Interspecies Interaction!
Here in our Province of British Columbia, there is an abundance of wildlife in the sea. There are over 20 different species of Cetaceans that inhabit these waters, and many of you will get opportunities to see whales, dolphins, or porpoises from boats, kayaks, or even from shore. Any whale sighting is amazing and breath-taking! What could make one sighting even better than another one would be sighting of species interacting with one another. Our cover image is from a sequence of photos showing a sea lion interacting with a Humpback whale; more specifically, the sea lion was sliding off the fluke (tail) of the whale in what may have been some form of playful behaviour. It is not known how often Humpback whales and sea lions interact in such a way here in BC, but it is no surprise to see such an interaction as Humpbacks have been observed interacting playfully with dolphins and sea lions in other parts of the world (e.g. Hawaii). Here in BC, another interaction that occurs occasionally is dolphins (including Resident Orca) and porpoises travelling together and working cooperatively to catch prey. These interactions indicate the complexity of just a small part of the marine ecosystems around us.
Boaters, 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: 2020-026
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Sat Sep 05 2020
19:50 • 7 Biggs Orca travelling, heading north-west, between Hernando Island and the Twin Islands, Baker Passage. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
JR, Powell River, BC
Sun Sep 06 2020
08:48 • est. 6-8 Biggs Orca heading north in Whale Passage, Sutil Channel. 2 big fins seen.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:30 • 2 Biggs Orca travelling, at Arbutus Bay, Bowen Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
DC, Bowen Island, BC
10:44 • Biggs Orca heading north moving past Whiterock Passage up Drew Passage. Orca on their way to Calm Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
10:48 • Biggs Orca by Hole in the Wall, Calm Channel.
12:18 • Biggs Orca heading north at Denham Islet, Dent Rapids.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:03 • 4 Biggs Orca heading north in front of Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
14:20 • Biggs Orca playing, heading south, in front of the lodge at Denham Bay, Dent Rapids.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
15:25 • Biggs Orca heading south at Jimmy Judd Island, Yuculta Rapids.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:28 • Biggs Orca ◦T049As,T090s◦ resting, at Lawrence Point, Bute Inlet.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Mon Sep 07 2020
12:00 • Biggs Orca by Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel. Observed to be throwing seal into the air. ▫ Second Hand
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
13:16 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south-east bound tight to Raza Island, .
13:48 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ off Raza Island, Deer Passage. Observed to be either looping Raza Island along the beach or possibly angling to Connis Point.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
14:59 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading into Ramsay Arm.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling together
Mon, 7 Sep 2020 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling together
Mon, 7 Sep 2020 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:04 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ halfway between George Head and Quatam River, Ramsay Arm. Observed on eastern shoreline of the Arm. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Tue Sep 08 2020
15:00 • 5 Biggs Orca off Racine Creek, Toba Inlet. 1 big fin and heading into Inlet.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:40 • 4 Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading north between Atrevida Reef and Mystery Reef, Malaspina Strait. They went South in the morning past Savary Island and then headed back North in the afternoon. ▫ Observed from Shore
CC, Powell River, BC
17:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ almost to the head of Toba Inlet.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Wed Sep 09 2020
08:50 • 4 Biggs Orca hunting, and traveling slowly, heading south by Dinner Rock, Malaspina Strait.
RJ, Savary Island, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales blowing
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 – 3 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales blowing
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 – 3 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling close to shore
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 – 3 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling close to shore
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 – 3 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
NORTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Tue Sep 08 2020
14:00 • NRKW Orca ◦A23s◦ heading east at Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait. Seen video posted to CVWS and from a local water taxi company. ▫ Second Hand
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Wed Sep 09 2020
07:30 • 15 NRKW Orca heading north at Humpback Bay, Johnstone Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
09:30 • NRKW Orca ◦A25s◦ foraging, off Tyee Point, West Thurlow Island, Johnstone Strait. Observed in the tide line.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales off Tyee Point, Johnstone Strait
Wed, 9 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales off Tyee Point, Johnstone Strait
Wed, 9 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
12:25 • NRKW Orca ◦A25s◦ heading west off Hickey Point, Johnstone Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:44 • NRKW Orca ◦A23s◦ foraging, heading west one mile west of Hickey Point.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales – A23s – west of Kelsey Bay
Wed, 9 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Northern Resident Killer Whales
Northern Resident Killer Whales – A23s – west of Kelsey Bay
Wed, 9 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
HUMPBACK WHALES
Fri Sep 04 2020
11:00 • est. 2 Humpback Whales breaching, off the lighthouse at Entrance Island, near Gabriola Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
LG, Vancouver, BC
Sun Sep 06 2020
07:00 • est. 8-10 Humpback Whales breaching, heading north off Savary Island, Georgia Strait. Several small groups breaching and slowly over 2 hour period heading north across Georgia straight. We observed from mid-island bluff with binoculars. ▫ Observed from Shore
RF, Savary Island, BC
08:00 • 4 Humpback Whales at Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
08:07 • 2 Humpback Whales off the Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
08:07 • 2 Humpback Whales off the Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
08:30 • 2 Humpback Whales on the south side of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:40 • Humpback Whales heading north at the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
10:40 • Humpback Whales heading north in Baker Passage.
10:40 • Humpback Whales heading north by Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
10:40 • Humpback Whales heading north by Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
11:33 • Humpback Whales at the top end of Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:22 • 1 Humpback Whales at Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
13:08 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCX Raza◦ just off the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
13:13 • 3 Humpback Whales near the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
13:44 • 2 Humpback Whales on the ferry line near Uganda Passage, Sutil Channel.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
14:16 • 2 Humpback Whales near the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
15:28 • 3 Humpback Whales off Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
15:28 • 1 Humpback Whales off Center Islet north-west of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Big Animal Encounters
15:45 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south at Hall Point, Sonora Island, Nodales Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
16:49 • 2 Humpback Whales at the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:34 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south, a mile off the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks by Quadra Island, Sutil Channel
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks by Quadra Island, Sutil Channel
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Mon Sep 07 2020
08:50 • 1 Humpback Whales doing circles, off Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:11 • est. 3+ Humpback Whales between Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy and Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait. More blows were observed near Cortez Reef.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
10:30 • Humpback Whales off Francisco Point, Quadra Island mid Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Francisco Point, Sutil Channel
Mon, 7 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Francisco Point, Sutil Channel
Mon, 7 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
10:30 • 2 Humpback Whales off Carrington Bay, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf observed about a half hour.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
10:45 • 2 Humpback Whales off Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:08 • est. 10 Humpback Whales around the Pinnacles, Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
11:15 • 2 Humpback Whales near the ferry line near Center Islet, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:00 • Humpback Whales on the Quadra Island side of Sutil Channel. Observed to be around whale watching boats. ▫ Second Hand
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
12:00 • 2 Humpback Whales off Toba Mountain entering Raza Passage.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:25 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCY Apollo◦ off Toba Mountain, Raza Passage. Observed Apollo and her calf of the year.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
12:55 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north-west off Mitlenatch Island angling towards Marina Reef, Georgia Strait.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
13:43 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north for Smelt Bay out from Baker Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
14:07 • 2 Humpback Whales off the north side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel. Two blows were observed.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:11 • 1 Humpback Whales milling, off Mary Point, Cortes Island, Malaspina Strait.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
14:58 • 1 Humpback Whales milling, off Bullock Bluff, Calm Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:25 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCY Apollo◦ heading north-east end of Frances Bay. Apollo wit her calf. Heading for Ramsay Arm. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:41 • 1 Humpback Whales off Dogfish Bay at the southeast end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel. Observed to be angling towards Marina Island.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:46 • 2 Humpback Whales at Burdwood Bay, Read Island, Sutil Channel. A mom and calf were observed.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
16:07 • 2 Humpback Whales off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
18:40 • 4 Humpback Whales off Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
Tue Sep 08 2020
06:35 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
06:35 • 1 Humpback Whales south of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
08:10 • 3 Humpback Whales off Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
08:50 • 1 Humpback Whales north of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:17 • est. 6+ Humpback Whales between Rebecca Rocks and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks between Rebecca Rocks and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 – 6 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks between Rebecca Rocks and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 – 6 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
10:57 • 3 Humpback Whales by Francisco Point on Quadra Island, Sutil Channel. Including a calf. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
11:31 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales around Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
11:35 • 3 Humpback Whales in Deer Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:05 • 2 Humpback Whales playing, heading south off Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Sydni Long, Powell River, BC
13:06 • 1 Humpback Whales southwest of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
13:06 • 4 Humpback Whales towards Coulter Island, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
13:30 • 1 Humpback Whales playing, between Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy and Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. At surface playing with sea lions.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:00 • 1 Humpback Whales doing circles, west of Savary Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
14:00 • 2 Humpback Whales between Harwood Island and Comox (Little River) Ferry Terminal, Georgia Strait. Mom and baby. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
14:00 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, north of Denman Island, Georgia Strait. Pec slapping. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
14:00 • 1 Humpback Whales north of Texada Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Emily Browne, Savary Island, BC
14:43 • 4 Humpback Whales zig zagging, between Lake Bay and Twin Bay, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
14:50 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south-east off Marina Island, Sutil Channel. First spotted closer to the shore of Cortes, swam closer to the shore of Marina Island and headed south towards Mitlenatch Island Provincial Park. Breached numerous times by Mitlenatch. ▫ Observed from Shore
Jayme Drainville, Quathiaski Cove, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback off Marina Island, Sutil Channel
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 – 2 items
Jayme Drainville, Quathiaski Cove, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpback off Marina Island, Sutil Channel
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 – 2 items
Jayme Drainville, Quathiaski Cove, BC
15:00 • 1 Humpback Whales north of Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Active.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:10 • 1 Humpback Whales tail lobs, west of Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait. Surrounded by dolphins.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
16:15 • 4 Humpback Whales heading south off Burdwood Bay on Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:32 • 1 Humpback Whales between Kinghorn Island and Okeover Inlet, Desolation Sound.
Radio, overheard or call out
18:23 • 2 Humpback Whales between Hill Island and Center Islet, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Wed Sep 09 2020
07:19 • 3 Humpback Whales by Coulter Bay aiming to Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
07:38 • 2 Humpback Whales at Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
07:48 • 3 Humpback Whales between Francisco Point and Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
07:50 • 7 Humpback Whales doing large circles, from Coulter Island to Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
08:00 • 1 Humpback Whales between Quadra Island Scallop Farm and Dogfish Bay, Sutil Channel. Observed close to shore.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:20 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales off the northwest side of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Observed blowing for five to ten minutes and then sounded.
Ken & Karin Fraser, Nanaimo, BC
09:05 • 2 Humpback Whales close to Pryce Channel in Deer Passage.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:55 • Humpback Whales off Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait.
10:05 • Humpback Whales off Gunner Point, Sunderland Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
10:15 • est. 2+ Humpback Whales foraging, and milling, off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Mother and calf pair. One full breach. More Humpack whales further south.
Ken & Karin Fraser, Nanaimo, BC
10:53 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north a mile off Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
10:55 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, near Bennett Point on Turnour Island, Clio Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:37 • 2 Humpback Whales heading east at the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
13:37 • 2 Humpback Whales west of Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Trisha Stovel, Big Animal Encounters
13:45 • 1 Humpback Whales heading east in front of Kelsey Bay mid Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks surfacing and blowing
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks surfacing and blowing
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Wayne Wright, Campbell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback – Callahan – playing with three Stellar Sea Lions – even letting them slide off its tail!
Wed, 9 Sep 2020 – 6 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback – Callahan – playing with three Stellar Sea Lions – even letting them slide off its tail!
Wed, 9 Sep 2020 – 6 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Sun Sep 06 2020
14:14 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins moving quickly, heading south between Thurston Bay and Howe Island, Nodales Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Tue Sep 08 2020
14:52 • est. 100+ PWS Dolphins spread out, off Camp Point, Johnstone Strait. Milling around.
Hans Lammers, Blind Channel Resort
16:10 • est. 100+ PWS Dolphins west of Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait. Having a good time bullying a humpback whale.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Wed Sep 09 2020
09:20 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins milling and leaping, off Yorke Island, Sunderland Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
09:45 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins between Helmcken Island and Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
11:07 • est. 80 PWS Dolphins resting, off Elk Bay, Discovery Passage. Observed sleeping along the beach.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins off Elk Bay, Discovery Passage
Wed, 9 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins off Elk Bay, Discovery Passage
Wed, 9 Sep 2020 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
12:00 • est. 75 PWS Dolphins moving slowly, heading east off Palmer Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:00 • PWS Dolphins moving quickly, close to shore at Palmer Bay. Large pod changing directions quickly.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
DALLS PORPOISE
Mon Sep 07 2020
13:20 • 20 Dalls Porpoise off Howe Island, Nodales Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
Wed Sep 09 2020
09:00 • Dalls Porpoise playing, and milling, off Chatham Point, Discovery Passage.
10:10 • est. 8 Dalls Porpoise off Milly Island, Port Neville, Johnstone Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Tue Sep 08 2020
11:45 • Harbour Porpoise off Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Wed Sep 09 2020
12:15 • Harbour Porpoise milling, off Stimpson Reef west of Port Neville, Johnstone Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
SPECIES UNSURE
Sun Sep 06 2020
15:30 • est. 2-3 Species Unsure heading south-east between Cordova Bay and Mount Douglas, Salish Sea. Dorsal fin out of the water as they swam by up and down several times. Dark colour, not sure if they were dolphins or porpoises. ▫ From Kayak or Paddleboard
DM, Victoria, BC
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