Report from Churchill: October 21, 2010

Report from Churchill: October 21, 2010

High winds once again prevented the remaining ships out at five-fathom hole in the Hudson Bay from entering the Churchill River and docking at the port to load grain. Churchill often has prevailing northerly winds though these heavy prolonged gusts this early in the...

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Report from Churchill: October 20,2010

Report from Churchill: October 20,2010

Cold Northerly winds reaching 60kph continued throughout the day reaching top speed by late afternoon. Conditions made animal tracking a bit difficult. Periodic snow squalls continued to carpet the tundra and make all animals feel more at home...especially the...

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Report from Churchill: October 19, 2010

Report from Churchill: October 19, 2010

The temperatures have fallen below the "Churchill" Maginot line. When the mercury finally dips below the 32F degree mark in October, there's really no looking back until the ice finally breaks out of the Churchill River in Springtime. In the short term, for the next...

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Report from Churchill: October 18,2010

Report from Churchill: October 18,2010

Windy snow squalls and chilled North winds continued their onslaught on Churchill in the early morning. Winter continues to slip into the region most notably with the distinct appearance of ice forming on the edges of all the scattered ponds all over the surrounding...

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Report from Churchill: October 17, 2010

Report from Churchill: October 17, 2010

With the precipitation gone, for the time being, the chilly air prevailed under gray skies. A thin layer of snow remains on the tundra..just enough to remind all visitors of the impending Winter. Out in the CWMA, guide Paul Brown and his first group of travelers were...

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Report from Churchill: October 16, 2010

Report from Churchill: October 16, 2010

A northern front arrived with cold rain and strong winds of 40-50 mph. By late afternoon, around four o'clock, the rain was trying to change over to snow as winter continued to knock at the door. A dusting of snow covered the tundra by late evening as the winds...

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Report from Churchill: October 15, 2010

Report from Churchill: October 15, 2010

With a front approaching from the north, overcast skies were the norm with moderate temperatures. The first dusting of snow vanished as fast as it came though reinforcements are surely mounting in the northern arctic. Guide Eric and his crew of travelers had a good...

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Report from Churchill: October 14, 2010

Report from Churchill: October 14, 2010

A glimpse of Winter unveiled itself in Churchill today. Sideways blowing snow squalls sailed through Churchill in the morning and gave way to an overcast sky and cool air. The Hudson Bay, not to be outdone, reared up from its' shallows and hammered foamy breakers...

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Report from Churchill: October 13, 2010

Report from Churchill: October 13, 2010

Another sunny day in the North with cooler temperatures that will hopefully provide motivation for the polar bears to increase their activity. Any day out on the land can provide countless behavioral circumstances and the unpredictability of the early season can be...

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Report from Churchill: October 12, 2010

Report from Churchill: October 12, 2010

Under blue skies and perfect Autumn weather, wildlife enthusiasts were out and about in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area(CWMA) on polar rovers. The season has transitioned well from Summer to Fall with crisp cool temperatures and sunny skies enveloping the...

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