As fluffy snowflakes invaded eastern Quebec and a white blanket quietly covered the ground, marine mammals continued on with their activities. With temperatures heralding a fast approaching winter (much to the delight of cold weather lovers), some enthusiasts put on their boots, parkas and knit hats to brave the elements, head toward the river and scan the endless horizon.<\/p>\n
As for sightings, a few white backs are still hanging around near the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord, blending in with the mountain landscape. Although belugas are year-round residents in the St. Lawrence, they do undertake short seasonal migrations. In summer, the population is concentrated in the estuary between \u00cele aux Coudres and Forestville. In the winter months, these white whales move to a part of the estuary farther downstream and into the northern portion of the gulf.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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