is right in the middle of the I15s. the whales just turned back to the east.
15:02 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s are opposite the Bight mid strait. The I15s and the A36s are still together. They moved away from the Vancouver Island shore at Izumi and angled toward the "Pig Ranch" (east of the Sophia Islands). The A36s are apparently paying the I15s a lot of attention. All groups,for now, are continuing on aneastward trend, across and against the ebb flow. The A8s, A11s and A73 are still in the "lower "Johnstone Strait area.
16:10 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s, A30s and the a36s have moved past critical Point looking like they were thinking about the beaches.
16:29 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Some of the orcas have reached the rubbing beaches! Channel B.
17:18 PDT Superb sounds!!
As the rub continued between some of the A36s and the I15s we also tuned into Critical Point where other members of the I15s are foraging and some A1s (A30s) offshore. Since then the rub maybe over and all the whales headed to the west again.
21:19 PDT No orcas present.
We are not sure where the whales decided to go after returning to Critical Point. The boat noise was very loud for a good hour during which we lost track of the whales. There were no reports of whales coming further west than the Bight. perhaps they went east again. We will have to wait & see. Great day with reports of both the A30 males and the A36s paying particular attention to some of the I15s.
04:01 PDT Orcas near mics.
We began hearing "A1" calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone a short while ago. There's a good chance they're from the A36s, but we're not yet sure.
05:35 PDT Orcas near mics.
The calls we heard around 4am were probably from the A30s. They have now moved up to the entrance of Blackney Pass - we're hearing them on the CP & PI hydrophones.
07:31 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
A group of orcas is foraging in the entrance of Blackney Pass. Channel A. We're hearing echolocation & A clan "resting" calls, so most likely they are the A30s.
07:47 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Both the A30s & A36s are foraging in the entrance of Blackney Pass.
11:06 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A36s joined the I15s on the Vancouver Island shore off Kaikash and then both groups carried on up toward the Bauza Islets. The A30s are still on the opposite side near Weynton Island. I41 is right in the middle of the I15s. the whales just turned back to the east.
15:02 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s are opposite the Bight mid strait. The I15s and the A36s are still together. They moved away from the Vancouver Island shore at Izumi and angled toward the "Pig Ranch" (east of the Sophia Islands). The A36s are apparently paying the I15s a lot of attention. All groups,for now, are continuing on aneastward trend, across and against the ebb flow. The A8s, A11s and A73 are still in the "lower "Johnstone Strait area.
16:10 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s, A30s and the a36s have moved past critical Point looking like they were thinking about the beaches.
16:29 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Some of the orcas have reached the rubbing beaches! Channel B.
17:18 PDT Superb sounds!!
As the rub continued between some of the A36s and the I15s we also tuned into Critical Point where other members of the I15s are foraging and some A1s (A30s) offshore. Since then the rub maybe over and all the whales headed to the west again.
21:19 PDT No orcas present.
We are not sure where the whales decided to go after returning to Critical Point. The boat noise was very loud for a good hour during which we lost track of the whales. There were no reports of whales coming further west than the Bight. perhaps they went east again. We will have to wait & see. Great day with reports of both the A30 males and the A36s paying particular attention to some of the I15s.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
24 August Orcalab reports:
08:34 PDT No orcas present.
Orcalaive Overnight: We believe the I15s and the A30s slipped off to the east. It has been quiet since 12:30am.
14:30 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s have come from the east and are passing Robson Bight. The I15s possibly responded to their calls by beginning to turn. the group by Blinkhorn is angling outward while the other group on the hanson side is now reaching the western end of Hanson.
15:16 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s completed their turn and are east bound. The A30s (also silent) are still east of CP.
19:13 PDT Distant calls audible.
There was a brief set of vocals, mostly from the I15s along with a few from the A30s as well. The sleepy whales are now off the Reserve not really going in any one direction. lots of dolphins trying to wake them up though.
19:50 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales are at the beaches.
20:49 PDT Superb sounds!!
The I15s are moving into Blackney Pass and the A30s are westbound from the Bight.
22:33 PDT Distant calls audible.
We are listening to the A30s again in the strait. The I15s travelled north through Blackney & faded off towards the west.
08:34 PDT No orcas present.
Orcalaive Overnight: We believe the I15s and the A30s slipped off to the east. It has been quiet since 12:30am.
14:30 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s have come from the east and are passing Robson Bight. The I15s possibly responded to their calls by beginning to turn. the group by Blinkhorn is angling outward while the other group on the hanson side is now reaching the western end of Hanson.
15:16 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s completed their turn and are east bound. The A30s (also silent) are still east of CP.
19:13 PDT Distant calls audible.
There was a brief set of vocals, mostly from the I15s along with a few from the A30s as well. The sleepy whales are now off the Reserve not really going in any one direction. lots of dolphins trying to wake them up though.
19:50 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The whales are at the beaches.
20:49 PDT Superb sounds!!
The I15s are moving into Blackney Pass and the A30s are westbound from the Bight.
22:33 PDT Distant calls audible.
We are listening to the A30s again in the strait. The I15s travelled north through Blackney & faded off towards the west.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
23 August Orcalab reports:
07:01 PDT Superb sounds!!
Good morning everyone! After as busy night, during which the I15s, A30s & A36s came back into Johnstone Strait on the flooding tide, we're hearing echolocation and I15 calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone. "A" calls are there too, so we think all 3 groups are probably still together, now in Robson Bight. There is no boat noise, so we're sent an alert.
08:24 PDT Distant calls audible.
The calls have become distant on the Critical Point hydrophone. We think the orcas (I15s, A30s) are moving to the west in Johnstone Strait.
09:57 PDT Orcas near mics.
The calls are getting close to the Critical Point hydrophone again... sounds like the I15s & A30s have turned back to the east & are now in Robson Bight again.
11:30 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The whales are still westbound and are now opposite the Sophia Islands favouring the cracroft shoreline.
13:28 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A36s are travelling north through Blackney Pass while the i15s and the A30s are moving west along Vancouver Island.
15:48 PDT Superb sounds!!
The lovely chorus we've been listening to for the last while is coming from the A30s & I15s via the Critical Point hydrophone... they are in Robson Bight. We're also hearing the A36s, occasionally, in Blackfish Sound.
16:36 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
A 39 is having a rub by himself. Others may follow. Channel B.
18:00 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
it looks like the rub is over and the A30s are headed back to the west in search of the I15s perhaps. Next stop Critical Point.
20:12 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s are approaching CP along the Cracroft Island shore, they are filming Channel A.
21:48 PDT Distant calls audible.
The I15s & A30s remain in the Strait. the A30s passed CP fairly closely on their way to the sunset. the I15s, a little bit slower, followed closer to the Vancouver Island shore.
22:17 PDT Orcas near mics.
The I15s & A30s are close to CP - we're not sure if they will head north through Blackney Pass on the ebbing tide, as they did last night, but they might.
07:01 PDT Superb sounds!!
Good morning everyone! After as busy night, during which the I15s, A30s & A36s came back into Johnstone Strait on the flooding tide, we're hearing echolocation and I15 calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone. "A" calls are there too, so we think all 3 groups are probably still together, now in Robson Bight. There is no boat noise, so we're sent an alert.
08:24 PDT Distant calls audible.
The calls have become distant on the Critical Point hydrophone. We think the orcas (I15s, A30s) are moving to the west in Johnstone Strait.
09:57 PDT Orcas near mics.
The calls are getting close to the Critical Point hydrophone again... sounds like the I15s & A30s have turned back to the east & are now in Robson Bight again.
11:30 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The whales are still westbound and are now opposite the Sophia Islands favouring the cracroft shoreline.
13:28 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A36s are travelling north through Blackney Pass while the i15s and the A30s are moving west along Vancouver Island.
15:48 PDT Superb sounds!!
The lovely chorus we've been listening to for the last while is coming from the A30s & I15s via the Critical Point hydrophone... they are in Robson Bight. We're also hearing the A36s, occasionally, in Blackfish Sound.
16:36 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
A 39 is having a rub by himself. Others may follow. Channel B.
18:00 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
it looks like the rub is over and the A30s are headed back to the west in search of the I15s perhaps. Next stop Critical Point.
20:12 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s are approaching CP along the Cracroft Island shore, they are filming Channel A.
21:48 PDT Distant calls audible.
The I15s & A30s remain in the Strait. the A30s passed CP fairly closely on their way to the sunset. the I15s, a little bit slower, followed closer to the Vancouver Island shore.
22:17 PDT Orcas near mics.
The I15s & A30s are close to CP - we're not sure if they will head north through Blackney Pass on the ebbing tide, as they did last night, but they might.
Monday, August 22, 2005
22 August Orcalab reports
07:47 PDT Superb sounds!!
Good morning everyone! There is no fog this morning, and we've been listening to lovely calls from the A30s & I15s on the Critical Point hydrophone for hours. We think they are fairly close to Robson Bight, perhaps heading east, though we're not sure of their direction. The A11s & A8s were also in the Strait overnight, but we lost track of them around 2am.
09:10 PDT Distant calls audible.
The orcas are travelling back to the east - the back and forth has been happening throughout the night. Currently the A30s are eastbound crossing to the Vancouver Island shore from the area adjacent to the entrance off Blackney Pass. It is unclear, at this point, where the I15s are. Their calls have been distant all morning.
10:04 PDT Distant calls audible.
The I15s moved down to the entrance of Weynton after Telegraph Cove and have 'whipped" through Weynton Pass. They are pointed north still following the ebb tide. the A30s are continuing east toward the Reserve.
10:32 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s are sounding very excited in Robson Bight!
10:35 PDT Superb sounds!!
The a30s have excitedly moved into the Bight. I15s at the top end of blackfish Sound/ Queen Charlotte Strait.
10:46 PDT Orcas hunting fish.
Maybe the A30s' excitement was about a bunch of fish in Robson Bight... from their sounds, they're certainly having a bite!
11:28 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s are off the rubbing beaches now.
11:38 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
Short lived event. The A30s took off to the west. The I15s are still westbound in the fog off Lizard Point and the a11s and the A8s are possibly not far from Kelsey Bay. Last report was Race Passage headed east. The a36s are currently off Kelsey Bay headed west. They came west from Bear Point this morning.
11:53 PDT Orcas hunting fish.
The A30s are back in Robson Bight, fishing.
12:52 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A30s are still in fine form despite the boat noise. They are still not far from the Bight. meanwhile, we have started to hear the I15s at the western end of Blackfish Sound. they turned back to the east off Lizard just before noon.
13:55 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s are not far from Kaiaksh Creek on the Vancouver Island side. A39 moved out toward the middle on his own. The I15s, meanwhile, are just about to enter the Strait via Weynton Pass.
18:11 PDT Orcas near mics.
We can move the map along a bit now. The a30s after regrouping off of CP crossed to Vancouver island off the Sophias about 1 hour ago. The very slow sleepy I15s followed and both groups are now entering the Reserve and waking up!
20:35 PDT Orcas near mics.
The calls are on CP! The A30s and the i15s have picked up the A36s and all are westbound now.
21:28 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A36s and the I15s definitley went north through Blackney Pass from Johnstone Strait and carried on to Blackfish Sound. We are still trying to determine if the A30s have gone with them.
21:35 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A30s are definitely in Blackfish along with the I15s and the A36s.
22:50 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The calls of the I15s, mixed with those of the A30s & A36s, are on the Flower Island hydrophone.
07:47 PDT Superb sounds!!
Good morning everyone! There is no fog this morning, and we've been listening to lovely calls from the A30s & I15s on the Critical Point hydrophone for hours. We think they are fairly close to Robson Bight, perhaps heading east, though we're not sure of their direction. The A11s & A8s were also in the Strait overnight, but we lost track of them around 2am.
09:10 PDT Distant calls audible.
The orcas are travelling back to the east - the back and forth has been happening throughout the night. Currently the A30s are eastbound crossing to the Vancouver Island shore from the area adjacent to the entrance off Blackney Pass. It is unclear, at this point, where the I15s are. Their calls have been distant all morning.
10:04 PDT Distant calls audible.
The I15s moved down to the entrance of Weynton after Telegraph Cove and have 'whipped" through Weynton Pass. They are pointed north still following the ebb tide. the A30s are continuing east toward the Reserve.
10:32 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s are sounding very excited in Robson Bight!
10:35 PDT Superb sounds!!
The a30s have excitedly moved into the Bight. I15s at the top end of blackfish Sound/ Queen Charlotte Strait.
10:46 PDT Orcas hunting fish.
Maybe the A30s' excitement was about a bunch of fish in Robson Bight... from their sounds, they're certainly having a bite!
11:28 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s are off the rubbing beaches now.
11:38 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
Short lived event. The A30s took off to the west. The I15s are still westbound in the fog off Lizard Point and the a11s and the A8s are possibly not far from Kelsey Bay. Last report was Race Passage headed east. The a36s are currently off Kelsey Bay headed west. They came west from Bear Point this morning.
11:53 PDT Orcas hunting fish.
The A30s are back in Robson Bight, fishing.
12:52 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A30s are still in fine form despite the boat noise. They are still not far from the Bight. meanwhile, we have started to hear the I15s at the western end of Blackfish Sound. they turned back to the east off Lizard just before noon.
13:55 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s are not far from Kaiaksh Creek on the Vancouver Island side. A39 moved out toward the middle on his own. The I15s, meanwhile, are just about to enter the Strait via Weynton Pass.
18:11 PDT Orcas near mics.
We can move the map along a bit now. The a30s after regrouping off of CP crossed to Vancouver island off the Sophias about 1 hour ago. The very slow sleepy I15s followed and both groups are now entering the Reserve and waking up!
20:35 PDT Orcas near mics.
The calls are on CP! The A30s and the i15s have picked up the A36s and all are westbound now.
21:28 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A36s and the I15s definitley went north through Blackney Pass from Johnstone Strait and carried on to Blackfish Sound. We are still trying to determine if the A30s have gone with them.
21:35 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A30s are definitely in Blackfish along with the I15s and the A36s.
22:50 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The calls of the I15s, mixed with those of the A30s & A36s, are on the Flower Island hydrophone.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
21 August Orcalab reports:
01:02 PDT Orcas near mics.
We are hearing A1 calls on CRPT. sounds like A30s are coming back to the Bight after rubbing.
08:11 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s & I15s are heading towards CP from the Sophias. Channel A.
14:15 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
To catch up: the A30s and the I15s continued east to the Reserve. The I15s had crossed between Big Bay and the eastern end of Hanson Island and moved over to the Vancouver island shore. The A30s moved into midstrait beforew each group headed into the reserve. Meanwhile, we heard A4 and A5 calls on Flower island and Local Left. It's probable that the A11s/A8s came through Blackney and crossed to Kaikash Creek. Since then the I15s turned out of the Reserve followed, now, by the A30s.
15:34 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s are in front of CP. The I15s are off Little Kaikash. The A11s and the A8s are nearby as well.
19:10 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A11s and the A8s are heading east at Critical Point. The I15s are also going east along the Vancouver Island shore from Kaikash Beach, the A30s shouldn't be far behind.
01:02 PDT Orcas near mics.
We are hearing A1 calls on CRPT. sounds like A30s are coming back to the Bight after rubbing.
08:11 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s & I15s are heading towards CP from the Sophias. Channel A.
14:15 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
To catch up: the A30s and the I15s continued east to the Reserve. The I15s had crossed between Big Bay and the eastern end of Hanson Island and moved over to the Vancouver island shore. The A30s moved into midstrait beforew each group headed into the reserve. Meanwhile, we heard A4 and A5 calls on Flower island and Local Left. It's probable that the A11s/A8s came through Blackney and crossed to Kaikash Creek. Since then the I15s turned out of the Reserve followed, now, by the A30s.
15:34 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s are in front of CP. The I15s are off Little Kaikash. The A11s and the A8s are nearby as well.
19:10 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A11s and the A8s are heading east at Critical Point. The I15s are also going east along the Vancouver Island shore from Kaikash Beach, the A30s shouldn't be far behind.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
20 August Orcalab reports
08:51 PDT No orcas present.
All quiet this morning but we seem to be up and running. We lost track of the A30s around 10pm last when they were still in the Strait. We heard blows in Blackney heading south a short while later but it was never clear who they might be.
12:21 PDT Orcas near mics.
Sounds like some of the groups are coming back from the east. We are listening to A30s and A4 calls on CRPT hydrophone.
13:38 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s, A11s, A8s and A73 are currently spread out in the Izumi area heading west but stopping to forage from time to time. The I15s are further back. We may not have mentioned but I41's dorsal fin has totally collapsed to the right. hopefully he is ok. he is 25 years old.
15:22 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The A11s, A73 & the A8s are going west up the Hanson Island shore near Big Bay. A73 was with a group of dolphins for a while. Some A30s are way back east of Boat Bay We think perhaps A39 travelled west maybe as far as the CP area but ? let the others continue. Still pretty foggy.
16:46 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
Just after 3pm A13 pulled the others over to the Vancouver Island shore from Big Bay after being surrounded by dolphins. The groups continued up to blinkhorn and beyon where they milled about for a while. We heard A30 calls off Critical Point about this same time. right now the A11s have apparently turned toward Weynton Pass from the Wastell Islands just east of Telegraph Cove.
17:38 PDT Distant calls audible.
We have started to hear the A30s on CP again. Are they coming from the Izumi area once again.
19:47 PDT Distant calls audible.
We've been hearing distant calls from the A4s on the Flower Island hydrophone... sounds like the A11s & A8s have headed north through Weynton Pass. Meanwhile, the A30s are headed back to the east & are mid-strait, off the east end of Hanson Island
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
20:11 PDT The A30s are milling off of CP just as we began to hear I15s coming from the east. they are probably past Boat Bay on their way west.
20:48 PDT Superb sounds!!
My the I15s sound great tonight. Even the A30s are not interupting.
20:58 PDT Superb sounds!!
Ah yes the A30s too!
23:38 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
And the rub goes on!
08:51 PDT No orcas present.
All quiet this morning but we seem to be up and running. We lost track of the A30s around 10pm last when they were still in the Strait. We heard blows in Blackney heading south a short while later but it was never clear who they might be.
12:21 PDT Orcas near mics.
Sounds like some of the groups are coming back from the east. We are listening to A30s and A4 calls on CRPT hydrophone.
13:38 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s, A11s, A8s and A73 are currently spread out in the Izumi area heading west but stopping to forage from time to time. The I15s are further back. We may not have mentioned but I41's dorsal fin has totally collapsed to the right. hopefully he is ok. he is 25 years old.
15:22 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The A11s, A73 & the A8s are going west up the Hanson Island shore near Big Bay. A73 was with a group of dolphins for a while. Some A30s are way back east of Boat Bay We think perhaps A39 travelled west maybe as far as the CP area but ? let the others continue. Still pretty foggy.
16:46 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
Just after 3pm A13 pulled the others over to the Vancouver Island shore from Big Bay after being surrounded by dolphins. The groups continued up to blinkhorn and beyon where they milled about for a while. We heard A30 calls off Critical Point about this same time. right now the A11s have apparently turned toward Weynton Pass from the Wastell Islands just east of Telegraph Cove.
17:38 PDT Distant calls audible.
We have started to hear the A30s on CP again. Are they coming from the Izumi area once again.
19:47 PDT Distant calls audible.
We've been hearing distant calls from the A4s on the Flower Island hydrophone... sounds like the A11s & A8s have headed north through Weynton Pass. Meanwhile, the A30s are headed back to the east & are mid-strait, off the east end of Hanson Island
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
20:11 PDT The A30s are milling off of CP just as we began to hear I15s coming from the east. they are probably past Boat Bay on their way west.
20:48 PDT Superb sounds!!
My the I15s sound great tonight. Even the A30s are not interupting.
20:58 PDT Superb sounds!!
Ah yes the A30s too!
23:38 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
And the rub goes on!
Friday, August 19, 2005
19 August Orcalab reports
04:08 PDT Distant calls audible.
After A36s left the beaches, we started hearing A30 calls (at least) on CRPT hydrophone.
04:41 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s are in the Bight.
06:10 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s are going west in Johnstone strait. their calls are now on CP. very foggy outside.
09:19 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The silent a30s surprised Paul T and Mari by turning up in front of CP. They are heading east.
11:48 PDT Distant calls audible.
The fog is lifting and the A30s are continuing east on the Cracroft side just Boat Bay.
12:47 PDT Orcas near mics.
Despite the boat noise the A30s are sounding great in the Bight. They crossed from Boat Bay and are in the reserve now fishing. Reports from Robson Bight Charters via the Naiad: the a11s and the A8s are back in Nodales, the A36s are headed east from Hickey Point and the I15s are west bound at Camp Point. The t18s are in Chancellor Channel. fog is rolling back in but the sun keeps trying.
15:31 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s came up the Vancouver Island shore to Kaikash Creek & turned back to the east just before 2:50pm. They are just about to enter the Bight.
19:58 PDT Orcas near mics.
The a30s are back in the Bight after a short travel to the east.
04:08 PDT Distant calls audible.
After A36s left the beaches, we started hearing A30 calls (at least) on CRPT hydrophone.
04:41 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s are in the Bight.
06:10 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s are going west in Johnstone strait. their calls are now on CP. very foggy outside.
09:19 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The silent a30s surprised Paul T and Mari by turning up in front of CP. They are heading east.
11:48 PDT Distant calls audible.
The fog is lifting and the A30s are continuing east on the Cracroft side just Boat Bay.
12:47 PDT Orcas near mics.
Despite the boat noise the A30s are sounding great in the Bight. They crossed from Boat Bay and are in the reserve now fishing. Reports from Robson Bight Charters via the Naiad: the a11s and the A8s are back in Nodales, the A36s are headed east from Hickey Point and the I15s are west bound at Camp Point. The t18s are in Chancellor Channel. fog is rolling back in but the sun keeps trying.
15:31 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s came up the Vancouver Island shore to Kaikash Creek & turned back to the east just before 2:50pm. They are just about to enter the Bight.
19:58 PDT Orcas near mics.
The a30s are back in the Bight after a short travel to the east.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
18 August Orcalab reports
07:58 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
Good morning everyone! We began hearing the the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone shortly after 7am, but are not yet sure of their direction. And, a few minutes ago, a small group of transient orcas passed close to CP, heading east. This is already an interesting day!
08:24 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
It turned out the the A30s were heading west. They are now are off CP. Channel A.
09:49 PDT Superb sounds!!
The I15s have come into the Strait via Blackney Pass and have met up with the A30s in the entrance of Blackney Pass.
12:00 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The first orcas have reached the rubbing beaches. Channel B.
14:27 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s and the A30s conrinued quickly to the east. They are now well past Naka Creek. Meanwhile, the transients of earlier this morning travelled back to the west & the Sophia Islands where they killed a Dalls porpoise. They vocalised briefly and then headed off to the east again. The Naiad Explorer found the A36s off the White Cliff Islets just north of Swanson Island in Queen Charlotte Strait.
07:58 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
Good morning everyone! We began hearing the the A30s on the Critical Point hydrophone shortly after 7am, but are not yet sure of their direction. And, a few minutes ago, a small group of transient orcas passed close to CP, heading east. This is already an interesting day!
08:24 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
It turned out the the A30s were heading west. They are now are off CP. Channel A.
09:49 PDT Superb sounds!!
The I15s have come into the Strait via Blackney Pass and have met up with the A30s in the entrance of Blackney Pass.
12:00 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The first orcas have reached the rubbing beaches. Channel B.
14:27 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The I15s and the A30s conrinued quickly to the east. They are now well past Naka Creek. Meanwhile, the transients of earlier this morning travelled back to the west & the Sophia Islands where they killed a Dalls porpoise. They vocalised briefly and then headed off to the east again. The Naiad Explorer found the A36s off the White Cliff Islets just north of Swanson Island in Queen Charlotte Strait.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
17 August Orcalab reports:
05:05 PDT Orcas hunting fish.
Good morning everyone! We began hearing echolocation & calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone about 4:30am... sounds like the A30s have returned from the east & are having a bite in the Bight!
05:36 PDT Distant calls audible.
The calls of the A30s have been getting distant on the Critical point hydrophone - sounds like they are making their way to the west quickly. We've also been hearing distant "B subclan" calls on CrPt & think that the Bs may also be returning from the east, probably on the Cracroft Island side of Johnstone Strait.
06:47 Distant calls audible.
The calls are now getting distant on the CP hydrophone... sounds like the A30s & Bs are moving to the west in Johnstone Strait, though not far from Blackney Pass. The tide is ebbing swiftly, so it's possible they will decide to head north through Blackney.
07:42 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
We've heard no calls for the past while, but think the A30s & Bs are not too far away... perhaps towards the western end of Johnstone Strait, or heading "out" via Weynton Pass.
10:05 PDT No orcas present.
We are not sure where the A30s ended up but the Bs were seen off the Pearse Islands, Johnstone Strait side, at around 8am after coming west from the Bight. Right now they are in Weynton Passage heading back to the Strait so it is unclear what loop they took to get there.
10:12 PDT No orcas present.
A bit more information: Stubbs island Whale Watching just told us that the Bs went around the Pearse Island group back into Weynton passage. Currently they are just about to enter the Strait but are silent at the moment. Pacific Northwest Kayaking, whjo are camped near Kaikash Creek saw both the bs and the A30s pass at 7am headed west. The Bs kept going but the A30s turned a little bit further to the west of their camp and returned to the east. This might explain why their call got louder for a while before we lost track of them acoustically. Very foggy early this morning but visiblity quite good now.
17:34 PDT Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A30s have come west to the Bight. The Bs kept going toward Pulteney Point.
19:12 PDT Distant calls audible.
CP reports that the A30s turned back to the east at the east end of Kaikash.
23:19 PDT Distant calls audible.
After beautiful Transient calls, we started hearing A30 calls on CRPT hydrophone.
05:05 PDT Orcas hunting fish.
Good morning everyone! We began hearing echolocation & calls close to the Critical Point hydrophone about 4:30am... sounds like the A30s have returned from the east & are having a bite in the Bight!
05:36 PDT Distant calls audible.
The calls of the A30s have been getting distant on the Critical point hydrophone - sounds like they are making their way to the west quickly. We've also been hearing distant "B subclan" calls on CrPt & think that the Bs may also be returning from the east, probably on the Cracroft Island side of Johnstone Strait.
06:47 Distant calls audible.
The calls are now getting distant on the CP hydrophone... sounds like the A30s & Bs are moving to the west in Johnstone Strait, though not far from Blackney Pass. The tide is ebbing swiftly, so it's possible they will decide to head north through Blackney.
07:42 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
We've heard no calls for the past while, but think the A30s & Bs are not too far away... perhaps towards the western end of Johnstone Strait, or heading "out" via Weynton Pass.
10:05 PDT No orcas present.
We are not sure where the A30s ended up but the Bs were seen off the Pearse Islands, Johnstone Strait side, at around 8am after coming west from the Bight. Right now they are in Weynton Passage heading back to the Strait so it is unclear what loop they took to get there.
10:12 PDT No orcas present.
A bit more information: Stubbs island Whale Watching just told us that the Bs went around the Pearse Island group back into Weynton passage. Currently they are just about to enter the Strait but are silent at the moment. Pacific Northwest Kayaking, whjo are camped near Kaikash Creek saw both the bs and the A30s pass at 7am headed west. The Bs kept going but the A30s turned a little bit further to the west of their camp and returned to the east. This might explain why their call got louder for a while before we lost track of them acoustically. Very foggy early this morning but visiblity quite good now.
17:34 PDT Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A30s have come west to the Bight. The Bs kept going toward Pulteney Point.
19:12 PDT Distant calls audible.
CP reports that the A30s turned back to the east at the east end of Kaikash.
23:19 PDT Distant calls audible.
After beautiful Transient calls, we started hearing A30 calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Sunday, August 14, 2005
14 August Orcalab reports
10:03 PDT No orcas present.
Another foggy morning here. We think the A12s continued up into Queen Charlotte Strait after passing through blackney pass at 4:30am. There has been a report of whales off Lizard Point milling. As of now there has been no identifications. Down to the east the A36s are off Kelsey Bay (Robson Bight Charters report). They are headed east with others yet to be identified. We thought that after the 1:30am rub the A30s, A4s, A5s, Cs and A36s went off to the east. The A5s we believe came up from the east to have the rub and encourage the others to follow them back to the east. We will keep you updated when the information comes in. meanwhile, we are waiting for the thick fog to lift and begin our day.
10:03 PDT No orcas present.
Another foggy morning here. We think the A12s continued up into Queen Charlotte Strait after passing through blackney pass at 4:30am. There has been a report of whales off Lizard Point milling. As of now there has been no identifications. Down to the east the A36s are off Kelsey Bay (Robson Bight Charters report). They are headed east with others yet to be identified. We thought that after the 1:30am rub the A30s, A4s, A5s, Cs and A36s went off to the east. The A5s we believe came up from the east to have the rub and encourage the others to follow them back to the east. We will keep you updated when the information comes in. meanwhile, we are waiting for the thick fog to lift and begin our day.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
13 August Orcalab reports
09:34 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s have arrived back in the Strait and have met up with the A12s,A4s,A36s and Cs. they are eastbound from the west end of Hanson Island. meanwhile the very big group of transients of the last couple of days just went through Blackney to blackfish Sound after passing CP.
10:01 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The whales have moved down the hanson shore and approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass. We may be filming soon.
11:30 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
It is certainly one of those days - very intense. The transients are continuing west from the west end of Blackfish Sound while the residents (the A36s, Cs (C10s,C6s), A4s (A11s at least) and A30s continue to move into the Reserve. The A12s turned back to the west at the Sophias and are moving towards CP once more.
17:46 PDT Distant calls audible.
all the groups have turned. Spread out, heading to the east.
18:23 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
As the A12s went the farthest east they became last on the turn. We are currently listening to the A30s closing in on the bight & Critical Point .
Helena
13 Aug 2005 18:23:38 PDT
19:16 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Old news by now- but the whales are having a lovely rub this evening. A30s first.
21:16 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
It is getting very dark at the beaches but the A36s and the C10s are very much there, taking their turn after the A4s and A30s. Perhaps they will go back and join in again.
22:27 PDT Distant calls audible.
Westbound? The night begins!
09:34 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The A30s have arrived back in the Strait and have met up with the A12s,A4s,A36s and Cs. they are eastbound from the west end of Hanson Island. meanwhile the very big group of transients of the last couple of days just went through Blackney to blackfish Sound after passing CP.
10:01 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The whales have moved down the hanson shore and approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass. We may be filming soon.
11:30 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
It is certainly one of those days - very intense. The transients are continuing west from the west end of Blackfish Sound while the residents (the A36s, Cs (C10s,C6s), A4s (A11s at least) and A30s continue to move into the Reserve. The A12s turned back to the west at the Sophias and are moving towards CP once more.
17:46 PDT Distant calls audible.
all the groups have turned. Spread out, heading to the east.
18:23 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
As the A12s went the farthest east they became last on the turn. We are currently listening to the A30s closing in on the bight & Critical Point .
Helena
13 Aug 2005 18:23:38 PDT
19:16 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Old news by now- but the whales are having a lovely rub this evening. A30s first.
21:16 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
It is getting very dark at the beaches but the A36s and the C10s are very much there, taking their turn after the A4s and A30s. Perhaps they will go back and join in again.
22:27 PDT Distant calls audible.
Westbound? The night begins!
Thursday, August 04, 2005
4 August Orcalab reports
08:25 PDT Orcas hunting fish.
Since 7:48am we have been hearing echolocation on Critical Point. We believe the A12s and the A30s went to the east just before 1am. we have also been following reports from Campbell River (thank you)of fairly large group(s) headed toward Seymour Narrows leading us to wonder if the groups that had reached Comox the other day are beginning to make their way back to Johnstone Strait. The A36s and the A8s have spent their time for the last several days together in the eastern regions of the Strait. Meanwhile, lovely day hear, clear skies and a warm sun.
09:08 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
We just received a report from the Wardens that there are 3 groups going back and forth near Boat Bay. Currently the whales are moving eastward. This maybe the A30s, A12s, A36s and A8s.
11:13 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
There are two groups, we think the A30s and the A12s heading towards us from Izumi, they are quite spread out and foraging. More whales are reported in the reserve, but we don't have full details on those whales yet. Surface camera is on channel A.
11:24 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
Oh boy, some of the Gs have made it this far and are spread along the Vancouver Island shore heading west. The A30s are in the lead and moving quickly. We are filming but I 'll send out an alert.
13:05 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The whales have moved to the west. They are spread out from Telegraph Cove to the entrance of Weynton Pass. They have not made it easy to make identifications. They are not very vocal now and they are taking long dives while travelling fast. We need them to put on the breaks and turn!
08:25 PDT Orcas hunting fish.
Since 7:48am we have been hearing echolocation on Critical Point. We believe the A12s and the A30s went to the east just before 1am. we have also been following reports from Campbell River (thank you)of fairly large group(s) headed toward Seymour Narrows leading us to wonder if the groups that had reached Comox the other day are beginning to make their way back to Johnstone Strait. The A36s and the A8s have spent their time for the last several days together in the eastern regions of the Strait. Meanwhile, lovely day hear, clear skies and a warm sun.
09:08 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
We just received a report from the Wardens that there are 3 groups going back and forth near Boat Bay. Currently the whales are moving eastward. This maybe the A30s, A12s, A36s and A8s.
11:13 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
There are two groups, we think the A30s and the A12s heading towards us from Izumi, they are quite spread out and foraging. More whales are reported in the reserve, but we don't have full details on those whales yet. Surface camera is on channel A.
11:24 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
Oh boy, some of the Gs have made it this far and are spread along the Vancouver Island shore heading west. The A30s are in the lead and moving quickly. We are filming but I 'll send out an alert.
13:05 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
The whales have moved to the west. They are spread out from Telegraph Cove to the entrance of Weynton Pass. They have not made it easy to make identifications. They are not very vocal now and they are taking long dives while travelling fast. We need them to put on the breaks and turn!
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
3 August Orcalab reports
08:08 PDT No orcas present.
We think that both the A30s and the A12s ended up going through Blackney Pass last night. Although they were silent there were enough blows for groups to be there. We didn't hear anything overnight so it is difficult to know whether or not the whales continued out to the west or circled back to the Strait. Foggy here this morning and still quiet.
08:45 PDT Orcas hunting fish.
We began hearing very close echo location on Critical Point in the Bight a short while after hearing distant calls at 8:30am
08:49 PDT Distant calls audible.
Besides the whales closer to the Bight there is another group on the very far side of the Strait near Kaikash. This group is west bound. The Strait does not have fog like Blackney Pass at the moment.
09:11 PDT Distant calls audible.
Since the whales "opened" up and became vocal we believe the group nearer the Reserve is the A30s while the A12s are further west. A12 is crossing toward CP and so we are filming. I'll send out an Alert.
10:58 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s look like they might head into Weynton Passage. meanwhil, the A30s are coming toward the CP area from Kaiakash. The humpback continues to circle in front of CP.
12:37 PDT Distant calls audible.
The a12s have come "out" of Weynton and are headed toward Bold Head while the A30s have decided to turn back to the east after spending a lot of time off of CP milling and foraging.
13:55 PDT Distant calls audible.
This is the A30s travelling toward the Reserve.
14:50 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s are rubbing. The A12s are west of Bold head.
16:21 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s left the beaches to the west while the A12s continued into Queen Charlotte Strait.
17:10 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
There are whales approaching CP, probably the A30s, Channel A.
19:44 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s continued west from the CP area to the "top" end of Hanson Island and meanwhile the A12s are in the process of making their way back to the Strait via Weynton Passage after spending part of the afternoon in Queen Charlotte Strait. Today there wer four minke whales, dolphin, porpoises and humpbacks too as well as the orcas!
22:07 PDT Distant calls audible.
Both the A30s and the A12s are probably eastbound in the strait The A30s have been the most vocal. The A12s may be resting.
08:08 PDT No orcas present.
We think that both the A30s and the A12s ended up going through Blackney Pass last night. Although they were silent there were enough blows for groups to be there. We didn't hear anything overnight so it is difficult to know whether or not the whales continued out to the west or circled back to the Strait. Foggy here this morning and still quiet.
08:45 PDT Orcas hunting fish.
We began hearing very close echo location on Critical Point in the Bight a short while after hearing distant calls at 8:30am
08:49 PDT Distant calls audible.
Besides the whales closer to the Bight there is another group on the very far side of the Strait near Kaikash. This group is west bound. The Strait does not have fog like Blackney Pass at the moment.
09:11 PDT Distant calls audible.
Since the whales "opened" up and became vocal we believe the group nearer the Reserve is the A30s while the A12s are further west. A12 is crossing toward CP and so we are filming. I'll send out an Alert.
10:58 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s look like they might head into Weynton Passage. meanwhil, the A30s are coming toward the CP area from Kaiakash. The humpback continues to circle in front of CP.
12:37 PDT Distant calls audible.
The a12s have come "out" of Weynton and are headed toward Bold Head while the A30s have decided to turn back to the east after spending a lot of time off of CP milling and foraging.
13:55 PDT Distant calls audible.
This is the A30s travelling toward the Reserve.
14:50 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A30s are rubbing. The A12s are west of Bold head.
16:21 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s left the beaches to the west while the A12s continued into Queen Charlotte Strait.
17:10 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
There are whales approaching CP, probably the A30s, Channel A.
19:44 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s continued west from the CP area to the "top" end of Hanson Island and meanwhile the A12s are in the process of making their way back to the Strait via Weynton Passage after spending part of the afternoon in Queen Charlotte Strait. Today there wer four minke whales, dolphin, porpoises and humpbacks too as well as the orcas!
22:07 PDT Distant calls audible.
Both the A30s and the A12s are probably eastbound in the strait The A30s have been the most vocal. The A12s may be resting.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
2 August Orcalab reports
09:40 PDT Distant calls audible.
We began hearing distant "A1" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone a short while ago. Sounds like either the A12s or A30s (or both) are back at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
11:02 No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have moved into Johnstone Strait. A12 and A33 are taking the Hanson shore and the A34s are crossing over to the Vancouver Island side at Blinkhorn, The A30s are off Bold Head in Blackfish Sound. We are waiting for details about the whales further east. There have been no updates this morning on the very large group of orcas that were off Comox yesterday afternoon. (These whales had gone through Seymour Narrows and past Campbell River the previous day. Only the A11s and the G17s continued out of the area. Perhaps the A12s and the A30s are waiting (as we are) for the return of the others. Might be an interesting few days.
11:50 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s are moving quickly through Blackney Pass headed toward Johnstone Strait.
13:25 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A30s sound like they have gone in close to Critical Point.
15:16 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s have reached Robson Bight again, heading west, after travelling a short distance to the east. We don't think they went into the rubbing beaches. Meanwhile, the A12s are headed west, mostly along the Vancouver Island side, but A12 & A33 are on the Cracroft Island side, approaching the Sophias - it's possible they will come into view from CP soon.
17:18 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s are going west along the Vancouver Island shore from Little Kaikash, A38 is mid strait. The A12s are at Blinkhorn westing we think.
19:22 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s and A12s turned to the east at about 18:00pm. The A30s have just passed Kaikash Beach along the Vancouver Island shore and the A12s are farther back all grouped up and appear to be resting.
20:08 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
After travelling west the A12s and the A30s turned around 6pm. The A12s are very slowly making their way toward Little Kaikash while angling out from the Vancouver Isalnd shore. The A30s are approaching the Reserve very close to Vancouver Island. We eventually did hear that the A36s and the A8s were off Camp Point before moving back to Nodales Channel.
20:38 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A30s must have arrived at Critical Point.
21:46 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
After a great rub, the A30s have (probably) moved off to the east.
23:21 PDT Distant calls audible.
The a1s are moving through Blackney pass under a star filled sky.
23:37 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
A bit more detail. The group travelling quietly through Blackney is headed north and may be the A12s. Another group can be heard infrequently on CP. This may be the A30s if they didn't go east as first thought. The sky is still wonderous! Good morning Europe!
09:40 PDT Distant calls audible.
We began hearing distant "A1" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone a short while ago. Sounds like either the A12s or A30s (or both) are back at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
11:02 No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have moved into Johnstone Strait. A12 and A33 are taking the Hanson shore and the A34s are crossing over to the Vancouver Island side at Blinkhorn, The A30s are off Bold Head in Blackfish Sound. We are waiting for details about the whales further east. There have been no updates this morning on the very large group of orcas that were off Comox yesterday afternoon. (These whales had gone through Seymour Narrows and past Campbell River the previous day. Only the A11s and the G17s continued out of the area. Perhaps the A12s and the A30s are waiting (as we are) for the return of the others. Might be an interesting few days.
11:50 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A30s are moving quickly through Blackney Pass headed toward Johnstone Strait.
13:25 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A30s sound like they have gone in close to Critical Point.
15:16 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s have reached Robson Bight again, heading west, after travelling a short distance to the east. We don't think they went into the rubbing beaches. Meanwhile, the A12s are headed west, mostly along the Vancouver Island side, but A12 & A33 are on the Cracroft Island side, approaching the Sophias - it's possible they will come into view from CP soon.
17:18 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A30s are going west along the Vancouver Island shore from Little Kaikash, A38 is mid strait. The A12s are at Blinkhorn westing we think.
19:22 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A30s and A12s turned to the east at about 18:00pm. The A30s have just passed Kaikash Beach along the Vancouver Island shore and the A12s are farther back all grouped up and appear to be resting.
20:08 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
After travelling west the A12s and the A30s turned around 6pm. The A12s are very slowly making their way toward Little Kaikash while angling out from the Vancouver Isalnd shore. The A30s are approaching the Reserve very close to Vancouver Island. We eventually did hear that the A36s and the A8s were off Camp Point before moving back to Nodales Channel.
20:38 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A30s must have arrived at Critical Point.
21:46 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
After a great rub, the A30s have (probably) moved off to the east.
23:21 PDT Distant calls audible.
The a1s are moving through Blackney pass under a star filled sky.
23:37 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
A bit more detail. The group travelling quietly through Blackney is headed north and may be the A12s. Another group can be heard infrequently on CP. This may be the A30s if they didn't go east as first thought. The sky is still wonderous! Good morning Europe!
Monday, August 01, 2005
1 August Orcalab reports:
15:00 PDT Orcas near mics.
Surprise! The A30s are the whales west bound out of the Reserve. Last night they must have gone back to the Strait. At least they are vocal now.
20:47 PDT Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant "A1" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone... sounds like the A30s are at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
15:00 PDT Orcas near mics.
Surprise! The A30s are the whales west bound out of the Reserve. Last night they must have gone back to the Strait. At least they are vocal now.
20:47 PDT Distant calls audible.
We're hearing distant "A1" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone... sounds like the A30s are at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
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