Humpback Whale Known as ‘Chunky’ and Her New Baby

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.