Churchill Sunday Photo
Just a fun reminder that polar bears are already gathering in Churchill in anticipation of polar bear season in three months!
Welcome to Churchill. Natural Habitat Adventures photo.
Beluga Snorkeling Resumes
Snorkeling with the beluga whales in the Churchill River has resumed following some rough weather. The weather has calmed and silty water has settled so the visibility has improved. Here’s a recent snorkeling shot from Alex De Vries – Magnifico in Churchill!
Snorkeling with beluga whales in the Churchill River near the port. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Churchill Video of the Week – Beluga Habitat
Beluga whale estuaries in the Hudson Bay are being studied for their thriving ecosystems. Biologists are focusing on whale populations that are healthy and the factors that contribute to their success. These factors have overlapping effects and allow for healthy populations of other species in the area. Polar bears, Arctic birds, fish, foxes and other land and sea animals thrive when an ecosystem enjoys favorable balance.
This video from Seal River, just north along the coast from Churchill, shows a quite similar ecosystem to Churchill. Enjoy the beautiful footage and insightful views from the various biologists working in the area. Nice to hear some good news about the Arctic these days!
Belugas Going Strong in Churchill
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.
Churchill Photos of the Week-Polar Bears
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.
