August 31th, 2010

Good morning from the Flaot House
Discovery Harbour Marina

Yesterday will go down in the memory of the many who were on the water north of Campbell River ! The day began quickly with a 2 groups of Resident orca (fish eating) called the C6's and C10's (pictured) heading south at Race Point. (10 minutes out of the marina)

Once in Nodales Passage, the real story unfolded as wave after wave of Orca arrived. A12's, A36's, all the A4's and A5's as well as some "I" Clan members that we were not able to get an "ID" on. This on a day that we were headed into the Orford River on our first Grizzly Tour!

The Grizzlies were good but we do need more water in the river in order for the fish to enter and this rain that we have today may be just what we need. Only 3 good (close) Grizzlies today. Pictured is a large male foraging amongst the shoreline wood jam for remnants of early spawned salmon and a young male strolling along the road while we took a washroom break.

While most of the day was spent with the Grizzlies, the 50+ Orca in Nodales stole the show !!

Hope you find time to get out and enjoy the water.

Cheers

Hurricane Jack
Campbell River Whale Watching