
Photos of Humpback Whale - Megaptera novaeangliae
The humpback whale is a species found in all oceans, migrating up to 25'000 km each year. Humpbacks feed in polar waters and mate and give birth in tropical and subtropical waters.

Rarely seen so close. Flapping pectoral fin on the water.
Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
2021-08-25
NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S; Focal Length 135mm; Exposure 1/2500; Aperture f/20; Iso 2000;
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Humpback Whale about to dive showing fluke
Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
2021-08-23
NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S; Focal Length 200mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f/18; Iso 640;

Humpback Whale showing its fluke shortly before diving.
Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
2021-08-23
NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S; Focal Length 200mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f/18; Iso 640;

Individual Humpback Whales are identified based on the pattern on lower side of the fluke.
Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
2021-08-23
NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S; Focal Length 200mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f/18; Iso 640;

Cape Spear
2017-08-19
NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f6.3; Iso 360;

Cape Spear
2017-08-19
NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f6.3; Iso 250;

Quidi Vidi Harbour
2017-08-12
NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f6.3; Iso 200;

Quidi Vidi Harbour
2017-08-12
NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f6.3; Iso 250;

First sighting of a Humpback whale. Showing its fluke before diving for food.
Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
2013-08-19
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS; 4.3-215mm; Focal Length 148mm; Exposure 1/160; Aperture f5.6; Iso 100;
Videos of Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
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Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) - Everywhere!
Recorded: 2021-08-25 - Duration: [06:17] -
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Flapping Pectoral Fin on Surface
Recorded: 2021-08-25 - Duration: [00:29] -
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Showing Fluke before Diving
Recorded: 2021-08-23 - Duration: [00:16]
Videos are hosted on Muuuh's YouTube Channel.
Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in Montreal and surrounding areas.
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