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Humpback Whale Spotted Under NYC’s Brooklyn Bridge
New Yorkers got a rare sighting of aquatic wildlife this week when a humpback whale reportedly made a surprising appearance under the Brooklyn Bridge on5. A single snapshot of the species displayed it making a big splash in the water by striking its massive tail,
Humpback whale surfaces under NYC bridges in ‘surprise’ appearance as expert has warning for local fishermen
Brown theorizes that the whale might have simply just been hunting down a meal — Atlantic Menhaden, a favorite snack for humpbacks, is commonly found in the water passage, as well as white perch, striped bass, flounder, black sea bass and more.
Humpback whale spotted under the Brooklyn bridge as population rapidly grows
New Yorkers were delighted to see a whale in the water, and the sight may well become more common as the whale population is reported to be growing off the coast of Brooklyn
Rare Humpback Whale Sighting Beneath Brooklyn Bridge Captivates New York City Onlookers
A humpback whale was spotted under the Brooklyn Bridge, recorded on video, marking a rare occurrence for the East River.
East River humpback whale sighting puts boats — and eagle-eyed New Yorkers — on high alert: ‘Crazy to see it’
Danielle Brown, Gotham Whale’s director of research, theorized the whale braved the heavy traffic of the East River to hunt down a meal in the channel, where Atlantic menhaden, a favorite snack for humpbacks, is known to flourish.
Warning issued as rare animal appears beneath Brooklyn Bridge, ‘Hoping that people are watching out…’
In an unexpected sighting, a rare animal was spotted beneath the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time in two years.
Rare Animal Spotted Near Brooklyn Bridge; Authorities Urge Caution
On Monday, November 25, an unexpected sighting occurred when a Humpback whale was seen swimming beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. This marks the first time the species has visited the East River in two years.
Rare animal sighting under Brooklyn Bridge alarms New Yorkers: Report
A humpback whale was spotted under the Brooklyn Bridge on Monday, the first such sighting in the East River since 2022. The whale, likely feeding on A
Whale caught on camera surprising New York City residents during swim near Brooklyn
New Yorkers enjoyed a rare whale sighting on Monday after one ... of this article erroneously identified the Williamsburg Bridge as the Brooklyn Bridge. It has been corrected.
Watch: Whale spotted swimming in East River in New York
An unusual whale sighting was caught on video Monday beneath the Williamsburg Bridge.
Whale caught on camera surprising New York City residents during swim under Brooklyn Bridge
New York City onlookers were surprised on Monday when a whale was spotted swimming under the Brooklyn Bridge on Monday, ...
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Rare whale sighting in East River
A humpback whale was sighted in the East River this week near the Brooklyn Bridge, the first whale sighting in NYC waterways ...