© 2013 Jackie Hildering-3798. Unknown juvenile humpback breaches near Alert Bay (BCZuk2013#1).
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© 2012 Jackie Hildering-3358 -  This humpback is "Inukshuk" BCZ0339, breaching. You can imagine the pattern on the tail that would inspire this appropriate nickname. 
For a previous blog item of mine about why whales jump see "Might As Well Jump" http://themarinedetective.com/2011/09/04/might-as-well-jump/
© 2012 Jackie Hildering-3258 - Humpback whale "Flash" tail lobbing while being mobbed by Steller sea lions.
© 2012 Jackie Hildering-3256 - Humpback whale "Flash" tail lobbing while being mobbed by Steller sea lions.
© 2012 Jackie Hildering-1996 -  - "Conger" BCY0728 feeding.
© 2012 Jackie Hildering-1332 - "Conger" BCY0728 lunge feeding.
© 2012 Jackie Hildering-1522 - "Corporal" BCX1238.
© 2013 Jackie Hildering-3798. Unknown juvenile humpback breaches near Alert Bay (BCZuk2013#1).
© 2013 Jackie Hildering-3798. Unknown juvenile humpback breaches near Alert Bay (BCZuk2013#1).
© 2013 Jackie Hildering-3798. Unknown juvenile humpback breaches near Alert Bay (BCZuk2013#1).
See photo in original gallery.