Encounter Whales Sighting Log

02/04/2026

Introducing Paddy .
This week has been a week of lows and highs.
Last week I unfortunately lost Addie. I only had her for a short time but I will always love and remember her … her greeting in the morning, baths, snuggles.
Following this Rami became a very clingy and unhappy birds. Sky was a bit down but not like Rami, and I found the house very quiet.
So yesterday we both went down to the local petshop and this beautiful young Quaker was there … and they really clicked … so I picked her up this morning and she has settled in so well … chatting to Rami and giving me cuddles and kisses already. She has already had a short visit with Sky
I will always love and miss you Addie … but welcome Paddy

07/01/2026

Recovery isn’t just a feeling, it’s something we can measure.
Long-term data shows where populations are improving and where continued protection is still essential.
Evidence helps focus effort where it’s needed most.

12/08/2025

TUESDAY 12th AUGUST WHALE SIGHTINGS

🐳🐳11:41 Boettcher Rd, Middleton. (confirmed)
CC pair reported 1km South of Boettcher Rd.

🐳🐳10.40 Sellicks Beach. (unconfirmed)
Whales x2 spotted from the esplanade near Blenheim Ave. Tail and breach seen.

🐳🐳10.39 Port Willunga. (confirmed)
CC4 are 250m out from Hunt St.

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REPORT INFRINGEMENTS & INCIDENTS 24/7 to SA National Parks & Wildlife Duty Officer 0427556676.

31/07/2025

SUNDAY 3rd AUG WHALE SIGHTINGS.

🐳🐳08,39 Skye Ave Middleton. (confirmed)
CC pair sighted 200m out.
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23/07/2025

WEDNESDAY 23rd July WHALE SIGHTINGS

🐳15.06 Port Noaurlunga. (confirmed)
SRW x 1 was directly out from Fremantle Road. Appears it might be heading North.

🐳🐳14.54 Knights Beach > Freeman Lookout. (confirmed)
CC1 Capt Hook and calf are rounding Knights and still heading for Freemans, about 300m out.

🐳🐳14.33 Boomer Beach, Pt Elliot. (confirmed)
CC1 Capt Hook and calf at Boomer Beach lookout - Catfax St
300m directly out.

🐳13.55 Port Noarlunga. (confirmed)
SRW x 1 has turned and heading back North direction of Pt Noarlunga again.

🐳13:40 Chiton Rocks, Pt Elliot. (confirmed)
Whale x 1 (possibly more) about 300m out looking SW from Carfax Street moving East towards Pt Elliot.

🐳13.47Port Noarlunga. (confirmed)
SRW x 1 moving slowly SSW. Very inactive so not blowing often.

🐳12.17 Maimi Blvd carpark, Middleton. (confirmed)
SRW x 1 reported 2km out from Miami heading towards Goolwa staying under the water alot.

🐳12.12 Pt Noarlunga. (confirmed)
SRW x 1 on the outside of the reef- 300m South of Jetty. Not moving far.

🐳09.37-10.37 Port Noarlunga. (unconfirmed species)
Whale x 1 right now on inside of Porties reef. Southport side of Jetty. Been here at least an hour.

🐳10.20 Basham Beach, Middleton. (unconfirmed species)
Whale x 1 breaching at Bashams near Frenchman Rock. (Thought to be a HBW.)

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REPORT INFRINGEMENTS & INCIDENTS 24/7 to SA National Parks & Wildlife Duty Officer 0427556676.

01/07/2025

25/06/2025

Some good news – seismic blasting in southern right whale migration and calving grounds has been delayed.

Late last Friday, offshore regulator NOPSEMA once again pushed back a decision on CGG’s plans to conduct seismic blasting for gas off Victoria’s west coast.

The proposed blasting threatens the migration route to the calving grounds of southern right whales and feeding areas of pygmy blue whales, both endangered and highly vulnerable to underwater noise.

Over 14,000 AMCS supporters, alongside local communities and fishers, opposed the project during public consultation, calling for stronger marine protections.

This is a welcome reprieve for local communities and southern right whales, which are making their way to their calving grounds off Warrnambool right now – but the threat remains, and our work is not done

✍️ Email Prime Minister Albanese to urge him to declare a moratorium on seismic blasting our oceans: https://www.marineconservation.org.au/actions/moratorium-on-seismic/

10/06/2025

The 2025 Whale Season begins in SA with the first Mother & Calf sighted at the Head of the Bight!

We have had our first cow calf pair arrive in the bay over the weekend. We can't wait for the rest to arrive!! 2025 whale season has begun!!

Photo credit Askew.

07/06/2025

10/05/2025

SATURDAY 10th May WHALE SIGHTINGS

🐳12.52 The Bluff/West Island, Victor Harbor. (confirmed)
Whale x 1 reported breaching between West Island and The Bluff, heading towards The Bluff.

🐳09.00 Kings Head/Waitpinga Cliffs, Victor Harbor. (confirmed)
HBW x 1 reported breaching 1km Southeast.

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