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During our outings at sea, the first sighting of a newborn takes place on average around July 10-12.\u201d\u00a0The small belugas observed near Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup are therefore probably one-year-olds, which French-speakers refer to as \u2018<em>bleuvets<\/em>\u2019 on account of their dark brown to bluish-grey colour. This shade will gradually fade with each passing year until the animal becomes pure white around the age of 12.<\/p>\n<p>This striking colouring then becomes a visual signature that is easy to spot for anyone scanning the river with their binoculars. Belugas have been observed this week swimming in large groups off <strong>Essipit<\/strong> or alone opposite the wharf in <strong>Les Bergeronnes<\/strong>, passing in front of the <strong>Tadoussac<\/strong> dunes, or even feeding at high tide near <strong>Cap de<\/strong><strong> Bon-D\u00e9sir<\/strong>. And when belugas dive vertically, their caudal fin (tail) remains suspended for a few moments in the azure blue air.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Small white backs speckled the St. Lawrence with their presence this week. Thursday, May 12, at the ferry terminal in Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup, a local resident was excited to see a group of 10 to 15 individuals pass by, including 4 brownish calves. Could these be newborn belugas, which are typically the colour of caf\u00e9 au lait? 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