Humpback Whale Videos
Welcome to my Humpback Whale Video archive - I’m so happy that you’re here!
Having the opportunity to see Humpback Whales in Alaska has been a breathtaking experience. The blows from these gentle giants can be seen from miles and their behavior is stunning to observe.
Below are a few humpback whale videos that I want to share with you as you wander - I hope you enjoy!
Drone Series.
Below are a couple of drone videos that capture the calming breathing cycle a humpback whale as they cruise the waters near Juneau, Alaska.
Drone Footage of a Humpback Whale Fluke
During the summers, I spend my free time wandering with whales throughout Southeast Alaska. Here's a short clip of a humpback whale coming up for air near Juneau, Alaska before showing us its fluke. Want to wander with us?
Coming Up For Oxygen
Drone footage of a Humpback Whale coming up for air several times before showing us its fluke (whale tail) and heading to the depths of the ocean. Want to know more about humpback whales?
Bubble-net Feeding.
Humpback whales often use a feeding mechanism called “bubble net feeding” to catch fish. In small groups, the humpback whales will congregate beneath their prey (often a school of fish) and send air bubbles up to the surface. The air bubbles disturb the fish, who all come together to investigate. When all the fish have joined in one central location, the humpback whales will thrust themselves up into the fish with their mouths open, capturing as many fish at once as possible. Believe it or not, it’s possible to witness this incredible display in person if you’re in the right place at the right time!
Humpback Whale.
In this Wandering with Whales interview episode, I connect with Scott Ranger, a Naturalist at Gastineau Guiding Company, to get a better sense of what to expect when a Humpback Whale surfaces. Often times we will see the ocean spray of a Humpback in the distance but what can we really expect to see after we initially see them?
Two Humpback Whales.
Aerial footage of two humpback whales coming up for oxygen before they fluke and head under the ocean's surface near Juneau, Alaska.
Humpback Whale Breach.
One behavior that Humpback Whales exemplify is “breaching”. Breaching is when a whale thrusts its body (sometimes the whole thing!) up and above the oceans surface. Sometimes, whales will breach more than one time in a row and other times, a single breach is in the cards for the day.
