30 July 2007, Orcalab reports:
Orcas near mics.
While the A12s and company make their way through Queen Charlotte Strait slowly, the A24s have returned to the Bight from the east and are making their way westward. The A30s were reported in Frederick Arm (eastern Johnstone Strait) this morning. The night was uneventful.
Helena
30 Jul 2007 12:08:56 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s came back to Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass. a33 led the way, followed by A12 and even furhter behind, A55. The A34s porpoised their way through after the others. When they got into the Strait we could here the distant A24s answering the A12 calls.
Helena
30 Jul 2007 15:25:12 PDT
No orcas present.
The A12s and the A24s have continued east in Johnstone Strait after someone (there were no calls) went in for a brief rub. The Lukwa reported that A12 and A33 were well ahead of the A24s and the A34s who were being slowed down by a group of dolphins who were travelling with them eastward.
Helena
30 Jul 2007 20:28:16 PDT
Monday, July 30, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
29 July 2007, Orcalab reports:
Multiple pod calls audible.
Hmmm.... we just had the A5s and the A12s go through Blackney pass in very mixed fashion. They have headed east and may have been joined by the A36s.
Helena
29 Jul 2007 12:12:36 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
There are A4 call in the mix as well. There is a small group reported at Blinkhorn and we wonder if the A35s are there. The others got as far as the Bight and turned back to the west. A30s were seen earlier this morning off Port Neville (east of here) with possibly the A24s.
Helena
29 Jul 2007 13:39:12 PDT
Superb sounds!!
After the A36s merged with the A35s (who had been sitting off Blinkhorn before moving east to Kaikash Creek) the whales crossed over to the entrance oF Blackney Pass and for a while everyone went west. Behind them the A12s and the A5s were moving west as well. After reaching the entrance to Blackney Pass they all looked like they were going to head back east but they then stalled. Although drifting and changing direction they have been very vocal. Word has reached us that there are other groups in Queen Charlotte Strait heading this direction. Despite the constant boat noise the calls have been constant and clear, everyone chatting at once.
Helena
29 Jul 2007 15:50:25 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
After shuffling back and forth in Johnstone Strait all the groups (the A5s, A35s and the A12s) finally left via Blackney Pass on the ebb. Prior to this,the A36s left the strait via Weynton Pass and headed to Blackfish Sound where they acoustically interacted with the small A11 group (including Springer) as they made their way through Blackfish Sound toward Blackney Pass. The a36s continued west by themselves. Just after the A11s came into our view we became aware of the whales exiting Johnstone Strait. The A11s turned and led everyone away into Blackfish Sound. There were not many calls during all of this. way. The A30s apparently continued eastward to Nodales Channel. We do not know where the A24s are at the moment.
Helena
29 Jul 2007 20:22:42 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
Hmmm.... we just had the A5s and the A12s go through Blackney pass in very mixed fashion. They have headed east and may have been joined by the A36s.
Helena
29 Jul 2007 12:12:36 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
There are A4 call in the mix as well. There is a small group reported at Blinkhorn and we wonder if the A35s are there. The others got as far as the Bight and turned back to the west. A30s were seen earlier this morning off Port Neville (east of here) with possibly the A24s.
Helena
29 Jul 2007 13:39:12 PDT
Superb sounds!!
After the A36s merged with the A35s (who had been sitting off Blinkhorn before moving east to Kaikash Creek) the whales crossed over to the entrance oF Blackney Pass and for a while everyone went west. Behind them the A12s and the A5s were moving west as well. After reaching the entrance to Blackney Pass they all looked like they were going to head back east but they then stalled. Although drifting and changing direction they have been very vocal. Word has reached us that there are other groups in Queen Charlotte Strait heading this direction. Despite the constant boat noise the calls have been constant and clear, everyone chatting at once.
Helena
29 Jul 2007 15:50:25 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
After shuffling back and forth in Johnstone Strait all the groups (the A5s, A35s and the A12s) finally left via Blackney Pass on the ebb. Prior to this,the A36s left the strait via Weynton Pass and headed to Blackfish Sound where they acoustically interacted with the small A11 group (including Springer) as they made their way through Blackfish Sound toward Blackney Pass. The a36s continued west by themselves. Just after the A11s came into our view we became aware of the whales exiting Johnstone Strait. The A11s turned and led everyone away into Blackfish Sound. There were not many calls during all of this. way. The A30s apparently continued eastward to Nodales Channel. We do not know where the A24s are at the moment.
Helena
29 Jul 2007 20:22:42 PDT
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
25 July 2007, Orcalab reports:
No orcas present.
We have fixed our internet problem and so can once again post comments. The morning before last the A36s came back to the area. They travelled through Blackney Pass and on to eastern Johnstone Strait. Following several hours behind were the A24s. Prior to these visits, we had the C10s, C6s and D7s pass through. They followed (by a day or so) the A12s, A11s, A35s, A43s and A51s back out past Port Hardy. All in all it has been busy but with considerable gaps in the action around these parts.
Helena & Paul
25 Jul 2007 13:51:12 PDT
No orcas present.
We have fixed our internet problem and so can once again post comments. The morning before last the A36s came back to the area. They travelled through Blackney Pass and on to eastern Johnstone Strait. Following several hours behind were the A24s. Prior to these visits, we had the C10s, C6s and D7s pass through. They followed (by a day or so) the A12s, A11s, A35s, A43s and A51s back out past Port Hardy. All in all it has been busy but with considerable gaps in the action around these parts.
Helena & Paul
25 Jul 2007 13:51:12 PDT
Saturday, July 21, 2007
21 July 2007, Orcalab reports
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Just now, the A5s are at the rubbing beaches, where they've been for the past hour. The A11s are headed east in Johnstone Strait towards the Ecological Reserve at Robson Bight, & the rest of the A4s are in Blackfish Sound, heading towards the Strait. Also in the Strait today are the A12s, though we're not sure where they are at the moment. Much further to the east are the Cs (both C6s & C10s) and probably all the Ds. Things orca have certainly become much more summerlike in the last day! The weather is quite different - rainy & cool, and a welcome change for our parched forest & garden.
Paul & Helena
21 Jul 2007 19:01:03 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Just now, the A5s are at the rubbing beaches, where they've been for the past hour. The A11s are headed east in Johnstone Strait towards the Ecological Reserve at Robson Bight, & the rest of the A4s are in Blackfish Sound, heading towards the Strait. Also in the Strait today are the A12s, though we're not sure where they are at the moment. Much further to the east are the Cs (both C6s & C10s) and probably all the Ds. Things orca have certainly become much more summerlike in the last day! The weather is quite different - rainy & cool, and a welcome change for our parched forest & garden.
Paul & Helena
21 Jul 2007 19:01:03 PDT
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
18 July 2007, Orcalab reports:
Boat noise
Today the whales (the a12s) have spent the day in the eastern parts of johnstone Strait. At 1:30pm the Naiad Explorer reported that they had turned west off Camp Point.
Helena
18 Jul 2007 16:29:35 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s have made it as far west as the rubbing beaches.
Helena
18 Jul 2007 22:13:19 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Still travelling west through the Ecological Reserve, the A12s are passing Critical Point. They sound like they may be a bit spread out as they travel west.
Helena
18 Jul 2007 22:58:21 PDT
Boat noise
Today the whales (the a12s) have spent the day in the eastern parts of johnstone Strait. At 1:30pm the Naiad Explorer reported that they had turned west off Camp Point.
Helena
18 Jul 2007 16:29:35 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s have made it as far west as the rubbing beaches.
Helena
18 Jul 2007 22:13:19 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Still travelling west through the Ecological Reserve, the A12s are passing Critical Point. They sound like they may be a bit spread out as they travel west.
Helena
18 Jul 2007 22:58:21 PDT
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
17 Juli 2007, Orcalab reports:
No calls but orcas nearby
Good morning! We think the A12s returned to johnstone Strait this morning. For the moment, the calls have dropped off after someone passed closely to Cracroft Point.
Helena
17 Jul 2007 05:17:55 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s continued to the east after entering the Strait. we are listening to their echoey calls in the Bight.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2007 06:34:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It has been a busy day with the A12s using Johnstone this morning, then leaving via Weynton Pass for Queen Charlotte Strait, then eventually returning via Weynton Pass once more this evening and now full circle on the day, heading east past Critical Point.
Helena
17 Jul 2007 23:37:02 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Good morning! We think the A12s returned to johnstone Strait this morning. For the moment, the calls have dropped off after someone passed closely to Cracroft Point.
Helena
17 Jul 2007 05:17:55 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s continued to the east after entering the Strait. we are listening to their echoey calls in the Bight.
Tomoko
17 Jul 2007 06:34:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
It has been a busy day with the A12s using Johnstone this morning, then leaving via Weynton Pass for Queen Charlotte Strait, then eventually returning via Weynton Pass once more this evening and now full circle on the day, heading east past Critical Point.
Helena
17 Jul 2007 23:37:02 PDT
Monday, July 16, 2007
16 July 2007, Orcalab reports:
Orcas near mics.
Since about 3am we have been listening to the A12s travel back into the area via Blackfish Sound, Blackney Pass and then Johnstone Strait.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 06:39:39 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s rounded Critical Point ashort while ago andare now at the beaches.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 07:50:20 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s turned around to the west shortly after passing the rubbing beaches. They are somewhat spread out, shore to shore, with the majority on the Vancouver Island side, inside the Reserve. There are also humpbacks and dolphins in the same vicinity.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 11:40:31 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have continued to move westward. They crossed to the Hanson island side and are currently approaching the Weynton Pass area.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 15:00:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s turned a short while ago and are now eastbound in the Strait.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 15:56:14 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are continuing eastward.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 16:59:41 PDT
Boat noise
After passing Critical Point the A12s went to the Main rubbing beach for a short session.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 19:05:53 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s are back to Critical Point.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 19:15:19 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s are heading into Blackfish Sound from Blackney Pass, on a swiftly ebbing tide, calling as they go.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 21:53:08 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Since about 3am we have been listening to the A12s travel back into the area via Blackfish Sound, Blackney Pass and then Johnstone Strait.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 06:39:39 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A12s rounded Critical Point ashort while ago andare now at the beaches.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 07:50:20 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s turned around to the west shortly after passing the rubbing beaches. They are somewhat spread out, shore to shore, with the majority on the Vancouver Island side, inside the Reserve. There are also humpbacks and dolphins in the same vicinity.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 11:40:31 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have continued to move westward. They crossed to the Hanson island side and are currently approaching the Weynton Pass area.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 15:00:42 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s turned a short while ago and are now eastbound in the Strait.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 15:56:14 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are continuing eastward.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 16:59:41 PDT
Boat noise
After passing Critical Point the A12s went to the Main rubbing beach for a short session.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 19:05:53 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s are back to Critical Point.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 19:15:19 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s are heading into Blackfish Sound from Blackney Pass, on a swiftly ebbing tide, calling as they go.
Helena
16 Jul 2007 21:53:08 PDT
Sunday, July 15, 2007
15 July 2007, Orcalab reports:
No orcas present.
All is pretty quiet so far today. Most likely the groups that were here yesterday (the A12s, A11s, A73 and A8s) were spotted in Goletas Channel heading west this morning. They left this area early evening via Blackney Pass. A few dolphins and humpbacks remain in the area.
Helena
15 Jul 2007 13:50:51 PDT
No orcas present.
A little update. Apparently yesterday's groups stalled, turned and are headed east ythrough Goletas. Thanks to MacKay Whale Watch.
Helena
15 Jul 2007 13:56:25 PDT
No orcas present.
All is pretty quiet so far today. Most likely the groups that were here yesterday (the A12s, A11s, A73 and A8s) were spotted in Goletas Channel heading west this morning. They left this area early evening via Blackney Pass. A few dolphins and humpbacks remain in the area.
Helena
15 Jul 2007 13:50:51 PDT
No orcas present.
A little update. Apparently yesterday's groups stalled, turned and are headed east ythrough Goletas. Thanks to MacKay Whale Watch.
Helena
15 Jul 2007 13:56:25 PDT
Saturday, July 14, 2007
14 July 2007, Orcalab reports:
No orcas present.
The 5 year Springer Reunion is in progress in Telegraph Cove and there are a lot of fingers crossed that she and her family and friends will come back from eastern Johnstone Strait by this afternoon. All was quiet over night (except boat noise, of course) and so we believe they are still east. Yesterday, T14 went through the area generating some excitment.
Helena
14 Jul 2007 09:03:51 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Guess what? The whales have returned from the east no sooner than the last post. They are off Robson Bight heading west. Sweet guys they let us sleep!
Helena
14 Jul 2007 09:16:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Today was rather wonderful. The Springer Reunion was scheduled to go out on their whale watch, thanks to Stubbs Island, at 2pm. just before the hour struck the A12s led the march up the Strait to just shy of Telegraph Cove. The A11s with Springer were in the rear. A short while later the whales turned and proceded back to the east. They are passing through the Ecological Reserve at the moment. The A8s were travelling with the A35s closer to the Cracroft Island side while the A12s were midstrait and the A11s closer to the Vancouver Island side and now in the lead.
Helena
14 Jul 2007 16:53:59 PDT
No orcas present.
The 5 year Springer Reunion is in progress in Telegraph Cove and there are a lot of fingers crossed that she and her family and friends will come back from eastern Johnstone Strait by this afternoon. All was quiet over night (except boat noise, of course) and so we believe they are still east. Yesterday, T14 went through the area generating some excitment.
Helena
14 Jul 2007 09:03:51 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Guess what? The whales have returned from the east no sooner than the last post. They are off Robson Bight heading west. Sweet guys they let us sleep!
Helena
14 Jul 2007 09:16:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Today was rather wonderful. The Springer Reunion was scheduled to go out on their whale watch, thanks to Stubbs Island, at 2pm. just before the hour struck the A12s led the march up the Strait to just shy of Telegraph Cove. The A11s with Springer were in the rear. A short while later the whales turned and proceded back to the east. They are passing through the Ecological Reserve at the moment. The A8s were travelling with the A35s closer to the Cracroft Island side while the A12s were midstrait and the A11s closer to the Vancouver Island side and now in the lead.
Helena
14 Jul 2007 16:53:59 PDT
Thursday, July 12, 2007
12 July 2007, Orcalab reports:
Orcas near mics.
Just a little over an hour ago we awoke to R clan calls in Blackfish Sound. As these calls grew more distant blows were heard in Blackney pass heading south. When the blows went around the "corner" and into Johnstone Strait we began to hear A4s and A12s and so far no further R clan calls. The whales are headed east in the Strait.
Helena
Orcas near mics.
Still no more Rs but there are now also A5 calls in with the A12s and A4s.
Helena
12 Jul 2007 04:43:35 PDT
Orcas near mics.
Just a little over an hour ago we awoke to R clan calls in Blackfish Sound. As these calls grew more distant blows were heard in Blackney pass heading south. When the blows went around the "corner" and into Johnstone Strait we began to hear A4s and A12s and so far no further R clan calls. The whales are headed east in the Strait.
Helena
Orcas near mics.
Still no more Rs but there are now also A5 calls in with the A12s and A4s.
Helena
12 Jul 2007 04:43:35 PDT
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