Category: humpback whale

Humpback “Wally” bubble feeding at Khutzeymateen

A humpback officially named “Wally” by Happy Whale is one of the best known humpbacks on the northern British Columbia coast. Those people in Prince Rupert who have observed him (sex determined by DNA testing) often call him “two dots” because of the distinctive two dots on his tail fluke. According to the Happy Whale […]

Humpback Aurora, eagles, seagulls and sealions

On our return journey on May 29, 2024, on Prince Rupert Adventure Tours,  heading back to Rupert on Chatham Sound between the large Tugwell Island and the smaller Carr Island we spooted the blow of a humpback whale. I submitted a photograph of the humpback to  the Happy Whale identification site and the whale was […]

Summer wildlife and nature photos in and around Kitimat

Summer photography in Kitimat and down Douglas Channel. Images from walking around Kitimat, hikes, and from North West Photo Fest at Minette Bay Lodge and down Douglas Channel. The most amazing event was when we were off Coste Rocks and witnessed three humpbacks up Amos Channel. One did not dive, but floated on the ocean, […]