A24s

No calls but orcas nearby

Stubbs Island Whale Watch had a lucky day. Just as they were coming out of Telegraph Cove they came across the A24s heading east. They left them off Cracroft Point (CP) at about 10:40am still east bound.
Helena
28 Jun 2009 11:22:24 PDT

Orcas near mics.

The A24s are fairly close to Robson Bight and seem to have woken up a bit.
Helena
28 Jun 2009 13:52:27 PDT

Orcas near mics.

Actually, the A24s are still a bit to the west of Robson Bight, closer to the Sophia Islands mid straight. Pretty clear sounds through the boat noise.
Helena
28 Jun 2009 14:19:12 PDT

Orcas near mics.

Sorry! I need to set an alarm, the computer did its noon glitch. This is a programme issue and hopefully we can work it out of the system. Meanwhile, the A24s have really picked it up heading to the east now at a good travel rate.
Helena
28 Jun 2009 14:23:29 PDT

Orcas rubbing on the shore bottom.

The A24s are at the beaches.
Helena
28 Jun 2009 16:44:32 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

I believe the rub is over now for a while. Perhaps we will be able to figue out which way they head from there.
Helena
28 Jun 2009 17:26:02 PDT

Distant calls audible.

These A4 calls (?A24s still) are now opposite the entrance to Blackney Pass in Johnstone Strait.
Helena
28 Jun 2009 21:18:27 PDT