Spoon

  • Humpback Watching – 25/6/22

    Humpback Watching – 25/6/22

    Me and my family was on a whale watching boat outside of Boston. When we saw the first whale, the whale’s name was NA-0150 “Spoon” a humpback whale. She had a calf with her (unidentified). There was a small boat far too close to the whale so the megaphone person told them to back off.…

  • Spoon the Sleepy, Massive Humpback Whale

    Spoon the Sleepy, Massive Humpback Whale

    NA-0150 “Spoon” is a very special whale. She is huge, often seems a bit sleepy, and sadly appears to not be a very good mother! Spoon is often sighted sleeping. When humpbacks sleep the lay motionless in the water. Half their brain is asleep, while the other half remains awake to remind them to breathe…

  • A Special Encounter with a Trio of Humpbacks – 30/6/19

    Today was all around perfection. Warm enough to not need a sweater, glassy calm seas, and cooperative whales that we had all to ourselves. We spent our time with NA-0150 “Spoon”, NA-0784 “Fan”, and NA-8071 “Chromosome” (the only male of the trio). I love to joke around about Spoon as every time I see her,…