Humpback Whales have been grouping up in various locations while staying clear of many of the Transient Bigg's Killer Whales that have been transitting areas. Southern Resident Orca are still in the lower Strait of Georgia while the Northern Resident pods appear to be in our upper coastal regions. Pacific White Sided Dolphins have regrouped in larger numbers again and are back to a favourite area in Nodales Channel. There was another sighting of a very cute looking Sea Otter, possibly the same one as in our last update, bobbing around in Sutil Channel. A few Dall's and Harbour Porpoise reports round out this issue.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
Transient Bigg's Killer Whale T002Cs off Powell River socializing after hunting.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins BC
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP 2016-030
TRANSIENT BIGG'S KILLER WHALES
Tue Sep 06 2016
14:47 • 4 Bigg`s Orca hunting and breaching, heading North-West towards Viner Point, Sutil Channel. on the hunt. ▫ On Scene
14:19 • Bigg`s Orca heading North-West from Whaletown to Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
13:48 • 1 Bigg`s Orca heading North by Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Report from a sport fisher. ▫ Second Hand
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
Mon Sep 05 2016
15:17 • Bigg`s Orca heading West close to the shore at Bear Point, Johnstone Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:34 • Bigg`s Orca off Chatham Point, Johnstone Strait.
Jordan McLean, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
12:32 • 2 Bigg`s Orca heading North off the lighthouse at Chatham Point. ▫ Second Hand
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
12:27 • 3-4 Bigg`s Orca heading South by Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
Josh Grin, Pacific Pro Dive
12:22 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T18s; T19s◦ heading North off the West mouth of Porlier Pass.
Aaron Nagler, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
Sun Sep 04 2016
19:21 • est. 2 Bigg`s Orca heading North mid-channel, just North of Cape Mudge, Discovery Passage.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
18:27 • 3 Bigg`s Orca at Breton Islands angling towards Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:17 • Bigg`s Orca heading South coming out of the Settlers Group into Hoskyn Channel, Hoskyn Channel.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:10 • Bigg`s Orca heading South-East coming out of Barnes Bay headed towards Hole in the Wall, Okisollo Channel. They have been changing course.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:30 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T65As◦ North side of Moresby Island headed towards Spieden Island WA and points East Haro Strait.
Aaron Nagler, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
08:28 • Bigg`s Orca heading North at Rebecca Spit towards Hoskyn Channel, Sutil Channel.
Sat Sep 03 2016
17:51 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading West getting close to Rebecca Rocks, Georgia Strait. Grouped up.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
17:09 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading North-West almost to Rebecca Rocks off of Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
16:21 • est. 3 Bigg`s Orca right in front of Westview, Powell River, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Judy Brant, Powell River, BC
16:17 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ hunting, off of Powell River Ferry terminal angling slowly towards Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. They caught a porpoise. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
16:17 • 4-5 Bigg`s Orca between Mitlenatch Island and Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Bill Coltart, Pacific Pro Dive
15:43 • Bigg`s Orca by the old barge ramp at Powell River Westview Harbour, Malaspina Strait.
SIGHTING MEDIA
SIGHTING MEDIA
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SIGHTING MEDIA
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales
Transient Bigg's Killer Whale T002Cs off of the Powell River Westview Harbour
Sat, 3 Sep 2016 - 6 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SIGHTING MEDIA
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales
Transient Bigg's Killer Whale T002Cs off of the Powell River Westview Harbour
Sat, 3 Sep 2016 - 6 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
15:35 • Bigg`s Orca heading South by Powell River Ferry terminal, Malaspina Strait.
SIGHTING MEDIA
SIGHTING MEDIA
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
SIGHTING MEDIA
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales T002Cs by the Powell River Ferry Terminal
Sat, 3 Sep 2016 - 6 items
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
SIGHTING MEDIA
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales T002Cs by the Powell River Ferry Terminal
Sat, 3 Sep 2016 - 6 items
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
15:31 • est. 4 Bigg`s Orca in front of Powell River Westview Harbour, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Observed from Shore
Eric Green, Powell River CCG
12:50 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading East one mile West off of Mystery Reef, Malaspina Strait. Spread way out.
Jared Towers, NIMMSA
12:02 • Bigg`s Orca heading South towards Vivian Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
11:05 • Bigg`s Orca out a couple of miles off of Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
10:44 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading South spread out from Savary Island to Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:23 • Bigg`s Orca playing, off of Spilsbury Point, Hernando Island, Baker Passage.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:14 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading South 1 mile off of Spilsbury Point on the North-West side of Hernando Island.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
09:04 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading South at Baker Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
Fri Sep 02 2016
17:36 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002s◦ moving slowly, coming out the Eastern side of Evans Bay heading towards Whale Passage off of Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
17:23 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading East at the South end of Penn Islet, Sutil Channel. Heading around the Island.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:40 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ going into Evans Bay past Bird Cove off Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:56 • est. 4 Bigg`s Orca heading North by Coulter Island off of Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:53 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ taking long dives, heading towards Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel. Speed of about 5 knots. Eight minute dives. ▫ Leaving the Scene
12:36 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T002Cs◦ off the North end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Jordan McLean, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
11:40 • est. 8 Bigg`s Orca heading South between Kitty Coleman Beach Park and Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait. Very spread out. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
10:52 • 3-4 Bigg`s Orca heading West off Red Marker near Smelt Bay, Sutil Channel.
09:35 • Bigg`s Orca West of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Jordan McLean, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
09:22 • Bigg`s Orca Thurston Bay, Nodales Channel. ▫ Radio Report
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
09:03 • 6-8 Bigg`s Orca heading North on the North side of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Jordan McLean, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
Thu Sep 01 2016
18:23 • 3 Bigg`s Orca heading South abeam Cyrus Rocks, Okisollo Channel. All small fins.
Jordan McLean, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
16:30 • 3 Bigg`s Orca heading West at Hole in the Wall.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:49 • Bigg`s Orca almost abeam Leask Creek, Bute Inlet. ▫ Leaving the Scene
13:44 • Bigg`s Orca heading into Bute Inlet, mid-channel past Stuart Island, Bute Inlet. Spread into 3 different groups.
12:30 • 8 Bigg`s Orca by Church House heading towards Bute Inlet, Calm Channel.
12:30 • 3 Bigg`s Orca are tight to the shore, heading towards Whiterock Passage.
12:17 • 6-10 Bigg`s Orca heading North in Calm Channel.
12:04 • 3 Bigg`s Orca heading South, Calm Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:36 • 3 Bigg`s Orca heading for Harbott Point, Stuart Island, Calm Channel.
10:01 • Bigg`s Orca at Church House heading towards Bute Inlet, Calm Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
Wed Aug 31 2016
14:00 • Bigg`s Orca heading North past Purcell Point up Bute Inlet. Traveling about 3 knots. ▫ Leaving the Scene
SIGHTING MEDIA
SIGHTING MEDIA
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
SIGHTING MEDIA
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales passing Purcell Point
Wed, 31 Aug 2016 - 2 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
SIGHTING MEDIA
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales passing Purcell Point
Wed, 31 Aug 2016 - 2 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
13:30 • 3 Bigg`s Orca ◦maybe T30B, T30B1, T30C◦ heading North abeam Boyd Point, Bute Inlet. Following East shoreline at 5.5 knots.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:39 • Bigg`s Orca ◦T18s, T19s◦ heading South between Active Pass and Point Roberts, Georgia Strait.
Aaron Nagler, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
12:37 • Bigg`s Orca heading North past Orford River, Bute Inlet.
08:44 • Bigg`s Orca by Clipper Point, Bute Inlet.
Radio, overheard or call out
Tue Aug 30 2016
11:40 • est. 2 Bigg`s Orca heading West across the North end of Hernando Island travelling through Baker Passage. One whale had a long, narrow dorsal fin and the other had a much shorter dorsal fin. They only surfaced a few times.
SIGHTING MEDIA
SIGHTING MEDIA
Nathan Russo
SIGHTING MEDIA
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales
Transient Bigg's Killer Whale travelling through Baker Passage
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 - 1 items
Nathan Russo
SIGHTING MEDIA
Transient Bigg's Killer Whales
Transient Bigg's Killer Whale travelling through Baker Passage
Tue, 30 Aug 2016 - 1 items
Nathan Russo
SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES
Sun Sep 04 2016
13:00 • SRKW Orca ◦L87 Onyx; Jpod◦ heading South off Turn Point on Stuart Island, Haro Strait.
Aaron Nagler, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
UNIDENTIFIED KILLER WHALES
Tue Sep 06 2016
12:41 • est. 20 Orca heading East out from Port Harvey, Johnstone Strait.
HUMPBACK WHALES
Tue Sep 06 2016
12:50 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ heading North-West at Steep Island, Discovery Passage.
Tenacious3 (Boat), Discovery Marine Safaris
11:55 • 1 Humpback Whales off Copper Bluffs, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. Another Humpback.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:55 • 1 Humpback Whales heading South-West by Grant Reefs towards Vivian Island, Georgia Strait. Another Humpback.
11:25 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY--- Chinook◦ heading South-West by Grant Reefs towards Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait.
09:29 • 1 Humpback Whales heading East between Martin Islands and Kinghorn Island, Desolation Sound.
Bradden Kiley, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
08:57 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North between the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy and Cape Mudge Lighthouse, Georgia Strait.
08:55 • 1 Humpback Whales Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Wilby Shoals.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
Mon Sep 05 2016
17:32 • 1 Humpback Whales taking long dives, between Zephine Head and Galley Bay, Desolation Sound. Feeding near shore with short dives and long dives. Moving in a circular pattern in all directions. Fluking observed. Will try to submit photo files. ▫ On Scene
17:32 • 1 Humpback Whales circling, taking long dives, between Zephine Head Mink Island and Galley Bay. ▫ On Scene
D. Thompson, Seattle, WA
17:11 • Humpback Whales in Duncan Bay, Discovery Passage.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:50 • 1 Humpback Whales heading East from Race Point towards Copper Bluffs in the middle of Discovery Passage.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:48 • Humpback Whales at Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:20 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ foraging, in front of Steep Island, Discovery Passage.
11:43 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North between April Point and Steep Island, Discovery Passage.
Jordan McLean, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
11:10 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ milling, near the shore off Whiskey Point, Discovery Passage.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:30 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North between Copeland Islands and Powell Islets, Malaspina Strait.
Joan Winegarted
09:10 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ doing circles, at the Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy off Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:03 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North in Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Bradden Kiley, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
08:35 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ doing circles, 1-mile off shore between the lodge at Cape Mudge and Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Jordan McLean, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
08:22 • 1 Humpback Whales at Race Point, Discovery Passage.
08:22 • 1 Humpback Whales off Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy off Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
Sun Sep 04 2016
20:01 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North close to shore at the Cape Mudge Lighthouse, Discovery Passage.
Dustin Luchak, On A Dime Outdoor Adventures
18:40 • Humpback Whales South-East of Rebecca Rocks off Powell River, Malaspina Strait. Big blows.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
17:26 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ heading South close to shore, towards April Point, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Mireille Morissette, On A Dime Outdoor Adventures
16:49 • Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ doing circles, in front of Duncan Bay, Discovery Passage.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:25 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North between Hill Island and the Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:57 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0380 Zed◦ heading West off Atrevida Reef just North of Powell River, Malaspina Strait.
Heather Armstrong, Powell River, BC
15:24 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ between Race Point and Yellow Island, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
13:47 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ moving slowly, heading South at Race Point, Discovery Passage.
Jordan McLean, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
12:22 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ heading North at Race Point. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:11 • est. 1 Humpback Whales heading North past Steep Island, Discovery Passage.
10:50 • est. 1 Humpback Whales doing circles, out from April Point, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Bradden Kiley, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
10:08 • 1 Humpback Whales strait out from Fisherman's Warf in Campbell River, Discovery Passage.
Geord Dunstan, Discovery Marine Safaris
10:02 • Humpback Whales milling, mid-channel, in front of Cape Mudge Village on Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:56 • Humpback Whales heading South mid-channel, in front of Cape Mudge Village on Quadra Island.
Jen Furst, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:21 • 2 Humpback Whales heading North mid-channel, North of Cape Mudge Lighthouse, Discovery Passage.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sat Sep 03 2016
16:04 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ in Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
15:03 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ at 9 foot bay just South of Eagle Cove, Discovery Passage.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:39 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0380 Zed◦ heading South just below Dinner Rock towards Atrevida Reef, Malaspina Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:35 • 2 Humpback Whales at the mouth of Nodales Channel.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:51 • 2 Humpback Whales heading East off of Brougham Point heading into Nodales Channel.
11:45 • 2 Humpback Whales went in behind Lee Islands, Nodales Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:00 • 4 Humpback Whales out from Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait. Angling towards Vancouver Island.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:20 • 2 Humpback Whales heading North off of Browns Bay, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:15 • est. 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0380 Zed◦ off of Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ On Scene
SIGHTING MEDIA
SIGHTING MEDIA
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale BCX0380 Zed off of Texada Island
Sat, 3 Sep 2016 - 7 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale BCX0380 Zed off of Texada Island
Sat, 3 Sep 2016 - 7 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
08:48 • 2 Humpback Whales heading North at Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
07:09 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North at Painters Lodge, Campbell River, Discovery Passage.
Jordan McLean, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
Fri Sep 02 2016
18:53 • Humpback Whales sound - dive down, between Powell River Viewpoint and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
SIGHTING MEDIA
SIGHTING MEDIA
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale diving between Powell River Viewpoint and Rebecca Rocks
Fri, 2 Sep 2016 - 10 items
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale diving between Powell River Viewpoint and Rebecca Rocks
Fri, 2 Sep 2016 - 10 items
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
16:37 • 2 Humpback Whales North of Comox heading towards Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait.
16:37 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North off Comox towards Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:29 • 3 Humpback Whales heading North out from Vivian Island in the middle of Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
13:14 • 1 Humpback Whales 1-mile from Cape Lazo, Georgia Strait.
13:00 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦Possibly Lorax.◦ resting, half a mile off Cape Lazo.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
12:59 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCY--- Chinook and others◦ moving slowly, heading North out from Vivian Island in the middle of Georgia Strait.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
12:17 • 3 Humpback Whales by Rebecca Rocks, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
11:35 • 3 Humpback Whales by Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:54 • 1 Humpback Whales off Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. This brings the total to six Humpback Whales in the area this morning.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
10:32 • 1 Humpback Whales heading South by Rebecca Rocks, Georgia Strait. another Humpback.
10:24 • 4 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading South three miles West of Vivian Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:23 • 2 Humpback Whales in front of Sliammon, Malaspina Strait. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Eric Green, Powell River CCG
09:23 • 1 Humpback Whales between Coho / Kiddie Point and Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
07:45 • 2 Humpback Whales heading South off Chatham Point, Discovery Passage.
Jordan McLean, Painter's Lodge, Campbell River
Thu Sep 01 2016
19:30 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ heading East at Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait.
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
18:23 • 1 Humpback Whales half a mile off of Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
18:23 • 1 Humpback Whales moving slowly, about 1 mile South of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
16:35 • 2 Humpback Whales heading South by Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
16:29 • 1 Humpback Whales doing circles, on the South-East end of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
16:29 • 2 Humpback Whales about 1 mile towards Vancouver Island, off of Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
Elvis Chikite, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:51 • 1 Humpback Whales on Powell River side of Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
15:16 • 1 Humpback Whales heading West at Adam River, Johnstone Strait.
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
15:15 • 2 Humpback Whales on the South end of Vivian Island, Malaspina Strait.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
13:44 • 2 Humpback Whales heading towards mainland, off of Harwood Island Spit, Malaspina Strait.
Ron Johnston, Savary Island, BC
10:09 • est. 1 Humpback Whales off of Coho / Kiddie Point, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
06:45 • 1 Humpback Whales heading North-West approximately 3/4's of a mile offshore, North-West of Schooner Cove between Amelia Island and Yeo Islands, Georgia Strait.
Jaclyn Majer, Nanoose Bay, BC
Wed Aug 31 2016
18:00 • 1 Humpback Whales travelling, heading North-West off West side of Hornby Island, Lambert Channel. Showed tail flukes with each dive. It was being closely followed by an open motorboat that also spead over its path to be in front of it. ▫ Observed from Shore
Brenda Lloyd, Denman Island, BC
10:15 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, heading South-West between Gillies Bay and Shelter Point Regional Park, Georgia Strait. Generally heading SW, but circling and diving for short intervals (5 min.), shooting breath spray amid small whitecaps, probably feeding. Slowly getting further from shore to about 1-km off. Two whales staying fairly close together. ▫ Observed from Shore
Steve McIntyre and Kim Lim, Gillies Bay, BC
09:56 • Humpback Whales heading East in Peterson Islet off Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait.
SIGHTING MEDIA
SIGHTING MEDIA
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale off of Kelsey Bay
Wed, 31 Aug 2016 - 4 items
Johanna Ferrie, Discovery Marine Safari
SIGHTING MEDIA
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whale off of Kelsey Bay
Wed, 31 Aug 2016 - 4 items
Johanna Ferrie, Discovery Marine Safari
Tue Aug 30 2016
16:30 • 1 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading South off Newman Creek, Howe Sound. Black or dark grey. ▫ On Scene
Charles Curtis, North Vancouver, BC
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Tue Sep 06 2016
10:15 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins heading North by Howe Island, Nodales Channel. a large group.
Radio, overheard or call out
Mon Sep 05 2016
Thu Sep 01 2016
09:54 • 100 PWS Dolphins heading East at Hickey Point, Johnstone Strait.
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
OTHER DOLPHINS
Thu Aug 25 2016
07:30 • 1 Other Dolphins off the point near the Campsite at Narvaez Bay, Saturna Island, Boundary Pass. We were having our morning coffee looking out at Narvaez bay from the point at the National Park campsite.
We saw the nose and top part of the face pop out of the water of what we think might be a bottlenosed dolphin, based on pictures we saw online.
It was only visible for a few seconds and then we didn't see it any more.
It was very close to shore (a few metres) and when we went down to have a look we noticed the water was quite deep at that spot.
Please Note: the report came in as Bottlenose Dolphins, but as we do not get Bottlenose in our area. Unfortunately without a photo to verify, we felt obliged to report this sighting as "Other Dolphins" - SM. ▫ Observed from Shore
Peter Jongbloed, Pitt Meadows, BC
DALL'S PORPOISE
Sun Sep 04 2016
17:34 • est. 20 Dall`s Porpoise playing, at Gomer Island, Nodales Channel.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
Sat Sep 03 2016
13:30 • 10 Dall`s Porpoise frolicking, at Jimmy Judd Island, Yuculta Rapids.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:33 • Dall`s Porpoise off of Eagles Cove, Discovery Passage. Fairly large group.
09:33 • Dall`s Porpoise in Nodales Channel. Two groups.
Radio, overheard or call out
Thu Sep 01 2016
HARBOUR PORPOISE
Tue Sep 06 2016
14:28 • 2 Harbour Porpoise doing circles, at Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
Sat Sep 03 2016
20:00 • 2 Harbour Porpoise by Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver, Georgia Strait. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
Dorothy, Vancouver
Fri Sep 02 2016
14:56 • 2 Harbour Porpoise foraging, out from Vivian Island, Georgia Strait. Eating leaping smolts.
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins B.C.
14:09 • 3 Harbour Porpoise heading East abeam Manson Passage on the Vancouver I. side of Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
Wed Aug 31 2016
16:20 • 4 Harbour Porpoise at mouth of Toba Inlet.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
OF SPECIAL NOTE
Sat Sep 03 2016
10:36 • Other Species between Viner Point and Francisco Point, Sutil Channel. One Sea Otter.
SIGHTING MEDIA
SIGHTING MEDIA
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
SIGHTING MEDIA
Other Species Worth Noting
Sea Otter looking cute in Sutil Channel
Sat, 3 Sep 2016 - 2 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
SIGHTING MEDIA
Other Species Worth Noting
Sea Otter looking cute in Sutil Channel
Sat, 3 Sep 2016 - 2 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
SPECIES UNSURE
Mon Sep 05 2016
18:37 • Species Unsure in Okisollo Channel or in Nodales Channel. Either a group of Dall's porpoises or Pacific White-Sided Dolphins.
Radio, overheard or call out
SIGHTINGS HEAT MAP 2016-030
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CANADA
The Rock Hill Herald, SC
The underwater webcam attached to Hayley Shephard’s boat captures what at first appear to be green glowing orbs as she motors through an estuary in remote Canada. Then the orbs come into focus, revealing some of the more than 3,000 beluga whales that gather near that western part of Hudson Bay each summer.
The white whales, which resemble oversized dolphins, nuzzle and clown for the camera. They feel the lens with their teeth and blow bubbles at it. Sometimes they swim upside down for a better view.
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INTERNATIONAL
Pandaw.com
...Confusingly named the Irawaddy dolphin after Pandaw's other great river, this rarer Mekong subpopulation of dolphins is native to the river in Cambodia and Laos. As their Latin name denotes, they differ from marine dolphins by their snub-nosed features, which makes them look a bit like torpedoes as they power through the water. Over the decades various human interventions in the Mekong – good, bad and ugly – have drastically reduced their number to less than 100 in a 118-mile stretch of the river, earning them the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)'s classification of "critically endangered"....
Irish Examiner, IE
...This year’s event coincides with the early arrival of humpback whales and other species of whales and dolphins along the Irish coast.
The purpose of the whale watch day is to raise awareness of the 24 species of cetaceans (porpoises, dolphins, and whales) recorded to date in all Irish waters, by giving IWDG members and the public an opportunity to look for and observe some of these marine mammals in their natural environment.
This event also provides IWDG researchers with a unique snapshot of whale and dolphin activity around the Irish coast....
The Costa Rica Star
During the upcoming two weekends, visitors can take part in whale and dolphin watching tours, as well as recreational and cultural activities, during the southern Pacific BahÃa Ballena Marine Park‘s annual whale and dolphin festival.
From Sept 2-4 and again from Sept 9-11 visitors can participate in activities such as foot races, cycling, family walks, a sand sculpture contest, beach volleyball, concerts, parades, face-painting, and live music by Boruca, Non Cuanxa ...
South Wales Evening Post
The mysterious sea creatures typically live in large groups in deep waters beyond the edge of the continental shelf in the Atlantic, but have occasionally been spotted near the British Isles....
PRI Radio, US
While orcas are not endangered globally, the orca population near Seattle is. To communicate above the din of ocean traffic and industry, orcas must increase the volume of their calls. This extra effort requires them to eat more, and could be stressing the whales, according to new research at NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle.....
The Washington Post
In post-mortem examinations of Arctic Bowhead Whales, scientists have discovered stone weapons from the 1800s in their blubber, referencing pieces of weaponry found in “divots in their blubber ....
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