Under overcast skies on a brisk June morning, the tidy coves of Bay Bulls echoed with promise. That’s when Maddie, a stalwart lady of the sea, made her presence known—her great back arching above the water like a gentle hill, quick to captivate all lucky enough to spy her.

Maddie seems to favour Bay Bulls for her summer visits. Beginning on June 28th, 2026, she glided gracefully through those chilly, green-tinged waters, rolling with the swells and surfacing every so often to the delight of boat captains and landlubbers alike. With a flick of her great tail, she left ripples dancing in her wake, bringing a dash of magic to even the grayest day.

She lingered near Bay Bulls for several days, popping up again on July 1st and 2nd, as though she had found something worth sticking around for—maybe a herring shoal, or perhaps just a patch of calm water she fancied. Maddie’s routine hinted at a thoughtful kind of patience, one learned from years in the North Atlantic, dodging capelin storms and mingling with puffins.

Then, on July 10th, Maddie ventured a little farther south, showing herself in Witless Bay. Out there, the cliffs teemed with nesting seabirds, and her dark shape stood out amidst the white-capped swells. Whether she travelled solo or mingled with kin, the sea holds that secret fast. Still, in those brief weeks, she turned this corner of Newfoundland and Labrador into a stage for her graceful tours.