Humpbacks Mugging
Cover Image:
Humpbacks approached whale watching tours, the boats involved were respectful and raised their motors until the whales moved on.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
With so many Humpback whales in upper Georgia Strait and various inland waterways that are being reported by a number of observers, it is difficult to determine the exact number of whales in the indicated areas. However, it is estimated that there are at minimum 15-20 Humpback whales spending their time in these channels, with some of the individual Humpbacks being identified by name. Our cover image shows a Humpback whale displaying a behaviour called “mugging”, where the whale approaches a boat and spends time around the boat. This may be due to the curious and/or playful nature of the whales. Boaters are reminded that boats are not to approach whales and must maintain a distance of at least 100-m from all Cetaceans (400-m for Orca), unless the whales approach you. Boaters should not be in the path of whales travelling in a certain direction and to minimize their impact on the whales’ activities as much as possible.
Of note is a pair of Minke whales travelling together near West Thurlow Island near the east end of Johnstone Strait. There are 6 Minke whales that return to the north-east side of Vancouver Island each summer so to see two at the same time is rare and unique as they usually travel by themselves. Many pods of Pacific White-Sided dolphins were observed each numbering around one hundred members. Rounding our report are sightings of Transient Orca and a few porpoises. Some of the Southern Resident Orca were observed off the San Juan Islands, Washington State this past week and have kept researchers puzzled as to their whereabouts most of the time. Go to our magazine section to find out the latest news about them.
On the subject of conserving Cetaceans, July 6th happens to be the International Save the Vaquita Day. Vaquita is currently the most endangered porpoise in the world, with less than 20 surviving in the northernmost section of the Gulf of California in Mexico. The population has decreased dramatically due to Vaquita getting caught and dying in nets of an illegal fishery. To find out more about the plight of the Vaquita and what you can do to help them, refer to the website of the Porpoise Conservation Society (porpoise.org).
Boaters, please use caution on the water. There are Cetaceans out there. Effective June 1st, Federal laws require boats to remain at least 400-m away when viewing Orca and for other Cetaceans, laws require boats to remain at least 100-m from the animals. Remember N.E.W.S. when you see a whale, meaning put your boat in NEUTRAL, ENJOY the view, WAIT till the whales are at a fair distance, and then SLOWLY leave the scene.
WOWs works throught the year, so please continue to keep your eyes open, and report your sightings to us.
Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2019-021
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Sun Jun 30 2019
14:22 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ taking long dives, heading north at Double Island near Toba Inlet, Pryce Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:22 • Biggs Orca ◦T002C2 Tumbo,T002Cs◦ heading south, Homfray Channel. Left T002Cs with Stan southbound. Tumbo about one mile behind. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
16:50 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ near Foster Point, Homfray Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Stan Novotny, Eagle Eye Adventures
Mon Jul 01 2019
14:21 • Biggs Orca off Cape Lazo, Comox, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs transient killer whales near Cape Lazo
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 – 9 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs transient killer whales near Cape Lazo
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 – 9 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:46 • 4 Biggs Orca 4-nm east of Comox on the ferry line to Powell River, Georgia Strait.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs,T046s,T090s◦ playing, 3.5 miles off Cape Lazo, Comox, Georgia Strait. Heading toward Vivian Island along the ferry line. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:20 • Biggs Orca 4.5 miles east of Comox on the ferry line to Powell River, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
Wed Jul 03 2019
–:– • 2 Biggs Orca heading north off Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
12:50 • est. 5-6 Biggs Orca travelling, heading south-east between Myrtle Rocks and Black (Albion) Point, Malaspina Strait. Surfaced a few times, then took a long dive and were out of sight. One young and possibly a juvenile. All females, one very large female leading. ▫ Observed from Shore
Liz Kennedy, Powell River, BC
20:53 • 2 Biggs Orca heading south inside the Walkem Islands close to the shore of East Thurlow Island, Johnstone Strait. One big fin.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
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Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca – T65As and T101s spotted near Patos Island.
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 – 3 items
Ryan Uslu, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
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Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca – T65As and T101s spotted near Patos Island.
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 – 3 items
Ryan Uslu, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
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Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca – T65As and T101s spotted east of Saturna Island. They were observed foraging and after a successful hunt tail and pec slapping.
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 – 6 items
Cheyenne Brewster, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
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Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca – T65As and T101s spotted east of Saturna Island. They were observed foraging and after a successful hunt tail and pec slapping.
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 – 6 items
Cheyenne Brewster, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
HUMPBACK WHALES
Sun Jun 30 2019
13:54 • 3 Humpback Whales near Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. Close to Marina Island shoreline.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
14:53 • 3 Humpback Whales at the north end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Moving along the beach. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Stan Novotny, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:00 • 2 Humpback Whales at Dunsterville Islet, Hoskyn Channel.
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:10 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north from the north end of Marina Island angling towards Whaletown, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:12 • 3 Humpback Whales off the south tip of Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:13 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north just past Black (Albion) Point towards Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Bill Taylor, Powell River, BC
17:19 • 6+ Humpback Whales between Mitlenatch Island and Baker Passage, Georgia Strait.
17:19 • 2 Humpback Whales near Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
17:47 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales near Dunsterville Islet, Hoskyn Channel. Looks like cow and calf.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:50 • 1 Humpback Whales foraging, south of Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Stan Novotny, Eagle Eye Adventures
19:52 • 2 Humpback Whales off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
20:01 • 2 Humpback Whales half mile west of Mitlenatch Island.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
20:44 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north off Grief Point, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
Mon Jul 01 2019
05:47 • 5 Humpback Whales between Hill Island and Burdwood Bay, Sutil Channel.
07:01 • 5 Humpback Whales went around Hill Island, Sutil Channel. And going around Hill Island a second time.
08:33 • 5 Humpback Whales between Hill Island and Penn Islands, Sutil Channel. Now headed back to Cortes Island.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
09:35 • 4 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south at Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks breaching near Sutil Channel
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 – 5 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks breaching near Sutil Channel
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 – 5 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:39 • est. 4-5 Humpback Whales on either side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel. 2-3 southbound and 2 northbound. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
10:03 • 5 Humpback Whales mid-channel between Church House and Maurelle Island, Calm Channel.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
10:30 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ between Francisco Point and Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. Also a mom and calf. Closer to Fransisco Point. A little bit
of splashing. ▫ Leaving the Scene
of splashing. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:35 • Humpback Whales around Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. A few whales there and one belly rubbing on the little rock.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
10:51 • 2 Humpback Whales in Quartz Bay, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:07 • 3 Humpback Whales in Raza Passage.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
11:24 • 2 Humpback Whales -1 on the west side of and 1 on the east side of Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
13:27 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south in front of the lodge on Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
13:52 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south near Twin Bay on Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks near Twin Bay, Read Island
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks near Twin Bay, Read Island
Mon, 1 Jul 2019 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:54 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCZ0298 Split Fin◦ off South Rendezvous Island, Drew Passage.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:26 • 3 Humpback Whales around Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:45 • 2 Humpback Whales taking long dives, midway between Quadra Island Scallop Farm and Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:25 • 2 Humpback Whales 2-km from Viner Point on the ferry line to Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:55 • 2 Humpback Whales between Sentry Shoal and Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait. A tad closer to Sentry. ▫ Leaving the Scene
17:01 • 1 Humpback Whales between Sentry Shoal and Vancouver Island. 1/2 miles south of the other two.
17:43 • 1 Humpback Whales doing circles, just a tad south-east of the Spoil Grounds, Georgia Strait. Between Wilby shoal and Mitlenatch Island.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
18:38 • 2 Humpback Whales on the ferry line off Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
19:00 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north past Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
20:13 • 18 Humpback Whales between Heriot Bay, Viner Point and Francisco Point, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
20:58 • 2 Humpback Whales across from Burdwood Bay, Read Island, Sutil Channel. Closer to Cortes Island side of the channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Tue Jul 02 2019
08:31 • 2 Humpback Whales back and forth, between Hill Island and lower Carrington Bay, Sutil Channel.
08:37 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales off Hill Island closer to Burdwood Bay, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
09:45 • 3 Humpback Whales, Baker Passage.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
09:53 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, mid channel between Read Island and Cortes Island, now angling toward Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
09:53 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, between Quadra Island Scallop Farm and Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
10:02 • 2 Humpback Whales off Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
10:09 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:16 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, off Spoil Grounds toward Baker Passage, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
10:39 • 2 Humpback Whales at the north end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Active.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:55 • Humpback Whales between Penn Islands and Rendezvous Islands, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:01 • 2 Humpback Whales in the middle of Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
11:14 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading north off South Rendezvous Island, Calm Channel.
11:29 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales off Von Donop Inlet, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Jen Smalley, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:00 • 2 Humpback Whales, Whiterock Passage.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:03 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, NW side of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Tenacious 3 (Boat), Discovery Marine Safaris
12:37 • 12 Humpback Whales between Francisco Point and Marina Island to Rebecca Spit in the area of Whaletown, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:58 • est. 3-5 Humpback Whales in 3-4 foot seas just below the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
13:30 • 2 Humpback Whales, Drew Passage.
13:30 • 2 Humpback Whales off Von Donop Inlet, Sutil Channel.
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:56 • est. 5-6 Humpback Whales breaching & tail lobs, in big swells off Rebecca Spit all angling toward Marina Island, Sutil Channel. One breached about 20 times in a row.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
15:10 • Humpback Whales breaching, west side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
15:20 • Humpback Whales south of Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
17:21 • 3 Humpback Whales between Viner Point and Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
Wed Jul 03 2019
07:41 • Humpback Whales near the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
08:15 • Humpback Whales north of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:39 • 2 Humpback Whales taking long dives, between the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Peter Murray, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:11 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:17 • 2 Humpback Whales north-east of Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Peter Murray, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:23 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
09:23 • 2 Humpback Whales near Rebecca Spit, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Bill Coltart, Big Animal Encounters
09:38 • 2 Humpback Whales mugging, off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait. Whales mugging a sport fishing boat – very intimate.
09:54 • 2 Humpback Whales playing, south of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel. Close to Ferry Route.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:35 • Humpback Whales heading north off the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
10:40 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0380 Zed / Zorro,BCX0565 Nick◦ breaching, south of Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
10:40 • 2 Humpback Whales heading towards Dunsterville Islet, Hoskyn Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:44 • 2 Humpback Whales north of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:45 • 8 Humpback Whales around Breton Islands, Sutil Channel. Observed with 360 view.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:19 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0380 Zed / Zorro,BCX0565 Nick◦ heading towards Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. Travelling at 1.8 knots. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
11:25 • est. 8 Humpback Whales foraging, off the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. A feeding frenzy taking place.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:30 • Humpback Whales south of Bartlett Islet, Calm Channel.
12:00 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, off Bartlett Islet. Juvenile whales. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:41 • 4 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Spit and the Quadra Island Scallop Farm, Sutil Channel.
12:41 • 2 Humpback Whales to the east of Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
12:41 • est. 4+ Humpback Whales between Francisco Point and Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
13:14 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south between Center Islet and Quadra Island Scallop Farm, Sutil Channel.
13:20 • Humpback Whales off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait. Seeing multiple blows.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
13:26 • 1 Humpback Whales taking long dives at the north end of Lewis Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:32 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCY Chinook◦ mugging, south of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel. The whales were mugging a Zodiac.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:15 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south-east a few miles off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Tenacious 3 (Boat), Discovery Marine Safaris
14:20 • 2 Humpback Whales north of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
14:30 • Humpback Whales breaching, at the Quadra Island Scallop Farm, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
14:32 • 4 Humpback Whales off the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. Active whales.
14:40 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
14:40 • 3 Humpback Whales off Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
14:53 • 2 Humpback Whales between Burdwood Bay and Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Jen Smalley, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:14 • 3 Humpback Whales off the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. Still active.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
15:23 • 2 Humpback Whales taking long dives, off Center Islet north-west of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:33 • 1 Humpback Whales one mile off Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
15:59 • 2 Humpback Whales off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Thrashing around near the reef.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
16:45 • Humpback Whales heading south off Cinque Islands, Discovery Passage.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
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Humpback Whales
Humpbacks spotted celebrating Canada Day
Mon, 7 Jan 2019 – 4 items
Stuart Clark, Eagle Eye Adventures
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Humpback Whales
Humpbacks spotted celebrating Canada Day
Mon, 7 Jan 2019 – 4 items
Stuart Clark, Eagle Eye Adventures
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Humpback Whales
Humpbacks spotted breaching by the Eagle Eye Adventures team
Tue, 2 Jul 2019 – 4 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
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Humpback Whales
Humpbacks spotted breaching by the Eagle Eye Adventures team
Tue, 2 Jul 2019 – 4 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
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Humpback Whales
Humpbacks approached whale watching tours surprising guests
Wed, 3 Jul 2019 – 8 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
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Humpback Whales
Humpbacks approached whale watching tours surprising guests
Wed, 3 Jul 2019 – 8 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
MINKE WHALES
Mon Jul 01 2019
09:07 • 2 Minke Whales moving quickly, heading south at Tyee Point, West Thurlow Island, Johnstone Strait.
Ryan Stewart, Sonora Resort
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Sun Jun 30 2019
14:00 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins off Burnt Bluff east of Horn Bay, Dent Rapids. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
Mon Jul 01 2019
10:50 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins in Teakerne Arm. Report on VHF from Mohah. ▫ Second Hand
11:00 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins near the entrance to Teakerne Arm, Lewis Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:30 • PWS Dolphins in Teakerne Arm. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
Tue Jul 02 2019
13:04 • PWS Dolphins off Gomer Island, Nodales Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific white-sided dolphins near Gomer Island
Tue, 2 Jul 2019 – 1 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific white-sided dolphins near Gomer Island
Tue, 2 Jul 2019 – 1 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:18 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins off Gomer Island at the entrance to Frederick Arm, Nodales Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Wed Jul 03 2019
14:32 • PWS Dolphins milling, off Hall Point, Sonora Island, Nodales Channel. Info from Garry. ▫ Second Hand
17:00 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins at the back of Frederick Arm. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jen Smalley, Eagle Eye Adventures
17:40 • PWS Dolphins by No Name Creek, Discovery Passage. A few dolphins close to the shore.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
DALLS PORPOISE
Wed Jul 03 2019
16:07 • 6 Dalls Porpoise playing, near the Richie Bros Resort on Stuart Island, Arran Rapids.
Jen Smalley, Eagle Eye Adventures
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Sun Jun 30 2019
21:34 • est. 15 Harbour Porpoise close to Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
Mon Jul 01 2019
14:33 • est. 40+ Harbour Porpoise between Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy and Shelter Point, Georgia Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
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