First humpback whale calf of the summer spotted north of San Juan Island this week

Big Mama humpback returns to B.C. waters with new calf

Big Mama was spotted with her latest calf in Haro Strait northeast of Sidney Island on Wednesday, followed by several more sightings on Thursday.

First baby humpback whale of season seen swimming with mom off Washington.

The first baby humpback whale of the season has been spotted swimming in the Salish Sea off Washington, photos show. Big Mama was seen with her baby Wednesday, May 21, in the Haro Strait, northwest of San Juan Island, the Pacific Whale Watch Association said in a news release. Also known as BCY0324, the mom whale has had at least eight calves in the past 30 years, the conservation group said. ...

First humpback whale calf of the summer spotted north of San Juan Island this week

Big Mama arrived in the Haro Strait earlier this week, bringing her eighth calf along with her. The baby is believed to be between four and five months old.

Big Mama's back! Famous humpback whale returns to Washington waters with new calf

The Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) has announced the arrival of the first humpback whale calf of the 2025 season in the Salish Sea.