A well-known grey whale is back feeding in British Columbia for the second time this year, with whale watchers saying its winter apperance marks a change in its normal migration pattern.

On Nov. 25, Ian Bolden heard there was a sighting of a grey whale — so he headed out in the rain towards Selma Park in Sechelt, located on B.C.'s South Coast around 50 kilometres northwest of Vancouver.

The Sunshine Coast resident spends a lot of time paddling on the water and has had a number of encounters with wildlife.

“I’m looking out further, and then it’s right under my nose,” Bolden said of his experience on Nov. 25.

“I didn't realize how close it would actually be.”

Photographer Ian Bolden said it's a thrill to see the grey whale near his home in Sechelt. (Ian Bolden)

He said the grey whale

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