by Steve Selden | Aug 8, 2017 | Churchill News
Polar bears roaming the tundra in the CWMA. Bill McPherson photo.
A large male polar bear keeping a weary eye on the area. Don Walkoski photo.
A polar bear family rests on the rock outcrop at Bird Cove in Churchill. Don Walkoski photo.
Churchill’s polar bear season officially isn’t for another couple of months though you wouldn’t know it by the recent sightings around town and out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) lately. Polar bears are beginning to congregate in the area and most seem to be healthy and non-confrontational. We are excited to see what the coming weeks will bring as far as polar bear activity goes. The rest of summer and this fall should provide more exciting wildlife excitement for all ages!
by Steve Selden | Jul 14, 2017 | Churchill News
Polar bear season in officially begins in October though recent Churchill summers have seen increased numbers in polar bear activity…or “inactivity” as polar bears at this time of year are pretty lethargic in nature. This family of three polar bears was spotted by Churchill local photographer and guide Alex De Vries – Magnifico yesterday while fighting off some pesky bulldog flies. These insects last for about two weeks and then are gone. Sometimes they are chased away inexplicably by a thunder storm.
Unofficially these are the first photos of polar bears in the area since last polar bear season in Churchill this past November. These bears are looking very healthy and ready to withstand the summer and early fall prior to the pack ice forming on the Hudson Bay. This is a good sign for the polar bears of the region!
by Steve Selden | Jun 14, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Polar bear season is still almost four months away but these shots should get everyone excited for another magical fall in Churchill. We are sending all our best wishes and prayers for the people of Churchill as they deal with their lifeline, the Hudson Bay Rail line being washed out and needing repair so vital supplies can reach the town. Let’s hope polar bear season will provide some relief to all in the form of jobs and alternative forms of transporting goods to Churchill!
Hanging loose in Churchill. Jeff Klofft photo.
Mother and cub polar bear relaxing on the Precambrian shield in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
Polar bear in the fireweed in Churchill. Dennis Fast photo.
Reality of nature. Polar bear hunting a seal on the pack ice. Roie Galitz photo.
Polar bears squaring off on the tundra. Natural Habitat Adventures photo.
by Steve Selden | May 17, 2017 | Videos
Alex De Vries – Magnifico shot this video last polar bear season in Churchill with his phone camera. What an awesome look at a polar bear family descending the Precambrian Shield in Churchill. It’s somewhat rare to capture a polar bear clan on the move, especially in stormy weather. Churchill can be full of natural wonders and surprises on any given day. Enjoy!
by Steve Selden | Apr 30, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Polar bear mother and cub this past fall in Churchill. Dorota Walkoski photo.
Polar bear season 2016 was filled with mother and cub polar bear sightings This shot by Great White Bear Tour’s Dorota Walkoski captures the loving affection of a mom and cub resting on the Precambrian shield. Every polar bear season in Churchill and come October 2017 we are sure there will be something different!
