by Steve Selden | Oct 24, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Alex De Vries – Magnifico took these awesome wave shots of the Hudson Bay in Churchill after the recent blizzard slammed the region. Winds up to 80 kilometers per hour were stirring up the water with ferocious results. During the heart of the polar bear season, this storm has churned up the Hudson Bay to a mighty froth. I have been on the water with big rollers but nothing close to this action. You can envision how travel on the Hudson Bay for early mariners and explorers was during the early days of ship travel. What an experience with the added stress of ice forming in the fall and being stranded through the Arctic winter.
Waves on the Hudson Bay after the storm. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Hudson Bay turmoil after a winter storm. Alex De Vries -Magnifico photo.
The Hudson Bay all stirred up in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Hudson Bay waves crashing along Churchill shore. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
by Steve Selden | Oct 21, 2017 | Churchill Photography
This pair of Arctic foxes were caught rumbling around in the willows atop the snow covered tundra by Natural Habitat Adventures guide Colby Brokvist with his group travelers. Churchill endured an early winter blizzard this past week and the land has a nice white blanket for animals to hide in. These foxes are somewhat hard to make out as they playfully spar and spring away from each other. Another unexpected Churchill wildlife treasure we have not seen in a long time. Polar bears are also amassing in good numbers for this time of year and with the snow we should see some sparring action like that of the foxes soon. Enjoy!
by Steve Selden | Oct 15, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Polar bear checking out a polar rover in Churchill. Dorota Walkoski photo.
Polar bear season is underway and the photos and stories from the field in Churchill will start coming in day to day. Polar bears are already gathering around Natural Habitat Adventures’ Tundra Lodge out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area and the action will only get more exciting as the season goes on. Stay tuned for our regular northern updates from Churchill!
by Steve Selden | Oct 12, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Check out these fantastic polar bear images from past Churchill seasons. We are excited to have the polar bear season starting up in the north Churchill region. Stay posted for all the news and photos from the tundra!
Nursing polar bear cubs. Jeff Klofft photo.
Sleeping polar bear on a sunny day in Churchill. Katie deMeulles photo.
Polar bear family walking the tundra in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
Polar bears sparring on the snowy Churchill tundra. Drew Hamilton photo.
Summer polar bear fighting off the horse flies while resting on the Precambrian shield. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
by Steve Selden | Oct 11, 2017 | Churchill Photography
This incredible vast landscape shot near Coral Harbour by Wanda Nakoolak gives a feel of endless space in the Arctic. The Kirchoffer bridge allows access to Kirchoffer Falls which is located about 15 miles from Coral Harbour from the airport road. The falls themselves are 25 feet high and surrounded by a rugged, rocky landscape.
The bridge, which spans the Kirchoffer River, was constructed to allow hunters to cross over especially during the caribou harvest every year. Nesting sites for gyrfalcons and peregrine falcons on the cliffs near the majestic Kirchoffer River provide birders and wildlife enthusiasts.
by Steve Selden | Oct 6, 2017 | Churchill Photography
These images from CBC North and the amazing photographers of the Arctic give us a look at the beauty this time of year has on display. These shots are simply gorgeous windows on the high north. With winter coming and Churchill’s and the Arctic’s polar bear season approaching, the photos will keep coming. Enjoy!
Arctic Bay with snow cover at dusk. Josia Akpaliapik photo.
Nunavut coastline. CBC photo.
Fall in Pangnirtung. Adam Shaun photo.
Auyuittuq National Park. Christina Zuleta photo.
Nunavut Arctic College in Iqaluit with incredible northern lights. Nicole Ymana photo.
