Sentences with phrase «resident orcas»

The resident orcas regularly hunt in a loop between the two sites, sometimes up to five times a day!

Here in Johnstone Strait, summer home of the northern resident orcas, paddle whale - rich waters and explore the the marine wonders of their ecosystem.

Humpback whales are commonly seen in the Johnstone, and northern resident orcas (killer whales) are generally in the area from mid-July into September.

Northern resident orcas are like no other orca... These unique Northern resident orcas are specifically designed to just eat salmon and fish, not mammals, and they're very group - oriented and vocal.

The resident orcas of the San Juan Archipelago are some of the most studied and well - known whales in the world; they in turn have observed humans closely for at least six thousand years.

In order to swim low enough to massage themselves against the rocks, Northern Resident orcas deflate their lungs.

In fact, both Southern and Northern Resident orcas have a selective palate and prefer Chinook salmon (the best and fattiest salmon) over other species, going so far as to hunt for Chinook salmon specifically.

Beach Rubbing Isn't For Everyone You might best recognize Northern Resident orcas for their tendency to scratch an itch.

These are known to be the summer feeding grounds of the Northern Resident Orcas, or killer whales and surround the protected Robson Bight Ecological Reserve.

We have six different Base Camps located in Johnstone Strait and Queen Charlotte Strait; all within the summer range of the Northern Resident Orcas.

Even though the resident orcas rarely ever harass the porpoise, the little ones probably feel safer when the killer whales aren't around as frequently.

It's been rather uncanny over the years, to note how often the space left by absent resident orcas is filled by transient orcas, who somehow manage to show up and save a thin whale watching day.

For those of you considering Johnstone Strait as a kayak destination, we are expecting the resident orcas as usual by the first week in July.

This afternoon, after long hours of waiting following an early morning phone call with the news, the first resident orcas of the 2010 summer «season» came into Blackney Pass and made their way towards Johnstone Strait.

Most common whales: Northern Resident Orcas (All year), Humpback Whales (May to September), Dolphins, Porpoises.

April through October are the ideal months to take a three - hour trip to view the resident orcas in their beautiful native habitat.

Resident Orcas Resident whales along Vancouver Island are split into two separate communities: Northern and Southern residents.

The records tracked the ages and genealogical relationships of the resident orcas, including 525 calves.

Resident orcas are the more predictable and, in many ways, more lovable.

When used in relation to British Columbia's Northern Resident orca community, the term «superpod» refers to a gathering of more than 50 orcas that includes families from all three of the community's «clans» — A, G, and R. Pretty much every year, superpods come together in the Johnstone Strait area, creating a truly impressive spectacle -LSB-...]

Some of the 200 Northern resident Orca Whales frequent these waters feeding on salmon and herring.

There are just over 80 resident Orca whales that frequent the southern Vancouver Island region and Juan De Fuca Strait.

The Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits are home to three resident Orca (killer whale) pods, referred to as J, K, and L pods.

In the last two years there seem to be more sightings of resident Orca Whales, however they only come randomly so it is not something you could expect to see.

In that time we think Springer has probably encountered every matriline in the northern resident orca community.

There are around 200 northern resident Orca Whales that frequent Johnstone Strait up to Alaska and you could say that Telegraph Cove is the epicenter.

Three pods of about 80 resident Orca whales live around the southern tip of Vancouver Island and in the Gulf islands.

The little orphan orca, who's dramatic rescue and return to her family captivated the world in 2002, is now 6 years old and a fully functional member of her A4 pod and Northern Resident orca community.

Our last blog entry discussed the dangers from a new study that involves dart tagging the resident orca whales in Washington — the same friendly orcas we enjoy watching on our kayaking tours in the San Juan Islands.

These resident orca were feasting on salmon, and very playful, to everyone's prolonged delight.

The North Island Kayak Four Day Orcas and the Humpbacks Sea Kayaking Adventure concentrates on the areas known to be the primary summer range of Northern Resident Orca (killer whale) population and the summer feeding grounds of an ever increasing number of Humpback Whales.

In addition to over 200 Northern Resident Orca who return every summer, to gorge on salmon and rub themselves on the beaches of the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve, we are visited year round by pods of Transient Killer Whales, while Humpback Whales forage our narrow straits.

The North Island Kayak Three Day Orca Sea Kayaking Safari concentrates on the areas known to be the primary summer range of Northern Resident Orca (killer whale) population.

The Pacific Ocean between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia is home to a sizeable number of resident Orca (Killer Whales).

The main reason we booked this trip was for the chance to kayak with whales, we were not disappointed, each day we went out we were greeted with both transient and resident Orca and numerous Humpback whales.

At least two of the three resident orca whale pods have been sighted this month.

Both regional resident orca groups forfeit eating marine mammals and other large cetaceans in favor of munching solely on fish — salmon in particular.

Way Up North, the Orcas Stay and Play Up north, off the shores of mainland BC and the isolated wilds of northern Vancouver Island, you find the Northern Resident orca.

This «rubbing» behavior is unique to the Northern Resident orca.

Though scientists are unsure of why Northern Residents are the only orcas to have such a defined behavior, they believe the rubbing beaches and the consequent body - rubbing behavior have significant roles in the Northern Resident orca's social structure and culture.

The three southern resident orca whale pods were belatedly declared endangered by the U.S. and Canada in 2005 despite years of urging by environmentalists and kayak tour companies in the San Juan Islands.

In our inshore waters they're often seen with resident orca whales, Steller's sea lions, Dall's porpoise and humpback whales.

Today's Sightings: Humpback Whales (Inukshuk, Argonaut Claw and Ridge), Northern Resident Orca (A34s) Pacific White - sided Dolphins, Pacific Harbour Seals, Steller Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Rhinoceros Auklets, Red - necked Phalaropes, and Common Murres.

Not exact matches

Researchers now classify those killer whales into three groups: «resident» orcas that feed exclusively on fish, «transient» orcas that usually eat marine mammals, and «offshore» orcas that are so mysterious no one knows what they eat.

Keep your senses alert for the tell - tale blow of some of the area's more famous residents like orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins and porpoise.

Basic facts about orca society, and the glue that holds it together, have been known since the 1970s, when the «photo - ID» work of Mike Bigg and Ian McAskie, & their collaborators, revealed that «resident» fish eating orcas live in -LSB-...]

The orcas respond by traveling further away from the San Juans in pursuit of late migrants and scattered resident salmon.

There are 3 types of Orca in our part of the world, the Biggs (transient), Resident and Offshore.

The nutrient rich waters in which we operate are near core habitat for Humpback Whales, Northern Resident Killer Whales / Orca, Steller Sea Lions, Dall's Porpoise and more.

Along the way they pass the west coast, where they join resident grey whales, orcas, humpbacks and the occasional minke that can be seen in these Pacific Northwest waters.