Just when one might've thought she’d linger, word of Ryan washed up all the way from Iceland’s Eyjafjörður, not once but twice in May of 2019. The chilly fjord welcomed her, surrounded by snow-streaked hills and echoes of old Viking songs. It was a daring leap across the Atlantic, showing off the distance these gentle giants can span—almost as if Ryan had stamped her fluke on both sides of the pond.

She kept the mystery rolling, vanishing for a spell, before suddenly reappearing in July of 2022 in Mobile Bay, Newfoundland. Maybe she’d missed the tuckamore and the scent of salt spray. Then, as if drawn to familiar waters, July of 2024 brought her to Witless Bay, followed quick as a wink by another appearance in Bay Bulls. She seemed to favour the sheltered coves and boisterous seabird chatter there—no doubt a fine place for a seasoned traveller like Ryan.

Have you seen Ryan? If you’ve caught sight of her sweeping fluke or playful breach, your stories and photos could help paint a fuller picture of her wanderings. Every note you share adds to the grand tale and helps unlock the mysteries of these marvellous migrations.