This is fascinating. What an amazing thing for the tourist boats to have witnessed.
I was fortunate to witness an orca birthing pod once from an empty beach in New Zealand. I had no idea what was happening at the time. It was only later when I described it to someone that they explained what I had seen. A group of orcas came within 5 metres of the beach forming a tight circle while two others patrolled back and forth between the headlands. They were there quite some time and it was so beautiful and peaceful. My only regret is that I didn't know to look for a baby at the time and didn't see it.
I imagine the elevated view on the boat probably helped them to figure things out but your experience sounds equally amazing! I’d love to see an Orca one day.
I had often wondered about defensive tactics that may be used against Orcas. I didn’t have that method of defense on my Bingo card though. That’s why I enjoy your essays.
Sequence of battle as follows:
Orca units sighted SW units and moved to attack.
SW units gathered in a circle and emptied their waste tanks, launching poopedoes at the Orcas.
After getting fouled by the poopedoes, the orca units turned and performed a leisurely escape and evade.
This is fascinating. What an amazing thing for the tourist boats to have witnessed.
I was fortunate to witness an orca birthing pod once from an empty beach in New Zealand. I had no idea what was happening at the time. It was only later when I described it to someone that they explained what I had seen. A group of orcas came within 5 metres of the beach forming a tight circle while two others patrolled back and forth between the headlands. They were there quite some time and it was so beautiful and peaceful. My only regret is that I didn't know to look for a baby at the time and didn't see it.
I imagine the elevated view on the boat probably helped them to figure things out but your experience sounds equally amazing! I’d love to see an Orca one day.
So interesting (as always)! Thanks again Aime!
Thanks Rob 🙏🏼
Why Mother Nature never gets boring.
It certainly encourages creativity!
The defecation defense. Awesome cetacean chess movement!
The ball’s in the orcas court 👀
I had often wondered about defensive tactics that may be used against Orcas. I didn’t have that method of defense on my Bingo card though. That’s why I enjoy your essays.
I don’t think anyone did! Their resources are limited so it’s quite a clever plan, and thank you!