Some great photos of Humpback 'Chunky'
and her new calf. Being out with a Humpback Whale lunge feeding till
late has delayed the Sightings update but will make sure it's caught
up tomorrow.
The photos below are of a Humpback
Whale known as 'Chunky' BCX081 taken close to Kelsey Bay. I look forward to see her every year
since 2002 when she first showed up in front of Savary Island in
November. She stayed the winter in the Georgia Strait which is
unusual since she appeared healthy. There is thought that she had a
calf that may have been too ill to make the trip to Mexico or Hawaii,
which is why she stayed initially. And by the time the calf passed
away, it was too late for her to continue so she chose to stay. This
is the second calf I am aware of that she has had since 2002. The
first in 2005: BCX871 and then in 2008: BCR94 Now in 2012, there has
been no identification number given as yet – but soon.
Susan MacKay, Whales
and Dolphins BC
Humpback Whale 'Chunky'
with Her New Calf.
August 1, 2012
Garry Henkel,
Aboriginal Journeys
Humpback 'Chunky' Tail
Flukes with the distinctive notch.
August 1, 2012
Garry Henkel,
Aboriginal Journeys
Humpback 'Chunky' Tail
Flukes with the distinctive notch .
August 1, 2012
Garry Henkel,
Aboriginal Journeys
Humpback 'Chunky' Tail
Flukes with the distinctive notch.
August 1, 2012
Garry Henkel,
Aboriginal Journeys