18 August2006, Orcalab reports:

No calls but orcas nearby

Good morning! The A12s,A4s and A5s came back into range just after 3am. After a rub they continued west through the noisy Strait. Leading the groups, the A11s and the A8s travelled north through Blackney Pass. While the A11s/A73 continued into Blackfish Sound the A8s doubled backed to wait for the A12s and the rest of the A4s & A5s. They have all just cleared into Blackfish Sound. A Scotch mist and busy squirrels gathering pine cones.
Helena
18 Aug 2006 07:39:16 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s,A4s and A5s have come back from the west. They turned between the Penfolds and Fosters around 12:30pm. At the turn they formed a resting line and started to move east in Queen Charlotte Strait. They all came in through Weynton Passage and they are now making their way east parallel to Hanson Island, getting close to the "bottom" end.
Helena
18 Aug 2006 15:29:08 PDT

No orcas present.

After travelling back the A12s, A4s and A5s continued east to the beaches and beyond. The rest of the evening has been "quiet".
Helena
18 Aug 2006 23:26:17 PDT