Migrating whales have already been spotted along the NSW coast near Eden as the 2017 whale watching season kicks off in earnest.
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Experts from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) are encouraging residents to head to their nearest coastal national park to seek out a vantage point to see the whales on their annual migration north.
Senior Wildlife Officer at OEH Susan Crocetti said that from now and all throughout June and July, keen whale watchers are likely to see larger groups of humpback whales as they move along the NSW coastline towards warmer waters for breeding.
“We expect more than 30,000 humpback whales will make the migration this year, and they’re already underway heading north,” said Ms Crocetti.
“We will see them heading southwards, many with their newborn calves, during spring from September through to November, travelling at a much more leisurely pace than on their northward journey.”
To find out more about the best whale watching vantage spots, whale behaviours and species, and to download the Wild About Whales app, go to wildaboutwhales.com.au.
Report stranded, entangled, or sick whales to the National Parks and Wildlife Service Environment Line on 131 555 or ORRCA Whale Rescue on 9415 3333.
