by Steve Selden | Nov 15, 2017 | Churchill Photography
A Polar bear wandering the coast of Churchill. Colby Brokvist photo.
A cross fox loping along the tundra in search of prey. Colby Brokvist photo.
A curious polar bear up on a polar rover in Churchill. Colby Brokvist photo.
High above the tundra with the aurora blazing above. Colby Brokvist photo.
An Arctic hare making good use of its camouflage. Colby Brokvist photo.
Polar bears awaiting the ice forming on the Hudson Bay. Colby Brokvist photo.
Polar bear season is winding down however the wildlife sightings are even better than ever. These fantastic shots from Natural Habitat Adventures guide Colby Brokvist are an indication that we still have some treasures left in this 2017 season!
We had a scare last week when the Hudson Bay was on the brink of freeze – up but then the south winds prevailed, allowing for the ice to be pushed north for the time being and thus keeping some energetic polar bears around for a bit longer. What a season it has been with so many fox sightings and even a wolverine.
Polar bears have been up to their usual sparring displays lately as well as numerous sow and cubs interacting on the tundra. With only a week or so left for travelers venturing to Churchill to see the King of the Arctic, we have fingers crossed that the weather will allow for polar bears to linger in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area!
by Steve Selden | Nov 13, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Shaking off the winter cold. Colby Brokvist photo.
Shaking off the weekend…Monday is coming! Churchill polar bear season has about ten days left…the bears are still hanging around the region thanks to a south wind that forced the forming ice back north into the Hudson Bay. Keep it going for another week or so.
by Steve Selden | Nov 10, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Incredible northern lights in Norman Wells, NWT. Nicky Lynn photo.
Shaking off the winter cold. Colby Brokvist photo.
Polar bear wandering along the land fast ice in Churchill. Rhonda Reid photo.
Awesome shot of a silver fox and polar bear in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Bill McPherson photo.
Polar bear under the back deck of a polar rover. Colby Brokvist photo.
Some amazing photos from the tundra in Churchill and sky above the Northwest Territories! The images we are receiving from the north have been just incredible all season long. Some exciting news as well that the ice that has been forming in the Hudson Bay has been blown to the north by some steady south winds. Hopefully, this will keep polar bears on land for the duration of the polar bear season in Churchill!
by Steve Selden | Nov 5, 2017 | Churchill Photography
What a stellar shot of a cross fox with a lemming in its mouth by Konan Wendt is quite a catch for the photographer and the fox. A plethora of foxes have inhabited the northern tundra this season. A noticeable increase in Arctic and Cross foxes has allowed for some interesting shots like this one that have been absent for a few years.Polar bears have been the main draw here in Churchill though the fox population has rivaled the king of the Arctic this season. Enjoy!
by Steve Selden | Nov 3, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Cold temperatures and snow have descended on the Churchill region and the annual talk of an early freeze-up of the Hudson Bay has started. Wildlife, on the other hand, is plentiful and all about the tundra. Polar bears abound as they wait for ice in the bay. Check out these awesome shots from Natural Habitat Adventures guides in Churchill. We are all keeping a keen eye on the weather and hoping for a south wind to blow the ice that has formed already back north. Stay posted for information on the conditions in the Hudson Bay!
Beautiful shot of the Churchill Inukshuk. T Whipple photo.
Polar bear peeking out through its napping area in the Churchill willows. Leah Okin Magowan photo.
A cross fox roaming the frozen tundra in search of lemmings. Leah Okin Magowan photo.
Polar bear cleaning his fur in the fresh snow. Leah Okin Magowan photo.
Red fox on the rocks in Churchill. Leah Okin Magowan photo.
The incredible northern Canada landscape from above. T Whipple photo.
by Steve Selden | Oct 30, 2017 | Churchill Photography
With fresh snow on the ground in Churchill, these polar bear images are an indication that winter is creeping into the region. Polar bears are being spotted out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area as well as along the coast road and near the Mile Five area too. The early snowfall has contributed to more active polar bears along access roads and areas accessible to travelers. We will be posting more frequent field notes and images now that the polar bear season is roaring with bears! In the meantime enjoy these fantastic photos from Churchill!
Polar bear family huddles together near the willows along the coast. Jodi Grosbrink photo.
Polar bear mother with her two healthy cubs in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
A polar bear looks curiously from a snowbank near mile 5 in Churchill. Jodi Grosbrink photo.
“Oh no, not another photo.” Polar bear in the snow. Jodi Grosbrink photo.
Another great close up of a polar bear near mile 5 in Churchill. Jodi Grosbrink photo.
Resting polar bear out near mile 5 in Churchill. Jodi Grosbrink photo.
