Sign up for Whale Sightings Reports and updates! Read More. The majority of sightings in this report are of Humpback whales, and some of them were observed breaching. Around the same time there were radio warnings of orca sightings 70 miles south, at Vigo, near the site of at least two recent collisions. Today's News Long Stayers BirdMap Submit a Sighting ... Sightings Orcinus orca . See report below. The orcas' steep population decline of 20% from 1995 to 2001 is a reflection of the problems and issues facing the greater Puget Sound marine and watershed ecosystems: declining salmon runs, PCB contamination, and the effects of a rapidly increasing human population including habitat loss and resource depletion. If you see orcas, it is important to also report your sighting to a sightings network. Subscribers can access more detailed information, including site specifics, a map and finder's comments. We rely on sightings from the public to find the orca and would rather receive 10 calls about the same sighting than not hear about the orca at all. It was an awesome sight all in the sunset light. Since the 1970s, confirmed sightings have declined. Sign up to email notifications & submit your own sighting today. A post shared by Janine … Latest Sightings . Today we had reports of two young male orcas in the area, searching for seals close to the shoreline just […] Recent Sightings. 14546 sightings. We found Heather (BCY0160) and her calf Neowise hanging out in the Strait of Georgia not too far from home today. This group has been created for people to share their Orca sightings in Shetland. Report Date: Wed 11 Nov 2020 14:05. Orca were on the Tutukaka coast near Whangārei yesterday and DoC wants any sightings of Orca to be reported to it as soon as possible. This blog post comes courtesy of Sally Dunbar, talking about the recent Orca sightings on Eigg. Sunday, September 6th, 2020 – 12pm Covered Vessel Tour It was a beautiful sunny afternoon to head out on the water in search of the whales that call the Salish Sea home! Did you know that the waters of UK and Europe are home to over a third of the whale, dolphin and porpoise species worldwide? Unfortunately J-50 has not been seen in several days of favorable conditions and repeated sightings of her pod and family group, including J-16, her mother. Please also respect the fact that anybody posting here may not have been able to post sightings 'live from the field'. The whales that I saw in this video are endangered, this primarily because of a lack of salmon. At least two individuals. Hawkes Bay Today. Call 866-672-2638 (toll free) or 360-678-3451; Email info@orcanetwork.org; In Canada, report your orca sightings to the B.C. Orca Sightings on Eigg! Latest species sightings This is a map of all cetacean (whale, dolphin and porpoise) sightings recorded in the North East Atlantic by our ORCA Marine Mammal surveyors over the last decade. Details. July welcomed 2 new Conservation Volunteers to Eigg, Sally and Holly, who have been assisting me with wildlife monitoring, guided walks and our events programme. In Washington State, report your orca sightings to Orca Network. Visit ORCA Newsroom to see all stories Find Us . It was already setting out to be a gorgeous, fall day out boating in the San Juan Islands with a little twist of summer on top. Sightings Orcinus orca . The purpose of Orca Network's Whale Sighting Network and Education Project is to encourage observation and increase awareness and knowledge about the Southern Resident Community of orcas (J, K and L pods), and foster a stewardship ethic to motivate a diverse audience to take action to protect and restore these orcas' critical habitat. Through Orca Network's Whale Sighting Network, the public is engaged in collecting and reporting whale sightings, which provide data for researchers working on the Orca Recovery Plan for the Southern Resident orcas. Discussion in 'Saltwater Fishing Forum' started by fogged in, Aug 1, 2019. fogged in Well-Known Member. California Sea Lions are mentioned only if numbers or behavior are of interest. Cruise Status Tuesday : November 24 Cancelled 12:45:00 PM; Latest News ; Tours ; Gift Shop ; Book now. Minke whales usually travel on their own and rarely spend extensive time at the surface. Orca Network has been documenting the sightings. We fish Renfrew today and did not see any!! Click here for Map of September 2020 whale sightings. Latest from Hawkes Bay Today. Latest species sightings This is a map of all cetacean (whale, dolphin and porpoise) sightings recorded in the North East Atlantic by our ORCA Marine Mammal surveyors over the last decade. Victoria Whale Watching Report: The T065B Killer Whale Family! Report Date: Sun 01 Nov 2020 18:00. Europe sees spike in beaked whale strandings. This email address is being protected from spambots. Jenny O'Leary | Tue, Jun 11, 2019 2:49 PM Humpback whales, bottlenoose dolphins, harbor porpoises, sea lions, sharks. Killer Whale in Outer Hebrides Tue 17 Nov 2020. Today was probably the clearest day we have had in over a month. Menu . Location: Orkney. Teams were on the water searching yesterday and are increasing a broad transboundary search today with our on … Jump to navigation. Photo / Shirley Miller Federal scientists say this week’s discovery near Nanaimo represents the first pale orca in B.C. We also encountered the T60’s traveling past the south end of Prevost and Salt Spring islands. Find out where and when this bird was seen. ORCA SIGHTINGS. She’d been with a whale-watching crew, following all guidelines when she captured these incredible shots. ORCA survey announced around the Falklands. Orca sightings. Report Date: Fri 27 Nov 2020 17:47. July in Lockdown for Whales and Dolphins. Details. Find out where and when this bird was seen. Date Seen: Wed 11 Nov 2020 12:50. The survey will take place in partnership with Oceanwide Expeditions aboard MV Ortelius, and will depart Argentina in October 2018. The best orca (killer) whale watching is off San Juan Island, approximately mid-April through the beginning of October. For charts of the Salish Sea and Pacific Ocean, go to. ORCA are helping to raise awareness of the “forgotton whales and dolphins” within the North East Atlantic. What an end ... Read our sightings report from our Community Sightings Network here, including sightings reported through our Whale Track app launched in August. Subscribers can access more detailed information, including site specifics, a map and finder's comments. High and dry: Five-foot blue shark washes up in Napier estuary. Advertisement. The tours out from Campbell River today could not locate the group of 5 Transient Orca that are sporadically seen around the Sutil Channel to Bute Inlet area. The Orca Network website Sightings page also posts and maps whale sightings, with archives back to 2001, and includes our Whale Sighting Viewpoints map for volunteers and citizens to use to see whales from land-based viewpoints around the Sound, with descriptions of over 100 public viewing locations and directions to help find them. Date Seen: Tue 17 Nov 2020. The map can be zoomed in to each location. At least 8 Orcas seen off Sumburgh Head heading south at 1600 hrs today (26 July 2017). I had the idea for this post recently while watching the orca videos I’d filmed with my iPhone last year. Book your tour today! Location: Shetland. ORCAS/HUMPBACK WHALES - Tue, Nov 10 - Strait of Georgia - 16:15 - Js and Ks passed in the Strait of Georgia at 415pm today from Active Pass toward Saturna, off Mayne Island. Kaikōura, New Zealand, is home to some of the most majestic & rare marine life in the world. Historically, orca were targeted by fishers for human consumption but no significant hunting occurs today. He … SUMMER WHALE WATCHING TRIPS NOW RUNNING DAILY! fogged in, Aug 1, 2019 #1. ryanb Well-Known … Subscribers can access more detailed information, including site specifics, a map and finder's comments. No clouds were to be found in the blue, sunny skies and our old friend Mount Baker stood tall waving hello after a few weeks sitting behind clouds, smoke, and lots of fog. Unusual sightings of other marine animals such as Leatherback Sea Turtles and Basking Sharks are also listed, in addition to unusual seabirds such as Albatross and Brown Boobies. More orca sightings than any other tour! Latest from Hawkes Bay Today. It was a bit windy today on the water making sightings a bit tough. Today's News Long Stayers BirdMap Submit a Sighting ... Sightings Orcinus orca . Latest Sightings . September 6, 2020 . Whether you want to know what has been seen today or look for sightings of your favourite species, this interactive map allows you to change which sightings are displayed. We found Heather (BCY0160) and her calf Neowise hanging out in the Strait of Georgia not too far from home today. Book your tour today! Subscribers can access more detailed information, including site specifics, a map and finder's comments. Start exploring... ORCA, Brittany Centre, Wharf Road, Portsmouth PO2 8RU, UK. We rely on sightings from the public to find the orca and would rather receive 10 calls about the same sighting than not hear about the orca at all. Sunday, September 6th, 2020 – 12pm Covered Vessel Tour It was a beautiful sunny afternoon to head out on the water in search of the whales that call the Salish Sea home! Posts tagged Orca Killer End to our 2019 Summer Surveys. Please also respect the fact that anybody posting here may not have been able to post sightings 'live from the field'. Lets help DFO and let them know if we see any Orcas while we are on the water. Blasi said orca sightings are extremely rare off Eureka, adding: “I’ve had the business here for 17 years and have never encountered that. Site developed by Woodlands Design. At least 8 Orcas seen off Sumburgh Head heading south at 1600 hrs today (26 July 2017). See regular updates on recent sightings at Whale Watch Kaikoura. in a decade. Find out where and when this bird was seen. Survey suspension extended. “Back in the '80s and '90s they were more prevalent in the Gulf of Maine than they are today,” she said. Hawkes Bay Today. High and dry: Five-foot blue shark washes up in Napier estuary. San Juan Safaris has 20 years in the whale watching business and is located in the thick of whale watching territory in Friday Harbor just steps from the ferry landing on San Juan Island. RELATED: Orca calf spotted with J … Wildlife watchers were treated to the sight of a pod of orca whales close to the Caithness shore on Tuesday night. Orca Network offers a free Whale Sighting Network where we send out emails with locations of whales in the area, and we also post them on our Website sightings page. ORCA, Brittany Centre, Wharf Road, Portsmouth PO2 8RU, UK. Our report includes a few sightings of Orca, Pacific White-Sided dolphins and Harbour porpoises. Category: Default. The tours out from Campbell River today could not locate the group of 5 Transient Orca that are sporadically seen around the Sutil Channel to Bute Inlet area.5 Transient Orca that are sporadically seen around the Sutil Channel to Bute Inlet area. Killer Whale in Orkney Fri 27 Nov 2020. Reserve your Whale Watching or Kayaking adventure today! Victoria Whale Watching Report: The T065B Killer Whale Family! KAIKOURA WEATHER. It was already setting out to be a gorgeous, fall day out boating in the San Juan Islands with a little twist of summer on top. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The map displays all sightings that have been submitted through Whale Track but you can change this using the map filter tool panel. Jilann Lechner September 24, 2020 Comment. To learn about minke whales, click here for the, Other sightings networks can be found on the, To better understand how to operate a boat among orcas, please become familiar with the, To report harassment of whales in US waters, call, To report stranded marine mammals, please contact. Cetacean Sighting network. Back to Nature! Today's News Long Stayers BirdMap Submit a Sighting ... Sightings Orcinus orca . If you see orca in New Zealand waters, please report it as SOON AS POSSIBLE. Categories // Survey & Sightings News. Report Date: Fri 27 Nov 2020 17:47. ORCA - protecting whales and dolphins in UK and European waters, ORCA to offer first ever online MMS Course, Europe sees spike in beaked whale strandings, Hebrides Wildlife Officer attends fin whale stranding. Please also respect the fact that anybody posting here may not have been able to post sightings 'live from the field'. Report Date: Tue 17 Nov 2020 20:01. Date Seen: Fri 27 Nov 2020. Killer Whale in Orkney Fri 27 Nov 2020. The last confirmed sighting, prior to Tuesday, was Aug. 9, 2019, west of Juneau. Jun 19. The program will require training for vessel operators and the reporting of Southern Resident orca sightings. There are now only 75 of these orcas left. Location: Shetland. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Site Map. Orca Network sightings volunteer Sara Frey said the killer whales seen this weekend were identified as belonging to J Pod. Two humpbacks passed in oppose direction at the same time, further back, fluking regularly. The first documented sighting of a white orca in British Columbia was in 1924, according to Jared Towers, an orca ecologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. They were hanging out in the same area for a while until some sailboats and a dinghy probably spooked them while trying to get a better look. In our magazine section, read about a skeleton of a Bryde’s whale estimated to be about 5000 years old and watch a video about the different hunting methods among the eco-types of Orca around the world.