Thursday, April 9, 2009
Whale sightings for 4/8/2009
It was pretty quiet on the old whale sighting hotline yesterday. I did receive a report of two whales spotted on Tuesday off of Spruce Island. Species couldn't be confirmed, but the term "heart-shaped" blow was used in the description. Sounds like a couple of grays to me!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Whale sightings for April 7th
Whale sightings for 4/7/2009
Kate Wynne and I flew an aerial survey yesterday afternoon. The survey covered the area between Long Island and Dangerous Cape, including offshore of Ugak Island. We saw a total of 23 gray whales, which was less than we expected but more than we had seen during the previous survey in March. As many of you might know, gray whales are often seen offshore of Narrow Cape year round so it's difficult to separate migrating whales from these year-round residents. However, I can tell you that we only saw mud plumes (which indicate feeding) associated with 3 of the sightings.
We will fly this survey again in early May.
No other sightings to report.
Kate Wynne and I flew an aerial survey yesterday afternoon. The survey covered the area between Long Island and Dangerous Cape, including offshore of Ugak Island. We saw a total of 23 gray whales, which was less than we expected but more than we had seen during the previous survey in March. As many of you might know, gray whales are often seen offshore of Narrow Cape year round so it's difficult to separate migrating whales from these year-round residents. However, I can tell you that we only saw mud plumes (which indicate feeding) associated with 3 of the sightings.
We will fly this survey again in early May.
No other sightings to report.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Whale sightings as of April 6th
Whale sightings as of 4/6/2009
We had a report of killer whales in Monashka Bay on April 5th at about 8:00.
Dr. Jeremy Larsen reported seeing one large male very near to shore and 5 or 6 others across the bay.
Not sure if these were the Kodiak Killers or not, but if so, maybe this means a channel visit soon!
I also had a report of several spouts seen off Pasagshak Beach. These are likely gray whales and could be either migrants or part of our "resident" population.
Kate Wynne and I were scheduled to fly an aerial survey yesterday afternoon but had to postpone due to weather. Once we are able to take to the air, I will report on what we see!
Keep those sightings coming....
Bree
We had a report of killer whales in Monashka Bay on April 5th at about 8:00.
Dr. Jeremy Larsen reported seeing one large male very near to shore and 5 or 6 others across the bay.
Not sure if these were the Kodiak Killers or not, but if so, maybe this means a channel visit soon!
I also had a report of several spouts seen off Pasagshak Beach. These are likely gray whales and could be either migrants or part of our "resident" population.
Kate Wynne and I were scheduled to fly an aerial survey yesterday afternoon but had to postpone due to weather. Once we are able to take to the air, I will report on what we see!
Keep those sightings coming....
Bree
Monday, April 6, 2009
Latest Sightings
We have some of our first gray whale sightings of the year!
Sunday, April 5th:
One whale was seen breaching about 4 miles north of Buoy 4. The whale was too far away to confirm what species it was.
Two gray whales seen at Buoy 4 traveling towards Long Is.
Keep the reports coming, the gray whales seem to have arrived and sightings should increase over the next couple of weeks.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Gray Whales at Narrow Cape!
Two separate reports of whales seen at Narrow Cape over the March 14-15 weekend!
Due to high winds and white caps, exact numbers were difficult to determine but both humpbacks and gray whales were seen. Thanks to Linda Kozak and Kathy Hough for reporting these sightings!
Side note: The gray seen were most likely Kodiak's resident grays who have chosen to live here year round and not the migrating grays. This is, of course, a guess! :-)
Due to high winds and white caps, exact numbers were difficult to determine but both humpbacks and gray whales were seen. Thanks to Linda Kozak and Kathy Hough for reporting these sightings!
Side note: The gray seen were most likely Kodiak's resident grays who have chosen to live here year round and not the migrating grays. This is, of course, a guess! :-)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Killer Whales!!
Killer whales (one adult female, one juvenile and one calf) were seen off the city dock started at about 10:30. The whales never came close enough to see which pod they were, but it did not appear to be the usual "Kodiak Killers."
Just a reminder that is you spot the killer whales coming through the channel please call Kate Wynne (48601517) or Bree Witteveen (485-1514).
Just a reminder that is you spot the killer whales coming through the channel please call Kate Wynne (48601517) or Bree Witteveen (485-1514).
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