Finally some Sightings – Orca and Dolphins

Just when you think there will be another minimal report, some Whales and Dolphins pop up. Today we had Transient (Bigg’s) Killer Whales, first reported off Savary / Lund this morning, and Pacific White Sided Dolphins in front of Powell River. Some very late reports also came in, but at least they were reported. A report from Hawaii too. Although I had hopes of the Southern Resident Orca who were seen Northbound by Victoria the other day, it was not to be – yet. They are due, every December in the Powell River to Comox area. Keep an eye out.

9:47 am 5 or 6 Orca headed towards Powell River from Savary / Lund area.

11:57 am The 6 Orca suddenly appeared just between the Powell River ferry terminal and the Viewpoint heading South in quite a hurry. There was one male and one juvenile in the group. Perhaps they were in pursuit of the Dolphins, but no Dolphins were sighted other than the report below. With the skiff in the shop, I drove down to Beach Gardens to hopefully catch them on camera. They slowed right down by the marina stopping briefly as if to check something out. A sea lion quickly made a bee line to shore. I left them at 12:45 pm continuing South towards Myrtle Rocks doing longer dives and moving slower.

12 pm Some Orca just popped up down by the viewpoint in Powell River. Just happened to look out and saw them.

12:03 pm Killer Whales in front of the Powell River Ferry right now. 2 Orca Southbound – from friend on the ferry.

December 1: (late report)

1 lone Orca was seen chasing a bunch of sea lions onto the beach at Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island.

October 19: (late report)

Shortly after 5 pm there was a large pod of around 20 Orca off the North-West side of Texada Island angling towards Comox. There were some splashes, tail lobs and breaches. Seen from the Powell River to Comox ferry.

Between 10 and 10:30 am Around 30 Pacific White Sided Dolphins were foraging close in to shore by Willingdon Beach. They were running back and forth.

7:11 pm 2 Humpback Whales just passed Poipu, Kauai heading South.

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