Saturday, August 30, 2008

I11s sighted again today

Sharon reports
We saw the I11s again and then came across some transients who were very busy killing a sea lion. We were spared the grisley details but were able to hear them after the kill and they sounded like yowling cats, very cool.We also saw the A12s and Echo has a very beautiful tall dorsal now and is a handsome boy.
Sharon@Pt McNeill
30 Aug 2008 22:22:24 PDT

Friday, August 29, 2008

I12s foraging in JS

Seasmoke reports

Today proved to be a day of wonderful viewing despite the heavy rain! On the morning tour passengers had the experience of sailing with the whales: the A8’s, A23’s and the A30’s and while under sail, by trailing the hydrophone, passengers were able to listen to their wonderful A-Clan vocals as they foraged. On the afternoon sail time was spent with the I12’s, they were also foraging and I47 surprised everyone when surfacing near to the boat, allowing a wonderful and unforgettable sight!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

I11s rubbing at Bere Point

Ellen reports:
We rounded Malcolm Point we saw the first Orcas. I was able to id I64 right away and there was an awful lot of familiar tall dorsal fins in there... I had a feeling we had the A36s there. The whales were heading for the beaches at Bere Pt and we witnessed a short rub there, amazing! Lots of socialization, amazing vocals, spyhops, breaches, everything in the orca manual book :) All in all I was positively able to id the A30s, A24s, A23's, A8s, A36s, I11s I hope I didn't miss anyone.
Ellen@Port McNeill
27 Aug 2008 17:20:02 PDT

Friday, August 01, 2008

I15s together with A clan groups in JS

Stubbs Whalewatching reports

From the first trip this morning to the last tour of the day we have had spectacular wildlife viewing. G clan and A clan gathered together in the Johnstone Strait - Blackfish Archipelago for a family affair. 50 plus orcas

We did see the A30's; A24's; A12's;I31's; and I15's