26 October Orcalab reports:
Distant calls audible.
These distant A1 calls are in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
26 Oct 2006 00:06:51 PDT
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We are experiencing connection problems & are unable to stream live audio at the moment. Please excuse the inconvenience - we'll be back again as soon as possible, hopefully later today. Just now, all the "A1" groups are in Johnstone Strait, along with several G clan groups.
Paul & Helena
26 Oct 2006 09:05:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Currently we are listening to the A30s and possibly the A12s as well. Earlier today the A30s left the Strait (around 2:30am) and then returned to the Strait with the A12s,A36s and G clan groups possibly via Weynton Pass. We were experiencing a power outage around the time the whales arrived in the Strait and so can't be sure which route they actually took. Regardless, they continued east past CP and Robson Bight. The A12s and the A30s hung back for a while and the A30s came back to the entrance of Blackney Pass. Since then, and quite recently, the A12s resurfaced. Both groups continue to be vocal in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
26 Oct 2006 17:20:32 PDT
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
25 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
Distant calls audible.
This sounds like the A36s coming back west with some of the G clan groups. There were several low, unusual calls near Critical Point as well.
Helena
25 Oct 2006 14:49:47 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The whales are off CP. We have heard the A12s along with other G clan groups. Not sure where the A36s are at the moment but there seems to be groups still closer to Critical Point. There is also a tug heading into JS right now.
Helena
25 Oct 2006 16:42:28 PDT
No orcas present.
The way it looks right now we think the whales continued off to the west. The distant A36s were quite vocal before we lost track of the calls but we could still a few Gs as well. Since then it has been steady boat noise.
Helena
25 Oct 2006 20:06:40 PDT
Distant calls audible.
This sounds like the A36s coming back west with some of the G clan groups. There were several low, unusual calls near Critical Point as well.
Helena
25 Oct 2006 14:49:47 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The whales are off CP. We have heard the A12s along with other G clan groups. Not sure where the A36s are at the moment but there seems to be groups still closer to Critical Point. There is also a tug heading into JS right now.
Helena
25 Oct 2006 16:42:28 PDT
No orcas present.
The way it looks right now we think the whales continued off to the west. The distant A36s were quite vocal before we lost track of the calls but we could still a few Gs as well. Since then it has been steady boat noise.
Helena
25 Oct 2006 20:06:40 PDT
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
24 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
Orcas near mics.
The A36s have pulled some of the Gs back with them to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. They are headed eastward.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 08:11:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A1 calls we heard a short while ago were in Blackfish Sound. We have been waiting to see what might develop. The tide is flooding and this may mean this group might make it to Johnstone Strait.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 13:33:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Hmmm...the last note made need a bit of revision. We are now hearing both A1 and G clan calls off the very top end of Blackfish Sound. So we are going to wait a bit longer to see if these groups are "incoming" or as we now suspect "out going". The flooding tide is a confusing factor but : Time will tell.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 13:49:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Should have stuck with the first guess! The flooding tide did bring the whales into Johnstone Strait. It sounds like A12 vocals along with some of the G groups.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 14:27:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The 200+ dolphins that rushed through Blackney Pass to Johnstone Strait sound like they have found the A12s & Gs! By the way a lone humpback also transited Blackney Pass bound for the Strait as well.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 15:28:44 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
it does sound like there are a lot of G clan groups on hand. We are also wondering if the A12s might be reunited now as there has been quite an increase in their type of calls. The groups sound like they are off the CP area now. We are finally getting real rain - only trouble is - we are not use to it now!
Helena
24 Oct 2006 16:16:40 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Forgot to mention that the A36s are there too.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 16:17:55 PDT
Boat noise
We believe the groups carried on to the east. There have been a few bouts of dolphin calls since.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 22:10:35 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A36s have pulled some of the Gs back with them to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. They are headed eastward.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 08:11:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A1 calls we heard a short while ago were in Blackfish Sound. We have been waiting to see what might develop. The tide is flooding and this may mean this group might make it to Johnstone Strait.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 13:33:53 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Hmmm...the last note made need a bit of revision. We are now hearing both A1 and G clan calls off the very top end of Blackfish Sound. So we are going to wait a bit longer to see if these groups are "incoming" or as we now suspect "out going". The flooding tide is a confusing factor but : Time will tell.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 13:49:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Should have stuck with the first guess! The flooding tide did bring the whales into Johnstone Strait. It sounds like A12 vocals along with some of the G groups.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 14:27:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The 200+ dolphins that rushed through Blackney Pass to Johnstone Strait sound like they have found the A12s & Gs! By the way a lone humpback also transited Blackney Pass bound for the Strait as well.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 15:28:44 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
it does sound like there are a lot of G clan groups on hand. We are also wondering if the A12s might be reunited now as there has been quite an increase in their type of calls. The groups sound like they are off the CP area now. We are finally getting real rain - only trouble is - we are not use to it now!
Helena
24 Oct 2006 16:16:40 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Forgot to mention that the A36s are there too.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 16:17:55 PDT
Boat noise
We believe the groups carried on to the east. There have been a few bouts of dolphin calls since.
Helena
24 Oct 2006 22:10:35 PDT
Sunday, October 22, 2006
22 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
No calls but orcas nearby
We got a report this morning that one group of orcas (probably G group)was seen near Port McNeill heading west. We don't know anything of the other groups from yesterday evening. They might be still in the east.
melanie
22 Oct 2006 11:12:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Finally the other groups from yesterday are coming up to Crpt from the east now. We are hearing some of the G's,the A36's and probably the A12's as well. It sounds like they are going into the bight.
Melanie
22 Oct 2006 15:41:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Now the G's, A36's and A12's are coming up to CP. But we are hearing them still on Crpt too. It starts to ebbing 1/2 hour ago...so hopefully they will visit us in Blackney Pass.
Melanie
22 Oct 2006 17:08:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The G's, A36's, A33 and A12 came into Blackney and stopped with calling. Now they cleared already to the north into Blackfishsound and started with calling again. Nice to see them again.
Melanie
22 Oct 2006 18:18:26 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We got a report this morning that one group of orcas (probably G group)was seen near Port McNeill heading west. We don't know anything of the other groups from yesterday evening. They might be still in the east.
melanie
22 Oct 2006 11:12:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Finally the other groups from yesterday are coming up to Crpt from the east now. We are hearing some of the G's,the A36's and probably the A12's as well. It sounds like they are going into the bight.
Melanie
22 Oct 2006 15:41:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Now the G's, A36's and A12's are coming up to CP. But we are hearing them still on Crpt too. It starts to ebbing 1/2 hour ago...so hopefully they will visit us in Blackney Pass.
Melanie
22 Oct 2006 17:08:07 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The G's, A36's, A33 and A12 came into Blackney and stopped with calling. Now they cleared already to the north into Blackfishsound and started with calling again. Nice to see them again.
Melanie
22 Oct 2006 18:18:26 PDT
Saturday, October 21, 2006
21 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
No orcas present.
As you may have guessed the whales continued to the east. We just received a report from DFO that they are currently off Adam River and heading west. if they keep their direction it will be a few hours before we are able to hear them.
Helena
21 Oct 2006 08:59:47 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Now the A36's and the big group of G's are coming up to CRPT from the east and aproaching the bight. But there are also a lot of Tugboats in the strait.
melanie
21 Oct 2006 12:45:59 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We hearing sporatic distant calls from the G's and A36's on CP with louder echo to Crpt. So probably they turned and going east again.
Melanie
21 Oct 2006 15:57:07 PDT
No orcas present.
After the A36's, A12's and the G's visited the bight, they are on the way to the east again.
melanie
21 Oct 2006 18:44:14 PDT
No orcas present.
As you may have guessed the whales continued to the east. We just received a report from DFO that they are currently off Adam River and heading west. if they keep their direction it will be a few hours before we are able to hear them.
Helena
21 Oct 2006 08:59:47 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Now the A36's and the big group of G's are coming up to CRPT from the east and aproaching the bight. But there are also a lot of Tugboats in the strait.
melanie
21 Oct 2006 12:45:59 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We hearing sporatic distant calls from the G's and A36's on CP with louder echo to Crpt. So probably they turned and going east again.
Melanie
21 Oct 2006 15:57:07 PDT
No orcas present.
After the A36's, A12's and the G's visited the bight, they are on the way to the east again.
melanie
21 Oct 2006 18:44:14 PDT
Friday, October 20, 2006
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
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
Thursday, October 19, 2006
19 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
Distant calls audible.
Throughout the night we have heard the A36s in Johnstone Strait. Their calls are distant now, however, a group from G clan (? the G17s) are now in range as well.
Helena
19 Oct 2006 08:14:43 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The last calls were from the A36s as they crossed the top end of Blackfish Sound. There is a good chance the G group was with them and that both groups went out via Weynton Passage.
Helena
19 Oct 2006 12:30:01 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Throughout the night we have heard the A36s in Johnstone Strait. Their calls are distant now, however, a group from G clan (? the G17s) are now in range as well.
Helena
19 Oct 2006 08:14:43 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The last calls were from the A36s as they crossed the top end of Blackfish Sound. There is a good chance the G group was with them and that both groups went out via Weynton Passage.
Helena
19 Oct 2006 12:30:01 PDT
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
18 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
Distant calls audible.
A1 calls in Johnstone Strait, hopefully more news soon.
Helena
18 Oct 2006 09:21:49 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sorry for the late post. The A36s and some of the Gs are moving westward in Johnstone Strait. We have not had very many clues about who the Gs might be and keep hoping that they will let us know. On a different subject: Today is A55's birhtday. Last year he graced us with a solo recording on this date. Nice if he was around again. Fingers crossed.
Helena
18 Oct 2006 13:24:51 PDT
No orcas present.
The last A1 calls we heard around 3:30pm were opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass then the whales disappeared. Not avery clear report but the day is not over yet.
Helena
18 Oct 2006 18:47:26 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A1 calls in Johnstone Strait, hopefully more news soon.
Helena
18 Oct 2006 09:21:49 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Sorry for the late post. The A36s and some of the Gs are moving westward in Johnstone Strait. We have not had very many clues about who the Gs might be and keep hoping that they will let us know. On a different subject: Today is A55's birhtday. Last year he graced us with a solo recording on this date. Nice if he was around again. Fingers crossed.
Helena
18 Oct 2006 13:24:51 PDT
No orcas present.
The last A1 calls we heard around 3:30pm were opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass then the whales disappeared. Not avery clear report but the day is not over yet.
Helena
18 Oct 2006 18:47:26 PDT
Monday, October 16, 2006
16 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
Multiple pod calls audible.
Finally, the whales have given up their mystery tour of the east. Sounds like they are westbound on the flooding tide. So far both Gs and A1s (? the A36s) have been heard.
Helena
16 Oct 2006 08:04:02 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The Gs,the A36s and the A12s have come up to Cracroft Point and the entrance to Blackney Pass. Great calls!
Helena
16 Oct 2006 10:45:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A short while ago the Gs and the A36s together with A12 and A33 travelled north through Blackney Pass. We saw the G3s, G12s,G18s, G29s and the G2s. We did not see the A34s, I31s or G17s.
Helena
16 Oct 2006 13:52:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like the G17s have just crossed the top end of Blackfish Sound after travellling through Weynton Pass. They will be following the others into Queen Charlotte Strait. Meanwhile, both dolphins and transients have occupied the Strait after the resident orcas left to the west.
Helena
16 Oct 2006 16:15:08 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We just heard blows in Blackney Pass. The silent orcas were Strait bound along the far side of Blackney. A few dolphin calls is all we have heard since.
Helena
16 Oct 2006 22:37:32 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Finally, the whales have given up their mystery tour of the east. Sounds like they are westbound on the flooding tide. So far both Gs and A1s (? the A36s) have been heard.
Helena
16 Oct 2006 08:04:02 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The Gs,the A36s and the A12s have come up to Cracroft Point and the entrance to Blackney Pass. Great calls!
Helena
16 Oct 2006 10:45:57 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A short while ago the Gs and the A36s together with A12 and A33 travelled north through Blackney Pass. We saw the G3s, G12s,G18s, G29s and the G2s. We did not see the A34s, I31s or G17s.
Helena
16 Oct 2006 13:52:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It sounds like the G17s have just crossed the top end of Blackfish Sound after travellling through Weynton Pass. They will be following the others into Queen Charlotte Strait. Meanwhile, both dolphins and transients have occupied the Strait after the resident orcas left to the west.
Helena
16 Oct 2006 16:15:08 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We just heard blows in Blackney Pass. The silent orcas were Strait bound along the far side of Blackney. A few dolphin calls is all we have heard since.
Helena
16 Oct 2006 22:37:32 PDT
Sunday, October 15, 2006
15 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
Orcas near mics.
We began hearing calls on the Cracroft Point hydrophone a short while ago. Sounds like the A30s are returning from the east. Other orcas may be nearby as well.
Helena
15 Oct 2006 05:59:34 PDT
Orcas relaxing.
We're now hearing A & G clan "resting" calls on the Parson Island hydrophone & can also hear blows in Blackney Pass. Sounds like the orcas are heading north through Blackney Pass. Probably, the "A1" calls we were hearing earlier were from the A36s rather than the A30s.
Helena
15 Oct 2006 06:20:51 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
So here is what we know. Around 5:30am, we heard A1 calls off Cracroft Point. Soon after there were both A1 and G calls in the entrance to Blackney Pass. The G calls unfortunately ceased. However, we are fairly confident that the A12s entered the Strait at this time and headed east. Independent of the A12 calls was another A1 group further east. To make matters more complicated as the A12s were entering a group headed north in Blackney Pass. As this group reached Blackfish Sound we heard a few A1 N3 calls so we know one of the 3 A1 groups went that direction. Acoustic discrimination was difficult because the group only made "resting calls" .Then as if this wasn't enough activity, a small group of transients headed south through Blackney around 8am. We have since heard the A12s travel past Critical Point and continue east. Whew! and it is not yet 10am. Hopefully, we will get the chance to sort out who left & who stayed later today.
Helena
15 Oct 2006 09:33:44 PDT
Orcas near mics.
We began hearing calls on the Cracroft Point hydrophone a short while ago. Sounds like the A30s are returning from the east. Other orcas may be nearby as well.
Helena
15 Oct 2006 05:59:34 PDT
Orcas relaxing.
We're now hearing A & G clan "resting" calls on the Parson Island hydrophone & can also hear blows in Blackney Pass. Sounds like the orcas are heading north through Blackney Pass. Probably, the "A1" calls we were hearing earlier were from the A36s rather than the A30s.
Helena
15 Oct 2006 06:20:51 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
So here is what we know. Around 5:30am, we heard A1 calls off Cracroft Point. Soon after there were both A1 and G calls in the entrance to Blackney Pass. The G calls unfortunately ceased. However, we are fairly confident that the A12s entered the Strait at this time and headed east. Independent of the A12 calls was another A1 group further east. To make matters more complicated as the A12s were entering a group headed north in Blackney Pass. As this group reached Blackfish Sound we heard a few A1 N3 calls so we know one of the 3 A1 groups went that direction. Acoustic discrimination was difficult because the group only made "resting calls" .Then as if this wasn't enough activity, a small group of transients headed south through Blackney around 8am. We have since heard the A12s travel past Critical Point and continue east. Whew! and it is not yet 10am. Hopefully, we will get the chance to sort out who left & who stayed later today.
Helena
15 Oct 2006 09:33:44 PDT
Saturday, October 14, 2006
14 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
No calls but orcas nearby
Jim Borrowman let us know that he thinks the I11s are between the Penfold Is. and Bold Head. They are foraging but generally headed east. The A30s,A36s and the Gs are still to the east and the humpbacks are quiet. The sun is trying after a refreshing rain.
Helena
14 Oct 2006 11:54:53 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Jim Borrowman let us know that he thinks the I11s are between the Penfold Is. and Bold Head. They are foraging but generally headed east. The A30s,A36s and the Gs are still to the east and the humpbacks are quiet. The sun is trying after a refreshing rain.
Helena
14 Oct 2006 11:54:53 PDT
Thursday, October 12, 2006
12 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
No orcas present.
No calls overnight lead us to believe the Gs, the A30s and the A36s kept to the eastern regions of Johnstone Strait. We now know, thanks to reports from DFO, that neither the i11s or I31s were present, only "G" groups.
Helena
12 Oct 2006 09:41:07 PDT
No orcas present.
We have still not heard the Gs and the A1s return from the east, although, we did hear a report that they were not too far from the eastern end of the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
12 Oct 2006 18:51:17 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Before the inevitable boat noise those beautiful G calls were on Critical Point. Finally, the whales are coming back to the west.
Helena
12 Oct 2006 21:36:25 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We've heard no calls for over an hour, but think the G & A clan groups we were listening to earlier (before boat noise intruded) are probably not far away. We are waiting.
Helena
12 Oct 2006 23:08:28 PDT
No orcas present.
No calls overnight lead us to believe the Gs, the A30s and the A36s kept to the eastern regions of Johnstone Strait. We now know, thanks to reports from DFO, that neither the i11s or I31s were present, only "G" groups.
Helena
12 Oct 2006 09:41:07 PDT
No orcas present.
We have still not heard the Gs and the A1s return from the east, although, we did hear a report that they were not too far from the eastern end of the Ecological Reserve.
Helena
12 Oct 2006 18:51:17 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Before the inevitable boat noise those beautiful G calls were on Critical Point. Finally, the whales are coming back to the west.
Helena
12 Oct 2006 21:36:25 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We've heard no calls for over an hour, but think the G & A clan groups we were listening to earlier (before boat noise intruded) are probably not far away. We are waiting.
Helena
12 Oct 2006 23:08:28 PDT
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
11 October 2006, Orcalab reports:
Orcas relaxing.
It sounds like the groups that were reported in Queen Charlotte Strait yesterday afternoon have now come into Johnstone Strait. We've been hearing occasional A & G clan "resting" calls since around 5am, when the orcas were in Blackfish Sound. They were silent going through Blackney Pass but became briefly vocal when they entered Johnstone Strait.
Helena
11 Oct 2006 06:45:02 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We've been listening to several G clan groups (I31s, I11s, G17s, probably others) along with the A30s and A36s, since they arrived in the vicinity of Robsn Bight about 2 hours ago. Boat noise has intruded occasionally, but there have been periods with just lovely orca calls as well. At the moment, we're hearing no calls, so it's possible the orcas have now moved to the east, past Robson Bight.
Helena
11 Oct 2006 09:50:03 PDT
No orcas present.
All those whales and all to the east since 10am this morning! Most likely most of G clan were with the A30s and the A36s. We didn't hear the I15s and it was unclear if both the I11s and the I31s were there. Fortunately, what goes east will come back at some point.
Helena
11 Oct 2006 21:55:41 PDT
Orcas relaxing.
It sounds like the groups that were reported in Queen Charlotte Strait yesterday afternoon have now come into Johnstone Strait. We've been hearing occasional A & G clan "resting" calls since around 5am, when the orcas were in Blackfish Sound. They were silent going through Blackney Pass but became briefly vocal when they entered Johnstone Strait.
Helena
11 Oct 2006 06:45:02 PDT
Superb sounds!!
We've been listening to several G clan groups (I31s, I11s, G17s, probably others) along with the A30s and A36s, since they arrived in the vicinity of Robsn Bight about 2 hours ago. Boat noise has intruded occasionally, but there have been periods with just lovely orca calls as well. At the moment, we're hearing no calls, so it's possible the orcas have now moved to the east, past Robson Bight.
Helena
11 Oct 2006 09:50:03 PDT
No orcas present.
All those whales and all to the east since 10am this morning! Most likely most of G clan were with the A30s and the A36s. We didn't hear the I15s and it was unclear if both the I11s and the I31s were there. Fortunately, what goes east will come back at some point.
Helena
11 Oct 2006 21:55:41 PDT
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
19 September 2006, Orcalab reports:
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are slowly making their way west from Robson Bight and toward CP. Meanwhile, most of last night's mystery has been solved. It appears that the G clan "Crowd" did move out to the west last night. We suspect now that some took Blackney Pass while others Weynton Pass to reach Blackfish Sound and Queen Charlotte Strait beyond. They are currently spread out from Lizard Point back to Malcolm Point. They have been joined by the A36s. Did the A36s have anyone new with them? The map right now is not entirely accurate but it helps show the locations that the whales are near.
Helena
19 Sep 2006 12:24:03 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A30s are slowly making their way west from Robson Bight and toward CP. Meanwhile, most of last night's mystery has been solved. It appears that the G clan "Crowd" did move out to the west last night. We suspect now that some took Blackney Pass while others Weynton Pass to reach Blackfish Sound and Queen Charlotte Strait beyond. They are currently spread out from Lizard Point back to Malcolm Point. They have been joined by the A36s. Did the A36s have anyone new with them? The map right now is not entirely accurate but it helps show the locations that the whales are near.
Helena
19 Sep 2006 12:24:03 PDT
Monday, September 18, 2006
18 September 2006, Orcalab reports:
No orcas present.
Nick Templeton relayed that the "Crowd" was westbound from Camp Point at around 2pm. The A30s, A12, G2s,G3,G12s,G18s,G17,G29s, I11s,I15s,I31s have been in the east for the last two days. The A36s were sighted (thanks to Discovery)quite far west in Queen Charlotte Strait today. They were foraging for most of the time observed.
Helena
18 Sep 2006 17:32:28 PDT
No orcas present.
Nick Templeton relayed that the "Crowd" was westbound from Camp Point at around 2pm. The A30s, A12, G2s,G3,G12s,G18s,G17,G29s, I11s,I15s,I31s have been in the east for the last two days. The A36s were sighted (thanks to Discovery)quite far west in Queen Charlotte Strait today. They were foraging for most of the time observed.
Helena
18 Sep 2006 17:32:28 PDT
Friday, September 15, 2006
15 September 2006, Orcalab reports:
Multiple pod calls audible.
Another surprise! On this very beautiful morning, the "crowd" quickly moved through Blackney Pass headed south towards Johnstone Strait. In the last large groupd were the A36s travelling with the G3s,G29s and G18s. The group ahead was already too far south to ID but they are headed to CP and the whales are just now becoming vocal so we may get more clues. Earlier this morning the I31 calls ended close to the Bight. A lot of movement has happened in the meantime.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 08:13:23 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The "morning whales" have reached the Main rubbing beach.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 09:58:06 PDT
No orcas present.
Time to review: We now thinl that only the A12s, I15s,I11s, part of the I31s came in last night and met up with the A30s off of Ecological Reserve before continuing eastward out of range. Possibly the G2s were there as well but that is still unclear. This morning the rest of the "crowd" arrived going through Blackney Pass. These were the G12s, part of the I31s, the G3s,G18s,G29s and, of course, the A36s.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 13:46:27 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Thasnks to Discovery we know that the BIG CROWD has neared the Ecological Reserve on their way to the west. Might be exciting!
Helena
15 Sep 2006 15:27:09 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
They are just coming into range now.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 15:29:17 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The groups are moving westward,already past CP.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 17:54:16 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A12s are the last group to come back from the east. They are approaching CP at the moment. The other groups are still to the west of CP.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 18:42:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The "crowd" went through Weynton Pass and are now at the top end (western) end of Blackfish Sound. The tide has just turned to the flood.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 19:54:19 PDT
Orcas near mics.
If you are wondering? The A12s rushed through Blackney, no one else followed. They are now closing in on Robson Bight after heading east in the Strait.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 21:45:20 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We are hearing whales move through Blackney Pass heading south. There are no calls yet so we cannot be sure who is following the A12s into the Strait.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 23:10:48 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Another surprise! On this very beautiful morning, the "crowd" quickly moved through Blackney Pass headed south towards Johnstone Strait. In the last large groupd were the A36s travelling with the G3s,G29s and G18s. The group ahead was already too far south to ID but they are headed to CP and the whales are just now becoming vocal so we may get more clues. Earlier this morning the I31 calls ended close to the Bight. A lot of movement has happened in the meantime.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 08:13:23 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The "morning whales" have reached the Main rubbing beach.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 09:58:06 PDT
No orcas present.
Time to review: We now thinl that only the A12s, I15s,I11s, part of the I31s came in last night and met up with the A30s off of Ecological Reserve before continuing eastward out of range. Possibly the G2s were there as well but that is still unclear. This morning the rest of the "crowd" arrived going through Blackney Pass. These were the G12s, part of the I31s, the G3s,G18s,G29s and, of course, the A36s.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 13:46:27 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Thasnks to Discovery we know that the BIG CROWD has neared the Ecological Reserve on their way to the west. Might be exciting!
Helena
15 Sep 2006 15:27:09 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
They are just coming into range now.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 15:29:17 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The groups are moving westward,already past CP.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 17:54:16 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The A12s are the last group to come back from the east. They are approaching CP at the moment. The other groups are still to the west of CP.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 18:42:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The "crowd" went through Weynton Pass and are now at the top end (western) end of Blackfish Sound. The tide has just turned to the flood.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 19:54:19 PDT
Orcas near mics.
If you are wondering? The A12s rushed through Blackney, no one else followed. They are now closing in on Robson Bight after heading east in the Strait.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 21:45:20 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We are hearing whales move through Blackney Pass heading south. There are no calls yet so we cannot be sure who is following the A12s into the Strait.
Helena
15 Sep 2006 23:10:48 PDT
Thursday, September 14, 2006
14 September 2006, Orcalab reports:
Distant calls audible.
The "crowd" came up to CP and the entrance of Blackney Pass and headed out to Blackfish Sound and beyond very quickly on the ebbing tide.
Helena
14 Sep 2006 00:43:49 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are listening to distant A1 calls from the Flower Island hydrophone.
Helena
14 Sep 2006 07:39:19 PDT
No orcas present.
The whales have stayed pretty much in Queen Charlotte Strait all day but we got a report around 3pm from Stubbs Island Whale Watch that the A12s,A36s, I11s,I31s and the several other G clan groups are now moving eastward from Malcolm Point. The A30s spent the day very slowly moving toward that group and in Queen Charlotte Strait as well.
Helena
14 Sep 2006 16:03:42 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The "crowd" (described earlier by Stubbs Island: A12s,A36s,I11s,I31s,I33s,G02s, G12s, G18s G29s. G03s, I15s) are now past CP, following the A30s eastward.
Helena
14 Sep 2006 22:28:51 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The "crowd" came up to CP and the entrance of Blackney Pass and headed out to Blackfish Sound and beyond very quickly on the ebbing tide.
Helena
14 Sep 2006 00:43:49 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are listening to distant A1 calls from the Flower Island hydrophone.
Helena
14 Sep 2006 07:39:19 PDT
No orcas present.
The whales have stayed pretty much in Queen Charlotte Strait all day but we got a report around 3pm from Stubbs Island Whale Watch that the A12s,A36s, I11s,I31s and the several other G clan groups are now moving eastward from Malcolm Point. The A30s spent the day very slowly moving toward that group and in Queen Charlotte Strait as well.
Helena
14 Sep 2006 16:03:42 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The "crowd" (described earlier by Stubbs Island: A12s,A36s,I11s,I31s,I33s,G02s, G12s, G18s G29s. G03s, I15s) are now past CP, following the A30s eastward.
Helena
14 Sep 2006 22:28:51 PDT
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
13 September 2006, Oralab reports:
No orcas present.
For us it was a quiet night and we suppose the I31s,A30s and the A12s went back to the east around midnight although the tide was still ebbing for a couple more hours. If they did move west, they did so pretty quietly. The map indicates where we last heard calls.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 07:50:41 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Just after 8:30am we heard the whales from the east arrive at the rubbing beaches. So far we have heard only A1 calls. Sounds like they are on their way west.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 08:49:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A1s have moved from the beaches and are now passing Robson Bight.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 09:15:16 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Possibly all the groups from the past few days are here, travelling west, together. We have heard all three A1 groups, I31s, possibly I11s and various other G groups as well.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 11:20:06 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The whales too two different routes to Blackfish Sound, some via Weynton Pass and others through Blackney Pass. All ended up at the top end of Blackfish Sound where they foraged and waited for the tide to turn. An hour before the slack they made their move and all came through Blackney Pass and on to Johnstone Strait. Now with the tide and the wind at their backs they are headed east towards the Ecological Reserve. A wonderfully blustery day, sunny, high waves and fluffy clouds!
Helena
13 Sep 2006 16:57:10 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After the A12s,A30s,A36s, I15s,I11s,I31s and the G3s,G29s, G18s, G12s, G2s got into Johnstone Strait thy headed soon off to the east. The A30s seemed rather restless but stayed as part of the crowd. They were rather quickly out of our range after a few good rubs.Just now, we started to hear distant A30 calls returning from the east.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 22:22:52 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
It sounds like the A30s are pulling the whole crowd to the west.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 22:32:12 PDT
No orcas present.
For us it was a quiet night and we suppose the I31s,A30s and the A12s went back to the east around midnight although the tide was still ebbing for a couple more hours. If they did move west, they did so pretty quietly. The map indicates where we last heard calls.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 07:50:41 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Just after 8:30am we heard the whales from the east arrive at the rubbing beaches. So far we have heard only A1 calls. Sounds like they are on their way west.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 08:49:00 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A1s have moved from the beaches and are now passing Robson Bight.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 09:15:16 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Possibly all the groups from the past few days are here, travelling west, together. We have heard all three A1 groups, I31s, possibly I11s and various other G groups as well.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 11:20:06 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
The whales too two different routes to Blackfish Sound, some via Weynton Pass and others through Blackney Pass. All ended up at the top end of Blackfish Sound where they foraged and waited for the tide to turn. An hour before the slack they made their move and all came through Blackney Pass and on to Johnstone Strait. Now with the tide and the wind at their backs they are headed east towards the Ecological Reserve. A wonderfully blustery day, sunny, high waves and fluffy clouds!
Helena
13 Sep 2006 16:57:10 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After the A12s,A30s,A36s, I15s,I11s,I31s and the G3s,G29s, G18s, G12s, G2s got into Johnstone Strait thy headed soon off to the east. The A30s seemed rather restless but stayed as part of the crowd. They were rather quickly out of our range after a few good rubs.Just now, we started to hear distant A30 calls returning from the east.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 22:22:52 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
It sounds like the A30s are pulling the whole crowd to the west.
Helena
13 Sep 2006 22:32:12 PDT
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
12 September 2006, Orcalab reports:
Multiple pod calls audible.
Not sure when it happened but all the groups are back in the Strait and already heading back to the west. CP can see groups on the Vancouver Island spread from Kaikash Creek and almost Blinkhorn! There must have been a alot of movement last night from the time after we heard the A12s pass through Blackfish Sound.
Helena
12 Sep 2006 07:25:52 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Around 8:30am these very interesting whales turned around a little shy of Blinkhorn. The I15s were first get get to the beaches and we suspect the A36s followed. There are whales spread out back to Critical Point and across the Strait - all moving eastward despite the ebbing tide (the tide turned at 8:30am as well). The Gikumi has found the A12s stalled off of Donegal Head. We believe the A30s,A36s,I15s,I11s,I31s,G2s,G3s,G29,G18s and G12s should be the groups in the Strait.
Helena
Distant calls audible.
We are now hearing distant A12s (not a lot of calls) in Blackfish Sound. They apparently dropped into the western end of Blackfish for a bite to eat. The other groups are still eastbound past Naka Creek.
Helena
12 Sep 2006 13:12:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s went through Weynton Pass. They are now eastbound in Johnstone Strait. The other groups (the A30s,A36s, Gs, I11s, I15s and I31s) have continued eastward from Naka Creek.
Helena
12 Sep 2006 14:31:17 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After a lovely long foraging pause off of the entrance ot Blackney Pass and CP the A12s have finally moved off towards the east. We got a report that the G18s left all the other easbound groups off the Adams River earlier and are on their way back to the west.
Helena
12 Sep 2006 18:10:44 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Not sure when it happened but all the groups are back in the Strait and already heading back to the west. CP can see groups on the Vancouver Island spread from Kaikash Creek and almost Blinkhorn! There must have been a alot of movement last night from the time after we heard the A12s pass through Blackfish Sound.
Helena
12 Sep 2006 07:25:52 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Around 8:30am these very interesting whales turned around a little shy of Blinkhorn. The I15s were first get get to the beaches and we suspect the A36s followed. There are whales spread out back to Critical Point and across the Strait - all moving eastward despite the ebbing tide (the tide turned at 8:30am as well). The Gikumi has found the A12s stalled off of Donegal Head. We believe the A30s,A36s,I15s,I11s,I31s,G2s,G3s,G29,G18s and G12s should be the groups in the Strait.
Helena
Distant calls audible.
We are now hearing distant A12s (not a lot of calls) in Blackfish Sound. They apparently dropped into the western end of Blackfish for a bite to eat. The other groups are still eastbound past Naka Creek.
Helena
12 Sep 2006 13:12:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s went through Weynton Pass. They are now eastbound in Johnstone Strait. The other groups (the A30s,A36s, Gs, I11s, I15s and I31s) have continued eastward from Naka Creek.
Helena
12 Sep 2006 14:31:17 PDT
Distant calls audible.
After a lovely long foraging pause off of the entrance ot Blackney Pass and CP the A12s have finally moved off towards the east. We got a report that the G18s left all the other easbound groups off the Adams River earlier and are on their way back to the west.
Helena
12 Sep 2006 18:10:44 PDT
Monday, September 11, 2006
11 September 2006, Orcalab reports:
Multiple pod calls audible.
Life began again around 3am when we heard the A30s heading east back in Johnstone Strait. After an hour we began to hear distant G clan calls coming up from the east. Since then there has been steady movement. The I11s just went through Blackney Pass and are now in Blackfish Sound while the rest,the A30s,I15s,I31s,A36s and the other G groups, are spread out foraging from CP to the area off of Robson Bight.
Helena
11 Sep 2006 07:27:48 PDT
No orcas present.
After the I11s went through Blackney Pass the other groups( the A30s,I15s,I31s,G2s,G3s,G18s,G29s,G12s and the A36s) all went through Weynton Pass on the ebb tide and then stalled for quite a while in Queen Charlotte Strait. They still seem determined to remain there and are even heading west off Lizard Point, despite the strong flooding tide which should be encouraging them to come back. There was a report of a group of 8 heading west at Stimpson Reefs quite a while ago but we have not heard anything turn up near the Ecological Reserve yet. So it is a very in between day today.
Helena
11 Sep 2006 15:59:25 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Life began again around 3am when we heard the A30s heading east back in Johnstone Strait. After an hour we began to hear distant G clan calls coming up from the east. Since then there has been steady movement. The I11s just went through Blackney Pass and are now in Blackfish Sound while the rest,the A30s,I15s,I31s,A36s and the other G groups, are spread out foraging from CP to the area off of Robson Bight.
Helena
11 Sep 2006 07:27:48 PDT
No orcas present.
After the I11s went through Blackney Pass the other groups( the A30s,I15s,I31s,G2s,G3s,G18s,G29s,G12s and the A36s) all went through Weynton Pass on the ebb tide and then stalled for quite a while in Queen Charlotte Strait. They still seem determined to remain there and are even heading west off Lizard Point, despite the strong flooding tide which should be encouraging them to come back. There was a report of a group of 8 heading west at Stimpson Reefs quite a while ago but we have not heard anything turn up near the Ecological Reserve yet. So it is a very in between day today.
Helena
11 Sep 2006 15:59:25 PDT
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