4.11.+ 5.11.2009 orcas in the fjord
finally killer whales were seen on the 4th of November just outside the lighthouse of Henningsvaer and later in the opening of the harbour of Svolvaer. On the 5th of November a large group (10-15 animals) were seen by the ferry of Loedingen! there is at least one group here searching for herring and we can’t say whether they will find some herring and stay or whether they will leave again soon. I have no pictures or sounds yet and I can’t say whether these killer whales are known to us. it would be interesting to find out if these whales were here before and when. if anybody has pictures and want to share them with us please contact us: info@ocean-sounds.com, thank you!
we have received a message and pictures of 3 killer whales (1 male + 2 female or juvenile) travelling through Gimsoystraumen around 10 o’clock on the 5th of November. they were on their way to the Vestfjord and maybe joined the group of whales that was later seen by the Loedingen ferry.
Pictures and information was provided by Eric Fokke, a nature photographer (www.lofotenbilder.no).
Such information is vital for the research and we hope that more people will contact us when they see whales!
here are 2 pictures taken by Eric Fokke:
