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Scarred Beluga

A wounded whale.
Walking Through Freedom

July 22nd 2017
“In those Northwest voyages where navigation must be executed in most exquisite sort”. John Davis, 1594 , The Seaman’s Secrets. A high plateau looms behind the lodge. I have climbed to the summit many times. but had yet to explore beyond the rounded dome that casts a midnight shadow on the Cunningham River Delta. The plateau beckoned - it was calling. It was a foggy morning ... read more
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Canadian Flag A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more
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25th July 2017

Wounded
That breaks my heart.
27th August 2017

Probably a Propeller
It's likely that this whale was struck by a boat prop at some point. The wound didn't appear to be infected though - so hopefully it'll recover.

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