8:29 am -begin hearing faint calls and loud echolocation on OrcaSound. Ks? Loud calls by 8:42 S4s and S19s?
7:36 am -  start hearing SRKW calls  including  S1 and echolocation clicks. loud by 8:00am with a burst of calls including S4s...quiet by 8:15am
Alisa, ON

I was awakened by loud blows at 5:12am at Eagle Cove, looked out and there were 15 +/- whales frolicking in the bay! Several large males, females and youngsters, all close together, very tactile behavior, rolling around, floating on their backs, tail slapping, pec slapping (looked like he was waving good morning) and several graceful spy hops. The littlest one did two partial breaches! So cute! They just swam around Eagle Point slowly heading north in a tight and playful family group! What a great way to start the day! I have a feeling its going to be an amazing whale day!
Lodie Budwill

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7:05 pm (PDT) Orcas now visible on Lime Kiln webcam
6:55 pm (PDT) Evening calls & clicks starting up on Lime Kiln hydrophone
Cydnie Simons

We are finally getting a sprinkle of rain here in the Pacific Northwest. I love how cool and fresh the air is and I adore the cloud formations and the lighting that develops due to oncoming showers. We had members of all three resident pods off the south end of San Juan Island this afternoon in jaw-dropping light.
Katie Jones

This is a random smattering of whales from J and K pod. The big guy in the middle is J27 Blackberry. Photo by Katie Jones, July 12, 2015

1:30 pm - Lots of orcas from Eagle Point to Pile Point.  Some close in and some further out, all passed by our rock and then angled over to Cattle Pass area then over closer to Hein Bank.  One group in slow sleeping mode, tight together.  All came back to our rock beginning at 6:00 until around 7:00, going towards Pile Point. Not too scientific but maybe gives you an idea of their movements, very fun to watch!!  
Jenny Stands Wilson

...this same group of whales (J2s, J19s, and K14s see July 11th) made their way back down from the Fraser River and met up with other Js, Ks, and Ls in Haro Strait. Around noon we picked up the J2s, J19s, and K14s heading south with the K12s and K13s at Open Bay. Near Lime Kiln they also met up with the L4s and L47s, and off False Bay the J16s. I believe the rest of J-Pod was also back "in". We left them heading southwest from False Bay at 2 PM.
Monika Wieland, Orca Behavior Institute

K20 Spock makes her way south in Haro Strait as the fog lifts this morning. Photo by Monika Wieland, July 12, 2015

1:00 pm - Loud calls on Lime Kiln
Connie Bickerton

12:53 pm - they are back on Lime Kiln a few quiet squeals & whistles & clicks. They are being vewy vewy quiet.
Melissa Bird

12:28 pm - Ks and friends on OrcaSound
11:42 am - Calls and echolocation on OrcaSound
11:00 am -  hearing SRKW vocals including S1 and S19? calls on Orca Sound hydrophone.  While others are visible on Lime Kiln webcam.
Alisa, ON

11:32am (PDT) hearing calls on Orcasound hydrophone
Cydnie SImons

11:01 am-  Calls on Lime Kiln!
Jill Clogston

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K14 "Lea" Spyhop. Finally some RAIN!! Beautiful west coast day with Group A of J Pod and the K14's going through Active Pass. Photo by Gary Sutton, July 11, 2015

J2 "Granny" in the back, K14 "Lea" leading the way, J14 "Samish" in the middle, J37 "Hy'Shqa" and J49 "T'ilem I'nges" in the front. Photo by Gary Sutton, July 11, 2015

3:00 pm - We saw the orcas way north in the Swanson Channel near N. Pender and Prevost Islands. There were several orcas and they were headed north. We went through the pass between Mayne and Galiano (Active Pass). We saw a lot of jumping salmon which leads me to believe they were feeding, but I am not sure. We saw a few tail splashes and a couple of spy hops! Absolutely wonderful!
Shari Harris

Couple of little ones pause for a double spyhop as members of Js and Ks make their way north in Swanson Channel and Active Pass, BC. Photo by Shari Harris, July 11, 2015

Photo by Shari Harris, July 11, 2015

Photo by Shari Harris, July 11, 2015

Awesome day. We saw a male (orca) heading north at Lime Kiln park at 9.15 am. Spend the day on the water. Cross a few porpoises path. And the highlight of the day: paddle along a young minke at 4 pm, it stayed south of the lighthouse for the about 45 minutes swimming back an forth.
Patrick Vegas

On the morning of July 11th we had the J2s, J19s, and K14s heading north from Open Bay to Stuart Island between 10 and 11:30 AM.
Monika Wieland

A big spyhop during a fun morning on the water with some members of J- and K-Pods. Photo by Monika Wieland, July 11, 2015

9:17 am -  begin hearing S4 calls on Lime Kiln hydrophone.
Monika Wieland

8:00 am - Good morning! Approx. 10 whales close to shore, going from Eagle Point to Pile Point, spread out in small groups. Playful young one. One large male
Jenny Stands Wilson

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Little J51 was breaching like crazy, near Eagle Cove, San Juan Island. I love watching the babies, especially when they're playful! Photo by Sara Hysong-Shimazu, July 10, 2015

Yoda (K36) breaching tonight. The J14s and K14s were hanging out and the kids were in full-on social mode. Photo by Sara Hysong-Shimazu, July 10, 2015

L087 breaching off of freighter wake in the Oak Bay Flats Photo by Mark Malleson, July 10, 2015

It's been blustery out there for day's now! I can't wait for when the water is like glass again. ...here are some shots with the J2's, J19's, and K14's off False Bay. I have to say, J51 was in a particularly rambunctious mood (if such a thing happens to orcas)!
Heather MacIntyre

K26 Lobo Photo by Heather MacIntyre, July 10, 2015

16:37 Hearing calls on Lime Kiln.
Jill Clogston

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Well, today was one of coolest encounters I've had in a while. Went way up north near Point Roberts to catch up with some of the whales that were having a bit of a party on the west side of San Juan last night until about midnight. Was worth the run though! Lots of wonderful activity with spyhops and breaches galore! Here's a couple of J19, Shachi. Thank you to my buddy Katie Spyhopper Travels Photography for the id! (Taken today July 9, 2015 with a 600mm lens and cropped)
Taci Walter

J19 Shachi Photo by Traci Walter, July 9, 2015 (photos taken w/600mm lens and cropped)

J19 Shachi Photo by Traci Walter, July 9, 2015

K26 porpoising in Boundary Pass Photo by Michael Colahan, July 9, 2015

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2:20 pm - Beautiful sighting! Otter Point (Sooke, BC) on the Juan de Fuca. So large a pod (40-50) that we were able to watch them for at least 15 min. All sizes. Traveling but there was a bit of play. Filled my heart!
Martine Skillen

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We spent time with the K13's out in the middle of the Strait of Georgia as they headed towards East Point. This was my first opportunity this season to see this family. While the waves weren't very big, the current was fairly strong so we saw them splashing through the water.
Ashley Keegan

K13's coming together as they approach East Point. Photo by Ashley Keegan, July 7, 2015

K25 Scoter splashing through the waves Photo by Ashley Keegan, July 7, 2015