Churchill Photos of the Week – Arctic Summer

Although the heart of winter has really just begun in Churchill, we are starting to dream of summer and the Arctic secrets revealed during the warmer months in the north. Birds, beluga whales, Arctic wildflowers and other wonders of the short Churchill Arctic summer season will leave a lasting impression on any travelers to Churchill during this time.

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Arctic tern in a nesting area. Rhonda Reid photo.

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Kayakers surrounded by beluga whales in the hudson Bay. Sea North Tours photo.

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Round – leaved orchid in Churchill. Steve Selden photo.

Churchill Tundra fall colors

A beautiful photo of the fall colors of Churchill!
Alex De Vries Magnifico photo.

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When plant life dies it’s carbon content is absorbed into the permafrost. Steve Selden photo.

Silver fox scouring tundra for lemmings. Colby Brokvist photo

Silver fox scouring tundra for lemmings. Colby Brokvist photo

More Epic Aurora Borealis Shots from Churchill

They keep coming! Northern lights season 2016 in Churchill is of to a banging start with more incredible lights over the past couple of nights.Here are some images from Alex De Vries – Magnifico in Churchill. Even though the temperatures have been frigidly cold, the northern lights have been on fire in the sky. Enjoy!

 

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Tee pee in Churchill under the northern lights. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

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Churchill boreal forest with northern lights above. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

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Northern lihts over wapusk Adventures dogsled compound. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

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Tee pee with northern lights in the sky above Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

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Natural Habitat Adventures guide Drew Hamilton. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

Sizzling Hot Churchill Northern Lights Photos

After two days of snow and cloudy skies in Churchill, Natural Habitat Adventures group was blessed with clear weather and the northern lights gleamed through for some spectacular views and photography experiences. These shots by guide Alex De Vries -Magnifico, a frequent contributor to the blog, are some of the early season images we were hoping for. It’s always good to get early season aurora and ride the wave from there! we’re just getting started so stay tuned for more exciting news and photos from Churchill!

 

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Northern lights in Churchill’s boreal forest. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

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Natural Habitat Adventures Aurora Pod under the aurora borealis in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

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Amazing boreal forest northern lights photo from Churchill. Alex De Vries Magnifico photo.

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Natural Habitat’s Aurora Pod in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

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