Sightings and Link to Missing Email Report
Previous report didn’t go out to email subscribers for some unknown reason!! I do apologize to you all. It was posted too late for overnight feed since it took so long to compile the day after Sea Fair, and am not certain why it didn’t make it out the following day. Here is the direct link to it: http://whalesanddolphinsofbc.blogspot.ca/2013/07/very-long-cetacean-report-catch-up.html
The Humpback Whales are still in the Powell River to Savary Island area with a blow off Rebecca Rocks as I type (7:45 pm). There are a total of 4 different animals at least. I can confirm seeing three different animals, but not the fourth and have not had time to investigate. Transient Bigg’s Killer Whales have shown up again, and lots of Pacific White Sided Dolphins are in the inlets with a few having spread out.
Additional bit of news was the need to rescue a seal pup, a bit smelly but extremely cute. My unexpected overnight guest caused a bit more delay in the million items on the to-do list which included responding to all your emails. I am not ignoring you, so please bear with me. The pup is now at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center thanks to Pacific Coastal Airlines who donates these rescue flights. These pups are frequently left on shore while the Mom goes off to feed, but monitored in case the Mom doesn’t get back after 24 hours. They should be left alone and protected from human and animal intervention. If there is a serious threat, please call the the Marine Mammal Incident Reporting line at 1-800-465-4336 and the Rescue Center will send someone, such as myself out to evaluate and help.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins BC
Have you seen a whale, dolphin or porpoise?
Call 1-877-323-9776or Email your report.
Every sighting report is valuable!
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale off Vivian Island
July 31, 2013
Chris Park, Powell River
July 31:
9:35 am Humpback Whale off of Savary Island.
9:35 am Humpback Whale off of Savary Island.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
July 31:
2 pm Humpback Whale off Vivian Island Westing. My friend says the humpback had something that looked like blood on its abdomen. When he said the Whale left fast he said he meant more determinedly and swimming on a straight course West. (Photo showed barnacles with some reddish seaweed growing on the edge of a tail fluke. This is quite normal for Humpbacks, but there is still concern that there is new injury – SM)
Michael Stewart, Powell River
July 31:
7:30 pm Humpback Whale just off of Rebecca Rocks.
Jessica Dohm, Powell River
July 30:
9:45 am Humpback Whale(s) off Powell River.
Radio
July 30:
12:08 pm Humpback off Powell river today btwn 11:30 am and May still be there.
Diane Romer, Powell River
July 30:
1:30 pm Humpback Whale couple miles towards Vancouver Island from Grant’s Reef off Savary and Harwood Islands.
July 30:
1:47 pm There are a total of 4 Humpback Whales in the area 2 close to Grant’s Reef 2 between Grief Point and Myrtle Rocks, Powell River.
1:47 pm There are a total of 4 Humpback Whales in the area 2 close to Grant’s Reef 2 between Grief Point and Myrtle Rocks, Powell River.
July 30:
2:45 pm Humpback Whale off Savary with Aaron, Flyguy, Webber another off Blubber Bay, Texada.
2:45 pm Humpback Whale off Savary with Aaron, Flyguy, Webber another off Blubber Bay, Texada.
July 30:
3:28 I’ve got the Humpback Whale off Powell by Harwood Island to the Mill. Confirmed this is a different whale, but left camera behind…oops!
3:28 I’ve got the Humpback Whale off Powell by Harwood Island to the Mill. Confirmed this is a different whale, but left camera behind…oops!
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins BC
July 30:
4:15 pm Left Humpback Whale Manson Pass, between Savary and Hernando Islands 2 miles out from pass.
4:15 pm Left Humpback Whale Manson Pass, between Savary and Hernando Islands 2 miles out from pass.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
July 31:
11:53 am Humpback Whale off Manson Passage, between Savary and Hernando Islands.
Geord, Discovery Marine Safaris
Transient Bigg’s Killer Whales
Transient Bigg’s KW off Hornby Island
July 24, 2013
Ray Hogan
July 31:
10:44 am Report of Orca at Port Neville, Johnstone Strait. No direction.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
July 31:
11:53 am T020/21 Eastbound at Vansitart Point, Johnstone Strait.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
July 31:
3:57 pm T020 and T021 are at Chatham Pt. now.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
July 31:
4:10 pm Left T20/21 150 Mtrs off Chatham Point light. Committed to Disc Passage by the looks of it.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions Cheers Fr nick
July 31:
5:36 pm Transients T20/21 again at the South end of Elk Bay…..Moriarty Point.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphin
July, 2013
Garry
July 31:
7:23 am PWS Dolphins at Hall Point, Nodales Channel this morning.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
July 31:
7:23 am PWS Dolphins Denham Island now.
Aaron Nagler, Sonora Lodge
July 31:
11:08 am Approx. 20 PWS Dolphins Deepwater Bay, by Campbell River.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
July 31:
3:45 pm Leaving 75-100 PWS Dolphins foraging bottom end of Denham Bay
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
July 30:
9:45 am 100+ PWS Dolphins milling Granite Point by Okisollo Channel.
Jos Krijnen, Eagle Eye Adventures
9:45 am 100+ PWS Dolphins milling Granite Point by Okisollo Channel.
Jos Krijnen, Eagle Eye Adventures
July 30:
9 am Titan saw 75 PWS Dolphins at McMullen Pt., Campbell River area.
Aaron Nagler, Sonora Lodge
July 30:
11:25 am 100 PWS Dolphins Southbound with tug and tow between Deepwater Bay and Eagles Cove, just above Campbell River.
11:25 am 100 PWS Dolphins Southbound with tug and tow between Deepwater Bay and Eagles Cove, just above Campbell River.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
July 30:
12:16 pm PWS Dolphins Okisollo Channel and Discovery Passage.
John, Discovery Marine Safaris
July 30:
2:45 100 PWS Dolphins Bodega Point Southbound.
2:45 100 PWS Dolphins Bodega Point Southbound.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
July 30:
5:41 pm PWS Dolphins still at Bodega Point no direction.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
July 30:
5:41 pm at 2100 last eve. Left PWS Dolphins just south of Browns Bay jumping like popcorn.
Jos Krijnen, Eagle Eye Adventures
In The News
Seal pup rescue – too cute! Calling for his/her Mom just before heading out for the flight.
Seal pup in the kennel prior to shipping down to rehab at Vancouver Aquarium.
July 31, 2013
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins BC
Have you seen a whale, dolphin or porpoise?
Call 1-877-323-9776or Emailyour report.
Every sighting report is valuable!
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