Distant calls audible.
Our up and down internet is difficult to work around and today was no exception. For your information: In short, the A12s went out via Blackney Pass just before 1 am. That left the A30s and the I31s still in johnstone Strait. This afternoon these two groups came back into range from the east. It was a pretty low keyed day with the I31s doing most of the vocals, and most of the time, just resting calls. We are not sure where the A36s ended up. Now, the fog has closed in.
Helena
14 Sep 2008 18:40:32 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Lovely sounds from the A30s and the I31s in the Bight!
Helena
14 Sep 2008 19:41:36 PDT
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
I31s arrived in JS with A12s
Multiple pod calls audible.
Right now we are listening to the A30s, A36s, A12s and the I31s. Earlier today the A12s went west into Queen Charlotte Strait and picked up the I31s while the A30s hooked up with the A36s who possibly arrived back from the east. Before the A12s returned with the I31s via Weynton Pass this afternoon, the A30s and the A36s paced Johnstone Strait. As they all got togethereast of the entrance to Weynton Pass a small group of transients decided the Strait was too crowded and they turned back east just shy of Cracroft Point. The resident groups are now east bound as well.
Helena
13 Sep 2008 17:28:51 PDT
Right now we are listening to the A30s, A36s, A12s and the I31s. Earlier today the A12s went west into Queen Charlotte Strait and picked up the I31s while the A30s hooked up with the A36s who possibly arrived back from the east. Before the A12s returned with the I31s via Weynton Pass this afternoon, the A30s and the A36s paced Johnstone Strait. As they all got togethereast of the entrance to Weynton Pass a small group of transients decided the Strait was too crowded and they turned back east just shy of Cracroft Point. The resident groups are now east bound as well.
Helena
13 Sep 2008 17:28:51 PDT
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I35's in Queen Charlotte Strait heading west
Seasmoke reports
It was out in the Queen Charlotte Strait that we caught up with a small group of orcas, they were identified as the I35’s, a subpod of the I31 Matriline. Most of our viewing time was spent with I67 who was foraging intensely and lunge diving. Some G-Clan vocals were heard via the hydrophone when we first caught up with the pod. They were headed west and we left them at Lizard Point.
It was out in the Queen Charlotte Strait that we caught up with a small group of orcas, they were identified as the I35’s, a subpod of the I31 Matriline. Most of our viewing time was spent with I67 who was foraging intensely and lunge diving. Some G-Clan vocals were heard via the hydrophone when we first caught up with the pod. They were headed west and we left them at Lizard Point.
Friday, August 15, 2008
I31s in Blackfish Sound
We are so sorry that the live audio is still not working.But the internet is still on and off. A short update. The A12´s, all A5´s and the A24´s are in the bight, close to the hydrophone we can hear A12calls. A55, A62, A67 and A83 were a bit far off the others. All going east. We had a report of the A36´s coming up from the east. So maybe they join the others soon. This morning we had the A30´s with the I31´s in Blackfish Sound, after the A30´s went out last night they brought the I31´s back in. But they went already out again to the west.
Melanie
15 Aug 2008 15:42:25 PDT
Melanie
15 Aug 2008 15:42:25 PDT
Friday, August 01, 2008
I31s together with A clan pods in JS
Stubbs Whalewatching reports
From the first trip this morning to the last tour of the day we have had spectacular wildlife viewing. G clan and A clan gathered together in the Johnstone Strait - Blackfish Archipelago for a family affair. 50 plus orcas
We did see the A30's; A24's; A12's;I31's; and I15's
From the first trip this morning to the last tour of the day we have had spectacular wildlife viewing. G clan and A clan gathered together in the Johnstone Strait - Blackfish Archipelago for a family affair. 50 plus orcas
We did see the A30's; A24's; A12's;I31's; and I15's
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I31s with A30s in Blackfish Sound
Multiple pod calls audible.
It seems we're connected again, after being down most of the night. Sorry about that, as it has been very exciting vocally & socially. There has been a lot of movement since yesterday. The groups that were in the east came quickly back to the west in the afternoon & met up with the I15s/I31s, who had spent hours resting in western Johnstone Strait yesterday afternoon before heading into the beaches for an excited rub just before the A11s & co met them around 7pm. The A12s & A36s came back into the Strait via Weynton Pass & headed east just before dark. Most of the groups headed north via Blackney Pass around midnight & then headed back into the Strait around 3am. At the moment, the A30s & I31s are in Blackfish Sound. We think the A12s headed east from Robson Bight around 3am.
Helena
29 Jul 2008 06:18:23 PDT
It seems we're connected again, after being down most of the night. Sorry about that, as it has been very exciting vocally & socially. There has been a lot of movement since yesterday. The groups that were in the east came quickly back to the west in the afternoon & met up with the I15s/I31s, who had spent hours resting in western Johnstone Strait yesterday afternoon before heading into the beaches for an excited rub just before the A11s & co met them around 7pm. The A12s & A36s came back into the Strait via Weynton Pass & headed east just before dark. Most of the groups headed north via Blackney Pass around midnight & then headed back into the Strait around 3am. At the moment, the A30s & I31s are in Blackfish Sound. We think the A12s headed east from Robson Bight around 3am.
Helena
29 Jul 2008 06:18:23 PDT
Monday, July 28, 2008
I31s returning from the east..
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
Good morning everyone! After a sleepy night (for us) we began hearing calls on the rubbing beaches hydrophone a short while ago... sounds like the I15s/I31s & an "A1" group are returning from the east.
Helena
28 Jul 2008 07:28:28 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We're hearing echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like some of the orcas are having a bite in the Bight on their way west.
Helena
28 Jul 2008 07:58:02 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s have turned into Blackney Pass ahead of the I15s and I31s who are just making their way out of Johnstone Strait.
Helena
28 Jul 2008 10:39:09 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Actually, the I15s and the I31s have not yet made it into Blackney Pass proper. They fell asleepand are still between CP and the bottom (east) end of Hanson Island. (Jared Towers report)
Helena
28 Jul 2008 11:19:03 PDT
Good morning everyone! After a sleepy night (for us) we began hearing calls on the rubbing beaches hydrophone a short while ago... sounds like the I15s/I31s & an "A1" group are returning from the east.
Helena
28 Jul 2008 07:28:28 PDT
Orcas hunting fish.
We're hearing echolocation on the Critical Point hydrophone... sounds like some of the orcas are having a bite in the Bight on their way west.
Helena
28 Jul 2008 07:58:02 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
The A36s have turned into Blackney Pass ahead of the I15s and I31s who are just making their way out of Johnstone Strait.
Helena
28 Jul 2008 10:39:09 PDT
No calls but orcas nearby
Actually, the I15s and the I31s have not yet made it into Blackney Pass proper. They fell asleepand are still between CP and the bottom (east) end of Hanson Island. (Jared Towers report)
Helena
28 Jul 2008 11:19:03 PDT
Sunday, July 27, 2008
I31s returned together with the I15s today
Multiple pod calls audible.
A lot has been happening while we were "down". First of all, this morning we have heard the I15s and possibly other G clan members arrive into Johnstone Strait. We are also hearing A1 calls and hopefully soon will sort out who. Yesterday, the A30s continued west toward the A24s and A5s who spent the day in the Lower Johnstone Strait (Nick Templeman report). Then yesterday evening, A12 and A33 travelled through Blackfish Sound,Blackney Pass and into Johnstone Strait. They were first seen by Troy Bright at Berre Point. They looked well and energetic, foraging as they travelled past us. A small minke kept company briefly. Again this morning, we had a group of dolphins who added to the mix.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 08:00:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We started hearing I11s or I31 type calls just a while ago. Sounds like the whales are passing off the Rubbing beaches to the west.
Tomoko
27 Jul 2008 14:54:59 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
After passing the Beaches, the I15s, I31s and the A36s turned back to the west. They have now passed CP and are on their way west. The A11s, who were seen earlier have not been yet identified as part of this western run. Meanwhile, the A30s,A5s, A12s and A24s were in the Lower Johnstone Strait where at least some, if not all, went southeast of Nodales Channel.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 17:15:14 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Sorry, a bit late but these good calls have been (and are) on Flower Island, Blackfish Sound. The i31s, I15s and A36s left Johnstone Strait earlier and went through Weynton Passage until they got to the other side.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 19:43:51 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A36s, I15s & I31s have been making their way south through Blackney Pass over the last while, and are now entering Johnstone Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 20:30:07 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
And now, of course eastbound to the Reserve.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 21:29:10 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
That was a nice all pod rub!
Helena
27 Jul 2008 22:31:56 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The rub seems to be over. What now? The tide is still flooding for an hour. Will this encourage them to go looking for the other groups to the east?
Helena
27 Jul 2008 22:53:55 PDT
A lot has been happening while we were "down". First of all, this morning we have heard the I15s and possibly other G clan members arrive into Johnstone Strait. We are also hearing A1 calls and hopefully soon will sort out who. Yesterday, the A30s continued west toward the A24s and A5s who spent the day in the Lower Johnstone Strait (Nick Templeman report). Then yesterday evening, A12 and A33 travelled through Blackfish Sound,Blackney Pass and into Johnstone Strait. They were first seen by Troy Bright at Berre Point. They looked well and energetic, foraging as they travelled past us. A small minke kept company briefly. Again this morning, we had a group of dolphins who added to the mix.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 08:00:39 PDT
Distant calls audible.
We started hearing I11s or I31 type calls just a while ago. Sounds like the whales are passing off the Rubbing beaches to the west.
Tomoko
27 Jul 2008 14:54:59 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
After passing the Beaches, the I15s, I31s and the A36s turned back to the west. They have now passed CP and are on their way west. The A11s, who were seen earlier have not been yet identified as part of this western run. Meanwhile, the A30s,A5s, A12s and A24s were in the Lower Johnstone Strait where at least some, if not all, went southeast of Nodales Channel.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 17:15:14 PDT
Superb sounds!!
Sorry, a bit late but these good calls have been (and are) on Flower Island, Blackfish Sound. The i31s, I15s and A36s left Johnstone Strait earlier and went through Weynton Passage until they got to the other side.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 19:43:51 PDT
Superb sounds!!
The A36s, I15s & I31s have been making their way south through Blackney Pass over the last while, and are now entering Johnstone Strait.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 20:30:07 PDT
Multiple pod calls audible.
And now, of course eastbound to the Reserve.
Helena
27 Jul 2008 21:29:10 PDT
Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.
That was a nice all pod rub!
Helena
27 Jul 2008 22:31:56 PDT
Distant calls audible.
The rub seems to be over. What now? The tide is still flooding for an hour. Will this encourage them to go looking for the other groups to the east?
Helena
27 Jul 2008 22:53:55 PDT
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