December 14, 2009

Good afternoon from the Float House in Discovery Harbour Marina

The first real snowfall this afternoon in Campbell River!

Crossing to Quadra Island on the ferry this afternoon we saw a large group of Transient Orca heading south. Not sure of the total number but somewhere between 6 and 8 (possibly more) with 2 young calves in the group. No camera (sorry no picture) or binuculars to figure out who they were but Jared Towers, a researcher from the Port Hardy area, had a similiar group a few days ago.
Lots of playful behavior along the Quadra shore line with a bit of foraging behavior but no signs of a meal. The Orca must be enjoying the "quietness" of the waterways at this time of the year as other than the ferry, there where no boats in sight!

I hope you get to spend some quality time with family over the Christams holidays.

The best of health and happiness in the New year!

Hurricane Jack
Campbell River Whale Watching