No calls but orcas nearby
The A12s have entered into Johnstone st. slowly, through blackney pass.
Tomoko
11 Jul 2005 07:02:40 PDT
Orcalab

The A34s followed A12 & A33 into the Strait a short while ago and are now headed east.
Helena
11 Jul 2005 08:56:34 PDT
Orcalab

Orcas (may be) approaching cameras.
Some of the A12s are heading west past CP. We are hearing them on the CP hydrophone, but it's raining too hard for the surface camera to be safe outside. Instead, we are filming them from inside the CP shelter.
Paul
11 Jul 2005 14:03:54 PDT
Orcalab


Distant calls audible.
We began hearing distant calls from the A12s on the Critical Point hydrophone a short while ago. It's likely that the A12s are in the western part of Johnstone Strait & may have turned back to the east.
Paul
11 Jul 2005 16:37:28 PDT
Orcalab

Seasmoke whalewatching reports:
The A12 pod of Orcas were observed as they foraged in Broughton Strait and passenger's delighted to witness one of the young calves practicing and perfecting it's breaching skills. The SV Tuan sailed the journey home; a perfect way to end a day that was brilliant in spite of the rain!