So this is the history of the town
So this is the history of the town

And this is our home for 5 days

A very steep driveway
A very steep driveway 
Outdoor oasis
Outdoor oasis
And the view. We went on that boat for our whale and seabird tour
And the view. We went on that boat for our whale and seabird tour
Our backdrop. Taken from the tour boat
Our backdrop. Taken from the tour boat 
And we could even see a farm in the distance. A big operation. Ocean View Farm.
And we could even see a farm in the distance. A big operation. Ocean View Farm. 

July 7 - Boat Tour

The tour company.
The tour company. 
The gang
The gang
Coming to say hello. Humpback whale
Coming to say hello. Humpback whale
Turquoise reflection is unexpected. A reflection of their silvery grey skin through the clear water
Turquoise reflection is unexpected. A reflection of their silvery grey skin through the clear water 
Humpback whale tail. This male has been tracked for 3 years through his tail ID. The tail or fluke as it’s called is unique to each whale like a fingerprint. And by taking an image of the tail and uploading to a special app, the whale can be identified and tracked if it has been uploaded before. This male’s name is Lemer and before July 7 was last seen in Maine in 2024.
Humpback whale tail. This male has been tracked for 3 years through his tail ID. The tail or fluke as it's called is unique to each whale like a fingerprint. And by taking an image of the tail and uploading to a special app, the whale can be identified and tracked if it has been uploaded before. This male's name is Lemer and before July 7 was last seen in Maine in 2024. 
And then we saw these cute, adorable guys. Of course our boat couldn’t get us this close to them. This picture was taken by my daughter, Brooke, in Elliston, a few days previously.
And then we saw these cute, adorable guys. Of course our boat couldn't get us this close to them. This picture was taken by my daughter, Brooke, in Elliston, a few days previously. 
In their habitat on Gull Island in Witless Bay
In their habitat on Gull Island in Witless Bay
Puffins in flight and floating in the ocean waiting to spy their favourite food. The Capelin, which they share with other seabirds and whales. A popular dish!
Puffins in flight and floating in the ocean waiting to spy their favourite food. The Capelin, which they share with other seabirds and whales. A popular dish!
And then there was this
And then there was this

"Is you a screecher? 'Deed I is, me old cock, and long may yer big jib draw!”

So after saying this instead of kissing a cod, as this was a fish free ceremony all of us screechers were to kiss a puffin

But she somehow passed by me and I didn’t want to fail the mission so called out to get her attention
But she somehow passed by me and I didn't want to fail the mission so called out to get her attention
I got her attention all right.
I got her attention all right. 
This happened. And that little guy was dripping with salt water
This happened. And that little guy was dripping with salt water 
Our reward - Screetch!
Our reward - Screetch!
Screeched In!
Screeched In!

What A Great Day. Will Never Forget It!

K &N