10 July 2006, Orcalab reports
Multiple pod calls audible.
This has been one of those days where the whales move back and forth in the Strait. The A11s (without the A35s) and the A24s were first to move to the west in the Strait and then turn and go all the way back east of Robson Bight where they joined up with the A12s,A8s and possibly the A35s for another run to the west. They have completed this run, getting as far as the Wastells/Telegrapg Cove, and have once again turned back to the east. Through the constant boat noise we can, after a short break, hear their calls once again. We will have to wait to see if they decide to go the full length of the western Strait and head back to the Bight.
Helena
10 Jul 2006 21:15:50 PDT
Monday, July 10, 2006
Sunday, July 09, 2006
09 July 2006, Orcalab reports
Distant calls audible.
We just started to hear A4 calls again on Critical Point. Just before dark last night yesterday's groups (the A12s,A4s,A8s and A36s) started to arrive back from Queen Charlotte Strait via both Blackney Pass and Weynton Pass. The incoming groups met off the entrance to Blackney and then continued to the east. The A11s, the last group, followed a short while later and may be the group now returning to the west.
Helena
09 Jul 2006 07:39:56 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We just started to hear A4 calls again on Critical Point. Just before dark last night yesterday's groups (the A12s,A4s,A8s and A36s) started to arrive back from Queen Charlotte Strait via both Blackney Pass and Weynton Pass. The incoming groups met off the entrance to Blackney and then continued to the east. The A11s, the last group, followed a short while later and may be the group now returning to the west.
Helena
09 Jul 2006 07:39:56 PDT
Saturday, July 08, 2006
08 July 2006, Oralab reports:
No orcas present.
Quiet night, nothing seemed to change over night.
Helena
08 Jul 2006 07:42:12 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
"Nothing seemed to change" was not exactly accurate - in fact everything changed overnight! The problem for us was that it all happened silently. The A12s, A4s and A8s travelled west in the Strait and were completely silent until just before the entrance of Weynton Passage. We heard a single call over the boat noise at around 8:30am. This was just about the same moment when Jim Borrowman, looking out from Telegraph Cove saw a single fin near Weynton Passage. When he got over to the whales they were already well into the Pass and heading out to Blackfish Sound and Donegal Head beyond. An interesting split happened. A12 and A33 along with the A8s and the A35s came down into Blackney Pass and Johnstone Strait while the A11s and the rest of the A12s (the A34s) joined the A36s and travelled out through Queen Charlotte Strait. After a short while A12 and A33 led the A35s and the A8s back out through Blackney and on to Queen Charlotte Strait where they are now, several kilometres behind the "other gang". A rather neat day of interesting twists. Warm southeast winds continued to blow.
Helena
08 Jul 2006 16:55:56 PDT
No orcas present.
Quiet night, nothing seemed to change over night.
Helena
08 Jul 2006 07:42:12 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
"Nothing seemed to change" was not exactly accurate - in fact everything changed overnight! The problem for us was that it all happened silently. The A12s, A4s and A8s travelled west in the Strait and were completely silent until just before the entrance of Weynton Passage. We heard a single call over the boat noise at around 8:30am. This was just about the same moment when Jim Borrowman, looking out from Telegraph Cove saw a single fin near Weynton Passage. When he got over to the whales they were already well into the Pass and heading out to Blackfish Sound and Donegal Head beyond. An interesting split happened. A12 and A33 along with the A8s and the A35s came down into Blackney Pass and Johnstone Strait while the A11s and the rest of the A12s (the A34s) joined the A36s and travelled out through Queen Charlotte Strait. After a short while A12 and A33 led the A35s and the A8s back out through Blackney and on to Queen Charlotte Strait where they are now, several kilometres behind the "other gang". A rather neat day of interesting twists. Warm southeast winds continued to blow.
Helena
08 Jul 2006 16:55:56 PDT
Friday, July 07, 2006
07 July 2006, Orcalab reports
Multiple pod calls audible.
What a night. After circling Hanson Island twice the A12s and the a4s finally headed up into Blackfish Sound where they waited for the A36s to bring in some of the A5s and either the I31s or I11s. The A36s left via Blckney Pass around first light and continued back west into Blackfish. The A12s and the A5s may have continued east (at least for now) while the I11/I31 group sounded like they came up to Craroft Point behind the A36s. however, they never came into Blackney and we wonder if they and one of the A groups continued off to the west in the Strait.
Helena
07 Jul 2006 06:36:22 PDT
No orcas present.
After all the excitment of new groups arriving, the rest of the day was a bit anticlimatic. By 630am the A36s and the I31s (only I46, I80, and the I33s were identified by Jared Towers) took different paths out of the area. We have no idea what happened to the A4s, A12s amd the A5s - did they leave as well via Weynton Pass or did they go east? Time will probably let us in on the secret. For now, boat noise and the sound of the southeast wind.
Helena
07 Jul 2006 22:10:22 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
What a night. After circling Hanson Island twice the A12s and the a4s finally headed up into Blackfish Sound where they waited for the A36s to bring in some of the A5s and either the I31s or I11s. The A36s left via Blckney Pass around first light and continued back west into Blackfish. The A12s and the A5s may have continued east (at least for now) while the I11/I31 group sounded like they came up to Craroft Point behind the A36s. however, they never came into Blackney and we wonder if they and one of the A groups continued off to the west in the Strait.
Helena
07 Jul 2006 06:36:22 PDT
No orcas present.
After all the excitment of new groups arriving, the rest of the day was a bit anticlimatic. By 630am the A36s and the I31s (only I46, I80, and the I33s were identified by Jared Towers) took different paths out of the area. We have no idea what happened to the A4s, A12s amd the A5s - did they leave as well via Weynton Pass or did they go east? Time will probably let us in on the secret. For now, boat noise and the sound of the southeast wind.
Helena
07 Jul 2006 22:10:22 PDT
Thursday, July 06, 2006
6 July 2006, Orcalab reports
Distant calls audible.
Last night the A12s and the A11s made their way through Blackney Pass and headed out into Blackfish Sound. This morning they have returned to the Strait via Weynton Passage.
Helena
06 Jul 2006 06:53:25 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A35s must have joined the A12s and the A11s last night and come in with them earlier this morning. These groups travelled together past Naka Creek after a brief rub. They returned to the beaches just a few minutes ago.
Helena
06 Jul 2006 16:02:19 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Last night the A12s and the A11s made their way through Blackney Pass and headed out into Blackfish Sound. This morning they have returned to the Strait via Weynton Passage.
Helena
06 Jul 2006 06:53:25 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
The A35s must have joined the A12s and the A11s last night and come in with them earlier this morning. These groups travelled together past Naka Creek after a brief rub. They returned to the beaches just a few minutes ago.
Helena
06 Jul 2006 16:02:19 PDT
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
5 July 2006, Orcalab reports:
Boat noise
We believe the A12s are making their way west from Critical Point, following the pattern set earlier by the A36s and A4s who may have continued west into Queen Charlotte Strait. It was a busy night with a lot of movement in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
05 Jul 2006 08:59:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A further note: The A12s can be heard now on CP as they continue west and we now believe the C10s and A5s were with the A4s and A36s on their trek to Queen Charlotte Strait earlier.
Helena
05 Jul 2006 09:31:36 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are not travelling by themselves - they have the A11s fo company! The Lukwa spotted A73 just before they obliged with a few calls.
Helena
05 Jul 2006 10:53:56 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s and the A11s have spent the day pacing Johnstone Strait. Right now they are travelling back toward the "top end" (western end) of Hanson Island.
Helena
05 Jul 2006 15:15:56 PDT
Boat noise
We believe the A12s are making their way west from Critical Point, following the pattern set earlier by the A36s and A4s who may have continued west into Queen Charlotte Strait. It was a busy night with a lot of movement in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
05 Jul 2006 08:59:09 PDT
Distant calls audible.
A further note: The A12s can be heard now on CP as they continue west and we now believe the C10s and A5s were with the A4s and A36s on their trek to Queen Charlotte Strait earlier.
Helena
05 Jul 2006 09:31:36 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s are not travelling by themselves - they have the A11s fo company! The Lukwa spotted A73 just before they obliged with a few calls.
Helena
05 Jul 2006 10:53:56 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12s and the A11s have spent the day pacing Johnstone Strait. Right now they are travelling back toward the "top end" (western end) of Hanson Island.
Helena
05 Jul 2006 15:15:56 PDT
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Monday, July 03, 2006
Sunday, July 02, 2006
2 July 2006. Orcalab reports
Boat noise
Hello everyone, We are able to post comments again, so thought to let you know that we began hearing distant "A" calls on the Flower Island a short while ago. It's possible these are from the A11s & A12s, who left our area, headed west, a couple of days ago. Boat noise is dominating the underwater soundscape of Blackfish Sound at the moment. We're back home after being away for a bit & will be able to let you know what's happening with the orcas from time to time during the summer. We hope also to be able to stream live audio to you soon.
Paul & Helena
02 Jul 2006 21:33:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A4s and the A12s are already in Johnstone Strait and presumably heading east. This means the ywent through Weynton Passage in record time. Lots of boat noise.
Helena
02 Jul 2006 21:58:37 PDT
Boat noise
Hello everyone, We are able to post comments again, so thought to let you know that we began hearing distant "A" calls on the Flower Island a short while ago. It's possible these are from the A11s & A12s, who left our area, headed west, a couple of days ago. Boat noise is dominating the underwater soundscape of Blackfish Sound at the moment. We're back home after being away for a bit & will be able to let you know what's happening with the orcas from time to time during the summer. We hope also to be able to stream live audio to you soon.
Paul & Helena
02 Jul 2006 21:33:55 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A4s and the A12s are already in Johnstone Strait and presumably heading east. This means the ywent through Weynton Passage in record time. Lots of boat noise.
Helena
02 Jul 2006 21:58:37 PDT
Saturday, July 01, 2006
07 July 2006, Orcalab reports
Multiple pod calls audible.
What a night. After circling Hanson Island twice the A12s and the a4s finally headed up into Blackfish Sound where they waited for the A36s to bring in some of the A5s and either the I31s or I11s. The A36s left via Blckney Pass around first light and continued back west into Blackfish. The A12s and the A5s may have continued east (at least for now) while the I11/I31 group sounded like they came up to Craroft Point behind the A36s. however, they never came into Blackney and we wonder if they and one of the A groups continued off to the west in the Strait.
Helena
07 Jul 2006 06:36:22 PDT
No orcas present.
After all the excitment of new groups arriving, the rest of the day was a bit anticlimatic. By 630am the A36s and the I31s (only I46, I80, and the I33s were identified by Jared Towers) took different paths out of the area. We have no idea what happened to the A4s, A12s amd the A5s - did they leave as well via Weynton Pass or did they go east? Time will probably let us in on the secret. For now, boat noise and the sound of the southeast wind.
Helena
07 Jul 2006 22:10:22 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
What a night. After circling Hanson Island twice the A12s and the a4s finally headed up into Blackfish Sound where they waited for the A36s to bring in some of the A5s and either the I31s or I11s. The A36s left via Blckney Pass around first light and continued back west into Blackfish. The A12s and the A5s may have continued east (at least for now) while the I11/I31 group sounded like they came up to Craroft Point behind the A36s. however, they never came into Blackney and we wonder if they and one of the A groups continued off to the west in the Strait.
Helena
07 Jul 2006 06:36:22 PDT
No orcas present.
After all the excitment of new groups arriving, the rest of the day was a bit anticlimatic. By 630am the A36s and the I31s (only I46, I80, and the I33s were identified by Jared Towers) took different paths out of the area. We have no idea what happened to the A4s, A12s amd the A5s - did they leave as well via Weynton Pass or did they go east? Time will probably let us in on the secret. For now, boat noise and the sound of the southeast wind.
Helena
07 Jul 2006 22:10:22 PDT
Friday, June 30, 2006
30 June 2006 Orcalab reports
It has been a lovely day here. Our volunteers arrived yesterday evening and this afternoon they got their first orca calls when the A36s, the A11s and the a12s came back from the east, passed the rubbing beach (quick rub) and headed off to Blinkhorn. They turned and are now past Cracroft Point. The "boys" are leading the way with the A4s sandwiched between them and the A12s.
Helena@Hanson Island
30 Jun 2006 19:55:16 PDT
It has been a lovely day here. Our volunteers arrived yesterday evening and this afternoon they got their first orca calls when the A36s, the A11s and the a12s came back from the east, passed the rubbing beach (quick rub) and headed off to Blinkhorn. They turned and are now past Cracroft Point. The "boys" are leading the way with the A4s sandwiched between them and the A12s.
Helena@Hanson Island
30 Jun 2006 19:55:16 PDT
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
17 May Orcalab reports:
This is just an added note. We finished listening to the tapes from May 5 & 8 and decided that the A12s were in Blackfish Sound on May 5 and then in Johnstone Strait with some of the A5s on May 8. It has been lovely weather here on the coast for the last several days - quite summer like - so we have been enjoying the long, hot days and cooler nights. The warm weather brought out the BIG ants which in turn has encouraged the insect eating woodpeckers, robins etc.
Helena
17 May 2006 10:45:54 PDT
This is just an added note. We finished listening to the tapes from May 5 & 8 and decided that the A12s were in Blackfish Sound on May 5 and then in Johnstone Strait with some of the A5s on May 8. It has been lovely weather here on the coast for the last several days - quite summer like - so we have been enjoying the long, hot days and cooler nights. The warm weather brought out the BIG ants which in turn has encouraged the insect eating woodpeckers, robins etc.
Helena
17 May 2006 10:45:54 PDT
Thursday, May 11, 2006
11 May, Orcalab reports
No orcas present.
Hi everyone, This is a bit of a catch-up as we have been away. Apparently the A12s made a visit to the area for a couple of days, starting May 5! I'm reviewing the tapes as I write. Jim & Mary Borrowman of Stubbs Island Whale Watching also reported seeing them in Johnstone Strait. It is very unusual for resident groups to visit in May so this was very exciting for everyone.
Helena (& Paul)
11 May 2006 13:58:35 PDT
No orcas present.
Just an added note: There were, in addition to the A12 vocals, A5 calls as well on the tapes from May 8th. The A4s (the A11s) may have also been present - stand by, we are still reviewing the very chatty tapes.
Helena & Paul
11 May 2006 22:43:36 PDT
No orcas present.
Hi everyone, This is a bit of a catch-up as we have been away. Apparently the A12s made a visit to the area for a couple of days, starting May 5! I'm reviewing the tapes as I write. Jim & Mary Borrowman of Stubbs Island Whale Watching also reported seeing them in Johnstone Strait. It is very unusual for resident groups to visit in May so this was very exciting for everyone.
Helena (& Paul)
11 May 2006 13:58:35 PDT
No orcas present.
Just an added note: There were, in addition to the A12 vocals, A5 calls as well on the tapes from May 8th. The A4s (the A11s) may have also been present - stand by, we are still reviewing the very chatty tapes.
Helena & Paul
11 May 2006 22:43:36 PDT
Sunday, December 25, 2005
25 December. Cetaceanlab reports:
We would like to wish you all a peaceful and loving Christmas from Gil Island and share with you a beautiful acoustic surprise which happened at just passed 6am this morning.
We were just getting up to start a fire in our stove and make fresh morning coffee, as we started to hear faint A1 calls on our "Home" station. It turns out that we are listening to the A12s. It is still dark outside, so we really don't know exactly where they are.
It is however a wonderful start to this special day and hopefully the A12 stay around for a little while today.
We would like to wish you all a peaceful and loving Christmas from Gil Island and share with you a beautiful acoustic surprise which happened at just passed 6am this morning.
We were just getting up to start a fire in our stove and make fresh morning coffee, as we started to hear faint A1 calls on our "Home" station. It turns out that we are listening to the A12s. It is still dark outside, so we really don't know exactly where they are.
It is however a wonderful start to this special day and hopefully the A12 stay around for a little while today.
Sunday, October 30, 2005
30 October Orcalab reports:
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! Once again, we've had a quiet night (apart from boat noise) & think that the A1/A4/A5 group of orcas that headed east in Johnstone Strait after their energetic entrance at midnight 2 nights ago, are probably somewhere to the east. We are, of course, hoping they will return soon! Meanwhile, we're enjoying a rather blustery morning here, & all's well... we hope things are going well for you, too, wherever you are.
Paul
30 Oct 2005 10:13:05 PST
No orcas present.
Good morning everyone! Once again, we've had a quiet night (apart from boat noise) & think that the A1/A4/A5 group of orcas that headed east in Johnstone Strait after their energetic entrance at midnight 2 nights ago, are probably somewhere to the east. We are, of course, hoping they will return soon! Meanwhile, we're enjoying a rather blustery morning here, & all's well... we hope things are going well for you, too, wherever you are.
Paul
30 Oct 2005 10:13:05 PST
Saturday, October 29, 2005
29 October Orcalab reports:
Superb sounds!!
The A5s & A4s are back! We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone as they head towards Johnstone Strait.
Paul
29 Oct 2005 00:46:36 PDT
No orcas present.
It has been a while now since we heard calls. Possibly the whales (the A4s, A5s and A1s)continued to the east after lingering off Critical Point. Meanwhile Pacific Whitesided dolphins can still be heard in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
29 Oct 2005 04:08:09 PDT
No orcas present.
We have not heard anything now for a few hours but the whales went east and will come back at some point. We read with interest Cetacealab's report about seeing the A4s a few days ago. They have travelled! And by the sounds of things earlier this morning they still had energy to burn.
Helena
29 Oct 2005 10:36:01 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls since early this morning, & think that the large group of orcas (A1s, A4s, A5s) that headed into Johnstone Strait shortly after midnight must have continued to the east. We are waiting for their return!
Paul
29 Oct 2005 18:46:31 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A5s & A4s are back! We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone as they head towards Johnstone Strait.
Paul
29 Oct 2005 00:46:36 PDT
No orcas present.
It has been a while now since we heard calls. Possibly the whales (the A4s, A5s and A1s)continued to the east after lingering off Critical Point. Meanwhile Pacific Whitesided dolphins can still be heard in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
29 Oct 2005 04:08:09 PDT
No orcas present.
We have not heard anything now for a few hours but the whales went east and will come back at some point. We read with interest Cetacealab's report about seeing the A4s a few days ago. They have travelled! And by the sounds of things earlier this morning they still had energy to burn.
Helena
29 Oct 2005 10:36:01 PDT
No orcas present.
We've heard no calls since early this morning, & think that the large group of orcas (A1s, A4s, A5s) that headed into Johnstone Strait shortly after midnight must have continued to the east. We are waiting for their return!
Paul
29 Oct 2005 18:46:31 PDT
Thursday, October 27, 2005
27 October Orcalab reports:
Distant calls audible.
The whales were active throughout the night and carried on moving around the area. Right now we are hearing very faint calls in the Strait and wonder if the A12s and the A36s are both to the west of CP nearer the "top" end of Hanson Island not far from the entrance of Weynton.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 09:50:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s have turned up in front of CP on this sunny (soon to be grey) south east day.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 10:32:21 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have headed north through Blackney Pass, on the slack tide, & are now in Blackfish Sound. For the moment, they are silent.
Paul
27 Oct 2005 14:38:29 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The whales were active throughout the night and carried on moving around the area. Right now we are hearing very faint calls in the Strait and wonder if the A12s and the A36s are both to the west of CP nearer the "top" end of Hanson Island not far from the entrance of Weynton.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 09:50:49 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s have turned up in front of CP on this sunny (soon to be grey) south east day.
Helena
27 Oct 2005 10:32:21 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have headed north through Blackney Pass, on the slack tide, & are now in Blackfish Sound. For the moment, they are silent.
Paul
27 Oct 2005 14:38:29 PDT
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
26 October Orcalab reports:
Distant calls audible.
We're back, almost (Channel B so far) & are listening to occasional calls from the A12s, who are foraging at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
Paul
26 Oct 2005 11:36:58 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s are foraging off CP at the moment after traveling from Robson Bight. The A12s are reported to be between Penfolds and Bold Head.
Julie @ CP
26 Oct 2005 14:02:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s have turned back to the east and are crossing towards Blinkhorn Pen. at the moment. Also we had a report that the A12s after foraging in Queen Charlotte Strait grouped up and turned eastward as well before 4pm.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 17:04:57 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s are heading back into Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone, without boat noise!
Paul
26 Oct 2005 19:28:45 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Lovely calls from the A12s as they entered the very noisy Johnstone strait. nice reality there for a while. We think the A36s continued east ahead of the A12s earlier.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 20:03:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
So.... the A36s left the Strait for Blackfish Sound! This was a surprise and it was quickly done. Now we are not sure where the A12s ended up. The constant boat noise in the Strait is unfortunate.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 22:00:04 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We're back, almost (Channel B so far) & are listening to occasional calls from the A12s, who are foraging at the "top" of Blackfish Sound.
Paul
26 Oct 2005 11:36:58 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A36s are foraging off CP at the moment after traveling from Robson Bight. The A12s are reported to be between Penfolds and Bold Head.
Julie @ CP
26 Oct 2005 14:02:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A36s have turned back to the east and are crossing towards Blinkhorn Pen. at the moment. Also we had a report that the A12s after foraging in Queen Charlotte Strait grouped up and turned eastward as well before 4pm.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 17:04:57 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12s are heading back into Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass. We're listening to them on the Parson Island hydrophone, without boat noise!
Paul
26 Oct 2005 19:28:45 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Lovely calls from the A12s as they entered the very noisy Johnstone strait. nice reality there for a while. We think the A36s continued east ahead of the A12s earlier.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 20:03:46 PDT
Distant calls audible.
So.... the A36s left the Strait for Blackfish Sound! This was a surprise and it was quickly done. Now we are not sure where the A12s ended up. The constant boat noise in the Strait is unfortunate.
Helena
26 Oct 2005 22:00:04 PDT
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
25 October Orcalab reports:
Orcas near mics.
The A12s appeared from the east in stormy waters about 20 minutes ago and are now foraging in the rip of Blackney Pass, its difficult to see everyone and so far we are not sure of the whereabouts of the A36s.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 09:07:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12's travelled through Blackney Pass, foraging along the way and we are now hearing them in the Blackfish Sound.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 12:31:07 PDT
Boat noise
The A12's have made it back into the Strait via Weynton Passage. We can't see them at the moment due to rain, but keep an eye on channel A in case they come close!
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 15:39:08 PDT
Boat noise
The A12s are probably foraging in the rip of Blackney Pass again. The weather here turned about 20 mins ago after a brief calm spell and we can't see them at the moment due to rain and waves.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 16:32:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are still listening to distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 19:19:28 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12's are making their way East in Johnstone Strait. We are hearing them on C.P. and Critical Point.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 22:24:06 PDT
Superb sounds!!
For once there is no boat noise, and we are listening to these beautiful calls of the A12's on Critical Point.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 22:46:00 PDT
Orcas near mics.
The A12s appeared from the east in stormy waters about 20 minutes ago and are now foraging in the rip of Blackney Pass, its difficult to see everyone and so far we are not sure of the whereabouts of the A36s.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 09:07:06 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The A12's travelled through Blackney Pass, foraging along the way and we are now hearing them in the Blackfish Sound.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 12:31:07 PDT
Boat noise
The A12's have made it back into the Strait via Weynton Passage. We can't see them at the moment due to rain, but keep an eye on channel A in case they come close!
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 15:39:08 PDT
Boat noise
The A12s are probably foraging in the rip of Blackney Pass again. The weather here turned about 20 mins ago after a brief calm spell and we can't see them at the moment due to rain and waves.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 16:32:13 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We are still listening to distant calls on the Critical Point hydrophone.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 19:19:28 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A12's are making their way East in Johnstone Strait. We are hearing them on C.P. and Critical Point.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 22:24:06 PDT
Superb sounds!!
For once there is no boat noise, and we are listening to these beautiful calls of the A12's on Critical Point.
Julie and Andy @ CP
25 Oct 2005 22:46:00 PDT
Monday, October 24, 2005
24 October Orcalab reports:
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s have been sighed heading west towards CP. Possibly, the A36s are there too, though we're not sure at the moment. Channel A. It's another stormy day here!
Paul
24 Oct 2005 08:48:31 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
As the tide moves towards slack, the A12s (& possibly A36s) have finally decided to head north into Blackney Pass.
Paul
24 Oct 2005 10:40:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
While the A12s finish their path through Blackney Pass towards Blackfish Sound we can hear the A36s approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass in the Strait. A tug heading south is providing loud boat noise in the same entrance way. Slack tide (to the ebb) began at 11:15am.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 11:28:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Every so often we still catch a few calls in Blackfish Sound so the whales arenot moving off too quickly - most likely a good fishing day.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 16:15:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
I knew I waited too long to post. We are now hearing calls once again in the Strait.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 16:27:49 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We feel a bit like we are chasing the A36s. We certainly can't catch up - they are too fast & too complicated. We have lost track of them again. The a12s certainly have made it a bit easier. After they re-entered Johnstone Strait they vocalised as they moved east to the entrance of Blackney. Just after we got word they were coming into Blackney we suddenly saw the A36s half way through BUT headed south with a group of porpoises. One of them breached. As they moved into the gap between Parson Island and Hanson Island they met up with the waiting, floating A12s. Everyone (orcas and porpoise) took a deep dive. Finally the A12s showed, headed north along Parson Island. The A36s and the porpoise were no where to be seen and everyone was quiet. We are pretty sure the A12s made it to Blackfish Sound.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 19:08:47 PDT
Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
The A12s have been sighed heading west towards CP. Possibly, the A36s are there too, though we're not sure at the moment. Channel A. It's another stormy day here!
Paul
24 Oct 2005 08:48:31 PDT
Orcas approaching Orcalab.
As the tide moves towards slack, the A12s (& possibly A36s) have finally decided to head north into Blackney Pass.
Paul
24 Oct 2005 10:40:25 PDT
Distant calls audible.
While the A12s finish their path through Blackney Pass towards Blackfish Sound we can hear the A36s approaching the entrance to Blackney Pass in the Strait. A tug heading south is providing loud boat noise in the same entrance way. Slack tide (to the ebb) began at 11:15am.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 11:28:20 PDT
Distant calls audible.
Every so often we still catch a few calls in Blackfish Sound so the whales arenot moving off too quickly - most likely a good fishing day.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 16:15:41 PDT
Distant calls audible.
I knew I waited too long to post. We are now hearing calls once again in the Strait.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 16:27:49 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
We feel a bit like we are chasing the A36s. We certainly can't catch up - they are too fast & too complicated. We have lost track of them again. The a12s certainly have made it a bit easier. After they re-entered Johnstone Strait they vocalised as they moved east to the entrance of Blackney. Just after we got word they were coming into Blackney we suddenly saw the A36s half way through BUT headed south with a group of porpoises. One of them breached. As they moved into the gap between Parson Island and Hanson Island they met up with the waiting, floating A12s. Everyone (orcas and porpoise) took a deep dive. Finally the A12s showed, headed north along Parson Island. The A36s and the porpoise were no where to be seen and everyone was quiet. We are pretty sure the A12s made it to Blackfish Sound.
Helena
24 Oct 2005 19:08:47 PDT
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