Churchill Sunday 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.
Polar Bear Stats – Churchill Summer
Here are the recent bear statistics for Churchill over the last week/month published by Manitoba Conservation. It’s pretty clear that polar bear numbers in summer months have increased over the last decade as sea ice melts faster in the spring. When I guided Churchill Arctic summer trips 10 years ago, we rarely saw polar bears in the region before August. Polar bears are now arriving in July. Good for tourism but challenging for residents and conservation officers.
Summer polar bear on the tundra. Natural Habitat Adventures photo.
Polar bear roaming the tundra. Natural Habitat Adventures photo.
Churchill Video of the Week – Belugas
Beluga week continues with this short though exciting video of travelers kayaking with beluga whales in the Churchill River. Come to Churchill and have an out of this world experience with thousands of curious beluga whales!
Churchill Photos of the Week – Belugas
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.
Churchill Sunday Photos – Belugas
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.
