From June to December the Southern Right Whales congregate here to deliver one of nature's most remarkable spectacles. The shallow, sandy coves and warmer , calmer waters provide them with the ideal environment to start and eventually complete their up to three year long productive cycles.
The water in their feeding grounds are too cold to calve, hence migrating to our warmer waters. At the same time, males need to mate with receptive females.
The whole family went on a whale watching trip, which is about an hour's drive from us. There are over one hundred whales atm which is quite a sight to behold.
Oh, I remember seeing these off the coast of Argentina, at Peninsula Valdez. So many years ago, but such a fantastic memory. Lovely shot of mum and calf. A bonus!
well done