28 September 2006, Orcalab reports:

Distant calls audible.

And now for the A12s! The A12s are at the western end of Blackfish Sound arriving back to this area for the first time in days.
Helena
28 Sep 2006 02:41:54 PDT

Superb sounds!!

The a12s have travelled through Blackney Pass and are just entering Johnstone Strait.
Helena
28 Sep 2006 03:21:22 PDT

No orcas present.

The A12s after reaching Johnstone Strait via Blackney Pass continued east and passed Robson Bight by 5am. The A30s had passed Robson Bight earlier around 2:30am.
Helena
28 Sep 2006 08:35:25 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

Swinging back to the west with a stop over at the rubbing beaches.
Helena
28 Sep 2006 10:11:29 PDT

Orcas near mics.

And now up to Robson Bight and the west beyond.
Helena
28 Sep 2006 10:46:14 PDT

Distant calls audible.

The A12s and the A30s are continuing westward past the entrance to Blackney Pass. They are favouring the Hanson Island side of the Strait.
Helena
28 Sep 2006 12:47:29 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

The A30s are now in Blackfish Sound after travelling north together through Blackney Pass. The A12s followed and are now 1/2 the distance through Blackney Pass on their way to Blackfish Sound. Like the A30s they are silent and travelling close to each other. Sunny clear afternoon.
Helena
28 Sep 2006 16:09:57 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

At least the A12s came back to the Strait via Weynton Pass. They are silent now but most likely continuing eastward past CP etc.
Helena
28 Sep 2006 21:18:59 PDT