The Churchill Arctic summer season continues on and beluga whales are still plentiful in the estuaries around Churchill. This shot by Alex De Vries – Magnifico came on another beautiful day on the Churchill River. There’s nothing like sharing the water with these majestic mammals!
Belugas in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries Magnifico photo.
October and the start of polar bear season in Churchill is only a couple of months away and some cool polar bear photos are just what we need to get excited about the season ahead. These fantastic shots are by Natural Habitat Adventures guides and give a sense of the proximity one gets within the bears environment. The upcoming season promises to be one of the beast ever.
Polar bear cooling off in Churchill, MB. Natural Habitat Adventures photo.
Mother polar bear and cubs heading for the high ground. Brad Josephs photo.
Polar bear resting on a rock in Churchill. Colby Brokvist photo.
Two coy frolick in the willows. Colby Brokvist photo.
Frosty white polar bear on the tundra. Brad Josephs photo.
Great shot by Rhonda Reid in Churchill. Summer light in the north is so transcending. There are so many opportunities for photography in Churchill’s Arctic summer!
Beluga boat behind the town complex. Rhonda Reid photo.
A couple of fantastic beluga whale shots by resident guide and photographer Alex De Vries – Magnifico! The whales have been exceptional this summer…let’s keep it rolling!
Beluga whale underwater in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries -Magnifico photo.
Beluga whales in the Churchill river. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
These two underwater photos of male beluga whales in the Churchill River are pretty spectacular. Ellen Cuylaerts snapped these two along with some video at the end of a rather uneventful whale snorkel. These photos more than make up for an otherwise image-less excursion. There’s always something new when it comes to Churchill!
A pod of male beluga whales in the Churchill River. Ellen Cuylaerts photo.
Male beluga whales interacting with snorkelers in Churchill. Ellen Cuylaerts photo.
One of the “coolest” things I have done adventure-wise in my life was snorkeling with the beluga whales in Churchill. The experience can be phenomenal!
The lower Churchill River is often clouded from run off along the banks further south. Therefore, because of the clarity, the mouth of the river or near that area is the best place to view belugas and get close and personal with the beautiful mammals. The downside is that the water is much colder there where it melds more quickly with the frigid Hudson Bay waters. Dry suits with gloves, booties and hoods aide in getting in with the whales and enjoying the day.
These photos by Churchill photographer Alex De Vries – Magnifico portrays just how incredible sharing the Arctic waters with these animals can be!
catching up with belugas in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Snorkeling with the belugas in crystal clear water. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Great visibilty with the belugas in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Serenity with the belugas. Alex de Vries – Magnifico photo.
