Humpback Soup On The Water
It’s estimated that we have somewhere in the neighbourhood of 40 Humpbacks already in the upper Georgia Strait and local inlets at this time. And there are more arriving. We find it unusual that there is no food for them close to the mainland side of the strait. Could this be from the draggers? Last dragger seen in front of Powell River was just a week or so ago.
We remind all boaters to be aware of all of the species. There have been a number of vessel strikes of both Orca and Humpbacks, and entanglements are a real threat from fishing gear. Please Slow Down and pay attention. We are sharing their space. We are happy that boaters are hailing other boaters on the VHF about animals in the area. This helps us with avoidance and awareness. Thank you.
Our “resident” Transient Bigg’s Orca, the T002C family pod have been meandering through the channels and inlets, while other Bigg’s have just transitted through the region. We have also heard that the Northern Resident Orca made an appearance in the Broughton’s, even though we don’t have an official report.
The smaller species, Dolphins and Porpoise are not being reported as often as we’d hope due to the larger Humpbacks putting on some incredible shows. But the Pacific White Sided Dolphins are staying close to some favourite feeding grounds.
With our Sightings Reports set to publish so soon, our Magazine section is not included this time. All that we do is a huge volunteer effort to make our society work and publish our reports. We are constantly working to provide high quality information to all of you.
Keep your eyes open, report your sightings to us, and use caution on the water giving these animals plenty of room.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2018-018
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Mon Jul 02 2018
17:25 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ bucking tide, heading north in Greene Point Rapids, Cordero Channel. They mostly made it through the current but kept coming back for Tumbo. Still trying to get past Griffiths Island.
15:17 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading north in Cordero Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
14:36 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ moving slowly, across from Bickley Bay moving along the mainland shoreline in Cordero Channel.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:32 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading towards Cordero Channel. The pod was in Phillips Arm for the whole morning. They killed a porpoise there.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s, T002Cs, hunting a porpoise in Phillips Arm
Mon, 2 Jul 2018 – 7 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s, T002Cs, hunting a porpoise in Phillips Arm
Mon, 2 Jul 2018 – 7 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:39 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ entering Phillips Arm.
Ryan Eisen, Sonora Resort
08:46 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ feeding, at the mouth of Frederick Arm.
08:43 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading into Frederick Arm. Info from a fishing boat. ▫ Second Hand
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
Sun Jul 01 2018
16:31 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading south by Gomer Island, Nodales Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:50 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ in Phillips Arm. ▫ Second Hand
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:28 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ in Fanny Bay, Phillips Arm. ▫ Second Hand
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
Sat Jun 30 2018
21:20 • Biggs Orca heading north near shore of Campbell River, Georgia Strait. South of Rockland Road.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:20 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading north just south of Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:30 • Biggs Orca heading south about 150m offshore Campbell River, Georgia Strait. In front of boat launch.
16:07 • Biggs Orca heading north along the shore in front of Campbell River, Anchor Inn, Discovery Passage.
Bill Coltart, Pacific Pro Dive
15:51 • Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading north about 20m offshore Campbell River above Rotary Beach Park, Discovery Passage.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
15:49 • Biggs Orca near Campbell River by Big Rock, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Leah Vanderwiel, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:49 • Biggs Orca foraging, 20m off Campbell River beside Rotary Beach Park, Discovery Passage.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
Thu Jun 28 2018
18:30 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading north off Cortes Bay, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:47 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ off Twin Islands, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:16 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ by Hollyhock on the SE end of Cortes Island, Baker Passage.
15:55 • Biggs Orca south of Sutil Point, Georgia Strait.
Graham Evans, Stowaway Sailing Adventures
14:00 • Biggs Orca heading south off Smelt Bay, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
13:56 • Biggs Orca by Mansons Landing, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Wed Jun 27 2018
15:40 • Biggs Orca milling, south side of Whiterock Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:38 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading north, Hoskyn Channel. After a hunt.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
14:38 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ just south of Surge Narrows, Hoskyn Channel.
Tress Kemick, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:12 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ travelling up Hoskyn Channel. T002C2 Tumbo trailing. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Michelle Malcolmson, Discovery Marine Safaris
12:21 • Biggs Orca, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
08:56 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading north mid channel between the treeline on Marina Reef, Francisco Point, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
08:09 • est. 4-5 Biggs Orca heading south from Francisco Point angling toward Hernando Island, Georgia Strait. Active.
Ryan Stewart, Sonora Resort
07:42 • est. 4 Biggs Orca mid channel from Francisco Point to Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Active. ▫ Second Hand
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
Tue Jun 26 2018
15:03 • Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading north halfway between the Powell River Ferry Terminal and the Powell River Mill (Pulp & Paper), Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
14:11 • Biggs Orca out from the Powell River Ferry Terminal in the middle of Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
13:50 • Biggs Orca heading north abeam Grief Point in the middle of Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
11:18 • Biggs Orca playing & moving slowly, heading north off Myrtle Rocks, Powell River, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
10:54 • Biggs Orca off Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
10:38 • 5 Biggs Orca playing, heading north off Grief Point, Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
08:56 • est. 2+ Biggs Orca heading south in front of Powell River, Malaspina Strait. One small Orca in the group.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
–:– • Biggs Orca, Teakerne Arm. Observed in the morning.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s off of Grief Point
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 – 7 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s off of Grief Point
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 – 7 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES
Sun Jul 01 2018
13:45 • est. 5-7 Orca moving quickly, heading north out from Arbutus Ridge, Saanich Inlet. ▫ Observed from Shore
Brenda Fransen, Cobble Hill, BC
HUMPBACK WHALES
Mon Jul 02 2018
18:17 • 4 Humpback Whales heading north-east from Viner Point towards Hill Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:11 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south off the Walcan Seafood Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:00 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north off Chatham Point, Discovery Passage.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
15:42 • 3 Humpback Whales just south of Bartlett Islet, Calm Channel.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales just south of Bartlett Island
Mon, 2 Jul 2018 – 6 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales just south of Bartlett Island
Mon, 2 Jul 2018 – 6 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:37 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, off Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Michelle Malcolmson, Discovery Marine Safaris
13:26 • 1 Humpback Whales just outside of the entrance to Hole in the Wall, Calm Channel.
13:21 • 3 Humpback Whales along the shoreline close to Toba Mountain, Calm Channel.
13:12 • 2 Humpback Whales NW of Redonda Bay, Deer Passage.
12:29 • 1 Humpback Whales abeam Bullock Bluff at the north end of Cortes Island in the middle of Calm Channel.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Jul 01 2018
20:09 • 4 Humpback Whales doing circles, off the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
20:00 • 1-2 Humpback Whales breaching, heading south 500-m south of Wain Rock, Deep Cove, Saanich Inlet. 1 possibly 2 animals (they didn’t breach together). Remained in same area 100 x 100 sq.m. In deep water off Deep Cove for nearly 2 hours. Long duration dives followed by lengthy period on surface. At least one large mammal based on tail fluke. First ever sighting by me in this area. ▫ Observed from Shore
Kurt Salchert, North Saanich, BC
16:42 • 2 Humpback Whales between Quadra Island and Cortes Island on the ferry line Sutil Channel.
16:05 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south by Viner Point, Sutil Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:59 • est. 3 Humpback Whales breaching, in Raza Passage.
Tress Kemick, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:01 • 1 Humpback Whales mouth of Blackney Passage, Blackfish Sound.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:09 • 4 Humpback Whales heading south close to shore at the Quadra Island Scallop Farm below Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
10:09 • 2 Humpback Whales off Rebecca Spit mid-chanel Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
10:09 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north-west towards Heriot Bay from Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:07 • 4 Humpback Whales heading south off Rebecca Spit close to Quadra Island shore Sutil Channel.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:00 • Humpback Whales at Breton Islands, Sutil Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sat Jun 30 2018
18:15 • 2 Humpback Whales just south of Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Leah Vanderwiel, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:27 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ doing circles, between Hill Island and Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
13:09 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ heading south between Hill Island and Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:05 • 2 Humpback Whales at Twin Bay, Sutil Channel.
Stan Novotny, Eagle Eye Adventures
08:02 • 2 Humpback Whales from Carrington Bay to Quartz Bay, Sutil Channel. Heard from Wayne. ▫ Second Hand
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
Fri Jun 29 2018
16:41 • 1 Humpback Whales in Raza Passage. Active whale. Near Toba Mountain.
16:41 • 1 Humpback Whales near Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel.
15:50 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south off Quartz Bay, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
13:30 • 3 Humpback Whales about 1-nm off Dogfish Bay, Quadra Island heading to the middle of Sutil Channel.
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:52 • 1 Humpback Whales on the east side of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
11:30 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, between the shore of Cape Mudge and Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Information from Pacific Fury. ▫ Second Hand
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
11:18 • 4 Humpback Whales heading for the Quadra Island Scallop Farm below Heriot Bay in the middle of Sutil Channel.
10:34 • 2 Humpback Whales off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
10:05 • 2 Humpback Whales 200-m off the north end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
Thu Jun 28 2018
19:36 • Humpback Whales heading south approaching Van Anda, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
19:20 • Humpback Whales heading south by Beach Gardens Marina below Grief Point, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
19:09 • Humpback Whales heading north between Francisco Point and Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Peter Murray, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:46 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCZ0298 Split Fin◦ by Powell River Westview Harbour, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
18:46 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCZ0298 Split Fin◦ close to Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Gladys Raven, Powell River, BC
18:36 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCZ0298 Split Fin◦ between Powell River and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Two Humpbacks, BCZ0298 Split Fin, between Powell River and Rebecca Rocks
Thu, 28 Jun 2018 – 7 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Two Humpbacks, BCZ0298 Split Fin, between Powell River and Rebecca Rocks
Thu, 28 Jun 2018 – 7 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
16:00 • 4 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ heading north between Francisco Point and Marina Island mid-channel in Sutil Channel. BCX0565 Nick seen with calf and two others.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:02 • Humpback Whales off Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:17 • 3 Humpback Whales between Marina Island and Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
13:10 • 2 Humpback Whales between Quadra Island Scallop Farm and Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
10:26 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCY Pepper;BCY0291 KC◦ doing circles, straight off Walcan Seafood Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks straight off of Walcan Seafood Quadra Island
Thu, 28 Jun 2018 – 4 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks straight off of Walcan Seafood Quadra Island
Thu, 28 Jun 2018 – 4 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:46 • 2-3 Humpback Whales heading north on the southside of Steep Island, Discovery Passage. Travelled past Steep Island within 6 minutes.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
Wed Jun 27 2018
17:35 • 4 Humpback Whales between Mitlenatch Island and Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:13 • 2 Humpback Whales 2 NM east of Cape Lazo, Comox, Georgia Strait.
Bill Coltart, Pacific Pro Dive
15:55 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, by Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
15:42 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north close to Baker Passage, Georgia Strait.
15:42 • 1 Humpback Whales doing circles, 1.5 miles west of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
14:38 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Hernando Island and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Michelle Malcolmson, Discovery Marine Safaris
14:05 • 2 Humpback Whales heading west between Rock Bay and Turn Island, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
13:22 • 1 Humpback Whales mid Strait between Cape Lazo and Texada Island, Georgia Strait. Big one.
Bill Coltart, Pacific Pro Dive
13:15 • 2 Humpback Whales heading west off the light at Chatham Point heading into Johnstone Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
10:23 • 1 Humpback Whales west of Sutil Point angled to Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:09 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Browns Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
08:11 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north off Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
08:11 • 2 Humpback Whales between Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy and Baker Passage, Georgia Strait.
08:11 • 1 Humpback Whales off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Pacific Pro Dive
06:20 • 1 Humpback Whales between Yorke Island and Hardwicke Island, Johnstone Strait. Very acrobatic.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Tue Jun 26 2018
17:57 • 2 Humpback Whales at Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:18 • 1 Humpback Whales between Mitlenatch Island and Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback coming up next to boat between Mitlenatch Island and Hernando Island
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 – 1 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback coming up next to boat between Mitlenatch Island and Hernando Island
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 – 1 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:09 • 3 Humpback Whales straight out from Grant Reefs in the middle of Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
15:03 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north just north of Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait. Two big Humpback whales. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:21 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Grant Reefs and Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:00 • 1 Humpback Whales heading west between Mitlenatch Island and Hernando Island, Georgia Strait. Active whale.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
11:07 • 2 Humpback Whales in the middle of Sutil Channel.
10:28 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south at Dogfish Bay at the southeast end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel. Mother and calf.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
10:00 • 4-5 Humpback Whales at Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait. One on its own, and the others are grouped up.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:54 • 3 Humpback Whales at Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Two curious Humpbacks coming right up to the boat!
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 – 1 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Two curious Humpbacks coming right up to the boat!
Fri, 22 Jun 2018 – 1 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Mon Jul 02 2018
17:40 • 12 PWS Dolphins about 1.5 miles north of Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
Sat Jun 30 2018
18:54 • est. 50 PWS Dolphins heading south mid channel across from Steep Island, Discovery Passage.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:44 • PWS Dolphins just north of Separation Head offshore Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:44 • est. 50+ PWS Dolphins between Separation Head and Kanish Bay, Discovery Passage. From Roleen Sevillena, DMS. ▫ Second Hand
Michelle Malcolmson, Discovery Marine Safaris
Fri Jun 29 2018
18:00 • PWS Dolphins heading north in Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:34 • est. 40-50 PWS Dolphins heading south going through Seymour Narrows. After a few minutes, they changed direction and were northbound.
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:45 • est. 40 PWS Dolphins close to No Name Creek, Discovery Passage. Reported by Nick. ▫ Second Hand
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:15 • 10 PWS Dolphins off Littleton Point, Knight Inlet.
13:05 • 40 PWS Dolphins heading east off Stimpson Point mid-channel in Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
09:00 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins heading south off Chatham Point, Discovery Passage.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
Thu Jun 28 2018
10:57 • PWS Dolphins going into Nodales Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
08:25 • PWS Dolphins between Rock Bay and Turn Island, Johnstone Strait. Large pod.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
Wed Jun 27 2018
14:05 • est. 50 PWS Dolphins heading west between Rock Bay and Turn Island.
07:55 • est. 20 PWS Dolphins heading east at Greene Point Rapids, Cordero Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Tue Jun 26 2018
11:30 • PWS Dolphins heading north off Myrtle Rocks, Malaspina Strait. Small group.
Wendy Heathcote, Powell River, BC
10:48 • est. 30 PWS Dolphins foraging, off Chatham Point, Discovery Passage.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
06:10 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins heading south in Nodales Channel. Information from The Pacific Fury. ▫ Second Hand
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
DALLS PORPOISE
Thu Jun 28 2018
12:46 • Dalls Porpoise in Frederick Arm. A small group.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
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