Humpback whales in South Africa

Humpback whales are found in all the major oceans and undertake some of the longest migrations of any animal in the world. South Africa is one such place that humpback whales migrate past, as they move seasonally between their southern ocean feeding grounds and their warm water breeding grounds. No matter how many humpback whales I see, I can never get enough. It's always exhilarating seeing these gentle giants leaping out of the water. Humpback whales are very well known for their aerial displays that includes breaching (as in the photographs below), spyhopping, lobtailing and pectoral fin slapping.

Humpback whale breach sequence

Humpback whale flukes

Rainblow!

Another fantastic breach!