Humpback
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An Incredible First Trip to BC -10/23
I was out with Ocean Ecoventures, with the wonderful Gary Sutton, on a tour where we went up into the Gulf Islands. After encountering several Bigg’s killer whale groups in the Strait of Georgia, as we were heading back towards Cowichan Bay, before coming back to the Gulf Islands, we were just off the pass…
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The Sun – 11/23
We have almost two weeks before the Polar Night will settle on the Norwegian Arctic. One can always enjoy watching orcas in direct sunlight, even in freezing cold weather. Today, the temperature was -7 degrees. There must be a volume of herring nearby Skjervøy as we encountered animals in the morning, just minutes after leaving…
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Humpback Calf Baleen – 19/11/24
Humpback calf baleen was on show this afternoon while two mature bachelor males cruised towards the departure lounge of the sighting grounds in the morning. Calm and peaceful moments this morning as we spent the start of our day with a bachelor pod of two males. While with the boys we observed four other pods…
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End of Season – 1/25
By now, we have finished our 2024/2025 winter whale-watching season up North. The herring is already on the way out of the area. The past few days have been still busy with some herring hanging around the entrance of the fjord system, and we had terrific feedings with orcas, humpies, and fin whales. We want…
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Humpback Whale Calf Tours – 20/11/25
It was a very moody morning with overcast skies and a slight cool breeze as we made our way towards the Humpback Whales sighting grounds. As we approached the area Jydee spotted a resting mum and calf just taking it easy and getting some rest before they had to leave. White water was spotted ahead…