12 July 2007, Orcalab reports:

Orcas near mics.

Just a little over an hour ago we awoke to R clan calls in Blackfish Sound. As these calls grew more distant blows were heard in Blackney pass heading south. When the blows went around the "corner" and into Johnstone Strait we began to hear A4s and A12s and so far no further R clan calls. The whales are headed east in the Strait.
Helena


Orcas near mics.

Still no more Rs but there are now also A5 calls in with the A12s and A4s.
Helena
12 Jul 2007 04:43:35 PDT

11 July 2007, Orcalab reports:

Things might be progressing! This morning there have been two reports (thanks to the MacKays) of fairly large sized groups of orca,heading eastward (our direction), from Cape Caution and opposite Port Hardy. This means they are still fairly far away but it is the first sign of any activity for quite a while. Stay tuned.
Helena
11 Jul 2007 09:17:55 PDT

No calls but orcas nearby

More word from the far west. The update comes from the Mackays. Near Port Hardy they saw the Rs and a bit later the A11s (and yes, Springer) and possibly the I11s as well. They are still a long way off and may yet turn back to the west but the excitment is certainly mounting.
Helena
11 Jul 2007 15:33:29 PDT