Then, as the years shuffled along, Lilly was next spotted in 2020 near the Renews Rocks. Some folks say the swells out there can tell stories themselves, and it seems Lilly’s journey took a more mysterious turn with each passing season. She kept her distance from curious eyes for three full years before gracing Bonavista with her presence in August 2023, thrilling lucky onlookers along those storied cliffs.

By July 2024, Lilly’s name drifted northward on saltwater breezes. She was seen twice in one day near the picturesque harbour of Trinity, known for its colourful houses and friendly faces. Who knows what she’s spied beneath those calm coves—perhaps a secret or two only a whale would know. Whenever her tail reappears, it’s like an old friend returning to a favourite haunts.

Have you seen Lilly? Your sightings and snapshots help paint a fuller picture of her ocean adventures. Each bit of information adds another chapter to Lilly’s story and helps researchers uncover more about the incredible ways humpbacks roam the Newfoundland and Labrador coast.