On a sunlit morning when the capelin rolled and the air tasted of salt and possibility, Lenny the humpback drifted into New Harbour like he owned the place.
Lenny’s story begins in July 2024, gliding through the waters off New Harbour. That day, the sea was particularly lively, with gulls crying overhead, and the odd seal popping up just to keep him company. Lenny didn’t linger—by the first week of August, he’d made his way up to Trinity. Maybe he was chasing fish, or perhaps he just fancied the scenery; who can guess the mind of a traveller that size?
The tale picks up speed the following summer, when Lenny was spotted once more, this time near Horsechops in Trinity Bay, close to the end of July 2025. That rugged coastline, all rocky outcrops and spruce stretching down to the water, is just the spot for a humpback looking for a meal or a bit of company.
August brought a string of sightings: first at Flat Rock, then farther into Trinity Bay, and, as if he couldn’t resist one more adventure, right into Witless Bay. Imagine that—cruising from one beautiful stretch of coast to another, a grand tour fit for a seasoned local. Lenny’s pattern leaves you guessing—he’s a fellow that keeps his options open and his routes mysterious.
Have you seen Lenny? Your photos and stories help fill in the blanks and add new chapters to his travels. Every sighting you share brings us closer to understanding migration secrets and the marvels of these remarkable whales.
Humpback whales like Lenny can sing songs that travel vast distances underwater—some tunes have even been heard 30 kilometres away!
New Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
July 11, 2024
Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
August 2, 2024
Horsechops, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
July 28, 2025
Flat Rock, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
August 2, 2025
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