May 22nd 2025 – Big Mama & playful Calf!
Today we had an incredible encounter with Big Mama and her very playful calf! We watched as the calf did several tail flicks and breached several times. As if not to be outdone, Big Mama did a huge cartwheel! Check out the images and videos, at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=5starwhales&set=a.1261861415940802 It was an unforgettable experience 🙂
Famous humpback returns to B.C. waters alongside new calf
Here is a wonderful article about ‘Big Mama’ and her new Calf returning to the Salish Sea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MLws8FfKKQ A beloved humpback whale named ‘Big Mama’ has returned to the Salish Sea with a new whale calf, according to whale watching experts. “We’re all super excited,” says Five Star Whale Watching manager and naturalist, Meaghan McKechnie….