Cape Leeuwin Whale Watching during winter is a collection of sun, rain, breeze and many Humpback Whales! A thunderstorm rolled through just before boarding today and as the rain fell down it cleared fairly quickly so we were able to depart with clear skies and it was a great display of how unique the weather patterns are off Cape Leeuwin. Moving out through the bay we cam across a gathering of pods as multiple individuals moved in opposite directions as they all tried to determine the best area to move towards. Three whales approached us and as the next rain shower moved through it fell heavily and created a beautiful scene as they surfaced amongst the conditions. Breaching began amongst the pods and so the pattern was set for our morning ahead as surface activity bubbled away with communication flowing between the pods.
The rain eventually subsided, and as the warm sunshine broke through the clouds, more pods became visible on the horizon and across Flinders Bay. It was delightful to catch a glimpse of the local Bottlenose Dolphins, who were actively foraging for their breakfast. Meanwhile, numerous Humpback Whales, primarily bachelor males, were traversing the bay in search of suitable partners to engage with. It was a perfect blend of tranquility and excitement, a testament to the wonders that Cape Leeuwin’s marine life has to offer. In the coming days we will see even more Humpback Whales arriving in Flinders Bay and hopefully this will include many females who will bring another energy level to these waters again as the many bachelor males now have a focus and are able to compete for these females attention. It is set to be a busy few weeks ahead for our Cape Leeuwin whale watching journeys.
