Why Whales Breach – Humpback Whales and Dolphins
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Humpback breaching!
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Understanding that an average size Humpback Whale is approximately the size of a bus, 40 ft. (just over 12M) and can weigh in the neighbourhood of 66,000 lbs (30,000 kg) can help put perspective into seeing this large animal coming totally out of the water in a full breach. Spectacular! Wanting to expend this much energy must be for a good reason right? Theories through observations indicate breaching might aid in their digestion after consuming a sufficient amount of food helping push some of their food father into their digestive tract. Apart from what appears to be play during socializing or in larger seas, they may be attempting to dislodge some of the barnacles and kelp growth off their generally slower moving bodies. One other aspect of breaching is in preparation for mating selection by showing off their power.
Dolphins are generally very gregarious and frequently breach and leap during play, but also to herd fish. The lead Dolphin will breach over and over again landing with a belly or sideways flop helping chase their food in a certain direction. Then the group of Dolphins will suddenly stop and turn to feed on the now corralled fish. Of course, when they are being hunted by Orca, both Dolphins and Porpoise will leap out of the water in flight mode to avoid being caught.
Our previous report issue covered Orca.
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.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2022-027
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Wed Sep 14 2022
10:50 • est. 5-7 Biggs Orca heading north off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:55 • Biggs Orca heading south, Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
16:45 • Biggs Orca by Frederic Point headed into Evans Bay, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Thu Sep 15 2022
14:00 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading north, Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. seen briefly then disappeared.
Radio, overheard or call out
Fri Sep 16 2022
08:18 • est. 5-7 Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading north at Eastwest Bay, Maurelle Island, Calm Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:14 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ entering Frederick Arm.
11:55 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading west off Owen Point, Nodales Channel.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:35 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading west close to Bickley Bay, East Thurlow Island, Cordero Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Sat Sep 17 2022
14:58 • 3 Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading north-east, Kitty Coleman Beach Park off the shore of Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling through Georgia Strait
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling through Georgia Strait
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:47 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T101A, T101B◦ heading east, Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait. Have only seen the two boys without mom T101.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
16:05 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T101A, T101B◦ angling from Little River towards Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait. without their mom T101.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling mid channel
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling mid channel
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
19:39 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading south, Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. the two boys for sure but too dark to tell if mom was with them.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
HUMPBACK WHALES
Tue Sep 13 2022
08:45 • 2 Humpback Whales just north of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
08:46 • 1 Humpback Whales just west of Mitlenatch Island.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:55 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
11:41 • 1 Humpback Whales in Raza Passage.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:56 • 1 Humpback Whales 2.5 miles off Dogfish Bay at the southeast end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:05 • 1 Humpback Whales off Spoil Grounds, south of Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:15 • 2 Humpback Whales the Cortes Island side of Lewis Channel, Lewis Channel.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
14:45 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north 1 mile off Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:54 • 1 Humpback Whales just south of Pinnacles in Sutil Channel, Georgia Strait.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:17 • Humpback Whales heading north on the Read Island side of Drew Passage.
Jessica Parker, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:23 • 1 Humpback Whales just off Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:15 • 2 Humpback Whales spread out, off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Zoe Hasenfratz, Campbell River Whale Watching
19:00 • 2 Humpback Whales foraging, at Frederic Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
Wed Sep 14 2022
07:58 • Humpback Whales off Walkem Islands, Johnstone Strait.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
08:20 • Humpback Whales between Hill Island and Center Islet, Sutil Channel.
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:00 • 3 Humpback Whales breaching, near Frederic Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
12:13 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north off Rendezvous Islands, Drew Passage.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:00 • Humpback Whales along the Read Island shore by Evans Bay, Sutil Channel.
16:03 • Humpback Whales Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Thu Sep 15 2022
07:40 • 2 Humpback Whales foraging, just east of Stubbs Island, Blackfish Sound.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
08:00 • 1 Humpback Whales south of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:00 • 1 Humpback Whales between Spoil Grounds and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:01 • est. 1-2 Humpback Whales heading north, northwest of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
10:09 • 1 Humpback Whales between Spoil Grounds and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
10:24 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south-west on the east edge of Spoil Grounds, south of Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:10 • 1 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south through Whale Passage, Sutil Channel.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:00 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north, two miles off the south end of Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
12:30 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north, off the south end of Hernando Island. Another one.
12:55 • 2 Humpback Whales 400 metres from the bouy at Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback close to shore!
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 – 1 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback close to shore!
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 – 1 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:00 • Humpback Whales Sentry Shoal. numerous whales.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:39 • 2 Humpback Whales just south of the bouy at Sentry Shoal.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:00 • 3 Humpback Whales just south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
15:00 • Humpback Whales heading north, Copper Cliffs, Discovery Passage.
15:00 • Humpback Whales Whale Passage, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:50 • 2 Humpback Whales heading east, off the pinnacles off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:45 • Humpback Whales ◦BCY Callahan◦ Frederic Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Fri Sep 16 2022
07:51 • 1 Humpback Whales around Center Islet north-west of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
07:51 • 1 Humpback Whales near Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
08:00 • Humpback Whales heading north-west towards Twin Bay, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:15 • Humpback Whales between Coho (Kiddie) Point and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
SW, Powell River, BC
11:30 • 3 Humpback Whales Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:47 • 4 Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel. In groups of 2.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:55 • Humpback Whales resting, off Double Island, Pryce Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
16:27 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX Seabird,BCZ0004 Stripe◦ heading north above Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
16:35 • est. 3+ Humpback Whales spread out, between Rebecca Rocks and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
17:45 • Humpback Whales between Powell River Viewpoint and Texada Island cell tower, Malaspina Strait.
Jude Abrams, Otter Be Good Productions
Sat Sep 17 2022
07:30 • Humpback Whales between fishing fleet around Spoil Grounds south of Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait. Blows seen.
07:55 • est. 2 Humpback Whales south of Cape Lazo, Comox, Georgia Strait. Around Ajax bank.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
08:09 • 2 Humpback Whales towards Carrington Bay, Sutil Channel.
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:01 • 3 Humpback Whales heading west between the south end of Hill Island and Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Nova Tulloch, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:02 • 2 Humpback Whales off Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:45 • 3 Humpback Whales on the SW side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Nova Tulloch, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:46 • 3 Humpback Whales between Center Islet and Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:10 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north close to shore, 1-2 NM from Bullock Bluff, Cortes Island, Calm Channel.
Nova Tulloch, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:30 • 1 Humpback Whales at Stimpson Reef west of Port Neville, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
10:31 • 2 Humpback Whales angling from Bullock Bluff towards Read Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Nova Tulloch, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:37 • 3 Humpback Whales milling, SW of Hill Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Lorill Vining, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:41 • 4 Humpback Whales between Mitlenatch Island and Manson Passage, Georgia Strait.
10:41 • 2 Humpback Whales at Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
10:41 • 2 Humpback Whales at Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
10:41 • 2 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Rocks and Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
10:41 • 6 Humpback Whales near Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Wild Waterways Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks diving and feeding close to shore
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 – 6 items
Wild Waterways Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks diving and feeding close to shore
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 – 6 items
Wild Waterways Adventures
11:05 • 3 Humpback Whales at the west end of Helmcken Island, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
11:06 • est. 7-8 Humpback Whales off Mystery Reef, Malaspina Strait.
11:21 • 8 Humpback Whales off Mystery Reef.
Reuben Buerge, Wild Waterways Adventures
12:30 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, between Sentry Shoal and Manson Passage, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:53 • 1 Humpback Whales foraging, between Camp Point and Helmcken Island, Johnstone Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:00 • est. 8-10 Humpback Whales at Mystery Reef, Malaspina Strait.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
13:30 • 2 Humpback Whales between Pinnacles and Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait. Mom and calf.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:45 • Humpback Whales Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:07 • 2 Humpback Whales near Saltery Bay Ferry Terminal east of Powell River, Jervis Inlet.
Darcy, Campbell River, BC
15:36 • est. 3+ Humpback Whales between Rebecca Rocks and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
SW, Powell River, BC
15:56 • est. 5-7 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Rocks and Harwood Island.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
16:44 • Humpback Whales breaching, just south of Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
18:19 • Humpback Whales Ahlstrom Point, Jervis Inlet. 200 to 600 ft off the fish farm.
Darcy, Campbell River, BC
18:23 • 3 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Rocks and Coho (Kiddie) Point, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
18:30 • 3 Humpback Whales n-west of Blubber Bay one a bit closer to Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. In addition to the other 3 seen.
18:46 • 2 Humpback Whales north of Harwood Island Spit, Malaspina Strait.
Iwan Van Veen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
Sun Sep 18 2022
08:45 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south past Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
08:52 • est. 8+ Humpback Whales off Stubbs Island, Weynton Passage.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
09:19 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Rocks and Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
SW, Powell River, BC
09:58 • 2 Humpback Whales resting, between Quadra Island cell tower and Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Lorill Vining, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:59 • 1 Humpback Whales in Von Donop Inlet.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:25 • 3 Humpback Whales Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:40 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north off We Wai Kai Village, Cape Mudge, Discovery Passage.
15:09 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, between Cape Mudge and Big Rock, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:00 • 2 Humpback Whales west side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. mom and calf.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:29 • 1 Humpback Whales off Cape Mudge Village on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:30 • est. 10-12 Humpback Whales Montgomery Bank, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:49 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales south of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
16:50 • 2 Humpback Whales Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel. mom and calf.
Radio, overheard or call out
17:00 • Humpback Whales south of Montgomery Bank, Georgia Strait. Multiple groups.
Jessica Parker, Campbell River Whale Watching
17:35 • Humpback Whales heading north, Bullock Bluff, Calm Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Tue Sep 13 2022
11:07 • PWS Dolphins across from Bear Bight, West Thurlow side, north of Knox Bay, Johnstone Strait. Large group.
Jessica Parker, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:50 • 100 PWS Dolphins milling, above Ripple Point, Johnstone Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins milling by Ripple Point, Johnstone Strait
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins milling by Ripple Point, Johnstone Strait
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Thu Sep 15 2022
07:50 • PWS Dolphins heading west just off Telegraph Cove, Broughton Strait. Big group.
17:40 • PWS Dolphins off Swaine Point, West Cracroft Island, Johnstone Strait. Big group.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Fri Sep 16 2022
10:20 • 10 PWS Dolphins off Cinque Islands, Discovery Passage.
Quinn Kuschel-Ross, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:16 • PWS Dolphins heading south off Turn Island, Johnstone Strait. Small pod.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
17:10 • PWS Dolphins east of Walkem Islands, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Sat Sep 17 2022
09:40 • PWS Dolphins at Steep Head, Knight Inlet.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
13:56 • est. 75+ PWS Dolphins milling, heading north on the Disco side of Howe Island, Nodales Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:57 • est. 52+ PWS Dolphins foraging, at Howe Island.
Lorill Vining, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Sep 18 2022
10:49 • PWS Dolphins moving quickly, heading south passing Cinque Islands, Discovery Passage.
Jessica Parker, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:55 • est. 60 PWS Dolphins travelling, heading west off Yeatman Bay, Okisollo Channel. 10 knots. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins travelling off Yeatman Bay, Okisollo Channel
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 – 1 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins travelling off Yeatman Bay, Okisollo Channel
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 – 1 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:43 • est. 50 PWS Dolphins north of Hole in the Wall, Okisollo Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Lorill Vining, Campbell River Whale Watching
DALLS PORPOISE
Tue Sep 13 2022
13:46 • Dalls Porpoise northwest of Dent Rapids. Handful of Dalls.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sat Sep 17 2022
11:30 • 4 Dalls Porpoise foraging, Atrevida Reef north of Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Mike Filewich, Powell River, BC
13:06 • est. 2-4 Dalls Porpoise milling at the entrance to Frederick Arm.
Lorill Vining, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Sep 18 2022
13:51 • 6 Dalls Porpoise south of Hall Point, Sonora Island, Nodales Channel.
Lorill Vining, Campbell River Whale Watching
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Tue Sep 13 2022
15:15 • 2 Harbour Porpoise heading north in Sutil Channel.
John Hermsen, Footprint Kayak and Hike Explorations
Sun Sep 18 2022
13:51 • 2 Harbour Porpoise south of Hall Point, Sonora Island, Nodales Channel.
Lorill Vining, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:20 • 4 Harbour Porpoise off Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
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