The Dorsal Fins of Orca
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Two large bulls travelling together
Don Peterson, Hornby Island, BC
One of the obvious and visible signs of the presence of Orca are their dorsal fins rising out of the water when they surface to breathe. Adult male Orca have dorsal fins that can be up to 2-meters tall, which is taller than many of us! The male dorsal fins can be spotted from many kilometers away (e.g. 6-8 km) with the use of binoculars. The dorsal fins of female Orca can be up to 1-meter tall so the females can by identified by their fins as well.
Sightings of Transient Orca occurred in various waterways and channels. Many Humpback whales are in Sutil Channel and upper Georgia Strait. Some of them were observed breaching, and on a few occasions, some of the Humpbacks were observed slapping their pectoral fins onto the surface of the water. A few pods of Pacific White-Sided dolphins were seen, with the largest pod numbering around 100 members.
The Federal Government (DFO) 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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Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2021-016
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Fri Jul 16 2021
–:– • est. 4-5 Biggs Orca feeding, diving, and splashing, NW side of Tzoonie Narrows, Narrows Inlet. We have property directly across from where we saw them. We noticed splashing in the the distance. Observed the Orcas feeding in one area for maybe half hour, then they headed back out Narrows Inlet.
Elizabeth Raap, Delta, BC
Sun Jul 18 2021
15:00 • est. 6-8 Biggs Orca travelling, heading south-east off the NW tip of Texada Island, Georgia Strait. A loose group with two large bulls travelling together. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Don Peterson, Hornby Island, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales off Texada Island
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Don Peterson, Hornby Island, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales off Texada Island
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Don Peterson, Hornby Island, BC
Tue Jul 20 2021
15:16 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ milling, off the mine at Texada Island.
Simon Piddock, Ocean EcoVentures Parksville
17:09 • 4 Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading west at Saltery Bay towards McRae Islet, Jervis Inlet. 1 large dorsal fin, 3 smaller ones.
Monte Drake, Powell River, BC
Wed Jul 21 2021
12:01 • Biggs Orca heading north close by the top end of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
Thu Jul 22 2021
07:25 • est. 10 Biggs Orca feeding, off of the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:52 • 2 Biggs Orca in Drew Harbour. ▫ Observed from Shore
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
14:05 • Biggs Orca heading north at the Kayak Lodge in Surge Narrows, Hoskyn Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Fri Jul 23 2021
15:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs,T090s◦ in the area of Hyacinthe Bay, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling close to shore
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling close to shore
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:30 • Biggs Orca travelling, heading north, mid channel, west of Myrtle Rocks off Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Only saw spray from blows coming from the whales. Multiple blows happening as they travelled. ▫ Observed from Shore
Tanita Sandana, Kelowna, BC
16:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T002C Tasu,T090s◦ moving slowly, heading west up Hoskyn Channel. They did a full circuit of Open Bay/Heriot Bay/ Drew Harbour from Hoskins via Shalaligan Pass then exited the same way through the Breton Islands.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales -T002c, Tasu & T090s – travelling through Hoskyn Channel
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 – 6 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales -T002c, Tasu & T090s – travelling through Hoskyn Channel
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 – 6 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Sat Jul 24 2021
09:15 • Biggs Orca heading west in Greene Point Rapids, Cordero Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Jul 25 2021
15:08 • Biggs Orca ◦T037As◦ heading south-west, south of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Simon Piddock, Ocean EcoVentures Parksville
16:20 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading east at Cordero Islands towards Tallac Bay, Cordero Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
Mon Jul 26 2021
06:45 • Biggs Orca heading east off of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
11:22 • Biggs Orca by Savary Island, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:00 • 3 Biggs Orca heading west between Thurston Bay and Howe Island, Nodales Channel.
14:30 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading west at Howe Island, Nodales Channel.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:50 • Biggs Orca in Kanish Bay.
17:39 • Biggs Orca heading south, off of Separation Head, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
18:51 • est. 5-7 Biggs Orca moving quickly, heading south , mid-channel of Discovery Passage.
19:21 • est. 5-7 Biggs Orca heading south, off of Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
HUMPBACK WHALES
Tue Jul 20 2021
13:27 • 1 Humpback Whales at Von Donop Inlet, Sutil Channel.
14:12 • 2 Humpback Whales heading west north of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
14:42 • 2 Humpback Whales between Quadra Island cell tower and Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:24 • Humpback Whales off Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:29 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south, mid strait between Powell River Ferry Terminal and lighthouse at Blubber Bay, Malaspina Strait. Playing with sea lions.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
16:08 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX Lorax,BCX0380 Zed / Zorro◦ abeam the Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
20:42 • Humpback Whales in front of Powell River, Malaspina Strait. Lots of humpbacks.
Judy Brant, Powell River, BC
20:47 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south by Van Anda, Malaspina Strait. Turned north.
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks heading south by Van Anda, Malaspina Strait
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 – 3 items
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks heading south by Van Anda, Malaspina Strait
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 – 3 items
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
20:53 • 1 Humpback Whales off Harwood Island Spit, Malaspina Strait. Active.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback breaching!
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback breaching!
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Wed Jul 21 2021
09:00 • Humpback Whales off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel. Blows seen/heard all morning.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:09 • 4 Humpback Whales east of Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Very active. One boat on scene.
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:20 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north, mid strait, out from Myrtle Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
11:52 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south between Cortez Reef and reef at Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks showing off their flukes and flippers!
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks showing off their flukes and flippers!
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:57 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north close to shore by Black (Albion) Point, Malaspina Strait.
Nina Falls, Powell River, BC
12:27 • 2 Humpback Whales a quarter mile south of the end of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:24 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north, mid channel from Beach Gardens Marina, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
13:35 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX Lorax◦ heading south-west between Hernando Island and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
14:09 • 1 Humpback Whales playing, 1 mile SW of Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:21 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north-west, north of reef at Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
14:21 • 2 Humpback Whales close to Mitlenatch Island.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:08 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Myrtle Point and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. This is the 7-8th total seen since the earlier call.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
16:15 • 5 Humpback Whales off the Quadra Island Scallop Farm, south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. In groups of 2 and 3.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Thu Jul 22 2021
09:52 • 1 Humpback Whales in Drew Harbour. ▫ Observed from Shore
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
10:00 • 3 Humpback Whales milling, heading south-east, south of Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, West Vancouver, Georgia Strait. They were also feeding and taking five minute dives. ▫ From Ferry
Lucy Willis
11:03 • 1 Humpback Whales under the Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:04 • 3 Humpback Whales off of the north tip of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Lorill Vining, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:30 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north past Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
16:16 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, at the southern tip of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
17:48 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north above Van Anda, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Mother and calf.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
19:01 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north in front of Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Fri Jul 23 2021
09:42 • 1 Humpback Whales off Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:49 • est. 5-6 Humpback Whales ◦BCZ Two Spot◦ east side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
14:30 • 2 Humpback Whales south end of Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:00 • est. 5-6 Humpback Whales milling, off Frederic Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
15:37 • 1 Humpback Whales at Myrtle Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Simon Piddock, Ocean EcoVentures Parksville
16:04 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north a third of the way between the south end of Harwood Island and the Harwood Island Sandbanks (Bluffs), Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
17:40 • 2 Humpback Whales just out from Van Anda, Malaspina Strait.
17:40 • 2 Humpback Whales by Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
17:51 • 2 Humpback Whales taking long dives, between Hill Island and Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel. Five to six minute dives. Nice flukes.
Peter Murray, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sat Jul 24 2021
08:59 • 1 Humpback Whales south of Campbell River, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
09:20 • 2 Humpback Whales near Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, south of Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Stan Novotny, Stan Novotny Productions
11:46 • 3 Humpback Whales south of Spoil Grounds and south of Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
12:57 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:33 • 3 Humpback Whales west of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
16:37 • 2 Humpback Whales southwest of Mitlenatch Island.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:38 • 3 Humpback Whales by Viner Point on Read Island, Sutil Channel.
18:38 • 1 Humpback Whales close to Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
19:00 • 3 Humpback Whales west of Mitlenatch Island.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
19:04 • 3 Humpback Whales headed towards Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
19:34 • 2 Humpback Whales east of Viner Point on Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sun Jul 25 2021
10:00 • est. 1-2 Humpback Whales east of Francisco Point on Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:25 • 1 Humpback Whales at Earl Ledge, Johnstone Strait.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:00 • 3 Humpback Whales off Carrington Bay, Sutil Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:10 • 2 Humpback Whales at Yorke Island, Johnstone Strait. Active.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:00 • 2 Humpback Whales diving and feeding, southeast of Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Terry Brown and Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
12:30 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales travelling, heading north off North Thormanby Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
M Wright
12:40 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, at pinnacles off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:58 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading north-west, south of Hill Island crossing towards Read Island, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:16 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, off Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:22 • 3 Humpback Whales between Hill Island and Frederic Point, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:56 • 2 Humpback Whales at Hickey Point, Johnstone Strait.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:46 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, off Burdwood Bay on Read Island, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:30 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, heading south between Myrtle Rocks and Black (Albion) Point, Malaspina Strait. Pectoral fin slapping, frolicking. ▫ Observed from Shore
Liz Kennedy, Powell River, BC
15:56 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south off Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
17:29 • Humpback Whales north of Eagle Cove on Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
17:48 • Humpback Whales heading south past Myrtle Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
17:57 • Humpback Whales by Penn Islands and Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Mon Jul 26 2021
09:30 • est. 2 Humpback Whales by Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
09:30 • Humpback Whales breaching, off of Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
10:00 • est. 2+ Humpback Whales in mouth of Evans Bay near Frederic Point, Sutil Channel.
11:00 • est. 6+ Humpback Whales around Hill Island, Sutil Channel. They were all feeding, diving, resting and occasionally breaching. This included a mother and her calf, and they were all seen from 11:00 to 17:30.
Terry Brown and Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
11:22 • 1 Humpback Whales south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:40 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales resting, south of Mitlenatch Island.
12:10 • 4 Humpback Whales taking long dives, off of the south end of Hernando Island, Georgia Strait. Milling in the area.
Ivan Ng, North Vancouver, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks diving near Hernando Island, Georgia Strait
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 – 1 items
Ivan Ng, North Vancouver, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks diving near Hernando Island, Georgia Strait
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 – 1 items
Ivan Ng, North Vancouver, BC
12:30 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south, off of the south end of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:20 • 2 Humpback Whales resting, off of the west end of Savary Island, Georgia Strait.
13:36 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching and pec slapping, west of Manson Passage, Georgia Strait.
Ivan Ng, North Vancouver, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks breaching and pec slapping near Manson Passage, Malaspina Strait
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Ivan Ng, North Vancouver, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks breaching and pec slapping near Manson Passage, Malaspina Strait
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Ivan Ng, North Vancouver, BC
13:48 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, around Manson Passage, Malaspina Strait.
13:48 • 4 Humpback Whales heading south between Hernando Island and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:10 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north off Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
14:26 • 3 Humpback Whales west of the reef at Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:37 • 1 Humpback Whales pec slapping, midway between Rebecca Rocks and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
17:20 • 2 Humpback Whales off of the south side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
17:20 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north-east, just south of Burdwood Bay along the shore of Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Wild Waterways Adventures
18:30 • est. 2+ Humpback Whales doing circles, in front of the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. They were also milling. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Riley Grantham, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks circling from above!
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Riley Grantham, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks circling from above!
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Riley Grantham, Wild Ocean Whale Society
19:15 • 3 Humpback Whales heading west, towards Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Dwayne Dunn, Powell River, BC
20:40 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south, off Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Ivan Ng, North Vancouver, BC
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Tue Jul 20 2021
10:00 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins in Frederick Arm.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
13:32 • PWS Dolphins possibly close to Browns Bay, Discovery Passage. Broken reception.
Radio, overheard or call out
Wed Jul 21 2021
08:42 • PWS Dolphins in Denham Bay, Dent Rapids. ▫ Second Hand
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:29 • PWS Dolphins heading north at Refuge Cove, West Redonda Island, Lewis Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Thu Jul 22 2021
13:55 • PWS Dolphins off of Chatham Point, Discovery Passage. Big group.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Fri Jul 23 2021
14:55 • est. 80 PWS Dolphins playing, off Chatham Point.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Sun Jul 25 2021
10:53 • PWS Dolphins between Earl Ledge and Hardwicke Point, Johnstone Strait. Small group.
11:10 • PWS Dolphins spread out, at Yorke Island, Johnstone Strait. Very large pod.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:45 • PWS Dolphins abeam Vansittart Point on West Thurlow Island, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
DALLS PORPOISE
Sun Jul 25 2021
10:07 • 2 Dalls Porpoise west of Vansittart Point close to West Thurlow Island, Johnstone Strait.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:18 • 15 Dalls Porpoise playing, at Horn Point, Dent Rapids.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Mon Jul 26 2021
13:10 • 2 Harbour Porpoise near Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Ivan Ng, North Vancouver, BC
SPECIES UNSURE
Sun Jul 25 2021
18:23 • Species Unsure north of Little River, Georgia Strait. Number of whales.
Radio, overheard or call out
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