Orca Families
Orca tend to stay with their families and travel with them; this social organization is observed in Resident Orca and Transient Orca. The oldest female is the leader of the pod, and the pod would include her offspring and potentially her “grand-children” as well as “great-grand-children”. Resident Orca often are observed in a large group and such groups would include a few pods/families. A Transient Orca pod usually comprise of one family but on occasion, a few families of Transient Orca may join to form a larger pod for hunting.
This report includes sightings of Transient Orca, Humpback whales, Pacific White-Sided dolphins, and a few porpoises. In addition, a couple of Sea Otters were observed around Mitlenatch Island. The Sea Otter population has been slowly increasing over the past few decades, but the population still remains significantly lower compared to the estimated population of Sea Otters during the 18th Century before the hunting for them began (for their fur). Consider yourself very fortunate to see a Sea Otter in the wild!
Boaters, please use caution on the water. Federal laws require boats to remain at least 400-m away when viewing Southern Resident Orca and for other Cetaceans, laws require boats to remain at least 100-m from the whales/dolphins. If you come across some Orca and you are uncertain if they are Southern Resident Orca, it is best to still maintain your distance of 400-m. Remember N.E.W.S. when you see a whale, meaning put your boat in NEUTRAL, ENJOY the view, WAIT till the whales are at a fair distance, and then SLOWLY leave the scene.
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2019-042
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Mon Sep 16 2019
11:14 • Biggs Orca milling, at Church House, Calm Channel. Milling from Dreads. ▫ Second Hand
11:54 • Biggs Orca heading into Hole in the Wall.
12:58 • Biggs Orca off Elephant Mountain heading towards Beazley Passage, Okisollo Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s off of Elephant Mountain in Okisollo Channel
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 – 6 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s off of Elephant Mountain in Okisollo Channel
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 – 6 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:35 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south, King Islets near shore of Read Island, Hoskyn Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:08 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ rounding Read Point tight to the shore heading for Viner Point, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:40 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ between Viner Point and Lake Bay, Sutil Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
Tue Sep 17 2019
09:27 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs,T090s◦ in Raza Passage. Jess with Orca.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:41 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south, Deer Passage.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:50 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south leaving Raza Passage. Angled for Lewis Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:57 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south along the shore of West Redonda Island heading into Lewis Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south travelling at 5 knots in Lewis Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:30 • Biggs Orca heading south travelling at 5 knots two miles and north of Teakerne Arm, Lewis Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
Wed Sep 18 2019
10:48 • Biggs Orca heading north, Miracle Beach Park, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:00 • Biggs Orca heading north off Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:10 • Biggs Orca heading north, Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
15:05 • Biggs Orca heading south at Little River, Georgia Strait.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:50 • Biggs Orca ◦T010s◦ heading north at Race Point, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:20 • Biggs Orca ◦T010s◦ foraging, all the way behind April Point, Gowlland Harbour. Likely chasing or looking for harbour porpoise.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:50 • Biggs Orca ◦T010s◦ in the far northish corner of Menzies Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:10 • Biggs Orca near Menzies Bay.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
19:15 • Biggs Orca bucking tide, heading north abeam Maud Island in Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
Thu Sep 19 2019
07:45 • Biggs Orca heading south off shoreline of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:26 • est. 4-5 Biggs Orca off Marina Reef spread out heading for Mitlenatch Island, Sutil Channel. Oberved 1 big fin and 3 or 4 small fins.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:30 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ west of Twin Islands, Baker Passage. Pod was missing Tumbo (T002C2). ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:32 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading east between Twin Islands and Cortes Island, Baker Passage. Seen heading towards Lund. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ milling, off Indian Point, Savary Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Tenacious 3 (Boat), Discovery Marine Safaris
13:00 • Biggs Orca by Halfmoon Bay, Welcome Passage. Reported on Facebook. ▫ Second Hand
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
14:26 • 1 Biggs Orca ◦T002C2 Tumbo◦ at Dog Bay, Hernando Island, Malaspina Strait. Looking for the rest of the pod.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
14:33 • Biggs Orca heading north off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
18:05 • Biggs Orca heading towards the Cape Mudge Lighthouse from Big Rock, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s, T100s, in Active Pass
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 – 5 items
Cheyenne Brewster, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s, T100s, in Active Pass
Tue, 17 Sep 2019 – 5 items
Cheyenne Brewster, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s in the Strait of Georgia
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 – 10 items
Val Watson, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s in the Strait of Georgia
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 – 10 items
Val Watson, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
HUMPBACK WHALES
Mon Sep 16 2019
07:13 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south over towards Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. One larger than the other. Reported by Karen Fitzsimmons. ▫ Second Hand
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
07:47 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north by Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. Active tail and peck slaps by Harwood sandbanks. One very large. Reported by Karen Fitzsimmons. ▫ Second Hand
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Two Humpbacks heading north by Harwood Island
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 – 9 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Two Humpbacks heading north by Harwood Island
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 – 9 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
08:07 • 2 Humpback Whales about a mile out from Francisco Point heading towards Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:45 • Humpback Whales near Hernando Island and Baker Passage, Georgia Strait. Blows seen.
08:50 • Humpback Whales near the south end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Blows seen.
08:50 • Humpback Whales between Francisco Point and Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. In line north and south with Mitlenatch Island. Blows seen.
08:55 • Humpback Whales just south of Cortes Island, Georgia Strait. Blows seen.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:10 • 1 Humpback Whales heading west one-quarter mile south of Cape Mudge Lighthouse heading towards Campbell River, Georgia Strait.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
10:01 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north at Steep Island, Discovery Passage.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
10:28 • 3 Humpback Whales off Marina Reef heading towards Francisco Point, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:49 • 4 Humpback Whales at the entrance to Blubber Bay, Malaspina Strait. Including a calf.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
11:02 • 2 Humpback Whales mid channel out from Campbell River Fishing Pier, Discovery Passage.
Chelsea Cameron, Discovery West Adventures
11:49 • 3 Humpback Whales resting, off Blubber Bay, Malaspina Strait. A mom and a calf headed to Coho Point on Texada.
11:49 • 2 Humpback Whales half way between Blubber Bay and Powell River Ferry Terminal, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:03 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south 1 mile off Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:53 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south mid channel outside Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:40 • 1 Humpback Whales just north of Walcan Seafood Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. Hanging out in the back eddy.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:10 • 2 Humpback Whales just north of Quathiaski Cove on the shore of Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Tenacious 3 (Boat), Discovery Marine Safaris
16:36 • Humpback Whales heading south at Steep Island, Discovery Passage.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback heading south at Steep Island
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 – 5 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback heading south at Steep Island
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 – 5 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:56 • est. 10+ Humpback Whales between Powell River and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Humpbacks spread out in an area from Texada and Rebecca Rocks to Harwood Island and Powell River.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Tue Sep 17 2019
07:50 • 5 Humpback Whales heading south just before Grief Point, Malaspina Strait. Three humpbacks travelling south just before Grief Point. Two are about 300 metres off shore and the other is around 500 metres off shore…. another two humpbacks following the one further out.
Janet Southcott, Powell River, BC
08:26 • est. 2+ Humpback Whales heading south mid channel south of the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
08:45 • Humpback Whales heading west along the north side of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Heather Armstrong, Powell River, BC
11:15 • 1 Humpback Whales mid Raza Passage.
11:15 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north tight to the shore of Raza Island, Calm Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:53 • 2 Humpback Whales halfway to the Harwood Island Bluffs from the Powell River Ferry Terminal, Malaspina Strait. They keep changing direction. ▫ Observed from Shore
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
14:35 • Humpback Whales heading north off Walcan Seafood Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
16:26 • Humpback Whales at the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. 10 foot waves and very nasty.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Wed Sep 18 2019
07:20 • 5 Humpback Whales out around the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Humpback in the middle of Sutil Channel
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 – 3 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Humpback in the middle of Sutil Channel
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 – 3 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
07:43 • est. 5+ Humpback Whales moving back and forth, south west tip of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. Lots of bird.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
08:23 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south at the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:15 • Humpback Whales between Francisco Point and Mitlenatch Island and Marina Island, Georgia Strait. Many blows.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:20 • 2 Humpback Whales heading west close along the shore at the mid south end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
10:25 • 8 Humpback Whales spread out between Willow Point and Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:30 • 1 Humpback Whales tail lobs, southeast shoreline of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Breaching as well.
12:30 • 2 Humpback Whales close to the shore north of the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. Close to the wooden pier at the beach.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
12:49 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Mitlenatch Island and Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
13:56 • 3 Humpback Whales between Johnstone Bluff and Stuart Island, Calm Channel.
14:48 • 2 Humpback Whales close to April Point, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:55 • 3 Humpback Whales west of Spoil Grounds, Georgia Strait.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:19 • 3 Humpback Whales mid Sutil Channel.
15:30 • 3 Humpback Whales along the shore below the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Three Humpbacks on the southside of Heriot Bay
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Three Humpbacks on the southside of Heriot Bay
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
16:20 • est. 3+ Humpback Whales heading north between Rebecca Rocks and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
18:19 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north mid Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Thu Sep 19 2019
07:40 • 6 Humpback Whales off the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:00 • 2 Humpback Whales just southeast of Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:00 • Humpback Whales in Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
08:30 • Humpback Whales off Toba Mountain, Raza Passage.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:45 • 2 Humpback Whales heading east between Harwood Island Bluffs and Willingdon Beach, Malaspina Strait. Two thirds of the way across.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
09:05 • 5 Humpback Whales moving quickly, heading north near Hidden Harbour, Discovery Passage. Close to Campbell River shore. ▫ Observed from Shore
JR, Campbell River, BC
09:15 • est. 6+ Humpback Whales heading north off Discovery Harbour Marina, Campbell River, Discovery Passage. Very active.
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:25 • 2 Humpback Whales in front of Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
10:25 • 2 Humpback Whales on Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:25 • 3 Humpback Whales off Toba Mountain, Raza Passage.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:43 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north along the shore approaching April Point, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:48 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales heading south between Rebecca Rocks and Coho (Kiddie) Point, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
12:01 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north at Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Bill Coltart, Big Animal Encounters
12:05 • Humpback Whales pec slapping, near Bartlett Islet, Calm Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:12 • 2 Humpback Whales in Raza Passage.
12:12 • est. 1-2 Humpback Whales just northwest of Bartlett Islet, Calm Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:15 • 2 Humpback Whales one mile north of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
12:30 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, heading north between Wallace Island and Galiano Island, Trincomali Channel. Breached several times, one big dive while tail up. ▫ Observed from Shore
Vilupti Corlis, Galiano Island, BC
12:41 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales mainland side of Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:30 • 2 Humpback Whales a few miles northwest of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Heading towards Mitlenatch.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
15:30 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, between Breton Islands and Viner Point, Sutil Channel. 5 minute dives.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:35 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales near Davis Point, Nodales Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
15:36 • 6 Humpback Whales taking long dives, south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:45 • 2 Humpback Whales heading west, Turn Island, Johnstone Strait. One with completely white fluke.
15:50 • 1 Humpback Whales sleeping, almost under the dock at Rock Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
16:01 • Humpback Whales breaching, off Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:33 • 2 Humpback Whales between Marina Reef and Francisco Point, Sutil Channel. Pointed at Hernando Island.
16:41 • 2 Humpback Whales close to Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
16:49 • 2 Humpback Whales at Church House, Calm Channel.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:40 • est. 3+ Humpback Whales heading south between Rebecca Rocks and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. One is closer to the mainland side.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback in the Strait of Georgia
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 – 3 items
Natalie Reichenbacher, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback in the Strait of Georgia
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 – 3 items
Natalie Reichenbacher, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback doing cartwheels in the Strait of Georgia
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 – 2 items
Val Watson, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback doing cartwheels in the Strait of Georgia
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 – 2 items
Val Watson, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Mon Sep 16 2019
10:55 • est. 150 PWS Dolphins close to Refuge Cove, West Redonda Island, Lewis Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:00 • PWS Dolphins near Hall Point and Owen Point, Nodales Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
Tue Sep 17 2019
10:45 • est. 30 PWS Dolphins off Billygoat Bay, Helmcken Island, Johnstone Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
15:07 • est. 100+ PWS Dolphins in Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
Wed Sep 18 2019
09:10 • PWS Dolphins off Howe Island, Nodales Channel. Lots of dolphins leaping.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
13:53 • 20 PWS Dolphins moving slowly, heading south along the west shore of Mink Island, Desolation Sound.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:10 • PWS Dolphins zig zagging, near the Sonora Island Fish Farm, Nodales Channel. Lots of dolphins. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:57 • PWS Dolphins off Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Thu Sep 19 2019
10:23 • est. 20 PWS Dolphins moving quickly, heading south near Kellsey Point, Stuart Island, Yuculta Rapids.
Hans Lammers, Blind Channel Resort
11:15 • est. 50 PWS Dolphins in Deer Passage. Reported on VHF from Elvis with Big Animal Encounters. ▫ Second Hand
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:49 • PWS Dolphins heading north off North Rendezvous Island, Calm Channel. Doing 10 knots tight to the shore. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
DALLS PORPOISE
Tue Sep 17 2019
13:00 • 6 Dalls Porpoise at Stimpson Reef west of Port Neville, Johnstone Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
14:11 • est. 6 Dalls Porpoise off Erasmus Island, Cordero Channel.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
Thu Sep 19 2019
08:55 • est. 6 Dalls Porpoise near Fawn Bluff, Bute Inlet.
10:00 • Dalls Porpoise at Clipper Point and Purcell Point, Bute Inlet.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Wed Sep 18 2019
14:48 • Harbour Porpoise by Quathiaski Cove, Discovery Passage.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
SEA OTTERS
Wed Sep 18 2019
17:24 • 1 Sea Otters on the north side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
Thu Sep 19 2019
10:39 • 1 Sea Otters southeast corner of Mitlenatch Island.
Radio, overheard or call out
SPECIES UNSURE
Mon Sep 16 2019
12:10 • Species Unsure off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. Could be Transient Killer Whales. Reported on Facebook. ▫ Second Hand
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
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