Early Humpback Arrives in Kona!
Early Humpback Arrives In Kona!
Hawaiian Adventures Kona encountered their first humpback whale of the season yesterday! Captain Andrew Aggergaard, Naturalist Kelsi Kauhane, and guests were out on a dolphin and whale watching trip when they saw a larger shape on the horizon! As many of Kona’s year-round whales are smaller, and there had been reports of humpback sightings in Kona earlier this week, they excitedly approached the scene with high anticipation. Sure enough, just offshore from Magic Sands Beach Park, they found a humpback whale!
The whale was moving north along the shoreline, and it took a few breaths before diving down for about 7 minutes. The individual was smaller in size, and likely not a full-grown adult yet! This encounter marks the start of an exciting season the Kona Coast, the annual humpback migration! Every year, humpback whales make an incredible migration from their feeding grounds to the breeding ground of Hawaii. This journey is no small feat, taking an estimated 6-8 weeks and covering thousands of miles. The best time of year to see humpback whales in Hawaii is mid-Dec through mid-March, but we’re always thrilled to encounter early arrivals!
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