They’re back! The gentle giants – the Southern Right (Eubalaena australis) whales ply the seas from the Antarctic visiting the Cape shores between June and November. Despite their size they have gymnastic tendencies. Through leaping, tail lobbing and spy hopping they create fantastic shows with tremendous splash down . They’re easily recognised by their callosities (sometimes mistaken for barnacles) that cover their heads and blowholes. These patterns are like unique fingerprints particular to each individual.
They’re welcomed with joyful spirit by the many spectators who enjoy their exuberant antics.
WPC: Transient
Nature on the Edge 
We love watching the whales pass by as they migrate north each year, we have Humpbacks mainly. We are so blessed they do not hunt them anymore, it is a great treat to go on a whale watch cruise.
The whales are in full migration up here . And next weekend I’m going whale watching out of Redcliffe, Q. So good tha the Tangalooma whale station is no longer and the whales have returned to Moreton Bay.
Whoops! a typo! “that”
Truly a privilege to see one.
Amazing! thanks for sharing this.
Saya suka ikan dan memancing,tp saya ingin mereka tetap terjaga keberadaannya
Mr Google translates says that you love fish and fishing and want them to stay awake on the high seas …… ? Not sure what to make of this comment?!
Terimakasih bila komentar saya dapat direspons oleh orang yg punya kemampuan untuk menjaga kelestarian alam,dimanapun berada
Thanks again to Google translate – there is some good news that their numbers have increased since the ban on whaling in most countries 👍
Semoga tetap terjaga kelestariannya di laut lepas
Magnificent creatures that I would love to see!
Love to see them
Wonderful to see and to know they were once close to extinction. A rate success story.
‘rare’ not rate 😉
Wow! Love this…
By the way, I did read an article in The Economist, about the fascinating life of elephants. And, that the population of elephants has dropped alarmingly, as per a census done in Africa
Thanks Rajiv, i googled the Economist article – glad to read the outcome on the studies of their movements and the commitment to keep corridors open. Interesting to learn of their ‘clans’ and larger groupings in comparison to human behaviour. The GEC got a lot of publicity here ( i posted on the results) as the poaching stats are shocking. Though China is banning the sale of ivory by end of this year, i’m sceptical the poaching will stop when other Asian countries still promote sales. Still there are some good ambassadors out there campaigning to make a difference. Live in hope ….
We all need to live in hope…
Amazing post
Fabulous, Liz. I have never seen one like this.
You’ll have come and visit to have a look our southern hemisphere beauties 🙂
👍🏻😊
Fantastic. I was very lucky to visit Plettenburg from the Uk in August 2017 and go on a whale watching trip. Would love to come back some day.
Isn’t it uplifting to encounter these extraordinary creatures; their sheer bulk is so impressive. May your wish to return come to reality….
It was definitely amazing to see such a huge wild animal come and investigate the boat