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The puffins of Mossy Bay set off on a whale‑watching trip led by Hercule Moustache. During the journey he points out the various sights and sounds of the ocean that surround them, although the puffins do not always pay attention.

The Story of the Whale Trip is a single episode of a programme, classified under the episode genre. It presents a self‑contained adventure that follows a group of birds on an unusual outing, and it is the only material we have about its format and classification. In this episode the puffins that live in Mossy Bay set off on a whale‑watching excursion. Their guide, a character called Hercule Moustache, points out everything they see and hear along the way, offering commentary on the sights and sounds that the journey provides. The narrative follows their progress as they travel together. Hercule Moustache takes on the role of the knowledgeable leader, constantly drawing the puffins’ attention to the details of the surrounding sea and the whales themselves. Despite his efforts, the puffins do not always pay heed to his observations, occasionally drifting off in their own interest or missing the cues he gives. The episode therefore hinges on the contrast between the guide’s attempts to inform and the puffins’ occasional inattention. This dynamic creates a simple yet engaging storyline, centred on the shared experience of a whale trip and the interplay of listening and wandering among the characters.