A lone humpback was observed approximately a half mile to one mile away from where I was standing on shore. It appeared to be feeding in a manner I have not observed since we left Ketchikan. I refer to it as the side lunge super scoop, although I am sure there is a more scientific term(s) used to describe it. While feeding this way the whale appears to slightly lunge out of the water, while on its side, with its mouth agape. A pectoral fin and half of the whale's fluke sticks out of the water. I have photos of whales doing this in Ketchikan on April 27, 2016, and October 31, 2016. Although I was a great distance away from this whale, I could clearly see through my camera that it was feeding in this manner. It was exciting to see as I have not observed this feeding style here in Juneau. Based on an observation made on 11/12/18, I believe this is whale #1879, aka Sasha.
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