by Steve Selden | Mar 8, 2016 | Churchill Photography
I know the plethora of magnificent northern lights photos posted are getting out of control, though these are so good that they have to be shown to the world and our loyal subscribers. Natural Habitat Adventures guide Drew Hamilton snapped these boreal forest aurora borealis pics last night in Churchill. With the season continuing to build toward the Hudson Bay Quest on March 17th, we keep thinking the aurora borealis can’t get any better. It’s never been so good to be wrong! Enjoy!
Streaks of aurora borealis in the Churchill sky. Drew Hamilton photo.
Northern lights above the boreal forest in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
Sweeping aurora borealis high above the boreal forest. Drew Hamilton photo.
Northern lights all over the Churchill sky. Drew Hamilton photo.
Northern lights going strong in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
by Steve Selden | Mar 7, 2016 | Churchill Photography
An extreme activity warning for aurora borealis viewing was issued prior to last night for Churchill and we surely were not disappointed! These images from Natural Habitat Adventure’s guide Drew Hamilton are pretty creative and spectacular. The nights have been filled with northern lights this season and they just seem to be getting better and better. With 10 days and counting until the Hudson Bay Quest leaves from Churchill hopes are high for some night navigation by the glow in the sky.
Northern lights with a polar bear caution sign in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
A Krumholz shaped spruce tree in Churchill with aurora borealis. Drew Hamilton photo.
Intense northern lights in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
Natural Habitat guides hard at “work”. Drew Hamilton photo.
Northern lights above a spruce stand by the boreal forest. Drew Hamilton photo.
by Steve Selden | Feb 28, 2016 | Churchill Photography
The northern lights keep blazing in the Churchill – Hudson Bay region. These two shots by Natural Habitat Adventures guide Drew Hamilton at the Aurora Domes outside of Churchill are an indication that this season’s array of amazing northern lights is not letting up anytime soon. Let’s keep it going right up to the Hudson Bay Quest on March 17th. Enjoy!
Northern lights above the Aurora Domes. Drew Hamilton photo.
Northern lights in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
by Steve Selden | Jan 29, 2016 | Tour News
Natural Habitat Adventures guide Drew Hamilton reports that northern lights season in Churchill got off to a roaring start this week! Awesome aurora borealis and fine first looks from Natural Habitat’s Aurora pod and the Aurora Domes warmed the hearts and hands of his group of hearty travelers. The season started with -40 degree temps though the groups spirits were sky high as one could imagine. The trip is superbly outfitted with high – tech gear to keep all travelers warm while they patiently and excitedly wait for lights in the northern sky. The advantage to the colder Arctic air is it usually ensures crystal clear skies for exceptional visibility. A spectacular moon and stellar sun dogs each day added “icing” on this past week’s phenomenal start to the season.
Northern lights over Churchill. drew Hamilton photo.
Natural Habitat guide Drew Hamilton with an icy beard. Drew Hamilton photo.
Days were filled with incredible cultural presentations on the history and ecology of Churchill from local native elders Caroline Bjorklund and Myrtle de Meulles as well as Parcs Canada interpreter Duane. Snow sampling out at the Churchill Northern Studies Center with Matt and Igloo building with Harry Tootoo supplemented th esub – Arctic experience quite well. A supreme highlight of the trip was dog sledding with Dave Daly at Wapusk Adventures. The Ididamile is still going strong! What a start to the new season!
Doing the Ididamile with Wapusk Adventures. Drew Hamilton photo.
The dogyard at Wapusk Adventures. Drew Hamilton photo.
A swirl of aurora borealis over Churchill’s boreal forest. Drew Hamilton photo.
by Steve Selden | Nov 17, 2015 | Churchill Photography
Polar bear season is finishing strong this year with almost no threat of early ice forming in the Hudson Bay. Polar bears will be here for the duration and maybe even a bit after all travelers have returned back home. This epic polar bear season has provided many thrills and they keep coming. These fine images by Natural Habitat Adventures guide Drew Hamilton are some of the best of the season. It’s hard to believe the six week journey is coming to a close. Enjoy!
Polar bear in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
Polar bear sow with her two cubs walk by the Ithaca shipwreck in the Hudson Bay, Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
Polar bear eye. Drew Hamilton photo.
Polar bear sow and cubs near a polar rover in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
Polar bear sow and cubs in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
Vivid sunset in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
