20 October 2006, Orcalab reports:

Distant calls audible.

A short while ago, A1 calls were heard in Johnstone Strait. Possibly, the A36s are back in!
Helena
20 Oct 2006 07:11:51 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

Shaping up to be an interesting day. The A36s made it to the top end of Hanson Island, Strait side and then turned. They then turned and headed east before 11am. Sounds like they intercepted a few dolphins on the way and now are headed past the Sophia Islands toward a large group of G groups who are headed west from the Boat Bay area. Rather neat surprise all these whales returned to the Strait virtually undetected! It is the kind of surprise that is easy to take.
Helena
20 Oct 2006 12:38:56 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The G clan groups have moved westward to the entrance of Blackney Pass. The A1s have been quiet for a while.
Helena
20 Oct 2006 14:31:35 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Most likely at least some of the whales carried on to the west. However, we wonder if others remained east of CP.
Helena
20 Oct 2006 16:19:34 PDT

Multiple pod calls audible.

The whales have returned to Robson Bight and seem, despite the ebbing tide, to be continuing on to the east. We have not heard the G17s so don't believe they are part of the G groups today.
Helena
20 Oct 2006 18:55:18 PDT

Superb sounds!!

Very close and very beautiful! The A12s,A36s are in good company with the Gs and the I31s and perhaps the I11s as well. All groups are lingering near Robson Bight: Friday night and all dressed up and somewhere to go.
Helena
20 Oct 2006 20:00:23 PDT