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.
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Saturday, August 13, 2005
13 August Orcalab reports
06:10 PDT Distant calls audible.
the A12s and the A4s became quiet. now we are listening to the A36s, on CP hydrophone. Foggy morning.
08:17 PDT Distant calls audible.
We think we are getting the next wave of orcas coming up out of the east. We are now listening to the cs and possibly the A5s as well. The A36s,A11s and the A12s faded off to the west a short while ago. Very foggy this morning.
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.
15:01 PDT rcas (may be) approaching cameras.
the A12s are up to (but not in) Weynton Passage and the A36s & Cs are moving west towards CP. Surface camera is on Ch. B
17:46 PDT Distant calls audible.
all the groups have turned. Spread out, heading to the east.
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!
06:10 PDT Distant calls audible.
the A12s and the A4s became quiet. now we are listening to the A36s, on CP hydrophone. Foggy morning.
08:17 PDT Distant calls audible.
We think we are getting the next wave of orcas coming up out of the east. We are now listening to the cs and possibly the A5s as well. The A36s,A11s and the A12s faded off to the west a short while ago. Very foggy this morning.
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.
15:01 PDT rcas (may be) approaching cameras.
the A12s are up to (but not in) Weynton Passage and the A36s & Cs are moving west towards CP. Surface camera is on Ch. B
17:46 PDT Distant calls audible.
all the groups have turned. Spread out, heading to the east.
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!
Friday, August 12, 2005
12 August Orcalab reports
15:58 PDT No orcas present.
Over the afternoon there have been a few developments: a group of orcas may be nearing the Eve River on their way to the west. This may be the C10s who were reported earlier going west from Camp Point. The a36s apparently turned up in Nodales! We lost track of them days ago and they must have gone east and not out to the west as first guessed. The other surprise is that there have been persistent reports of the A12s off Campbell River. Earlier it was reported that they and the A4s and A5s were in Nodales.The latest report has them and the A11s heading north through Seymour Narrows (north of Campbell River).
15:58 PDT No orcas present.
Over the afternoon there have been a few developments: a group of orcas may be nearing the Eve River on their way to the west. This may be the C10s who were reported earlier going west from Camp Point. The a36s apparently turned up in Nodales! We lost track of them days ago and they must have gone east and not out to the west as first guessed. The other surprise is that there have been persistent reports of the A12s off Campbell River. Earlier it was reported that they and the A4s and A5s were in Nodales.The latest report has them and the A11s heading north through Seymour Narrows (north of Campbell River).
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
9 August Orcalab reports
16:31 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
After the rub the a12s headed out from the beaches fairly quickly to the west. They crossed over to the Cracroft side and are currently of the Boat Bay light at Swaine Point. It looks like they are again choosing to come up the Cracroft shore towrd CP. The naiad and the Lukwa reported that the A36s are in Queen Charlotte Strait near the Penfolds along with an as yet undintified group at Lizard Point.
19:09 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
Time to catch up. The A12s came up to Blackney in time to meet up with the A36s who came in via Weynton passage. Both groups are now eastbound.
20:04 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A12s and the A36s are nearing the Bight.
20:32 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Back to the beaches.
21:28 PDT Distant calls audible.
After a beautiful rub by sunset the A36s appeared to head to the east. The A12s didn't make it that far yet and light is fading.
16:31 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
After the rub the a12s headed out from the beaches fairly quickly to the west. They crossed over to the Cracroft side and are currently of the Boat Bay light at Swaine Point. It looks like they are again choosing to come up the Cracroft shore towrd CP. The naiad and the Lukwa reported that the A36s are in Queen Charlotte Strait near the Penfolds along with an as yet undintified group at Lizard Point.
19:09 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
Time to catch up. The A12s came up to Blackney in time to meet up with the A36s who came in via Weynton passage. Both groups are now eastbound.
20:04 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A12s and the A36s are nearing the Bight.
20:32 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Back to the beaches.
21:28 PDT Distant calls audible.
After a beautiful rub by sunset the A36s appeared to head to the east. The A12s didn't make it that far yet and light is fading.
Monday, August 08, 2005
8 August Orcalab reports
13:28 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A12s have hardly made any calls today but upon entering Robson Bight they did call. It may only be a brief event however they are fairly near the hydrophone. The a12s earlier came west near to the Cracroft side, then moved up the Hanson shore, crossed to Vancouver Island and then returned to the Reserve where they are now. No word on the A36s today so far. Yesterday they were seen up in Queen Charlotte Strait for part of the afternoon and early evening.
20:11 PDT Distant calls audible.
The Lukwa (Stubbs Island Whale Watching) let us know that the A36s are coming towards Blackfish Sound slowly. Meanwhile we are continuing to listen to the A12s in the Strait. Jackie remarked on how A62 and her little one (A83) were with Dalls porpoise. The A12s are probably still near the western end of Hanson Island/Blinkhorn in Johnstone Strait.
21:28 PDT Distant calls audible.
We're hearig distant calls from the A36s on the Flower Island hydrophone... sounds like they may be coming down Blackfish Sound.
22:18 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
Not sure at this point where the A12s and the A36s are - very hard to track because of the infrequent calling.
13:28 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A12s have hardly made any calls today but upon entering Robson Bight they did call. It may only be a brief event however they are fairly near the hydrophone. The a12s earlier came west near to the Cracroft side, then moved up the Hanson shore, crossed to Vancouver Island and then returned to the Reserve where they are now. No word on the A36s today so far. Yesterday they were seen up in Queen Charlotte Strait for part of the afternoon and early evening.
20:11 PDT Distant calls audible.
The Lukwa (Stubbs Island Whale Watching) let us know that the A36s are coming towards Blackfish Sound slowly. Meanwhile we are continuing to listen to the A12s in the Strait. Jackie remarked on how A62 and her little one (A83) were with Dalls porpoise. The A12s are probably still near the western end of Hanson Island/Blinkhorn in Johnstone Strait.
21:28 PDT Distant calls audible.
We're hearig distant calls from the A36s on the Flower Island hydrophone... sounds like they may be coming down Blackfish Sound.
22:18 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
Not sure at this point where the A12s and the A36s are - very hard to track because of the infrequent calling.
Saturday, August 06, 2005
6 August Orcalab reports:
09:59 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A12s continued west and are passing Kaikash at the moment. We are not sure what the A36s did after entering the Strait via Weynton last night so we will have to wait and see where they turn up. The sun is struggling to break through the clouds and the wind is stirring.
10:34 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
Apparently the A36s doubled back to Blackfish after poking their noses into Johnstone Strait last night. They were seen headed towards Bold Head around 8:30pm. This morning, we just received the report, the researchers off Malcolm Island saw the A36s headed west near Black Bluff. The report came via the Naiad Explorer. The Lukwa ,meanwhile informed us that the A12s are still making their way to the west nering Blinkhorn.
11:56 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s just turned and are moving back to towads the Wastells (just east of Telegraph Cove). The A34s are close to Vancouver Island shore while a12 and A33 are more centre Strait. The Naiad Explorer also relayed that the A36s are eastbound in Queen Charlotte Strait approaching Lizard Point.
15:16 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A12s are in the Bight. The A36s apparently turned back to the west after getting to Lizard Point.
09:59 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A12s continued west and are passing Kaikash at the moment. We are not sure what the A36s did after entering the Strait via Weynton last night so we will have to wait and see where they turn up. The sun is struggling to break through the clouds and the wind is stirring.
10:34 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
Apparently the A36s doubled back to Blackfish after poking their noses into Johnstone Strait last night. They were seen headed towards Bold Head around 8:30pm. This morning, we just received the report, the researchers off Malcolm Island saw the A36s headed west near Black Bluff. The report came via the Naiad Explorer. The Lukwa ,meanwhile informed us that the A12s are still making their way to the west nering Blinkhorn.
11:56 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s just turned and are moving back to towads the Wastells (just east of Telegraph Cove). The A34s are close to Vancouver Island shore while a12 and A33 are more centre Strait. The Naiad Explorer also relayed that the A36s are eastbound in Queen Charlotte Strait approaching Lizard Point.
15:16 PDT Orcas near mics.
The A12s are in the Bight. The A36s apparently turned back to the west after getting to Lizard Point.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
4 August Orcalab reports,
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. 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!
14:38 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A12s and the A36s have turned and are eastbound along the Hanson Island shore. The G1s,I11s and the A30s are continuing west, still travelling fast approaching Alert Bay.
14:50 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s and the A12s are getting closer to the bottom end of Hanson Island. We are filming. I'll send an alert ahead of time. Sorry if you never got the previous alert. I forgot to push the button.
16:38 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A36s and the A12s are in the Bight after travelling east spread out between both shores. The other groups are still westing.
17:40 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
the A12s are at the beaches, the A36s not too far away.
19:32 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A36s are west bound once more and are travelling along the Vancouver Island shore headed toward Kaikash Creek (opposit CP). Its too far to film in the afternoon glare.
20:05 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s "did a little turn and to everyone's satisfaction" are headed toward CP. The A12s are eastbound again opposite the Reserve on the Cracroft side of mid strait.
20:52 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s have gone off to Blackfish Sound to find the sunset while the A12s continued in the direction of tomorrow's sunrise.
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. 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!
14:38 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A12s and the A36s have turned and are eastbound along the Hanson Island shore. The G1s,I11s and the A30s are continuing west, still travelling fast approaching Alert Bay.
14:50 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s and the A12s are getting closer to the bottom end of Hanson Island. We are filming. I'll send an alert ahead of time. Sorry if you never got the previous alert. I forgot to push the button.
16:38 PDT Superb sounds!!
The A36s and the A12s are in the Bight after travelling east spread out between both shores. The other groups are still westing.
17:40 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
the A12s are at the beaches, the A36s not too far away.
19:32 PDT Distant calls audible.
The A36s are west bound once more and are travelling along the Vancouver Island shore headed toward Kaikash Creek (opposit CP). Its too far to film in the afternoon glare.
20:05 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s "did a little turn and to everyone's satisfaction" are headed toward CP. The A12s are eastbound again opposite the Reserve on the Cracroft side of mid strait.
20:52 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s have gone off to Blackfish Sound to find the sunset while the A12s continued in the direction of tomorrow's sunrise.
Saturday, July 30, 2005
30 July Orcalab reports
20:41 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The Blue Fjord reports that the A36s have passed Lizard with several groups following. A,G and R calls have been heard by the researcchers at Black Bluff. Could be an interesting night. Fingers crossed that the power keeps working in Alert Bay.
21:00 PDT Distant calls audible.
We began hearing distant calls from the A36s on the Flower Island hydrophone a few minutes ago. They are the first of (probably) many groups to come.
23:41 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
Power has been restored in Alert Bay, so we are up again! During the outage, several groups of orcas entered Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass, including the A36s, A30s, A5s, and a "G-G" group. The A12s were at the rubbing beaches as the others arrived. We are now listening to calls on the Critical Point hydrophone as the orcas make their way eastwards in the Strait. Given the reports we heard earlier, it would not be surprising if other groups are yet to come.
20:41 PDT No calls but orcas nearby
The Blue Fjord reports that the A36s have passed Lizard with several groups following. A,G and R calls have been heard by the researcchers at Black Bluff. Could be an interesting night. Fingers crossed that the power keeps working in Alert Bay.
21:00 PDT Distant calls audible.
We began hearing distant calls from the A36s on the Flower Island hydrophone a few minutes ago. They are the first of (probably) many groups to come.
23:41 PDT Multiple pod calls audible.
Power has been restored in Alert Bay, so we are up again! During the outage, several groups of orcas entered Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass, including the A36s, A30s, A5s, and a "G-G" group. The A12s were at the rubbing beaches as the others arrived. We are now listening to calls on the Critical Point hydrophone as the orcas make their way eastwards in the Strait. Given the reports we heard earlier, it would not be surprising if other groups are yet to come.
Thursday, July 28, 2005
28 July Orcalab reports
08:35 PDT No orcas present. Good morning everyone! We were hearing distant "A" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone until around 4am, and nothing since (except boat noise). We think the groups that headed north through Blackney Pass late last evening (A11s, A8s, probably A12s) continued to the west, as did the A36s (probably), though we're not completely sure. We think some A5s & A4s, along with the C6s, are still to the east in Johnstone Strait. It's another foggy morning here, & we are waiting.
12:26 PDT No orcas present. Again we are in the middle with activity to the west and east of us. There are reports of the groups which went through last night far to the west nearing Port Hardy while there is still at least one group to the east. It is still unclear who is where. We never did hear the C6s return and wonder if there is still A5s in the eastern regions. All the A4s may now be to the west with at least the A8s & A36s. We will know soon if the A12s followed everyone west or stayed in the Strait. Lots of humpbacks not too far away.
17:52 PDT No orcas present. The Naiad Explorer (MacKay Whale Watching) reported that they left the A36s, A12s,A24s,A11s,A73 near the Jeanette Islands (Queen Charlotte Strait). They were still west bound and still moving quite fast. No reports from the east.
08:35 PDT No orcas present. Good morning everyone! We were hearing distant "A" calls on the Flower Island hydrophone until around 4am, and nothing since (except boat noise). We think the groups that headed north through Blackney Pass late last evening (A11s, A8s, probably A12s) continued to the west, as did the A36s (probably), though we're not completely sure. We think some A5s & A4s, along with the C6s, are still to the east in Johnstone Strait. It's another foggy morning here, & we are waiting.
12:26 PDT No orcas present. Again we are in the middle with activity to the west and east of us. There are reports of the groups which went through last night far to the west nearing Port Hardy while there is still at least one group to the east. It is still unclear who is where. We never did hear the C6s return and wonder if there is still A5s in the eastern regions. All the A4s may now be to the west with at least the A8s & A36s. We will know soon if the A12s followed everyone west or stayed in the Strait. Lots of humpbacks not too far away.
17:52 PDT No orcas present. The Naiad Explorer (MacKay Whale Watching) reported that they left the A36s, A12s,A24s,A11s,A73 near the Jeanette Islands (Queen Charlotte Strait). They were still west bound and still moving quite fast. No reports from the east.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
27 July Orcalab reports
11:37 PDT Orcas hunting fish.It turned out that the call and echo location are on Critical Point! More from the east. A12s to the west.
13:09 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.The A36s are now beween the Sophia Island and CP heading west. The A12s continued into Queen Charlotte Strait.
13:12 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.I'm a step behind today. There they are. Camera A.
14:40 PDT No calls but orcas nearbyThe A36s continued to the west. The A12s also continued west. They are just west of Lizard Pt. in Queen Charlotte Strait.
19:53 PDT Orcas near mics. The A36s are finally on the move to the east in Blackfish Sound going with the tide.
20:50 PDT Distant calls audible. We're now hearing distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like they have entered the Strait via Weynton Pass. Meanwhile, the A36s are taking their time coming down Blackfish Sound, and we have just heard the sounds of rubbing at the beaches!
21:37 PDT Orcas hunting fish. We've been listening to echolocation close to the Critical Point hydrophone. It's probably coming from the orcas that we heard briefly at the rubbing beaches about half an hour ago. Probably, they are one (or more) of the groups that have been in eastern Johnstone Strait over the past few days, though we're not sure. Meanwhile, the A36s are still in Blackfish Sound, & the A12s are eastbound in Johnstone Strait.
22:10 PDT The A36s are still in Blackfish Sound.
11:37 PDT Orcas hunting fish.It turned out that the call and echo location are on Critical Point! More from the east. A12s to the west.
13:09 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.The A36s are now beween the Sophia Island and CP heading west. The A12s continued into Queen Charlotte Strait.
13:12 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.I'm a step behind today. There they are. Camera A.
14:40 PDT No calls but orcas nearbyThe A36s continued to the west. The A12s also continued west. They are just west of Lizard Pt. in Queen Charlotte Strait.
19:53 PDT Orcas near mics. The A36s are finally on the move to the east in Blackfish Sound going with the tide.
20:50 PDT Distant calls audible. We're now hearing distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like they have entered the Strait via Weynton Pass. Meanwhile, the A36s are taking their time coming down Blackfish Sound, and we have just heard the sounds of rubbing at the beaches!
21:37 PDT Orcas hunting fish. We've been listening to echolocation close to the Critical Point hydrophone. It's probably coming from the orcas that we heard briefly at the rubbing beaches about half an hour ago. Probably, they are one (or more) of the groups that have been in eastern Johnstone Strait over the past few days, though we're not sure. Meanwhile, the A36s are still in Blackfish Sound, & the A12s are eastbound in Johnstone Strait.
22:10 PDT The A36s are still in Blackfish Sound.
Monday, July 25, 2005
25 July Orcalab reports
11:44 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. The A12s have just entered the Ecological Reserve at the eastern boudary. They are heading west, i.e. towards the rubbing beaches. Meanwhile, the A36s are also headed west, a few km behind the A12s, but on the Cracroft Island side of the Strait.
11:44 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. The A12s have just entered the Ecological Reserve at the eastern boudary. They are heading west, i.e. towards the rubbing beaches. Meanwhile, the A36s are also headed west, a few km behind the A12s, but on the Cracroft Island side of the Strait.
Friday, July 22, 2005
22 July Orcalab reports
14:19 PDT No orcas present.T he A12s have passed the Adams River on their way to the west.They are still some distance from the Ecological Reserve. The A36s are even further east in the lower portion of the Strait. There is no word about the A4s and A5s who came in yesterday and went east with the A12s & A36s.
14:19 PDT No orcas present.T he A12s have passed the Adams River on their way to the west.They are still some distance from the Ecological Reserve. The A36s are even further east in the lower portion of the Strait. There is no word about the A4s and A5s who came in yesterday and went east with the A12s & A36s.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
21 July Orcalab reports
12:10 PDT No calls but orcas nearbyThe A12s continued to the east, past the Ecological Reserve, and have met up with the A36s, who were travelling west, around Eve River. The A5s (A42s) along with an A4 group (possibly A11s) are further behind, also eastbound.
19:00 PDT No orcas present.The news from the whale watch boats is that the whales continued to the far east.
12:10 PDT No calls but orcas nearbyThe A12s continued to the east, past the Ecological Reserve, and have met up with the A36s, who were travelling west, around Eve River. The A5s (A42s) along with an A4 group (possibly A11s) are further behind, also eastbound.
19:00 PDT No orcas present.The news from the whale watch boats is that the whales continued to the far east.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
19 July Orcalab reports:
01:26 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom. We are listenig to the A36s calls on RB hydrophone.
08:39 PDT No orcas present. Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since the A36s were at the rubbing beaches, a little before 2am. We think they probably headed east afterwards, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
01:26 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom. We are listenig to the A36s calls on RB hydrophone.
08:39 PDT No orcas present. Good morning everyone! We've heard no calls since the A36s were at the rubbing beaches, a little before 2am. We think they probably headed east afterwards, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
Monday, July 18, 2005
18 July Orcalab reports:
13:21 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. The A12s and the A36s must have gone out to the west. They were found this morning in Queen Charlotte Strait by the whale watch boats & the researchers near Black Bluff. Currently they are east bound. The A36s are nearing Donegal Head while the A12s are further back just past Lizard Point. They have been asleep but the Naiad Explorer thinks they might be waking up. The humpbacks are in Queen Charlotte as well.
13:56 PDT Superb sounds!! We have been listening to the A36s as they come east from Donegal Head toward Blackfish Sound. The A12s should be in range soon as well.
14:37 PDT Distant calls audible. The A36s are travelling through Blackney and are vocal now as they negotiate the last part of the Pass. They have been spread out and foraging from time to time.
20:14 PDT Distant calls audible. The A36s decided to head for the sunset by travelling north through Blackney Pass.
20:31 PDT Distant calls audible. The A36s turned back south and are travelling back toward Johnstone Strait.
20:36 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. The A36s keep shifting directions. It looks like they are doing some foraging.
22:09 PDT Orcas near mics. There have not been too many calls but the A36s have continued to go back & forth in Blackney. They are still pacing and at the moment are pointed to the north but this may change again.
22:38 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras. The A36s have actually made it all the way back to the Strait with a few nice calls on CP.
22:42 PDT Orcas near mics. Sorry I didn't mean to give the impression that the A36s would be on camera but they are off CP
22:55 PDT Orcas near mics. It is going to be interesting to hear where the A36s end up. Right now they are somewhere off the entrance to Blackney.
23:42 PDT Distant calls audible.The A36s finally have decided to go east in Johnstone strait. We are hearing their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
13:21 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. The A12s and the A36s must have gone out to the west. They were found this morning in Queen Charlotte Strait by the whale watch boats & the researchers near Black Bluff. Currently they are east bound. The A36s are nearing Donegal Head while the A12s are further back just past Lizard Point. They have been asleep but the Naiad Explorer thinks they might be waking up. The humpbacks are in Queen Charlotte as well.
13:56 PDT Superb sounds!! We have been listening to the A36s as they come east from Donegal Head toward Blackfish Sound. The A12s should be in range soon as well.
14:37 PDT Distant calls audible. The A36s are travelling through Blackney and are vocal now as they negotiate the last part of the Pass. They have been spread out and foraging from time to time.
20:14 PDT Distant calls audible. The A36s decided to head for the sunset by travelling north through Blackney Pass.
20:31 PDT Distant calls audible. The A36s turned back south and are travelling back toward Johnstone Strait.
20:36 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. The A36s keep shifting directions. It looks like they are doing some foraging.
22:09 PDT Orcas near mics. There have not been too many calls but the A36s have continued to go back & forth in Blackney. They are still pacing and at the moment are pointed to the north but this may change again.
22:38 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras. The A36s have actually made it all the way back to the Strait with a few nice calls on CP.
22:42 PDT Orcas near mics. Sorry I didn't mean to give the impression that the A36s would be on camera but they are off CP
22:55 PDT Orcas near mics. It is going to be interesting to hear where the A36s end up. Right now they are somewhere off the entrance to Blackney.
23:42 PDT Distant calls audible.The A36s finally have decided to go east in Johnstone strait. We are hearing their calls on CRPT hydrophone.
Sunday, July 17, 2005
17 July Orcalab reports
18:14 PDT Distant calls audible. While the A12s continue to be busy in the Strait the A36s are eastbound in Blackfish Sound.
19:00 PDT Orcas approaching Orcalab. The A36 brothers are in Blackney Pass, travelling quickly towards Johnstone Strait on the flooding tide. They are silent, but should be visible from CP in a few minutes.
22:07 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. We've heard no calls since the whales went in for a brief rub about an hour ago. It's possible they continued to the east, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
22:28 PDT Superb sounds!! They are back near to the Bight.
18:14 PDT Distant calls audible. While the A12s continue to be busy in the Strait the A36s are eastbound in Blackfish Sound.
19:00 PDT Orcas approaching Orcalab. The A36 brothers are in Blackney Pass, travelling quickly towards Johnstone Strait on the flooding tide. They are silent, but should be visible from CP in a few minutes.
22:07 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. We've heard no calls since the whales went in for a brief rub about an hour ago. It's possible they continued to the east, though we're not sure. We are waiting.
22:28 PDT Superb sounds!! They are back near to the Bight.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
16 July Orcalab reports:
15:38 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. The A36s have entered Johnstone Strait from Weynton Passage and are currently making their way to the east along the Vancouver Island shore. They may not be close enough for us to film them but perhaps you will hear their calls soon.
19:25 PDT Superb sounds!! The A36s made their way finally through Weynton Passage, we are now hearing their calls on Flower Island.
15:38 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. The A36s have entered Johnstone Strait from Weynton Passage and are currently making their way to the east along the Vancouver Island shore. They may not be close enough for us to film them but perhaps you will hear their calls soon.
19:25 PDT Superb sounds!! The A36s made their way finally through Weynton Passage, we are now hearing their calls on Flower Island.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
13 July 2005 Orcalab reports:
01:59 PDT Superb sounds!! We are listening to beautiful A36s calls on FI hydrophone.
03:09 PDT Distant calls audible.The A36s finally made their way to the through Blackney Pass.
03:28 PDT Orcas near mics. The A36s have entered Johnstone St. Calls are now on CP.
04:11 PDT Distant calls audible. Sounds like the A36s are heading east in Johnstone St. We are hearing their calls
on CRPT hydrophone.
05:28 PDT Orcas near mics. We are listening to the close calls of the A36s on CRPT
06:11 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.Tha A36s are in the Bight. And we are also hearing Rubbibg sound
on RB hydrophone.
08:11 PDT Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.The A36s continue at the Beaches.
09:14 PDT Distant calls audible.The A36s are headed back to the west through the Reserve.
12:11 PDT Superb sounds!! The A12s joined the A36s from the east. Both groups are now off CP and the entrance to
Blackney Pass.
14:05 PDT No calls but orcas nearby. The A12s and the A36s turned around Blinkhorn and are now moving
eastward.
15:41 PDT Orcas (may be) approaching cameras. The A36s have been pacing. They are currently back near CP.
16:41 PDT Distant calls audible. The A36s moved off to the west once again. The A12s kept going east without
saying a lot.
19:38 PDT Orcas near mics. The A36s popped up in front of CP again.
Orcas near mics.
After all the quiet the A36s have surprised us with an evening visit. They are in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 22:01:39 PDT
Orcalab
The A36s are heading South in Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
12 Jul 2005 23:16:11 PDT
Orcalab
The A36s are moving south through Blackney. They continue to call from time to time.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 23:26:11 PDT
Orcalab
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s changed direction and went back to the North.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 00:11:48 PDT
Orcalab
Superb sounds!!
We are listening to beautiful A36s calls on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 01:59:40 PDT
Orcalab
After all the quiet the A36s have surprised us with an evening visit. They are in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 22:01:39 PDT
Orcalab
The A36s are heading South in Blackney Pass.
Tomoko
12 Jul 2005 23:16:11 PDT
Orcalab
The A36s are moving south through Blackney. They continue to call from time to time.
Helena
12 Jul 2005 23:26:11 PDT
Orcalab
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s changed direction and went back to the North.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 00:11:48 PDT
Orcalab
Superb sounds!!
We are listening to beautiful A36s calls on FI hydrophone.
Tomoko
13 Jul 2005 01:59:40 PDT
Orcalab
Monday, July 11, 2005
Orcas near mics.
Sounds like the A36s finally made their way into Johnstone st!
Their calls are now on CP.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 05:21:07 PDT
Orcalab
The A36s just travelled back through Blackney on their way to Blackfish.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 08:56:34 PDT
Orcalab
The A36s have headed west along the north side of Malcolm Island.
Paul
11 Jul 2005 14:03:54 PDT
Orcalab
Sounds like the A36s finally made their way into Johnstone st!
Their calls are now on CP.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 05:21:07 PDT
Orcalab
The A36s just travelled back through Blackney on their way to Blackfish.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 08:56:34 PDT
Orcalab
The A36s have headed west along the north side of Malcolm Island.
Paul
11 Jul 2005 14:03:54 PDT
Orcalab
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