Whales of Augusta were busy today as we firstly met a cheeky pod of bachelor boys investigating the harbour before a wild competition pod roared through the bay. It was a beautiful morning with still conditions and a big blue sky hiding the fact that there was a strong weather front expected by midday. Thankfully, we had all the morning to enjoy with the whales while the good weather was around. Turning in the harbour to depart we had spotted our first Humpback Whales before we had even left as a lovely pod of three young bachelor males meandered past this sheltered stretch of coastline. Arriving in front of the Augusta Boat Harbour they did show some interest as they lingered around the harbour entrance for a while before continuing onwards towards the reef line. Providing a great opportunity to observe the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse as it keeps a watchful eye over the thousands of Humpback Whales currently migrating past this beautiful location.
Wishing the youngsters well we moved out and joined a second pod which consisted of eight enormous adults and they were boisterous! A competition pod had formed and as they pushed and shoved their way to the front of the line we were amazed at the speed and power of all whales involved. Plenty of impressive bubble veils, trumpeting and chin slaps were observed as the boys did their best to intimidate each other while the female led them on a busy chase through the bay. Traveling around the cape, we watched on as further pods converged and it was a real thrill to be amongst the heart of the migration as the winds started to ruffle the waters surface. Thankfully we were able to enjoy the last of the fine morning weather before the winds started to howl, by then we were already back comfortably in the harbour and our minds thought of the competition pod still charging up the coastline. Rain, hail or shine will not slow the incredible journey of these whales of Augusta as they continue to push northbound.
