September 13th, 2010

Good evening from the Float House
Discovery Harbour Marina

It was just a "Orca Love in" today !
Transient Orca numbering 25+ came together to socilaize and frolic in the calm water and sun shine about 2 miles south of Mitlenatch Island this morning. We have had transient Orca (mammal eating) in and around the Campbell River area for over a week now and today they all showed up together to enjoy the return of the good weather.

Some incredible vocals and breaching displays from both the males and females but what was really evident was the way in which they love personal contact. They rolled, pushed, tail wagged and spy-hopped their way slowly westward, last seen just south of Quadra Island.

The weather looks like it is going to hold for the rest of this week and I'm sure the Orca will still be close.

Hope to see you out there.

Cheers

Hurricane Jack
Campbell River Whale Watching