12 November 2007, Orcalab reports:

Performing maintenance

Our internet connection is still down, though it came back briefly yesterday evening. Meanwhile, we've continued to have the A4s, A5s & A12s nearby. At the moment, they are in Johnstone Strait, probably to the east of our hydrophone range, though we're not sure. Were enjoying a quiet night here after a huge storm last night, and hope all's well with you all.
Helena & Paul
12 Nov 2007 19:49:25 PST

10 November 2007, Orcalab reports:

Orcas near mics.

We're hearing A1 & A4 calls on the Flower Island hydrophone!
Helena
10 Nov 2007 03:05:53 PST

Multiple pod calls audible.

The whales (A1s, A5s, A4s) are now in Johnstone Strait heading east. The boat noise is improving.
Helena
10 Nov 2007 05:30:23 PST

Boat noise

We've only been hearing boat noise for the past while. We think the orcas have headed east past Robson Bight but aren't sure. The boat noise is interfering with the Critical Point transmitter.
Helena
10 Nov 2007 07:48:24 PST

Orcas near mics.

The boat noise has gone & we're hearing calls on the Critical Point hydrophone again. Sounds like the orcas are still in Robson Bight.
Helena
10 Nov 2007 08:13:45 PST

Distant calls audible.

We believe the orcas have travelled back to the west.
Helena
10 Nov 2007 10:24:42 PST

Orcas near mics.

The A12s, A8s and A11s have moved through Blackney Pass from Johnstone Strait to Blackfish Sound. There are at least two humpbacks in Blackney Pass.
Helena
10 Nov 2007 14:09:23 PST

No orcas present.

We believe that the A12s, A8s and A11s (A11, A56, A13) and A73 (Springer) carried on into Queen Charlotte Strait after 4:30pm.
Helena
10 Nov 2007 17:34:07 PST

08 November 2007, Orcalab reports:

Distant calls audible.

A4 calls in Johnstone Strait amid the boat noise.
Helena
08 Nov 2007 07:35:27 PST

Distant calls audible.

It seems as if the A4s and A5s (probably not the entire pods) have come further west in the Strait now approaching Cracroft Point. Still a lot of boat traffic.
Helena
08 Nov 2007 09:49:28 PST

Distant calls audible.

The A4 and A5 groups are now back in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
08 Nov 2007 13:21:26 PST

Boat noise

It would seem that the whales were just crossing the "top" end of Blackfish Sound on their way out to Queen Charlotte Strait this afternoon. It has been a windy rainy day and now a dark and stormy night.
Helena
08 Nov 2007 22:45:35 PST

07 November 2007, Orcalab reports:

Distant calls audible.

These calls are in Blackfish Sound!
Helena
07 Nov 2007 18:52:40 PST

Orcas near mics.

These A4! calls are getting louder in Blackfish Sound.
Helena
07 Nov 2007 19:02:16 PST

Distant calls audible.

Add A5s to the list as well... a little further off again.
Helena
07 Nov 2007 19:12:08 PST

Distant calls audible.

The calls are now in Johnstone Strait. The tide is just turning to flood. The whales may have gone through Weynton Pass from Blackfish Sound.
Helena
07 Nov 2007 21:15:09 PST

Distant calls audible.

The whales are moving steadily eastward. They are now opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass. Lots and lots of boat noise in Johnstone Strait causing interference on some of the hydrophones.
Helena
07 Nov 2007 21:56:36 PST

Distant calls audible.

And by now, a little further eastward. It would be nice if the boats moved a little quicker.
Helena
07 Nov 2007 22:37:58 PST

Distant calls audible.

Finally, the boat noise is improving. The A4 and A5 calls continue in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
07 Nov 2007 23:01:18 PST