Pictures of Whales
Cover Image:
Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Whales, dolphins, and porpoises belong to a group called Cetacea, and they are a delight to watch out in the sea. Observers always want to capture those special moments with Cetaceans by taking pictures of these wonderful animals. Often, it is very challenging to get a really good photo of a Cetacean; a person needs to predict where the whale may surface while trying to balance oneself as the boat rocks and hold the camera steady. Many photos (or videos) may be taken before one of the photos is “picture perfect”. Our cover image shows a Humpback whale spouting and a rainbow is visible in the blow. Perfect timing of the photo!
Our report contains over 80 sightings of Humpback whales. A number of them were feeding, with one Humpback observed bubble-net feeding. Bubble-net feeding is when a Humpback is swimming in a circle underneath a school of fish and releasing air out of its blowhole which form bubbles. The bubbles in a circular pattern rise to the surface of the water trapping the fish inside the circle, and the Humpback swims up through the circle of bubbles to engulf the fish. There were a number of sightings of Transient Biggs Orca and a few sightings of Northern Resident Orca travelling through inland channels and waterways. A few pods of Pacific White-Sided dolphins were observed, with the largest pod numbering around 200 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.”
WOWs works throughout the year, so please continue to keep your eyes open, and report your sightings to us.
Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Society News & Events
Upcoming events:
With the relaxng of Covid restrictions, we are pleased to announce that we will be giving an in person presentation about Whales at the Taku Resort on Quadra Island on August 13, 2021 at 7 pm. at the Stone House. It is open to the public, but for safety sake, please bring your mask!
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2021-017
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Tue Jul 27 2021
06:30 • Biggs Orca heading north at the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
08:20 • Biggs Orca heading north by Campbell River Ferry Terminal, Discovery Passage. Broken VHF transmission. ▫ Second Hand
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:26 • Biggs Orca heading north coming up on Discovery Harbour Marina, Campbell River, Discovery Passage.
Nova Tulloch, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:45 • 3 Biggs Orca heading north passing Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Esther Hollink, Brown’s Bay Resort
11:09 • 5 Biggs Orca in front of Ritchie Bros Salmon Ranch, Stuart Island, Arran Rapids. Sighting by fisherman friend. ▫ Second Hand
11:31 • 5 Biggs Orca headed into Arran Rapids. ▫ Second Hand
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:30 • Biggs Orca heading north at Elk Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales in Discovery Passage
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales in Discovery Passage
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:08 • Biggs Orca heading south at Kellsey Point, Stuart Island, Yuculta Rapids.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:19 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading east off Raza Island, Pryce Channel.
15:35 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south in Deer Passage.
16:15 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ pointed at South Rendezvous Island exiting Deer Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:25 • 7 Biggs Orca heading west at Vansittart Point, West Thurlow Island, Johnstone Strait. 1 big fin.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Wed Jul 28 2021
07:15 • Biggs Orca heading north mid channel between Penn Islands and Bullock Bluff, Sutil Channel. Reported from a reliable fisherman. ▫ Second Hand
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:00 • 4 Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading south off Atrevida Reef north of Powell River, Malaspina Strait. Moving closely with family. ▫ Observed from Shore
CC, Powell River, BC
11:09 • Biggs Orca hunting, at Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper), Malaspina Strait. Hunting in the mill pond sort area.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
Fri Jul 30 2021
13:21 • 4 Biggs Orca moving quickly, heading north abeam Steep Island, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
14:28 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ along the Vancouver Island shore pointed at Menzies Bay, Discovery Passage.
14:50 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ moving quickly, mid channel in the ebb approaching Browns Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
19:48 • est. 5-6 Biggs Orca heading north-east moving about 4 knots right between Passage Island and Bowen Island, Queen Charlotte Channel. Very close! Only about 20-metres from the boat. ▫ From Ferry
Sean Antrim, Nanaimo, BC
20:18 • Biggs Orca heading south mid channel out from the old quarry, east side of Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Candi Little, Texada Island, BC
Sat Jul 31 2021
10:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south-west along the south end of Read Island, Sutil Channel. Pointed at Quadra Island.
Stan Novotny, Stan Novotny Productions
10:22 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ off Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
12:55 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading north off Bold Island, Hoskyn Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:34 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading north just north of Yeatman Bay, Quadra Island, Okisollo Channel.
15:17 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ back and forth, south of Francisco Island along the shore of Maurelle Island, Okisollo Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Aug 01 2021
08:25 • Biggs Orca heading south, north of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 – 1 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 – 1 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 – 1 items
Wild Waterways Adventures
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 – 1 items
Wild Waterways Adventures
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Sat Jul 31 2021
14:45 • NRKW Orca heading west off the Sophia Islands, Johnstone Strait. The Orca were identified as the I15s. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES
Tue Jul 27 2021
09:50 • est. 8 Orca travelling, heading north near the edge of Browns Bay, Discovery Passage. Possibly Northern Resident Orca. ▫ Observed from Shore
DP, Campbell River, BC
Unidentified Killer Whales
Orca near Browns Bay, Discovery Passage
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 – 1 items
DP, Campbell River, BC
Unidentified Killer Whales
Orca near Browns Bay, Discovery Passage
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 – 1 items
DP, Campbell River, BC
10:09 • 7 Orca in Discovery Passage. Possibly A42s (Northern Resident Orca).
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
HUMPBACK WHALES
Tue Jul 06 2021
19:25 • 2 Humpback Whales travelling, heading north passing Browns Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Observed from Shore
DP, Campbell River, BC
Tue Jul 20 2021
17:00 • 2 Humpback Whales near Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Ernest Burden, Powell River, BC
Wed Jul 21 2021
17:00 • 2 Humpback Whales near Rebecca Rocks. Looks like a mother and calf pair.
Ernest Burden, Powell River, BC
Fri Jul 23 2021
17:00 • 2 Humpback Whales near Rebecca Rocks.
Ernest Burden, Powell River, BC
Sat Jul 24 2021
17:00 • 3 Humpback Whales off Rebecca Rocks.
Ernest Burden, Powell River, BC
Mon Jul 26 2021
17:00 • 5 Humpback Whales near the south end of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. Inclues a mother and calf pair for sure. Little whale was pretty much jumping right out of the water just south of Harwood and the mom did a nice breach too.
Ernest Burden, Powell River, BC
Tue Jul 27 2021
08:11 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north-west by Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
12:56 • 1 Humpback Whales one-quarter way out between Powell River and Blubber Bay, Malaspina Strait.
12:56 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south close to Grilse Point, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
13:15 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, heading north mid-way between Myrtle Point and Black (Albion) Point, Malaspina Strait. Close to Texada Island. Pectoral fin slapping, tail slapping, moving slowly. ▫ Observed from Shore
Liz Kennedy, Powell River, BC
13:47 • 1 Humpback Whales between Centre Islet and Twin Bay, Sutil Channel.
Terry Brown and Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
13:52 • 2 Humpback Whales between Hill Island and Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:58 • 2 Humpback Whales off of Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Terry Brown and Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
14:07 • 2 Humpback Whales heading towards Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. Along the Marina Island shore.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:40 • 1 Humpback Whales south side of Hill Island pointing at Evans Bay, Sutil Channel.
15:00 • 8 Humpback Whales between Hill Island and Whaletown Ferry Terminal, Sutil Channel. 6 of the Humpbacks are very active.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:22 • 2 Humpback Whales back and forth, close to Powell River Viewpoint quarter way out to Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. Must be feeding.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
20:56 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north-west 2 NM south-east of Mace Point, Savary Island, Malaspina Strait.
Ron Johnston, Savary Island, BC
Wed Jul 28 2021
07:30 • Humpback Whales all around Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Wild Waterways Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Wild Waterways Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Wild Waterways Adventures
08:30 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north, north of Penn Islands crossing Whale Passage, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Wild Waterways Adventures
10:54 • est. 4+ Humpback Whales resting, south of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
13:01 • 2 Humpback Whales feeding, at the south shore of Hill Island.
13:01 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south-east towards Quartz Bay, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Terry Brown and Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
13:20 • 1 Humpback Whales feeding, at Earl Ledge, Johnstone Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:43 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south near Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:31 • Humpback Whales heading north near the lighthouse at Blubber Bay, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
15:19 • est. 6-7 Humpback Whales close to the west shore of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales around Sutil Channel
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 – 10 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales around Sutil Channel
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 – 10 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:20 • 2 Humpback Whales resting, heading north-west between Penticton Street in Powell River and the north end of Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Breaching, taking dives for several minutes, dove when many boats raced to the scene. Boat traffic doesn’t appear aware of them when they’re resting on the surface as a number of boats passed close by. ▫ Observed from Shore
Lois Bridger, Powell River, BC
17:00 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south off Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Ernest Burden, Powell River, BC
Thu Jul 29 2021
09:19 • 2 Humpback Whales north-east of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Terry Brown and Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
10:40 • 2 Humpback Whales south side of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
11:00 • 5 Humpback Whales between Quartz Bay, Penns Islands, and Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Peter Murray, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:33 • 3 Humpback Whales between Coulter Bay and Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
14:43 • 4 Humpback Whales between Marina Island shack and Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel. Two are a little more south than the others.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:00 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCY Callahan,BCZ Hourglass◦ heading south in Whale Passage towards Frederic Point, Sutil Channel. All met at Frederic Point.
15:30 • 2 Humpback Whales foraging, at Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
16:00 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCX Lorax,BCY Apollo◦ off Twin Bay, Sutil Channel.
16:15 • 2 Humpback Whales mid channel off the Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in and around Sutil Channel
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales in and around Sutil Channel
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
17:30 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south to the east of Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
17:30 • 2 Humpback Whales north of the ferry to Blubber Bay, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Mother and calf pair.
Ernest Burden, Powell River, BC
Fri Jul 30 2021
08:00 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0870 Scoop◦ heading north very close to the shore from Shehtekwahn toward Van Anda, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Scoop and this year’s calf. They were observed from about 8am to 9:30am.
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales near Texada Island
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales near Texada Island
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 – 2 items
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
11:20 • 2 Humpback Whales resting, toward the Texada Island cell tower, Malaspina Strait. Not the smartest place to be as there was lots of boat traffic. ▫ Observed from Shore
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
13:30 • 2 Humpback Whales between the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy and Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
13:30 • 1 Humpback Whales north-west of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
13:30 • 1 Humpback Whales foraging, south of Mitlenatch Island.
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
14:37 • 2 Humpback Whales at Carrington Bay, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:43 • 1 Humpback Whales 2 NM north-west of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Active.
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
15:04 • 3 Humpback Whales just west of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
15:20 • 3 Humpback Whales between Hill Island and Burdwood Bay, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:39 • est. 4-5 Humpback Whales off the west side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:46 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Powell River and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Saw blows. ▫ Observed from Shore
Heather Harbord, Powell River, BC
18:00 • 3 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Rocks and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Two travelling together, one by itself.
Ernest Burden, Powell River, BC
Sat Jul 31 2021
08:23 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales halfway between Powell River and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Iwan Van Veen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
08:39 • 2 Humpback Whales between Mitlenatch Island and Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
08:40 • 2 Humpback Whales between Marina Reef and Cortez Reef, Sutil Channel.
08:41 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, 1-NM northwest of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
10:00 • 1 Humpback Whales near Twin Bay, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
11:36 • 1 Humpback Whales off Yorke Island, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
11:49 • 2 Humpback Whales between the Marina Island shack and the Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:55 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south just north of Van Anda, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
11:55 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north just south of Van Anda, Texada Island. Large whale.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
13:35 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south across from Myrtle Point closer to Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
14:12 • 3 Humpback Whales breaching, south of the buoy at Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait. Only one of the whales was breaching.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:01 • est. 7 Humpback Whales near Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
20:08 • est. 3 Humpback Whales heading south close to Van Anda, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
20:08 • est. 4 Humpback Whales close to Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
21:09 • 1 Humpback Whales bubble netting, north of Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Aug 01 2021
07:16 • Humpback Whales at Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
08:33 • 2 Humpback Whales between Marina Reef and Cortez Reef, Sutil Channel.
08:33 • Humpback Whales at Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
08:42 • Humpback Whales off Baker Passage.
09:05 • Humpback Whales south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
10:35 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north between Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
11:10 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, south of Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:08 • est. 4-5 Humpback Whales around Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
13:14 • 1 Humpback Whales southwest of Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:07 • 1 Humpback Whales heading east from Harwood Island towards Sliammon / Tla’amin Nation, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:25 • 2 Humpback Whales between Marina Island shack and Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:09 • est. 8 Humpback Whales around Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:10 • 1 Humpback Whales south of Mitlenatch Island.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:13 • 1 Humpback Whales heading west off Edith Point at the west end of East Thurlow Island, Johnstone Strait.
Hans Lammers, Blind Channel Resort
16:31 • Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south off Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
16:54 • 3 Humpback Whales southwest of Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
17:23 • 4 Humpback Whales north of Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel. Within a half mile of one another.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:52 • 3 Humpback Whales between Hill Island and Twin Bay, Sutil Channel.
18:31 • 2 Humpback Whales near Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Tue Jul 27 2021
07:35 • PWS Dolphins at Ripple Shoal, Johnstone Strait. Large group.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Wed Jul 28 2021
13:30 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins heading south at Horn Point, Dent Rapids.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
Thu Jul 29 2021
13:30 • est. 80-100 PWS Dolphins foraging, lower half of Denham Bay, Dent Rapids.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins in Denham Bay
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 – 3 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins in Denham Bay
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 – 3 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Fri Jul 30 2021
11:48 • PWS Dolphins spread out along the southeast mainland shore heading into Bute Inlet. Big group.
12:07 • est. 200+ PWS Dolphins heading north half way from Stuart Island to Fawn Bluff, Bute Inlet. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:10 • est. 120 PWS Dolphins heading east at Moh Creek, Bute Inlet. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Sat Jul 31 2021
13:54 • PWS Dolphins off Walkem Islands, Johnstone Strait.
14:45 • PWS Dolphins at the west end of Butterfly Bay, West Thurlow Island, Mayne Passage. Hard to follow the dolphins in the waves.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Sun Aug 01 2021
16:18 • 2 Harbour Porpoise between Hernando Island and Powell Islets, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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