Humpback Whales and Orca Non-Stop Action
We have at least two sets of Mom and calf Humpback Whales being observed daily for the past while. The little ones practice their breaching, usually after being fed, which has been a topic of discussion as to why Humpbacks breach. They actually do look as if breaching is just a fun thing to do. Our daily number of unique Humpback individuals has brought our regular count up to seven whales, other than our usual KC and Arial. Transient Bigg’s Orca have certainly been moving around, but one pod, the T002Cs have joined up with T061s and remain in the upper Georgia Strait. The T137s came as far as the top of Texada Island and have headed back down Georgia Strait. The Northern Resident pods are staying above Kelsey Bay while the Southern Residents have made appearances in the lower Georgia Strait. Pacific White Sided Dolphins are, once again spending time above or near the top of Nodales, which seems to be a fovourite for them. Once again we have limited Porpoise sightings reports with all the larger mammal activity, but for the Bigg’s, that is food, as are seals which is most likely what happened to our rescued seal pup’s Mom. Reported below regular sightings.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Transient Bigg’s Orca hunting in Okisollo Channel
Kurt Staple, Eagle Eye Adventures
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP 2016-026
TRANSIENT BIGG’S KILLER WHALES
Sat Aug 13 2016
19:20 • 5 Bigg`s Orca headed into Gorge Harbour.
18:43 • Bigg`s Orca hunting, between Marina Island and Gorge Harbour, Sutil Channel.
Bill Coltart, Pacific Pro Dive
17:15 • Bigg`s Orca hunting, heading North in the shallows between Marina Island and Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
17:15 • Bigg`s Orca hunting, by Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
17:13 • Bigg`s Orca angling towards Baker Passage, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:05 • Bigg`s Orca heading South at Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:05 • Bigg`s Orca moving slowly, heading South on the West side of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel. ◦T2s◦
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:49 • Bigg`s Orca heading for Subtle Islands.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
13:49 • 3 Bigg`s Orca on the South side of Hill Island heading towards Center Island, Sutil Channel.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:58 • Bigg`s Orca at the West end of Robson Bight, Johnstone Strait. ◦A42s◦
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
Fri Aug 12 2016
16:50 • Bigg`s Orca south side of Chained Islands headed out Kanish Bay.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:17 • Bigg`s Orca at Salamanca Point, Georgia Strait. ◦T137s◦
Ashley Keegan, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
13:00 • Bigg`s Orca hunting, heading West by Nutcracker Bay, Okisollo Channel. ◦T002Cs, T061s◦ ▫ On Scene
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Transient Bigg’s Killer Whales
Transient Bigg’s Orca T002Cs and T061s hunting by Nutcracker Bay
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 – 8 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
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Transient Bigg’s Killer Whales
Transient Bigg’s Orca T002Cs and T061s hunting by Nutcracker Bay
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 – 8 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:59 • Bigg`s Orca heading North passing Octopus Islands, Okisollo Channel. ◦T002Cs; T061s◦
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:46 • Bigg`s Orca at west end of Hole in the Wall. ▫ Second Hand
Radio, overheard or call out
10:04 • 5-6 Bigg`s Orca heading North close to Maurelle Island approaching the east side of Hole in the Wall. One big male.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
Thu Aug 11 2016
17:42 • Bigg`s Orca heading North at Harwood Island Spit, Malaspina Strait. ◦T002Cs, T061s◦
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:59 • Bigg`s Orca heading toward Harwood Island Spit from Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper), Malaspina Strait. Possibly as many as 10. ▫ Second Hand
16:24 • 6-7 Bigg`s Orca slowing down, toward Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper), Malaspina Strait.
15:43 • Bigg`s Orca heading North by Grief Point, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
14:46 • Bigg`s Orca heading North south of Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Jay Feaver, Powell River, CCG
14:26 • 2 Bigg`s Orca heading North by Myrtle Rocks, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
06:30 • 5+ Bigg`s Orca foraging, heading East at Lang Bay, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Neil Park, Lang Bay
–:– • Bigg`s Orca at Mace Point, Malaspina Strait. Were first seen on the North shore, then they travelled to the South Bank.
Norma Berg, Savary Island
Wed Aug 10 2016
19:00 • 5-6 Bigg`s Orca heading East towards Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. ◦T002Cs◦
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
18:15 • Bigg`s Orca moving slowly, heading South on top of Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait. ◦T002Cs◦
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
16:18 • Bigg`s Orca between Mitlenatch Island and Savary Island, Georgia Strait. ◦T002Cs◦
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
15:24 • 6 Bigg`s Orca Couple of hundred yards off the East side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. ◦T002Cs◦ Possible ID. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:10 • Bigg`s Orca travelling,, Baker Passage. speed about 3.5 knots, lots of diving. ▫ Leaving the Scene
12:58 • 4 Bigg`s Orca milling, off Belle Chain Islets, Georgia Strait. ◦T119b, T119c, T034s, T037s◦
Aaron Nagler, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
12:47 • Bigg`s Orca moving slowly, heading South-East at Cape Mudge Fishing Hump off Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Jordan McLean, Painter’s Lodge, Campbell River
11:31 • Bigg`s Orca moving slowly, heading South at Quathiaski Cove, Discovery Passage. ◦T002Cs◦ Maybe feeding again. ▫ Leaving the Scene
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Transient Bigg’s Killer Whales
Transient Bigg’s Orca T002s feeding at Quathiaski Cove
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 – 4 items
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
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Transient Bigg’s Killer Whales
Transient Bigg’s Orca T002s feeding at Quathiaski Cove
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 – 4 items
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
11:10 • Bigg`s Orca hunting and breaching, in Gowlland Harbour. ◦T002Cs◦ Great start so far.
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Transient Bigg’s Killer Whales
Transient Bigg’s Orca T002s hunting and breaching in Gowlland Harbour
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 – 10 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
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Transient Bigg’s Killer Whales
Transient Bigg’s Orca T002s hunting and breaching in Gowlland Harbour
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 – 10 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
08:36 • Bigg`s Orca heading North-West at Walcan Seafood Quadra Island heading towards Copper Bluffs, Discovery Passage.
Bradden Kiley, Painter’s Lodge, Campbell River
08:24 • Bigg`s Orca by Race Point, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Tue Aug 09 2016
16:43 • Bigg`s Orca off of Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:13 • Bigg`s Orca heading West at Hall Point, Nodales Channel. Going 4 knots. ▫ Leaving the Scene
15:44 • Bigg`s Orca heading North-West towards Vivian Island, Malaspina Strait. ◦T137s◦ One big male. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:16 • Bigg`s Orca heading West Denham Bay, Dent Rapids.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:00 • Bigg`s Orca in front of Powell River, Malaspina Strait. ◦T137s◦
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Transient Bigg’s Killer Whales
Transient Bigg’s Orca T137s in front of Powell River
Tue, 9 Aug 2016 – 7 items
Susan MacKay, WOWs
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Transient Bigg’s Killer Whales
Transient Bigg’s Orca T137s in front of Powell River
Tue, 9 Aug 2016 – 7 items
Susan MacKay, WOWs
14:29 • Bigg`s Orca just off of the marina at Grief Point, Malaspina Strait. ▫ On Scene
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
14:02 • 3-4 Bigg`s Orca breaching, heading North by Myrtle Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
12:15 • 4 Bigg`s Orca foraging, heading North 1 mile out from Black (Albion) Point, Malaspina Strait. 1 adult male, 2 adult females and 1 juvenile.
Robert Johnson, Powell River
08:44 • 7 Bigg`s Orca at Frederick Arm.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Thu Aug 11 2016
13:53 • NRKW Orca heading West in Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve, Johnstone Strait. Lots of vocals and echo location. They are heading to the rubbing beach. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
13:03 • NRKW Orca heading West into Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve. ◦A30s, A42s◦ Lots of activity. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:58 • NRKW Orca heading West east of Naka Creek, Johnstone Strait. ◦A30, A40s◦
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Northern Resident Killer Whales
A30s and A40s westing near Naka Creek
Thu, 11 Aug 2016 – 7 items
Naturalist Tina, Discovery Marine Safari
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Northern Resident Killer Whales
A30s and A40s westing near Naka Creek
Thu, 11 Aug 2016 – 7 items
Naturalist Tina, Discovery Marine Safari
Tenacious3 (Boat), Discovery Marine Safaris
10:23 • NRKW Orca at Naka Creek and Eve River, Johnstone Strait. Not confirmed. ▫ Second Hand
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Sat Aug 13 2016
12:06 • SRKW Orca heading North just North of Sand Heads, Georgia Strait. ◦K12s, K13s◦ ▫ On Scene
Ashley Keegan, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
Thu Aug 11 2016
13:23 • SRKW Orca foraging, heading North at the mouth of the Fraser River heading towards Point Grey, Georgia Strait. ◦K25◦
Aaron Nagler, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
HUMPBACK WHALES
Sat Aug 13 2016
19:28 • 2 Humpback Whales heading West just out from Harwood Island Bluffs, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
19:25 • Humpback Whales heading South half way down Harwood Island Bluffs from Sandbanks, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
17:17 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North towards Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
17:13 • 1 Humpback Whales at Mitlenatch Island. A small humpback.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:03 • 1 Humpback Whales at Helmcken Island, Johnstone Strait. ◦BCY0291 KC◦
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:06 • 1 Humpback Whales moving quickly, heading North mid-channel just North of Yaculta, Discovery Passage.
Mireille Morissette, On A Dime Outdoor Adventures
13:31 • 2 Humpback Whales at the West end of Robson Bight, Johnstone Strait.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:44 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, at Hill Island, Sutil Channel. Short dives were also observed. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
11:15 • 1 Humpback Whales milling, between Race Point and Maud Island, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:08 • 1 Humpback Whales heading South mid-channel at Chatham Point, Discovery Passage. Small humpback. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:50 • 2 Humpback Whales playing, by Hill Island, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:07 • 1 Humpback Whales by the red light at Maud Island, Discovery Passage.
10:05 • 1 Humpback Whales bucking tide, heading North between Race Point and Maud Island, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:13 • 1 Humpback Whales heading Unknown Direction in Menzies Bay, Discovery Passage.
Gordon Prezioso, Eagle Eye Adventures
Fri Aug 12 2016
18:47 • 1 Humpback Whales off south end of Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait. ▫ On Scene
Rick Steen, Powell River Fishing Guide
17:41 • 2 Humpback Whales at Hill Island, Sutil Channel. ◦BCY0027 Maude and her calf◦ ▫ Leaving the Scene
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:19 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Hill Island. ◦BCY0027 Maude and her calf◦ ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:04 • Humpback Whales doing circles, between Walcan Seafood Quadra Island and Race Point, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:40 • Humpback Whales heading North between Walcan Seafood Quadra Island and Race Point. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:59 • Humpback Whales out from Race Point, Discovery Passage.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:46 • Humpback Whales heading North of Walcan Seafood Quadra Island toward Yellow Island, Discovery Passage. Working back eddy.
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Humpback Whales
Humpback off of Walcan Seafood on Quadra Island
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 – 2 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
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Humpback Whales
Humpback off of Walcan Seafood on Quadra Island
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 – 2 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:17 • 1 Humpback Whales heading South at Copper Bluffs, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:04 • Humpback Whales in Menzies Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Rolf Kloss, Changing Tides Ocean Tours
11:01 • 1 Humpback Whales at the green light Seymour Narrows heading into Menzies Bay, Discovery Passage.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
11:00 • Humpback Whales heading into Menzies Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
10:39 • Humpback Whales between Mitlenatch Island and Baker Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
09:13 • Humpback Whales Not moving., at Menzies Bay, Discovery Passage.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:04 • Humpback Whales between Yellow Island and Maud Island, Discovery Passage.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
06:30 • Humpback Whales between April Point and Painters Lodge, Discovery Passage.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
–:– • 1 Humpback Whales South side of Mace Point, Malaspina Strait. Was observed for several hours.
Norma Berg, Savary Island
Thu Aug 11 2016
21:00 • Humpback Whales heading North near Mace Point, Savary Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Second Hand
John and Joan Treen, Powell River and Savary Island, BC
20:15 • 1 Humpback Whales off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. This was another Humpback.
20:00 • Humpback Whales heading West off Mitlenatch Island.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
17:30 • 1 Humpback Whales near Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
17:01 • Humpback Whales at Bullock Bluff heading to Penn Islands, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
16:10 • 2 Humpback Whales top of Lewis Channel.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:00 • 1 Humpback Whales West of Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
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Humpback Whales
Humpback showing evidence of previous entanglement near Vivian Island
Thu, 11 Aug 2016 – 3 items
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
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Humpback Whales
Humpback showing evidence of previous entanglement near Vivian Island
Thu, 11 Aug 2016 – 3 items
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
14:49 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North toward Jesse Island, Johnstone Strait. ◦BCY0291 KC◦
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:08 • 3 Humpback Whales breaching, off Deer Passage.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:48 • 3 Humpback Whales heading South at Earl Ledge, Johnstone Strait. Mom, calf and one other.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:31 • 2 Humpback Whales heading toward Deer Passage from top of Lewis Channel.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:21 • Humpback Whales heading North in Whale Passage, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
08:55 • Humpback Whales at Frederic Point southwest of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Painter’s Lodge, Campbell River
Wed Aug 10 2016
19:00 • 1 Humpback Whales 2 miles West of Vivian Island, Georgia Strait. Non-Fluker.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
16:09 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, between Hill Island and Penn Islands, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
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Humpback Whales
Humpback breaching between Hill Island and the Penn Islands
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 – 1 items
Kevin Allen, Guest of Campbell River Whale Watching
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Humpback Whales
Humpback breaching between Hill Island and the Penn Islands
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 – 1 items
Kevin Allen, Guest of Campbell River Whale Watching
15:31 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North by Sonora Island at Yuculta Rapids. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:42 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North end of Calm Channel. Calf size really small.
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Humpback Whales
Small Humpback in Calm Channel
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 – 3 items
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
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Humpback Whales
Small Humpback in Calm Channel
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 – 3 items
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
14:10 • 3 Humpback Whales East shore of Hill Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jen Smalley, Sonora Resort
13:45 • Humpback Whales South of Hill Island. After an amazing show!. ▫ Leaving the Scene
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Humpbacks putting on a show South of Hill Island
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 – 7 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
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Humpback Whales
Humpbacks putting on a show South of Hill Island
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 – 7 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:35 • 3 Humpback Whales milling, South of Whale Passage, Sutil Channel.
10:51 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, South end of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Jen Smalley, Sonora Resort
08:56 • 3 Humpback Whales milling, heading South-West between Penn Islands and Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Jordan McLean, Painter’s Lodge, Campbell River
Tue Aug 09 2016
17:45 • 2 Humpback Whales by Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Another mom and calf.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
17:03 • 2 Humpback Whales heading North are on a line between Hill Island and Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
16:56 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, off of Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait. Breaching was also observed.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:51 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading North-West North of Plunger Passage moving towards Read Island, Sutil Channel. Now lots of breaching and tail slaps.
16:47 • 2 Humpback Whales resting, 1/4 mile North of Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
15:45 • 1 Humpback Whales in front of Whaletown, Sutil Channel.
15:45 • 2 Humpback Whales between Cortes Island and Centre Islet, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:43 • 1 Humpback Whales between Coho / Kiddie Point and Rebecca Rocks Powell River Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
12:22 • 3 Humpback Whales resting, half way between Hill Island and Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel. 2 adults and 1 calf.
Jordan McLean, Painter’s Lodge, Campbell River
10:50 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, heading South leaving Hill Island heading towards Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf also seen tail slapping. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:21 • 3 Humpback Whales on the South side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel. Includes a mother and calf pair.
08:52 • 1 Humpback Whales just South of Hill Island.
08:43 • 1 Humpback Whales at Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Sat Aug 13 2016
12:41 • PWS Dolphins at Sunday Creek, Chancellor Channel.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
Fri Aug 12 2016
18:05 • PWS Dolphins approaching Gomer Island in Frederick Arm, Frederick Arm.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:53 • PWS Dolphins still in Frederick Arm. Lots of jumping.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:45 • 40 PWS Dolphins foraging, deep in Frederick Arm.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
15:15 • 40 PWS Dolphins at the head of Frederick Arm. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
10:24 • 40-50 PWS Dolphins foraging,, Frederick Arm.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:25 • 40 PWS Dolphins at head of Frederick Arm.
Jen Smalley, Sonora Resort
Thu Aug 11 2016
16:25 • 10 PWS Dolphins at Davis Point heading to Discovery Passage, Nodales Channel.
15:45 • 10 PWS Dolphins west of Greene Point, Cordero Channel.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
10:03 • PWS Dolphins by Yellow Island, Discovery Passage.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
Tue Aug 09 2016
09:58 • PWS Dolphins heading South at Raza Island heading towards Lewis Channel, Calm Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:05 • PWS Dolphins heading South in front of Sonora Lodge, Yuculta Rapids.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
DALL’S PORPOISE
Thu Aug 11 2016
17:48 • Dall`s Porpoise off Harwood Island toward Vancouver Island, Malaspina Strait. Seeing a few small blows.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Tue Aug 09 2016
16:50 • 2 Harbour Porpoise by Major Rock Islet off Lund, Malaspina Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
OF SPECIAL NOTE
Fri Aug 12 2016
–:– • 1 Other Species in Powell River Westview Harbour, Malaspina Strait. As part of our work in the protection of Coastal wildlife, we rescued this tiny, malnourished seal pup. The pup was crated and sent down to the Vancouver Aquarium’s seal rehab. Once it reaches optimum weight it will be released back to the wild. Thanks to the extra hands from our RCMP and Pacific Coastal Airlines.
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Other Species Worth Noting
Rescued Seal Pup, Powell River
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 – 4 items
Michelle Pennell and Susan MacKay
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Other Species Worth Noting
Rescued Seal Pup, Powell River
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 – 4 items
Michelle Pennell and Susan MacKay
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
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REGIONAL & WEST COAST
CTV News
Whale watchers are sharing images of a rare and ‘epic’ tussle between a group of orcas and humpback whales off the coast of Jordan River, B.C. Aug. 7, 2016. (Courtesy Pacific Whale Watching Association)
The orcas then turned their attention to a nearby humpback whale calf, as stunned whale watchers looked on. Capt. Mark Malleson of Prince of Whales Whale Watching observed the rare encounter, calling it a "great interaction."
The orcas then turned their attention to a nearby humpback whale calf, as stunned whale watchers looked on. Capt. Mark Malleson of Prince of Whales Whale Watching observed the rare encounter, calling it a "great interaction."
BBC News, UK
J2 Granny of the SRKW is the focus of a study looking at menopause. Why would the female of a species cease to reproduce half way through her life, when natural selection favours characteristics that help an individual’s genes survive? A study of killer whales – one of only two mammals apart from humans to undergo the menopause – is providing clues.
The Inquisitor
Officials with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (or NOAA) say the juvenile whale were stranded for a time, and there were hopes of a rescue. However, efforts to free help the whale back into open waters failed.
Sources investigating the whale’s death say the young humpback was found trapped in the shallows at a location near Seattle’s Fauntleroy Ferry dock in the early morning hours. People gathered near
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