Orca Presence – Transients & Residents!
Cover Image:
Transient Biggs Orca blowing a rainbow!
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
During the past reporting period, many Transient Orca were observed and a few of the Orca pods were seen hunting their prey. On October 11, Southern Resident Orca (J-pod) appeared off of Powell River mid-day and they appeared south of Quadra Island on the morning of October 12. Southern Resident Orca are usually found around the southern end of Vancouver Island and around the Gulf Islands, but a few times a year, they will venture into the northern end of Georgia Strait. Many Humpback whales are still in the area, of which a number of them are mother-calf pairs. One report indicated Humpback whales were with some Pacific White-Sided dolphins. Rounding our issue are a few sightings of Dall’s porpoises and Harbour porpoises.
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: 2022-031
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Sat Oct 08 2022
12:18 • 4 Biggs Orca hunting, off the north side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. Hunted a sea lion. Possibly the T099’s. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales hunting in Georgia Strait
Sat, 8 Oct 2022 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales hunting in Georgia Strait
Sat, 8 Oct 2022 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:56 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ south of Waddington Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
14:25 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ circling, off the south end of Mink Island, Desolation Sound. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:18 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ hunting, heading east off Mink Island towards Curme Islands, Desolation Sound. Orca playing. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
Sun Oct 09 2022
12:50 • est. 4 Biggs Orca heading south past Myrtle Point, Malaspina Strait.
Jim Southern, Powell River, BC
Tue Oct 11 2022
08:30 • 1 Biggs Orca ◦T049C◦ playing, in front of Browns Bay, Discovery Passage. Lone male.
Esther Hollink, Brown’s Bay Resort
12:10 • Biggs Orca ◦T049C◦ heading south at Orange Point, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales blowing in Discovery Passage
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales blowing in Discovery Passage
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:48 • Biggs Orca ◦T049C◦ heading south in front of Cape Mudge Village on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
13:13 • 1 Biggs Orca ◦T049C◦ heading south at Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Nova Tulloch, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:35 • 7 Biggs Orca heading north, south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:34 • 5 Biggs Orca heading north at the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:37 • est. 7 Biggs Orca heading north, south of Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
14:41 • est. 6+ Biggs Orca heading north off Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait.
Nova Tulloch, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:06 • Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading north off Willow Point closer to Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:46 • 10 Biggs Orca ◦T036Bs,T100s◦ spread out, between the north and south ends of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Only one male observed.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Wed Oct 12 2022
12:31 • 3 Biggs Orca north side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:09 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading south approaching Center Islet, north-west of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales heading south in Sutil Channel
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales heading south in Sutil Channel
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:30 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading south approaching Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Thu Oct 13 2022
10:30 • Biggs Orca heading north, Whiskey Point, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
11:00 • Biggs Orca heading north just passed Discovery Harbour Marina, Campbell River, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:48 • Biggs Orca moving quickly, heading north at Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
13:30 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ moving quickly, heading north at Elk Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:00 • Biggs Orca in front of Quathiaski Cove Ferry Terminal, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:25 • 3 Biggs Orca hunting, just south of April Point, Discovery Passage. Just finishing off a seal. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:45 • 2 Biggs Orca heading east at Edith Point at the west end of East Thurlow Island, Johnstone Strait.
19:30 • Biggs Orca off Denham Bay, Dent Rapids.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Fri Oct 14 2022
08:24 • 3 Biggs Orca heading north, Shelter Point south of Campbell River, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
11:45 • 3 Biggs Orca ◦T049A1◦ heading north at Browns Bay, Discovery Passage. T49A1 with two other females.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca – T049A1 – heading north at Browns Bay, Discovery Passage
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Orca – T049A1 – heading north at Browns Bay, Discovery Passage
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:40 • Biggs Orca ◦T049A◦ bucking tide, passed No Name Creek, Discovery Passage. Moving quickly.
12:55 • Biggs Orca ◦T049A◦ heading south off No Name Creek. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
17:00 • 1 Biggs Orca heading south off Salmon Point, Georgia Strait.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sat Oct 15 2022
–:– • Biggs Orca ◦T037As, T065As◦ off Middle Point, Discovery Passage.
–:– • Biggs Orca ◦T100s, T101s◦ in Discovery Passage. Went north to Kanish Bay then turned back south.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales – T100s, T101s – in Discovery Passage
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales – T100s, T101s – in Discovery Passage
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
08:28 • Biggs Orca heading north off the Campbell River Fishing Pier, Discovery Passage. Large pod. ▫ Second Hand
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:40 • Biggs Orca at Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait. This is the second large group.
Radio, overheard or call out
08:41 • Biggs Orca past the Campbell River Fishing Pier and in between there and the We Wai Kai Village, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
09:15 • Biggs Orca off Marina Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Second Hand
09:15 • est. 12-15 Biggs Orca heading north passing Discovery Harbour Marina, Campbell River, Discovery Passage.
09:39 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ in the area of Steep Island and Copper Cliffs, Discovery Passage. 2 groups, possibly the T101s.
09:55 • est. 10 Biggs Orca ◦T100s, T101s, T065As, T037As◦ heading north at 5kts, mid channel off Copper Cliffs, Discovery Passage.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:00 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading south, Marina Reef, Sutil Channel.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
12:47 • Biggs Orca heading south approaching Deepwater Bay, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:46 • est. 7 Biggs Orca heading south at Tyee Spit, Discovery Passage.
14:22 • Biggs Orca heading south, moving at 4kts off the Campbell River Fishing Pier, Discovery Passage.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:27 • est. 5-7 Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading south, travelling from Campbell River Fishing Pier to the south point of Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. Swimming south with baby, taking short dives, some tail slapping. ▫ Observed from Shore
JG, Campbell River, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling from Campbell River Fishing Pier to Quadra Island, Discovery Passage
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 – 2 items
JG, Campbell River, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales travelling from Campbell River Fishing Pier to Quadra Island, Discovery Passage
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 – 2 items
JG, Campbell River, BC
14:59 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading south off Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage. Large group hunting in the rapids.
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
18:16 • Biggs Orca ◦T100s,T101s◦ heading south approaching Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Sun Oct 16 2022
11:20 • 10 Biggs Orca heading north, Walcan Seafood Plant, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:30 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs, T124Ds,T071s◦ hunting, heading north-west, No Name Creek, Discovery Passage. They had an unsuccessful dolphin hunt.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
13:10 • 10 Biggs Orca heading north at Eagles Cove, Discovery Passage.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:10 • Biggs Orca off Chatham Point, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:35 • 10+ Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ approaching Blind Channel from Mayne Passage. And others.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales – T049A1 & T049B – near the Discovery Islands
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales – T049A1 & T049B – near the Discovery Islands
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales – T002Cs hunting a Harbor Porpoise
Sat, 8 Oct 2022 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Transient Biggs Killer Whales – T002Cs hunting a Harbor Porpoise
Sat, 8 Oct 2022 – 4 items
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Tue Oct 11 2022
13:02 • est. 12+ SRKW Orca ◦J Pod◦ spread out, heading north off Grief Point, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Southern Resident Killer Whales
12+ SRKW Orca – J Pod – spread out, heading north off Grief Point, Malaspina Strait.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 – 6 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Southern Resident Killer Whales
12+ SRKW Orca – J Pod – spread out, heading north off Grief Point, Malaspina Strait.
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 – 6 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
13:24 • est. 8 SRKW Orca ◦J Pod◦ out a bit from the Powell River Viewpoint favouring Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
13:42 • SRKW Orca ◦J Pod◦ heading west toward Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. A few Orca in this group. ▫ Observed from Shore
13:42 • 2 SRKW Orca ◦J Pod◦ heading north close in by the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
13:42 • SRKW Orca ◦J Pod◦ heading north between Powell River Viewpoint and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Wed Oct 12 2022
09:59 • SRKW Orca foraging, off Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
13:35 • SRKW Orca foraging, north of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
HUMPBACK WHALES
Sat Oct 08 2022
09:12 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north off the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
10:11 • 2 Humpback Whales on the north side of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel. Moving towards Center Islet/Rock.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:40 • 2 Humpback Whales at the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
13:29 • 2 Humpback Whales heading east towards Hill Island, Sutil Channel. At 14:10, they were headed west near Twin Bay along the shore of Read Island.
John Lewis, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:43 • 3 Humpback Whales off the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Sun Oct 09 2022
09:30 • est. 4 Humpback Whales breaching, heading north at Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel. Group of humpbacks travelled north and south off Francisco Point for approx. 2 hours. ▫ Observed from Shore
KS, Quadra Island, BC
10:04 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south-east between Mitlenatch Island and Hernando Island, Georgia Strait.
11:14 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales heading south on the pinnacles at Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:28 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south just west of the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy on Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:05 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ just south of the pinnacles at Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel. Nick, calf and friend. ▫ Leaving the Scene
12:30 • 2 Humpback Whales heading east on north side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:10 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ heading east heading towards Whaletown, 1.5 nm southwest of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel. Nick, calf and escort.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Mon Oct 10 2022
16:39 • Humpback Whales breaching, north off Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Tue Oct 11 2022
14:20 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south, southwest of Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait. Mom and calf.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback and Calf travelling mid channel
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback and Calf travelling mid channel
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:52 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south, south of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:43 • Humpback Whales between Refuge Cove and Squirrel Cove, Lewis Channel.
Graham Evans, Stowaway Adventures
17:08 • 3 Humpback Whales off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:41 • est. 2-4 Humpback Whales travelling, heading south off Witherby Point, Howe Sound. ▫ Observed from Shore
AF
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Witherby Point, Howe Sound
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 – 1 items
AF
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Witherby Point, Howe Sound
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 – 1 items
AF
Wed Oct 12 2022
08:40 • 1 Humpback Whales between Howe Island and Sonora Island, Nodales Channel. Sleeping.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
11:01 • 2 Humpback Whales at Breton Islands, Sutil Channel. Mum and calf.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:03 • 3 Humpback Whales doing circles, 400m SE of Cortez Reef, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
11:51 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north to Raza Point, Calm Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:22 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south-east on the north side of Mary Point, Malaspina Strait.
Graham Evans, Stowaway Adventures
14:34 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north just south of Marina Island shack 1 mile off Marina Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
15:03 • 2 Humpback Whales 2 miles SW of the south end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Thu Oct 13 2022
08:30 • 4+ Humpback Whales off Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
08:30 • 2 Humpback Whales at Evans Bay, Sutil Channel. Mom and calf.
Radio, overheard or call out
08:40 • 1 Humpback Whales moving slowly, west of Coho (Kiddie) Point, Texada Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ From Ferry
Myrt Brewster, Powell River, BC
11:43 • Humpback Whales tail slaps, off Yorke Island, Johnstone Strait.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
15:00 • 2 Humpback Whales mid channel between the Quadra Island Scallop Farm and north Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback breaching!
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpback breaching!
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:22 • 2 Humpback Whales southwest of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Fri Oct 14 2022
07:45 • 2 Humpback Whales between Francisco Point and Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
07:45 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Quadra Island cell tower, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:00 • est. 5-6 Humpback Whales near the Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:42 • 2 Humpback Whales off Dogfish Bay at the southeast end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Dogfish Bay, Sutil Channel
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Dogfish Bay, Sutil Channel
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:42 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north-east between Hill Island and Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks between Hill Island and Penn Islands, Sutil Channel
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks between Hill Island and Penn Islands, Sutil Channel
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:41 • 3 Humpback Whales off Dogfish Bay at the southeast end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:27 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north in Deer Passage.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:06 • Humpback Whales mid-strait between Grant Reefs and Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait. Whale is entangled in line. Disentanglement team on scene.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
16:09 • 2 Humpback Whales heading west off Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
16:37 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sat Oct 15 2022
08:45 • 2 Humpback Whales off the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
10:18 • 1 Humpback Whales feeding, near the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy.
10:32 • 2 Humpback Whales over the Cape Mudge Fishing Hump off Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
11:12 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south-west, 1.25nm west of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
12:32 • 2 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south 1.5nm just north of the squiggle lines off Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:40 • 2 Humpback Whales travelling, heading north, mid-channel off Fog Dukkers Cafe in Campbell River, Georgia Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
JG, Campbell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Fog Dukkers Cafe, Campbell River
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 – 1 items
JG, Campbell River, BC
Humpback Whales
Humpbacks off Fog Dukkers Cafe, Campbell River
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 – 1 items
JG, Campbell River, BC
14:09 • 2 Humpback Whales off the Campbell River Ferry Terminal, Discovery Passage.
14:23 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north approaching April Point, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:29 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX Lorax◦ foraging, off Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel. Lorax is with her calf.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
14:47 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south off Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
15:05 • 1 Humpback Whales heading east towards the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
16:13 • 2 Humpback Whales circling half way between the Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
16:48 • 2 Humpback Whales between Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy and Mansons Landing, Sutil Channel.
17:13 • 3 Humpback Whales harassed by Sea Lions near Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Oct 16 2022
10:30 • est. 2 Humpback Whales breaching, heading east travelling along the shore near Beechey Head, Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Jill Healey, Brentwood Bay, BC
16:45 • Humpback Whales by Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
17:00 • 1 Humpback Whales between Walkem Islands, Johnstone Strait. Pacific White Sided Dolphins with humpback whale.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Mon Oct 17 2022
16:00 • 2 Humpback Whales off the Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
16:40 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south about 400 yards out just south of the Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Sun Oct 09 2022
14:45 • PWS Dolphins at Rock Point, Johnstone Strait. Very active group.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Thu Oct 13 2022
07:40 • PWS Dolphins milling, off Camp Point, Johnstone Strait.
Eliot Richter, Blind Channel Resort
19:03 • est. 12 PWS Dolphins heading north off Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Fri Oct 14 2022
10:20 • PWS Dolphins off Horn Point, Dent Rapids. Very active.
10:30 • PWS Dolphins off Hall Point, Sonora Island, Nodales Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Sat Oct 15 2022
08:56 • 3 PWS Dolphins circling prey, heading north outside dock at Westview, Malaspina Strait. Possibly lots of herring.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
14:59 • 6 PWS Dolphins heading south off Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
Sun Oct 16 2022
11:40 • PWS Dolphins off Willow Point, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:30 • PWS Dolphins being hunted, near No Name Creek, Discovery Passage.
Nick Templeman, Campbell River Whale and Bear Excursions
14:05 • 50+ PWS Dolphins past Ripple Point, Johnstone Strait.
Tyler Bruce, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:15 • PWS Dolphins off Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
17:00 • PWS Dolphins between Walkem Islands, Johnstone Strait. Humpback whale with dolphins.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Mon Oct 17 2022
10:10 • PWS Dolphins playing, heading south, Cinque Islands, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:00 • est. 50 PWS Dolphins milling, mid channel north of Eagles Cove, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
DALLS PORPOISE
Fri Oct 14 2022
11:50 • 15 Dalls Porpoise heading north in Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Mon Oct 17 2022
10:00 • Dalls Porpoise at the entrance to Nodales Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Sat Oct 08 2022
09:11 • est. 3-4 Harbour Porpoise heading south mid-channel off Cape Mudge, Georgia Strait.
Jen Smalley, Wild Waterways Adventures
Fri Oct 14 2022
16:30 • est. 6-8 Harbour Porpoise moving slowly, heading south, Dick Island, Georgia Strait. Shallow diving. ▫ Observed from Shore
SM, Gillies Bay, BC
Sat Oct 15 2022
15:00 • 2 Harbour Porpoise heading north-west off Yeo Point, Captain Passage. ▫ Observed from Shore
Sara Gottlieb
Harbour Porpoise
Harbour Porpoises heading north-west by Yeo Point, Captain Passage
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 – 1 items
Sara Gottlieb
Harbour Porpoise
Harbour Porpoises heading north-west by Yeo Point, Captain Passage
Sat, 15 Oct 2022 – 1 items
Sara Gottlieb
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