Saturday, June 23, 2007

23 June 2007, Orcalab reports:

No calls but orcas nearby

Very exciting! The resident season has started - the A12s have returned. Currently, they westbound off the western boundary of Blackfish Sound. So far they have been totally silent except for a bit of echo location.
Helena
23 Jun 2007 13:20:44 PDT

Distant calls audible.

Finally, we have heard our first call! The A12s have moved back to Johnstone Strait via Weynton Pass. This morning they were apparently seen at 6:30am off lizard point when they were making their way into the area. This is the first call we have heard since they got "home".
Helena
23 Jun 2007 15:38:48 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A12s have become slightly more vocal as they move in closer to Robson Bight. They may be a bit spread out. The tide is now flooding and the southeaster has calmed down.
Helena
23 Jun 2007 18:37:07 PDT

Orcas near mics.

After a break we are again hearing the A12s close to Critical Point in Robson Bight.
Helena
23 Jun 2007 20:09:05 PDT

Distant calls audible.

It seems like the A12s are moving back to the west in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
23 Jun 2007 21:23:18 PDT

Superb sounds!!

Round and round they go where they... The A12s went north through Blackney Pass for the 2nd time today and are once again in Blackfish Sound, only this time they are very vocal!
Helena
23 Jun 2007 22:26:52 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s are moving very fast through Blackfish Sound. Their calls are rapidly growing more distant.
Helena
23 Jun 2007 22:36:08 PDT

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