This pretty cool photo taken at the 82nd parallel just at the edge of the ice pack in the Arctic Circle. Photographer Josh Anon was in the right spot to catch the sun’s angle in the polar bear’s breath. The bear was one of a group holding court over a recent seal kill as Anon snapped the shot from a small boat. The polar bears lingered through the night and the group was able to spend some more time capturing their images in the early morning light.
Polar bear in the Arctic Circle with fiery breath. Josh Anon photo.
Churchill has four seasons that all seemingly blend into one. There are distinctions between the seasons, mostly temperature to a certain “degree” (see what I did there), as well as different wildlife viewing opportunities. Fantastic northern lights are more visible during the heart of winter though can be seen in fall and even summer with the right conditions. Beluga whales and certain migratory birds prevail only in summer although this past ‘fall’ the whales opted to stick around for awhile during the onset of polar bear season.
With all these amazing sights in Churchill there has been more overlapping of viewing possibilities over the past decade. Polar bears are arriving on land earlier and in greater numbers throughout the summer, a likely repercussion of global warming. This year in particular polar behavior has changed and we are seeing more scavenging in the form of seal – kills and other foraging on the tundra. Adaptation right before our eyes?
Whales, bears, birds, northern lights or beautiful tundra can be seen throughout the year in Churchill. Come see what this amazing region of the sub – Arctic can tantalize you with in any season!
Permafrost contains tons of carbon. Ed Bouvier photo.
Northern lights with Churchill in the background. Katie de Meulles photo.
Churchill sled dog. Brad Josephs photo.
Beluga up close and personal with snorkelers in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Polar bear curious of camera on polar rover. Natural Habitat photo.
Polar bear in the fireweed in Churchill. Dennis Fast photo.
Northern lights above the confines of the boreal forest in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
One of the amazing northern lights photos from last year’s season in Churchill! Alex De Vries – Magnifico is one of the best aurora photographers in Churchill. He also helps organize the Natural Habitat Adventures trips and their infamous Aurora Pod. Get ready for daily coverage from the heart of Churchill and the upcoming northern lights season.
Winter has settled in to the Churchill region. Polar bears are out on Hudson Bay pack ice in search of seal meals in order to stockpile fat for energy supplies that will keep them alive during the ice free months on land. this is the life cycle of the king of the Arctic. Enjoy this look into their incredible lives!
