August 2, 2010

Good morning from the Float House
Discovery Harbour Marina

Today we had to journey to the Robson Bight area to find the Orca. It was a coolish morning with a touch of fog but by 11:00 am things began to brighten up. We found the C6's (a family of 9) near the Penfold Island, foraging on the Chinook Salmon that seem to be plentiful in that open water. Picture - After foraging they grouped up in a resting line which was constantly bombared by Pacific White Sided Dolphin ! These Dolphin just want to play all the time when the Orca are around.
We also had 5 Humpback Whales in the area which made for some timely photographs. (I missed the breaching Humpback picture)

After lunch at Telegraph Cove we headed back and found a large Black Bear foraging on East Cracroft Island. We were entertained all the way home with Dalls Porpoise which seemed to be everywhere in Johnstone Strait.

Out for another tour tomorrow when we get to see what the Passage has to offer.
Hope your summer is going well.

Cheers

Hurricane Jack
Campbell River Whale Watching