Northern Resident Orca in Discovery Passage
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Northern Resident Killer Whales – C6s & D11s – passing Deepwater Bay, Discovery Passage
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
On the morning of August 30th, Northern Resident Orca (fish-eating)travelled southward starting from the north end of Discovery Passage and they arrived in Menzies Bay around noon where they remained for a few hours resting. These Orca then continued southward and appeared off Campbell River by early evening and were last seen heading northward off Campbell River.
Many other Orca sightings were reported over this period with the majority of them being Transient Orca (marine mammal eating). Humpback whales remain in many areas of Sutil Channel. It is no easy task to determine how many total Humpback whales are in a large area such as Sutil Channel as they are always on the move but one estimate was received of at least 16 Humpback whales in the area between Francisco Point and Cortez Reef. One sighting of a Minke whale occurred in Blackfish Sound. Rounding our report are sightings of Pacific White-Sided dolphins, and a few sightings of Dalls porpoises and of Harbour porpoises.
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The Federal Government (DFO) has issued the following statement about watching whales in the wild: “To address disturbance in the presence of whales, a mandatory 400-metre vessel approach distance for all killer whales is in effect starting June 1, 2020 in all southern British Columbia coastal waters between Campbell River and just north of Ucluelet. The Marine Mammal Regulations continue to remain in effect year-round, including maintaining a minimum 200 metre approach distance from all killer whales in Canadian Pacific waters other than described above, and 100 metres for other whales, porpoises and dolphins OR 200 metres when the animal is in resting position or with a calf.”
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Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2020-024
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Sun Aug 23 2020
12:00 • est. 2 Biggs Orca near the west end of Active Pass. ▫ From Ferry
CW, North Vancouver, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales spotted from the ferry in Active Pass
Sun, 23 Aug 2020 – 2 items
CW, North Vancouver, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales spotted from the ferry in Active Pass
Sun, 23 Aug 2020 – 2 items
CW, North Vancouver, BC
Thu Aug 27 2020
17:30 • Biggs Orca in Gorge Harbour. It appears the Orca were leaving the Harbour. ▫ Second Hand
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
Fri Aug 28 2020
14:17 • Biggs Orca heading north off Sandy (Tree) Island towards Comox, Baynes Sound.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:25 • Biggs Orca heading north-east, Cape Lazo, Comox, Georgia Strait.
15:45 • Biggs Orca zig zagging, heading east heading from Cape Lazo towards Harwood Island, Georgia Strait.
16:20 • Biggs Orca a couple of miles off Cape Lazo aiming at Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Doing 3 knots. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:24 • Biggs Orca ◦T049As◦ mid gulf at Shearwater Passage, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Sat Aug 29 2020
11:13 • Biggs Orca heading south, off the Campbell River Fishing Pier, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:20 • est. 5 Biggs Orca moving quickly, heading south-east off Addenbroke Island, Fitz Hugh Sound. Others also saw some Orca on the same day exhibiting some strange behaviour with a Humpback whale, her calf and a sea lion. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
MM, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales by Addenbroke Island, Fitz Hugh Sound.
Sat, 29 Aug 2020 – 2 items
MM, Addenbroke Island, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales by Addenbroke Island, Fitz Hugh Sound.
Sat, 29 Aug 2020 – 2 items
MM, Addenbroke Island, BC
Mon Aug 31 2020
08:49 • Biggs Orca off the south end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Looks to be a large pod just hanging out at the reef. ▫ Second Hand
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:29 • 4 Biggs Orca heading north past Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait. One angled to Texada side, the rest close to the mainland. Observed 1 big fin.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
13:35 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s,T102,T102B◦ heading north near Grief Point, Malaspina Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
13:58 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s,T102,T102B◦ spread out, heading north off Powell River Ferry Terminal, Malaspina Strait.
14:40 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s,T102,T102B◦ spread out, heading north abeam Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper), Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:40 • 3 Biggs Orca heading north-west between Harwood Island and Sliammon, Malaspina Strait.
Heather Armstrong, Powell River, BC
17:45 • 4 Biggs Orca hunting, heading north west of the Copeland Islands, Malaspina Strait. We saw four Orca, including a calf. We watched them travelling north until around six forty-five. It looks like they’re feeding. It was AWESOME!.
McLeod family
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales by Copeland Islands, Malaspina Strait
Mon, 31 Aug 2020 – 1 items
McLeod Family
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales by Copeland Islands, Malaspina Strait
Mon, 31 Aug 2020 – 1 items
McLeod Family
Tue Sep 01 2020
08:00 • Biggs Orca heading south in Lewis Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:50 • 4 Biggs Orca heading east off Walkem Islands, Johnstone Strait. 1 big fin and 3 small fins.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
14:15 • est. 6-8 Biggs Orca heading south passed Race Point, Discovery Passage. 2 big fins.
17:00 • Biggs Orca heading east, west of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:15 • 7 Biggs Orca ◦T034s,T037s◦ west of Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
17:45 • 4 Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ between Mitlenatch Island and Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
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Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whale off Powell River
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 – 2 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
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Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whale off Powell River
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 – 2 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Fri Aug 28 2020
16:30 • NRKW Orca heading west, Blackfish Sound. Just leaving the sound.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Sun Aug 30 2020
08:30 • NRKW Orca heading south at Granite Point, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
08:54 • est. 8-10 NRKW Orca moving slowly and foraging, heading south, spread out at Granite Point, Quadra Island. One big fin. ▫ Second Hand
09:29 • NRKW Orca ◦C6s,D11s◦ heading south at Deepwater Bay, Discovery Passage.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales – C6s & D11s – passing Deepwater Bay, Discovery Passage
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 – 10 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales – C6s & D11s – passing Deepwater Bay, Discovery Passage
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 – 10 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
11:14 • NRKW Orca ◦C6s,D11s◦ heading south, approaching Race Point, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales – C6s & D11s – near Race Point, Discovery Passage
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 – 9 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales – C6s & D11s – near Race Point, Discovery Passage
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 – 9 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:30 • NRKW Orca ◦C6s,D11s◦ in the northwest corner of Menzies Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:48 • NRKW Orca ◦C6s,D11s◦ resting, in a group off the Marine Link Terminal in Menzies Bay. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:06 • NRKW Orca ◦C6s,D11s◦ in Menzies Bay.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales in Menzies Bay
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales in Menzies Bay
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
17:30 • NRKW Orca ◦C6s,D11s◦ heading south passing Campbell River and Whiskey Point, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
18:37 • NRKW Orca ◦C6s,D11s◦ heading north off Campbell River, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales north of Campbell River
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales north of Campbell River
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES
Sun Aug 30 2020
09:30 • est. 8-10 Orca foraging, heading south at north end of Escalante Rocks, Pacific Ocean. Approached us while we were jigging at Escalante Rocks. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Roger Dunlop, Gold River, BC
HUMPBACK WHALES
Thu Aug 27 2020
12:00 • 3 Humpback Whales resting, directly out from the Powell River Ferry Terminal, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
12:20 • 2 Humpback Whales just off Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
12:25 • 1 Humpback Whales just off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait. Smaller whale.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
13:00 • Humpback Whales between Hill Island and Frederic Point, Sutil Channel.
13:45 • Humpback Whales off Kellsey Point, Stuart Island, Yuculta Rapids.
14:25 • Humpback Whales between Centre Islet and Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
14:38 • 2 Humpback Whales 1 NM east of Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
14:38 • 1 Humpback Whales heading west 1.8 NM off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:14 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south-east south of Subtle Islands abeam the north end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
16:25 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north close to shore on the east side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:39 • 1 Humpback Whales south side of and close to Hill Island toward Burdwood Bay, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
19:15 • Humpback Whales breaching, on the Powell River side of Harwood Island Spit, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks by Harwood Island Spit, Malaspina Strait
Thu, 27 Aug 2020 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks by Harwood Island Spit, Malaspina Strait
Thu, 27 Aug 2020 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Fri Aug 28 2020
06:30 • 1 Humpback Whales between Feather Cove and Kinghorn Island, Desolation Sound. Seen from Feather Cove. Has been there all night.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
06:57 • 2 Humpback Whales foraging, off the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
06:57 • 3 Humpback Whales off the south end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
07:28 • 4 Humpback Whales off the Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
08:00 • est. 8+ Humpback Whales off Foster Island, Queen Charlotte Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
09:00 • est. 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, 1 km off shore, between Shelter Point and Gillies Bay, Georgia Strait. Some shallow dives, crossing each other in circles. ▫ Observed from Shore
SM, Gillies Bay, BC
10:17 • 2 Humpback Whales near the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
10:45 • 4 Humpback Whales off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
10:55 • 2 Humpback Whales north of the Spoil Grounds south of Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
11:20 • 3 Humpback Whales a mile south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:15 • 1 Humpback Whales at the south end of Drew Passage.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
12:30 • 2 Humpback Whales at the Spoil Grounds south of Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait. A mom and a calf.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:30 • 1 Humpback Whales at Eastwest Bay, Maurelle Island, Calm Channel.
13:40 • Humpback Whales between Church House and Harbott Point, Calm Channel.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
14:00 • Humpback Whales heading south, Kellsey Point, Stuart Island, Yuculta Rapids.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
14:13 • 2 Humpback Whales just southwest of Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:33 • 3 Humpback Whales off Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
14:55 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south, Malaspina Strait. Close to Baker Passage and the northeast shoreline of Hernando Island.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
14:58 • 1 Humpback Whales north of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
15:14 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south in Plunger Passage and close to Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:38 • 3 Humpback Whales between Mitlenatch Island and Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
16:10 • Humpback Whales breaching, off the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
16:39 • 4 Humpback Whales breaching in Blackfish Sound.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
17:24 • 2 Humpback Whales mid gulf at Shearwater Passage, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
18:34 • 1 Humpback Whales heading east off Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper), Malaspina Strait. Moving towards the boats fishing off the Powell River mill. ▫ Observed from Shore
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Sat Aug 29 2020
07:19 • 4 Humpback Whales off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
07:19 • Humpback Whales breaching, off the bottom of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
09:45 • 2 Humpback Whales off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
09:45 • 1 Humpback Whales mid-channel towards Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:08 • 3 Humpback Whales off Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
10:30 • 2 Humpback Whales 1 mile off Marina Reef.
10:49 • 2 Humpback Whales off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:53 • 4 Humpback Whales between Marina Reef and Cortez Reef, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
Sun Aug 30 2020
06:49 • 4 Humpback Whales foraging, from Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy to Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
07:03 • 2 Humpback Whales, mid-channel between Francisco Point and Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
07:32 • Humpback Whales off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
09:15 • 2 Humpback Whales taking long dives, heading south off Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
JR, Campbell River, BC
10:40 • Humpback Whales off Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
10:45 • est. 1 Humpback Whales at Gillies Bay, Texada Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Patti Perepeluk, Comox Valley, BC
10:56 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north off Cape Mudge Fishing Hump off Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
14:32 • est. 5-6 Humpback Whales between Francisco Point and Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Mon Aug 31 2020
06:30 • Humpback Whales off the south end of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
06:40 • 1 Humpback Whales off Van Anda, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
08:12 • est. 2 Humpback Whales moving quickly, heading south, Campbell River, Discovery Passage. Mid channel. ▫ Observed from Shore
JR, Campbell River, BC
08:21 • Humpback Whales heading north off Grief Point, Malaspina Strait. It was close in near the park. ▫ Second Hand
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
09:09 • 2 Humpback Whales mid channel at Whiskey Point, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
09:48 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south in front of Campbell River Ferry Terminal, Discovery Passage.
10:30 • 1 Humpback Whales a mile west of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Passed about 8 since the green can (Cape Mudge).
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:35 • 2 Humpback Whales among the Walkem Islands, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
10:42 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north 1 mile off Dogfish Bay at the southeast end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:26 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ moving slowly, heading south-east off Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. Nick with a calf.
11:31 • Humpback Whales mid channel near Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:35 • 3 Humpback Whales at Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait. Active with sea lions.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:58 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, between Francisco Point and Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:44 • 13 Humpback Whales spread out, from Viner Point to Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Sutil Channel.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
13:24 • Humpback Whales northeast of the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. With sea lions.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
15:15 • 2 Humpback Whales foraging, heading west off Kinghorn Island north of Lund, Desolation Sound. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
JR, Powell River, BC
18:21 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, at Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
Tue Sep 01 2020
07:25 • Humpback Whales off Francisco Point on Quadra Island.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
07:30 • est. 16+ Humpback Whales between Francisco Point and Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. Some toward Mitlenatch Island, Cortez Reef and throughout Sutil Channel. Observerd between 7am and 7:30am.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:45 • Humpback Whales off Pocahontas Bay, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
11:55 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north at Dogfish Bay at the southeast end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:25 • 2 Humpback Whales west of Captain Island, Jervis Inlet.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:34 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north off the Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:15 • 2 Humpback Whales at Whaletown on Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:00 • 3 Humpback Whales west of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
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Humpback Whales
Humpbacks – Geometry and Nick – pec slapping!
Wed, 31 Dec 1969 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks – Geometry and Nick – pec slapping!
Wed, 31 Dec 1969 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
MINKE WHALES
Fri Aug 28 2020
15:30 • 1 Minke Whales just east of Vincent Island, Queen Charlotte Strait. Surprisingly curious. Pretty Neat.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Sat Aug 29 2020
12:30 • PWS Dolphins milling, between Mink Island and Martin Islands, Desolation Sound. Small pod seen.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
DALLS PORPOISE
Fri Aug 28 2020
16:39 • est. 30 Dalls Porpoise in Blackfish Sound.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Sat Aug 29 2020
15:02 • Dalls Porpoise off Sonora Point, Sonora Island, Nodales Channel.
15:25 • Dalls Porpoise off Horn Point, Dent Rapids.
15:36 • Dalls Porpoise behind Jimmy Judd Island, Yuculta Rapids.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Fri Aug 28 2020
14:30 • 1 Harbour Porpoise between Powell Islets and Sarah Point, Malaspina Strait.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
Tue Sep 01 2020
14:30 • Harbour Porpoise off the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
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