by Steve Selden | Sep 7, 2015 | Churchill Photography
Jodi Grosbrink in Churchill snapped these shots of a wandering polar bear outside of town that swam out of the water and rested on the rocks. More polar bears are arriving in Churchill and this upcoming bear season in October and November promises to be an incredible one with large numbers of polar bears waiting for the Hudson Bay to freeze up. Getting these photos from local Churchillian’s is a great way to keep up with the bear population in and around Churchill. Enjoy!
by Steve Selden | Sep 6, 2015 | Churchill Photography
This Arctic tern photo by David Hemmings is a fitting salute to the final days of Churchill’s Arctic summer season. Most of these birds will be making their return voyage south of around 22,000 miles to Antarctica. They will make their zig – zag return of the same amount of miles next year to the rich feeding grounds of the Arctic and the Churchill region!
Arctic tern with a capelin in mouth. David Hemmings photo.
by Steve Selden | Sep 4, 2015 | Churchill Photography
These underwater photos of beluga whales will be the last ones for the season. It’s hard to get enough of these amazing animals direct from the chilly waters of Churchill. A huge thanks to local guide and photographer Alex De Vries Magnifico for the continuous supply of incredible images not only during Churchill’s Arctic summer but throughout the year. The photos and video have allowed are viewers to feel close from so far away and feel the connection to one of the most beautiful places in the north. Follow Explore.org and the live Beluga Cam for a short time more on the Churchill River.
Beluga whales diving and releasing some air to go deeper. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whale curious about the photographer. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whales checking out the visitors. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whales diving in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
by Steve Selden | Aug 31, 2015 | Churchill Photography
John Lehmann from the Globe and Mail recently took a trip to Churchill to photograph the polar bears. At a remote lodge along the Seal River he was guided to some areas where polar bears tend to frequent in the summer. Patiently waiting for the bears to arrive he was able to get some incredible photographs of the bears as they bide time and wait for the ice season to arrive in November. While posting many polar bear images on the blog it still fascinates me when new perspectives of the animals are captured. These are some fresh shots of these stoic animals!
Mother and cub in the tidal plains. John Lehmann photo.
Polar bear feeding on a beluga whale carcass in the Hudson Bay. John Lehmann photo.
Polar bear sow and cub swimming in the Hudson Bay. John Lehmann photo.
Polar bear “elder” in the Churchill wild. John Lehmann photo.
Polar bear on the tundra of Churchill. John Lehmann photo.
Polar bear meandering along the rocks lining the Hudson Bay. John Lehmann photo.
Polar bear in the wilds of Churchill. John Lehmann photo.
by Steve Selden | Aug 30, 2015 | Churchill Photography
Natural Habitat Adventures guide Melissa Scott took this photo of two polar bears in Churchill’s Wildlife Management Area. In the heart of the season in November. Enjoy!
Polar bears in Churchill. Melissa Scott Photo.
by Steve Selden | Aug 28, 2015 | Churchill Photography
Local Churchill photographer and guide Alex De Vries – Magnifico took these photos of beluga whales on his last snorkeling trip of the summer season. The belugas were very curious and friendly and Alex believed they were coming to say goodbye. These creatures are incredibly intuitive and having spent a decade of Churchill Arctic summers with them, I am sure they truly connect with humans.
Beluga whales in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico.
Beluga whales in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga up close and personal with snorkelers in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Beluga whale with pectoral fin visible in Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
