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Bremer Bay Orca El Notcho 24th January 2024 Bremer Bay Orca El Notcho was back in The Patch today along with his family pod as they stretched out and enjoyed the beautiful weather. It was another big blue sky day with a calm sea making for an efficient journey out towards the sighting grounds as Offshore Bottlenose Dolphins were busy foraging on the many pilchards to be found in these waters.
Killer Whale Hunt Strap-toothed Beaked Whale 23rd January 2024 Killer Whale hunt Strap-toothed Beaked Whale today during a spectacular chase before Hermes and her family pod were successful in completing a remarkable hunt in the waters of the Bremer Canyon.
Killer Whales of Australia 22nd January 2024 Killer Whales of Australia were superb today as we enjoyed a morning of socialising, an unbelievable Beaked Whale escape before the afternoon erupted into surface activity. It was a beautiful morning in Bremer Bay as we departed the boat harbour and soon found ourselves amongst the Shearwaters tracking the Orca.
Submarine World of the Orca 19th January 2024 Submarine world of the Orca is a truely fascinating place and today we were welcomed into this world by special members of the Bremer Bay Orca population.
Bremer Canyon Cycle of Life 18th January 2024 Bremer Canyon cycle of life is incredible to witness as today we observed the process of krill to squid to tuna to Beaked Whale to Orca resulting in another incredible Beaked Whale hunt.
Why are Bremer Orca Thriving? 15th January 2024 Why are Bremer Orca thriving and how are the family pods living in this region achieving such wonderful success? The population is estimated to be nearly 300 strong and over the last decade many new calves have been welcomed with all observed surviving those first challenging few years of life.
Witness the Bremer Orca Hunt 12th January 2024 Witness the Bremer Orca hunt as today over 80 known Orca completed a successful hunt of an adult male Cuvier’s Beaked Whale during a phenomenal day with the Orca of Bremer Bay. It was set to be a cool day as thunderstorms rumbled towards the mainland but the journey to the Orca sighting grounds was clear.
Orca Biggs Returns to Bremer Canyon 11th January 2024 Orca Biggs returns to Bremer Canyon as today the handsome boy surfaced right alongside us and showed off his incredible and very distinctive dorsal fin. It was a wonderful day out on the water as we observed a number of familiar faces in The Patch which we have not seen for a while.
Bremer Orca Calf Mother Revealed 10th January 2024 Helen (WWWA06) our most recent Orca calf in the Bremer population has had her mother revealed today and she is Nicki, part of the Alki Pod.
Alki Pod Welcomes New Calf Helen 8th January 2024 Alki’s family pod welcomes new calf Helen as today we could confirm that the newest member observed this season belongs to Alki and her family pod!
Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Watching 7th January 2024 Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Watching is underway in Bremer Bay as today we enjoyed the company of over fifty Orca from three different family pods. It was a beautifully calm day as we departed the boat harbour and soon made our way to the sighting grounds.
Southern Ocean Orca Hunt 6th January 2024 Southern Ocean Orca hunt was the focus today for Stella and her family as they worked hard to find a meal opportunity. It was a beautiful morning with a calm sea as we made our way out to The Patch and with very little wind around the Shearwaters were finding it tricky to cover ground.
Bremer Bay Killer Whales 2024 5th January 2024 Bremer Bay Killer Whales 2024 has been a wonderful start to the season as today we caught up with B-Slice and his family pod. A cool breeze ruffled the oceans surface as we departed Bremer Bay and with winds easing today it was set to be an enjoyable day out on the water.
New Orca Calf for Bremer Bay 4th January 2024 New Orca calf for Bremer Bay was sighted today as the newest addition to the population was seen playing with calves from nearby family pods. It was an interesting start to our morning once we arrived in The Patch as signs of activity in the area were strong.
Where to See Orca in Western Australia? 3rd January 2024 Where to see Orca in Western Australia? January through to early April is the best time to see Orca in Western Australia. Our season has just begun as we enjoy daily departures from Bremer Bay to see the apex predators who call these waters home.
Bremer Bay Orca Season 2024 Begins 2nd January 2024 Bremer Bay Orca Season 2024 begins as today within moments of arriving in The Patch we were welcomed by Queen and her family pod. The family were busy foraging initially as they were in stealth mode and very focused.
Beginner’s Guide to Killer Whale Watching in Bremer Bay 9th December 2023 Killer Whale watching in Bremer Bay is an awe-inspiring experience that offers a unique opportunity to witness the majestic Killer Whales in their natural habitat.
Perth Humpback Season 2023 Finale 18th November 2023 Perth Humpback Season 2023 Finale today as we bid farewell to our wonderful friends after yet another incredible season in their company.
When Does the Perth Humpback Season Finish? 17th November 2023 When does the Perth Humpback season finish? The last tours are this weekend for Perth Humpback season 2023 as today we enjoyed the company of some of the last pods making their way south past our coastline.
Humpback Whales Migration Tours 16th November 2023 Humpback Whales migration tours in Western Australia are coming to a close for the year of 2023. We have been providing these Humpback tours for over a decade in WA and after all that time we are still in awe of the immense discipline, courage and majestic skills of the Humpback Whales.
Whale Watching Perth 2023 Finale 15th November 2023 Whale Watching Perth 2023 Finale concludes this Saturday with the final tour at 10am departing from Sardine Jetty in Fremantle. It has been a spectacular season with 100% sightings achieved again this season and incredible action as the Daily Whale can attest to since May 25th.
Why Do Whales Tail Lob? 14th November 2023 Why do whales tail lob? The language of the tail lob is defensive as Humpback Whales use this to create a bigger reactionary distance around themselves, deter approaching whales, predators, vessels or to establish dominance.
Whale Watch Perth Western Australia 13th November 2023 Whale Watch Perth Western Australia was spectacular this morning as we had three beautiful Humpback calves breaching at once putting on a triplet display! The rain held off for this morning as the wind ruffled the surface as we moved out into the sighting grounds and were soon greeted by big tail lobbing from a protective male escort.
Tips for Respectful Whale Watching 12th November 2023 Tips for respectful Whale Watching is a must to get the genuine response from any cetacean, especially Humpback Mothers with calves as was displayed today when we arrived on scene in a very well known resting grounds for Humpbacks we found a jet boat with parasail attached screaming around in close proximity to numerous pods trying to rest...