Video Slideshow: Wondrous Whales from Drone's Eye View

More and more, the undersea behemoths are finding themselves starring on the internet.

Published on 6/12/2016 at 8:00 AM

This week saw the release of amazing video of an adult Bryde's whale and calf off the coast of New Zealand, in footage shot by a specialty drone from a safe distance that left the majestic animals undisturbed. Let's revisit that footage, and then take in a few more whale sightings from a drone's eye view.

Bryde's Whale Feeding Spied from Above

The Bryde's whales -- adult and child -- were caught taking in a nice plankton meal. Feeding by the species has never before been recorded by a drone.

Kayaker Paddles with Blue Whale

Who can forget this wonderful footage from last summer of a kayaker paddling on the water as a beautiful blue whale drifts gently just beneath it?

Humpback Whale Accompanied by Dolphins

This humpback whale, a well known creature named "Gooseneck," was recorded by a drone operated by Capt. Dave's Dolphin & Whale Safari, in Dana Point, Calif. off Orange County.

Humpback Whale Mom and Her Calf

This footage of a humpback whale mother and her calf is hard to watch without marveling at the bond between them.

Paddle Boarders Drift Amid a Quartet of Gray Whales

Finally, feast your eyes on this mix of drone and POV camera footage of a pair of paddle boarders who got the thrill of a lifetime -- sharing the waves with gray whales.