Perth Humpback Whale Watching it was this afternoon as a gorgeous calf popped up to have a good look at everyone onboard while mum kept a watchful eye over her baby. A hazy blow was spotted and as we approached we could observe a very light bellied calf surfacing in a feeding dive before returning back down to mum. She gently guided her calf through the resting grounds and her calf was now feeling the effects of that delicious meal of milk and was getting a bit boisterous. It always amazes us to see the patience, love and care these mother whales have for their calf as even though she must be exhausted she always ensures her baby is entertained. A pod further away breached as a mum and calf called out but settled very quickly which enabled our current mum and calf to continue on with their afternoon peacefully.
The calf was smaller and appeared a little younger than many of the babies we have seen travelling south but this can happen sometimes when a calf is born a little later in the winter. Thankfully, the calf is very healthy and certainly had some energy with a few cheeky chip slaps with eyes wide open looking back our way. A tail slap right on top of mums rostrum seemed to be a bit of frustration from the calf who likely wanted to go and play with the other mum and calf nearby. Mother whale was focused on finding somewhere peaceful to rest though and that was her priority as she continued to guide her calf until she found her preferred spot for the afternoon ahead. The countdown is now on as we see the final days for Season 2026 after what has been another extraordinary migration by the Western Australian Humpback Whales and we will enjoy every last moment with them before we say farewell for another year.
