Churchill Northern Lights Photo

Alex De Vries – Magnifico took this “outstanding”,(see what I did there?), northern lights photograph in Churchill last evening. The aurora borealis continues to impress into September. These spectacular sights we have been seeing bode well for polar bear season which is just a couple of weeks away. With some clear nights throughout the fall season travelers should get some special evenings with the northern lights glowing in the sky above Churchill. Enjoy!

Northern lights in Churchill.

Northern lights above Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.

Churchill Photos of the Week – Belugas

So I guess I lied about the last beluga whale photos I posted by writing they would the final shots of the season. These clear underwater shots by Douglas Kahle are some real gems. We can’t seem to get enough looks at these incredible mammals that return to the Churchill waters every year.

Beluga migration map

Google Earth map of beluga whales moving north for the winter.

Almost all of the belugas are on their journey north by now, many to the Hudson Straits area where they will overwinter. The straits have open water or polynas that allow the whales to surface for air from time to time as needed. The above map is from 10 days ago so whales are further north and traversing the Hudson Bay at this point.

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Beluga underwater in Churchill. Douglas Khale photo.

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Pod of belugas underwater. Douglas Kahle photo.

Belugas in Churchill.

Curios and friendly beluga whales in Churchill. Douglas Kahle photo.

Beluga spyhopping underwater in Churchill. Douglas Kahle photo.

Beluga spyhopping underwater in Churchill. Douglas Kahle photo.

Churchill Sunday Photo- Aurora

Northern lights in Churchill continue through the summer and into fall. Katie de Meulles captured this image last night with the lights of Churchill in the background. With polar bear season just around the corner, travelers to Churchill will be eager to catch a glimpse of lights while tracking polar bears out on the tundra. Looking like a phenomenal season ahead with many polar bears and great aurora action skyward!

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Northern lights with Churchill in the background. Katie de Meulles photo.

Churchill Photo of the Week – Tundra Colors

 

Magnificent photo by Alex De Vries – Magnifico of the changing tundra colors in Churchill with Fort Prince of Wales in the background. The Arctic summer is giving way to fall and within three weeks the 2015 polar bear season will begin in Churchill. Looking forward to reporting all the wild and amazing polar bear stories from Churchill this season!

Churchill Tundra fall colors

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

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