Rare humpback whale sightings delight coastal UK viewers in Hastings and Scilly.

Humpback whales, rarely seen in UK waters, have been spotted off the coasts of Hastings and the Isles of Scilly, delighting locals and wildlife enthusiasts. In Hastings, the whale breached the sea multiple times, a rare sight for the area typically associated with whale sightings in the Shetland Isles and the Hebrides. In Cornwall, a whale put on a spectacular show, breaching close to a wildlife trip boat, described as the best display by a 20-year whale-watching skipper. These sightings highlight the increasing presence of humpback whales in UK waters, especially during winter.

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