Humpbacks have Returned!
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Humpbacks swimming in synchrony!
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Over the past few weeks, the number of Humpback whale sightings has increased in the upper Georgia Strait area and in Discovery Passage. Some of these Humpbacks were breaching and also observed were a few mother-calf pairs. Many Transient Orca were observed in the area, and a couple of pods were seen hunting. On May 28, a pod of Transient Orca, the T090s, were first seen in the morning near Octopus Islands in Okisollo Channel and by late afternoon, they had travelled past the south end of Quadra Island. In a period of about 6 hours, the T090s had swam just over 30-km and it shows how much they do travel in one day. Orca were also reported in Halfmoon Bay and in Active Pass. The Orca in Active Pass could have been the Southern Resident Orca as they were seen in the area the previous day.
The Federal Government (DFO) issued the following statement about watching Orca in the wild: “Vessels must stay at least 400 m away from all killer whales in southern British Columbia coastal waters between Campbell River and Ucluelet, including Barkley and Howe Sound. This is in effect year-round until May 31, 2023. If killer whales approach any vessel, boaters should place their engine in neutral and wait for the animals to pass.”
For all other areas of B.C. outside of the area indicated above, a minimum distance of 200-m must be maintained when viewing Orca. When viewing other species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, a minimum distance of 100-m must be kept.
WOWs works throughout 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: 2022-010
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Sat May 21 2022
20:30 • 3 Biggs Orca moving slowly; foraging, heading north-west off Tenedos Bay, north of Powell River, Desolation Sound. One large orca had a bent over fin. Followed the feed into Tenedos Bay, they were circling around the Bay feeding. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
DK, Powell River, BC
Tue May 24 2022
10:58 • 5 Biggs Orca ◦T036Bs◦ heading south, Kellsey Point, Yuculta Rapids. ▫ Second Hand
11:23 • 5 Biggs Orca ◦T036Bs◦ going into Bute Inlet.
14:00 • 5 Biggs Orca ◦T036Bs◦ hunting Freddie’s Beach Bute Inlet. On a sealion kill.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales – T036Bs – hunting Freddie’s Beach, Bute Inlet
Tue, 24 May 2022 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales – T036Bs – hunting Freddie’s Beach, Bute Inlet
Tue, 24 May 2022 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Thu May 26 2022
07:30 • Biggs Orca ◦T049A2,T101s◦ headed into Goose Spit, Comox, Baynes Sound.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Fri May 27 2022
09:35 • Biggs Orca heading south at the Walcan Seafood Plant, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:41 • Biggs Orca heading south off the Walcan Seafood Plant, Quadra Island.
Jessica Parker, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:07 • Biggs Orca heading south off the Copper Bluffs, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:55 • 4 Biggs Orca off Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jessica Parker, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:45 • est. 2 Biggs Orca foraging, heading south-east into Halfmoon Bay, Welcome Passage. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
JH, Adventure Bound
Sat May 28 2022
10:22 • Biggs Orca in Okisollo Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:10 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south near Octopus Islands, Okisollo Channel.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:19 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south off Octopus Islands.
12:03 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south approaching Surge Narrows, Okisollo Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:05 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ south of Wesley Island, Okisollo Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Stuart Clark, Stan Novotny Productions
12:57 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south off Conville Bay, Hoskyn Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:20 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ approaching Dunsterville Islet, Hoskyn Channel.
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:22 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south approaching Dunsterville Islet.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:11 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ heading south-west from Breton Islands towards Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:16 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:11 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales by Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait
Sat, 28 May 2022 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales by Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait
Sat, 28 May 2022 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Sun May 29 2022
14:43 • Biggs Orca heading north off Rebecca Spit towards Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:25 • est. 10-12 Biggs Orca ◦T018s◦ playing, off the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling close to shore
Sun, 29 May 2022 – 9 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling close to shore
Sun, 29 May 2022 – 9 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Mon May 30 2022
16:05 • Biggs Orca by Center Islet north-west of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:10 • 7 Biggs Orca heading north, just south of Center Islet north-west of Subtle Islands.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:59 • Biggs Orca milling, just south of Hoskyn Rock, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jessica Parker, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:25 • est. 4-5 Biggs Orca heading south off Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait. All small fins.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
20:30 • Biggs Orca ◦T060C,T109s◦ heading north, Campbell River Fishing Pier, Discovery Passage. T109Cs are with a new calf while T060C was pacing them mid-channel.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Tue May 31 2022
19:36 • Biggs Orca between Rebecca Rocks and Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait. Seeing lots of Orca through the scope. ▫ Observed from Shore
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Wed Jun 01 2022
06:14 • 1 Biggs Orca heading north between Marina Island and Dogfish Bay, Sutil Channel. ▫ Second Hand
07:16 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T125A,T128◦ heading north, north of Willow Point close to Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait. Two big fins.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:26 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T125A,T128◦ heading north entering Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
09:35 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T125A,T128◦ approaching Browns Bay, Discovery Passage. Traveling at 10kts.
10:25 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T125A,T128◦ heading north tight to shore No Name Creek, Discovery Passage.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:49 • Biggs Orca ◦T063 Chainsaw,T065,T100s,T123s,T137s◦ by Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
10:56 • est. 7-8 Biggs Orca ◦T063 Chainsaw,T065,T100s,T123s,T137s◦ heading north along reef at Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:54 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T125A,T128◦ heading north at Elk Bay, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:00 • est. 6 Biggs Orca heading north in Okisollo Channel.
13:17 • est. 14 Biggs Orca ◦T060s,T063 Chainsaw,T065,T100s,T123s,T137s◦ heading north at Francisco Island, Okisollo Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:20 • Biggs Orca ◦T060s,T063 Chainsaw,T065,T100s,T123s,T137s◦ heading north passing Browns Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:28 • est. 15-20 Biggs Orca ◦T060s,T063 Chainsaw,T065,T100s,T123s,T137s◦ heading north from Browns Bay.
Devon Andersen, Brown’s Bay Resort
14:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T060s,T063 Chainsaw,T065,T100s,T123s,T137s◦ just north of Browns Bay.
14:52 • Biggs Orca ◦T060s,T063 Chainsaw,T065,T100s,T123s,T137s◦ moving slowly, heading north, just north of Browns Bay. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T090s◦ at Venture Point, Okisollo Channel.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
15:18 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T125A,T128◦ heading north, south of McMullen Point, Discovery Passage.
15:38 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T125A,T128◦ close to McMullen Point.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:40 • Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading north abeam Eagles Cove, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
17:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T036,T036Bs,T101s◦ heading north after exiting Hole in the Wall.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales off Powell River, BC
Mon, 30 May 2022 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales off Powell River, BC
Mon, 30 May 2022 – 3 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales breaching and playing!
Sun, 29 May 2022 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales breaching and playing!
Sun, 29 May 2022 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Killer Whales leaping through the air!
Mon, 30 May 2022 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Killer Whales leaping through the air!
Mon, 30 May 2022 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES
Sat May 28 2022
19:55 • 4 Orca breaching, heading north off Mary Anne Point, Galiano Island, Active Pass. Animals were swimming northward in Active Pass as we passed them in the Ferry enroute to Schwartz Bay. ▫ From Ferry
Stuart Moors, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Unidentified Killer Whales
Killer Whales by Mary Anne Point, Galiano Island, Active Pass
Sat, 28 May 2022 – 1 items
Stuart Moors, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Unidentified Killer Whales
Killer Whales by Mary Anne Point, Galiano Island, Active Pass
Sat, 28 May 2022 – 1 items
Stuart Moors, Halifax, Nova Scotia
HUMPBACK WHALES
Tue May 24 2022
07:40 • Humpback Whales foraging, between Campbell River Fishing Pier and Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. active number of whales. ▫ Observed from Shore
10:48 • 2 Humpback Whales foraging, Yaculta Bank, Discovery Passage.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Wed May 25 2022
17:30 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south off April Point, Discovery Passage.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:46 • est. 3+ Humpback Whales off Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
18:08 • Humpback Whales breaching, heading south off Harwood Island Sandbanks (Bluffs), Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
19:30 • Humpback Whales heading south by Van Anda, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
Thu May 26 2022
10:15 • Humpback Whales heading north close to Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Stuart Clark, Stan Novotny Productions
11:25 • Humpback Whales at Copper Bluffs on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
13:00 • 3 Humpback Whales off Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Campbell River, BC
15:23 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south off McMullen Point, Discovery Passage.
Stuart Clark, Stan Novotny Productions
16:41 • Humpback Whales heading south from Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Devon Andersen, Brown’s Bay Resort
16:54 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south at Browns Bay.
Damien Dawson, Campbell River Whale Watching
Fri May 27 2022
09:31 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south in Duncan Bay in the middle of Discovery Passage.
10:55 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south off Quathiaski Cove, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jessica Parker, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:15 • 1 Humpback Whales off Race Point in the middle of Discovery Passage.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:23 • 1 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south at Race Point, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:12 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ milling, angled towards Walcan Seafood Plant, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. Pointing north.
Reuben Buerge, Wild Waterways Adventures
13:34 • Humpback Whales off Copper Bluffs, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:44 • Humpback Whales in Deepwater Bay, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:50 • Humpback Whales heading south off Kanish Bay, Discovery Passage. One breath, then travelling.
15:10 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south off Cinque Islands, Discovery Passage.
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:20 • Humpback Whales heading south off No Name Creek, Discovery Passage.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:38 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south off Kanish Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sat May 28 2022
09:21 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north from Maud Island into Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:28 • 1 Humpback Whales doing circles, 1-NM south of the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
10:09 • est. 2 Humpback Whales just west of the Spoil Grounds south of Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:04 • 1 Humpback Whales foraging, just south of the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:41 • 1 Humpback Whales just south of the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:11 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait. She was with her calf when the orca passed.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales – BCX0565 Nick – by Wilby Shoals
Sat, 28 May 2022 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales – BCX0565 Nick – by Wilby Shoals
Sat, 28 May 2022 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Sun May 29 2022
09:36 • 1 Humpback Whales milling, off the Walcan Seafood Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:44 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south off the Walcan Seafood Quadra Island.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:19 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north just south of Cinque Islands, Discovery Passage.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:25 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north at the mouth of Okisollo Channel.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:29 • 1 Humpback Whales milling, off Race Point, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:03 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north off Tribune Bay, Hornby Island, Georgia Strait. Mother and calf pair.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:47 • 1 Humpback Whales heading west off Chatham Point, Johnstone Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:00 • Humpback Whales heading north in Lambert Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:12 • Humpback Whales milling, off the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Damien Dawson, Campbell River Whale Watching
Mon May 30 2022
07:01 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north off Quathiaski Cove, Discovery Passage.
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:16 • Humpback Whales breaching, by Campbell River Cruiseship Dock, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
09:32 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, off Campbell River Cruiseship Dock. Playful.
09:51 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north off Copper Bluffs on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
09:55 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ milling, off Copper Bluffs on Quadra Island. 6-8 minute dive time. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:57 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ moving slowly, heading south off Discovery Harbour Marina near Campbell River, Discovery Passage. Nick was with a calf, and a 3rd Humpback was seen a bit further north, mid-channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:14 • Humpback Whales heading south in front of Walcan Seafood Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
10:21 • Humpback Whales heading south at Copper Bluffs on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Jessica Parker, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:20 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south approaching Quathiaski Cove, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback blowing!
Mon, 30 May 2022 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback blowing!
Mon, 30 May 2022 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:37 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ heading south approaching We Wai Kai Village near Cape Mudge, Discovery Passage. Nick was with a calf.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:42 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south off April Point, Discovery Passage.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:01 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, at Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Damien Dawson, Campbell River Whale Watching
Tue May 31 2022
09:54 • 2 Humpback Whales just south of the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
11:00 • 1 Humpback Whales just south of the Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:36 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, south of the Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
15:10 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ just south of the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. Nick and calf.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks showing off their flukes and fins!
Tue, 31 May 2022 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks showing off their flukes and fins!
Tue, 31 May 2022 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:29 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south, south of Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:59 • 1 Humpback Whales resting, east of Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
16:47 • 1 Humpback Whales foraging, south of the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
Wed Jun 01 2022
09:10 • Humpback Whales heading south at Orange Point, Discovery Passage.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
09:30 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY Potamus◦ milling, at April Point, Discovery Passage.
Damien Dawson, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:06 • Humpback Whales at April Point. ▫ Second Hand
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:49 • 1 Humpback Whales off Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge by Cape Mudge Lighthouse, Discovery Passage.
Tristan Ray-Wilks, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:22 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north off Savary Island, Malaspina Strait. Look like mom and calf.
Ron Johnston, Savary Island, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale- Potamus – showing off their fluke!
Sat, 28 May 2022 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale- Potamus – showing off their fluke!
Sat, 28 May 2022 – 1 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Mon May 30 2022
17:28 • 4 PWS Dolphins heading north off Campbell River, Anchor Inn, Discovery Passage.
Damien Dawson, Campbell River Whale Watching
DALLS PORPOISE
Thu May 26 2022
13:00 • 6 Dalls Porpoise off Kellsey Point, Yuculta Rapids.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Wed Jun 01 2022
11:08 • Dalls Porpoise in Rock Bay Marine Park, Johnstone Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
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