There’s a thrill in moments like these—the way a massive humpback re-joins the old rhythms of the bay. Locals and travellers alike watched her steady progress along the coast. The cliffs stood watch, weathered and familiar, while the sound of her breath floated across the salt air. No one can say where Odette was before that sparkling July, but her visit added another bright strand to the ever-growing story of whales in Newfoundland and Labrador.

With only this single sighting, Odette’s tale leaves more questions than answers. Did she travel far or was she simply passing by? Is she a regular along these rocky shores, or did she take a fancy to Witless Bay just for a season? The ocean keeps her secrets close for now, but every sighting adds a thread to the tapestry of understanding these remarkable giants.

Have you seen Odette? If her fluke or fins danced across your path, consider sharing your sighting or photos. Your story could help fill in the mysterious journey Odette travels, and deepen our collective knowledge about whale migration and those curious blank spots in research.