A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words!
Cover Image:
Transient Biggs Killer Whale by Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pictures (and videos) can tell us a lot about Cetaceans. For decades, whale biologists have been using pictures to identify whales, examine their behaviours, and to determine their health. Biologists can identify a specific individual Orca, by examining a picture of its dorsal fin; the fin shape and patch located on the dorsal side just posterior to the fin are unique to each Orca, much like a like a fingerprint is unique to each human. Similarly for those studying Humpback whales, scientists can identify individual Humpbacks from a photo by looking at the shape of the dorsal fin combined with the coloration pattern on the underside of its fluke (tail).
Pictures could help us see what Cetaceans are feeding on and how they socialize with other members in a group. Photographs often reveal interspecies interactions known and unknown. Pictures taken from drones have been used also to determine the health of Orca by examining their body shape; in some cases, the body shape may reveal that a female Orca is pregnant. Media is also used to help monitor the health of Humpback whales, as they can show the effect of cuts and scars from boat encounters.
When you take a picture of them, many Cetaceans appear to be naturally smiling! Pictures such as our cover image help us appreciate Cetaceans even more and can lead to actions that will help in the conservation of Cetaceans (and other wildlife). In this sense, a picture can be worth a thousand whales!
Boaters, please use caution on the water. 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.
The Federal Government (DFO) has issued the following 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 throught the year, so please continue to keep your eyes open, and report your sightings to us.
Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2020-020
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Sat Aug 08 2020
09:30 • est. 6 Biggs Orca moving quickly, heading north-east near Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. Orcas were moving very fast along Harwood and continued northeast (viewed with optics – VI side). ▫ Observed from Shore
Patti Perepeluk, Comox Valley, BC
Sun Aug 09 2020
15:30 • est. 5-6 Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading south, Hopkins Landing, Collingwood Channel. Iniitially they were off Langdale and looked like they might be feeding. Then they headed toward Gibsons running parallel to the West Howe Sound Shore with about 6 or 7 whale watching boats outside of them. We were tying up our sailboat to our mooring at the south end of Hopkins beach when they altered course and passed within about 10 ft of our boat. There was a very large male, a mother and calf and either 2 or 3 others in the group. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Rob Bennie, Hopkins Landing, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales off Hopkins Landing, Collingwood Channel.
Sun, 9 Aug 2020 – 2 items
Rob Bennie, Hopkins Landing, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales off Hopkins Landing, Collingwood Channel.
Sun, 9 Aug 2020 – 2 items
Rob Bennie, Hopkins Landing, BC
Mon Aug 10 2020
06:00 • est. 6+ Biggs Orca heading north in Surge Narrows, Hoskyn Channel. From a fisherman. ▫ Second Hand
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:30 • est. 8 Biggs Orca milling, out from Conville Bay, Quadra Island, Hoskyn Channel. Observed two big fins, and one small calf.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
11:49 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs,T018s,T101s◦ moving slowly, heading south off Breton Islands, Sutil Channel. Maybe resting. Observed near the Pinnacles.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales -T0101s – in Sutil Channel
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales -T0101s – in Sutil Channel
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
13:07 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs,T018s,T101s◦ moving slowly, heading south approaching Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
15:50 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs,T018s◦ at Rebecca Spit angling towards Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales – T002Cs & T018s – in Sutil Channel
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales – T002Cs & T018s – in Sutil Channel
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Tue Aug 11 2020
07:00 • Biggs Orca heading north in Deer Passage. A few large fins seen. Same Orca were seen again off Snout Point in Toba Inlet at 8:45, still northbound.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales heading north in Deer Channel
Tue, 11 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales heading north in Deer Channel
Tue, 11 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
14:13 • Biggs Orca passing Blind Channel. Pod seen with young.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
14:35 • 3 Biggs Orca between Edsall Islets and West Thurlow Island, Cordero Channel. Orca headed towards Greene Point. One big fin seen.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
15:05 • Biggs Orca at the Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:28 • Biggs Orca ◦T018s,T019s◦ between Frederic Point and Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales -T018s & T019s – in Sutil Channel
Tue, 11 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales -T018s & T019s – in Sutil Channel
Tue, 11 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Wed Aug 12 2020
10:16 • Biggs Orca heading south, on the way to Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
11:25 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s,T102◦ heading south, above the Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:33 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s,T102◦ heading south at Marina Island shack.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
14:49 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading south 1 mile south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales by Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales by Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:27 • Biggs Orca heading south, a half mile off the shore of Savary Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
20:18 • est. 4-5 Biggs Orca heading south just south of the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. One big fin.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
20:39 • Biggs Orca near Grief Point, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Thu Aug 13 2020
07:30 • est. 3 Biggs Orca breaching, heading east in Blind Bay, Malaspina Strait. Travelled up Blind Bay from our vantage point and could see them. Playing. Heading towards Hothams Sound. ▫ Observed from Shore
FF, Vancouver, BC
10:30 • 5 Biggs Orca hunting, heading north-east off Powell Islets, Malaspina Strait. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
JR, Powell River, BC
10:53 • Biggs Orca by Powell Islets.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:30 • est. 6+ Biggs Orca heading north past Powell Islets.
12:30 • Biggs Orca pointed toward Hope Point crossing Lewis Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
14:00 • Biggs Orca heading north just about at Teakerne Arm in Lewis Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales off Powell River
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales off Powell River
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 4 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 4 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Mon Aug 10 2020
16:45 • NRKW Orca ◦A35s,A56 Nahwitti,A73 Springer◦ heading north at Moriarty Point close to Vancouver Island, Discovery Passage. A73 with her two offspring. A large pod was observed. ▫ Leaving the Scene
18:05 • NRKW Orca ◦A35s,A56 Nahwitti,A73 Springer◦ heading north near Otter Cove up along the shore of Vancouver Island, Discovery Passage. A73 with two of her offspring. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Northern Resident Killer Whales
North Resident Killer Whales – A35s, A73 & A56 – heading up Johnstone Strait
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
Northern Resident Killer Whales
North Resident Killer Whales – A35s, A73 & A56 – heading up Johnstone Strait
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales near Campbell River.
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 – 5 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales near Campbell River.
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 – 5 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
HUMPBACK WHALES
Sun Aug 12 2012
18:00 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north-east to the north-west of Lasqueti Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Patti Perepeluk, Comox Valley, BC
Sat Aug 08 2020
08:30 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, heading north-east off the north-west side of Lasqueti Island, Sabine Channel. Viewed with optics from shore. ▫ Observed from Shore
09:00 • 7 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading north-west, spreadout from the northern tip, to the mine at Welcome Bay, Texada Island, Georgia Strait. Slow moving. ▫ Observed from Shore
Patti Perepeluk, Comox Valley, BC
Mon Aug 10 2020
–:– • Humpback Whales lunge feeding, at Sargeaunt Passage, Knight Inlet. Observed behaviour all morning.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
08:00 • 2 Humpback Whales off Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:15 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north in Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
08:30 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Kinghorn Island and Martin Islands, Desolation Sound.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
08:37 • 1 Humpback Whales between Whale Passage and Drew Passage, Sutil Channel. Close to Read Island.
09:42 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Read Point, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
10:55 • Humpback Whales off the north side of Double Island, Pryce Channel. Blows were seen.
11:05 • est. 2+ Humpback Whales north of Connis Point, West Redonda Island, Pryce Channel.
11:15 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north at the bottom of Deer Passage.
11:30 • Humpback Whales at south end of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:15 • Humpback Whales near the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
13:20 • 2 Humpback Whales heading west at Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
14:38 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, mid Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:26 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north from Rebecca Rocks toward Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
19:56 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Grief Point and Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks by Grief Point, Malaspina Strait
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks by Grief Point, Malaspina Strait
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Tue Aug 11 2020
06:20 • 2 Humpback Whales off the south end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
06:30 • 3 Humpback Whales southwest of the Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
06:30 • 3 Humpback Whales at the bottom of Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
06:37 • 2 Humpback Whales north of the Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
09:10 • Humpback Whales at the bottom of Pryce Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
11:45 • 1 Humpback Whales milling, just west of Turn Island, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
11:50 • 2 Humpback Whales northwest of Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
12:36 • 3 Humpback Whales angling towards the northwest side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
13:12 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south-west, southern side of Burdwood Bay, Read Island, Sutil Channel. 2 adults, 1 calf seen.
13:32 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south, mid channel between Quadra Island Scallop Farm and Whaletown, Sutil Channel. Seen on the ferry line.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:51 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north, a few hundred yards off shore, halfway between Grief Point and Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
16:42 • 2 Humpback Whales at Raza Point, Calm Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:00 • 5 Humpback Whales heading north between the north tip of Denman Island and Texada Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Patti Perepeluk, Comox Valley, BC
20:04 • 3 Humpback Whales back and forth, between Van Anda and Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
Wed Aug 12 2020
08:10 • Humpback Whales off Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
08:10 • Humpback Whales off Raza Island, Raza Passage.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
09:50 • 2 Humpback Whales at Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:30 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north-west near the mine at Welcome Bay, Texada Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Patti Perepeluk, Comox Valley, BC
10:30 • 2 Humpback Whales a mile off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:12 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales between Rendezvous Islands and Penn Islands, Sutil Channel. Active whales.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:18 • 1 Humpback Whales mid channel, at the south end of Whale Passage, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
11:35 • 2 Humpback Whales off of Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf seen.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:40 • 1 Humpback Whales between Frederic Point and Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
12:07 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south mid-channel at North Rendezvous Island, Calm Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:20 • 3 Humpback Whales breaching, in the middle of the Powell Islets, Malaspina Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks near Powell Islets, Malaspina Strait
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks near Powell Islets, Malaspina Strait
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
13:15 • 3 Humpback Whales resting, between Marina Island and Francisco Point, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:44 • 1 Humpback Whales resting, north of Mitlenatch Island, abeam north end of Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
15:00 • 5 Humpback Whales around the pinnacles off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. Whales in a circle.
15:15 • 1 Humpback Whales mid-channel off Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:19 • 2 Humpback Whales at the Spoil Grounds south of Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:25 • 1 Humpback Whales between Read Island and Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback by Read Island, Sutil Channel
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 3 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback by Read Island, Sutil Channel
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 3 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:39 • 2 Humpback Whales on the south shoreline at Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:50 • Humpback Whales just west of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Heather Armstrong, Powell River, BC
17:12 • 3 Humpback Whales doing circles, south of Viner Point abeam Whaletown, Sutil Channel.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
20:41 • Humpback Whales off Grief Point, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks breaching!
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks breaching!
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 1 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Thu Aug 13 2020
–:– • 8 Humpback Whales between Francisco Point and the red can at Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. Observed in the evening.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
07:30 • Humpback Whales in the area around Viner Point, Centre Islet, and Whaletown, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
10:10 • 3 Humpback Whales mid channel off the north end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Very active.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:15 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north between Marina Reef and Cortez Reef, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
10:57 • 1 Humpback Whales on the east side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
11:01 • 2 Humpback Whales off the south side of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:00 • 4 Humpback Whales spread out between south of Coho (Kiddie) Point and the mine on Texada Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Patti Perepeluk, Comox Valley, BC
12:14 • 1 Humpback Whales off Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:00 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCX Raza◦ at the north end of Lewis Channel.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
13:20 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, mid channel at the bottom of Whale Passage, Sutil Channel.
13:40 • 2 Humpback Whales just north of Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
14:30 • Humpback Whales breaching, between Teakerne Arm and the top of Lewis Channel.
14:47 • 2 Humpback Whales resting, off Bullock Bluff, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
15:32 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south between the Quadra Island Scallop Farm and the Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
15:36 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north mid channel between the Quadra Island cell tower and Marina Island, Sutil Channel. One is a calf.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
20:10 • 5 Humpback Whales heading south-west spread out between Coho (Kiddie) Point and the mine on Texada Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Patti Perepeluk, Comox Valley, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback – Kelp Creature – moving slowly
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 2 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback – Kelp Creature – moving slowly
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 2 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks flying through the air!
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 3 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks flying through the air!
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 – 3 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Mon Aug 10 2020
12:00 • est. 15-20 PWS Dolphins heading south, at Lund, Malaspina Strait. Observed from Lund Water Taxi Office, playing with boats in front of harbour. ▫ Observed from Shore
Sydni Long, Powell River, BC
17:15 • PWS Dolphins between Johns Point and Hall Point, Nodales Channel. Large pod.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Tue Aug 11 2020
09:20 • PWS Dolphins milling at the bottom of Deer Passage.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
10:00 • est. 10 PWS Dolphins circling prey, heading south at Bliss Landing, north of Lund, Malaspina Strait. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
JR, Powell River, BC
15:00 • PWS Dolphins heading west at the Okis Islands, Okisollo Channel. Small pod seen.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
15:25 • PWS Dolphins at Shorter Point, West Thurlow Island, Chancellor Channel. Large pod.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Wed Aug 12 2020
08:20 • PWS Dolphins inside Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Small group seen.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
09:55 • est. 20+ PWS Dolphins in the mouth of the Salmon River, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
12:10 • est. 20+ PWS Dolphins at the mouth of Barnes Bay, Sonora Island, Okisollo Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
Thu Aug 13 2020
10:00 • 6 PWS Dolphins travelling, heading south, Thulin Passage near Lund, Malaspina Strait. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
JR, Powell River, BC
11:20 • est. 75 PWS Dolphins off Denham Islet, Dent Rapids.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
12:14 • 6 PWS Dolphins off Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:57 • est. 20 PWS Dolphins moving slowly, heading south in front of the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. Small group.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
DALLS PORPOISE
Mon Aug 10 2020
10:00 • est. 6 Dalls Porpoise near the head of Toba Inlet.
17:45 • est. 6 Dalls Porpoise off Lee Islands, Nodales Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Thu Aug 13 2020
10:37 • 6 Dalls Porpoise in front of Okisollo Channel, Discovery Passage.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
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