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North America » Canada » Manitoba » Churchill November 20th 2010

Hi everyone, While Dave is out on the tundra, I have had some wonderful moments of exploration here in Churchill. Here are some inspiring scenes as the Hudson Bay transforms from a liquid to a solid mass of pancake ice.... read more
Starting to freeze on land
Ice fog
fresh water freezing

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Churchill October 31st 2010

Hello to all our loyal blog readers. It's quite the spectacle to see a normally very sleepy town become a buzz of tourists and travellers from all over the world. Bear mania has sprung upon us once again! The lakes are starting to freeze over and the bears are certainly scattered all over the area now!. We saw a mother with triplets on Foxe Island, several seal kills and many more bears scattered along the coast, although, surprisingly, we did not see any bears at Cape Churchill, which normally has lots of bears? We had a nice blizzard for a couple of days too, a nice intro to the winter! The season is moving quickly, in another 4 weeks we will be a sleepy wee town again, and all the bears will be out hunting on ... read more
Red fox
Arctic Fox
Ptarmigans on the ptundra.

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Churchill October 3rd 2010

Despite our busy schedules with Dave's crazy hours and Theresa flying in and out of town to her other remote regions... we managed to have some nice moments of hiking and photography. Here are a few photos of our fall experience...enjoy!... read more
The Smurfs.
Under the lights.
Caribou.

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Churchill September 12th 2010

Hello everyone! I did an ultra-light flight last week here in Churchill. The weather was perfect, and the sun was out and about! Great flight! Enjoy the pics. Theresa... read more
I sit behind the pilot
a photo from the rear view mirror
The tide is out on the Churchill River

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Churchill August 23rd 2010

Out on the tundra the other day we were accompanied by a female bear and her 10 month old cub. They slept for a while then casually got up and strolled through a waterhole. Later on in the afternoon we saw them again, this time the cub was being nursed. It is always a real treat to see a mother bear nursing, and it is not something that is often seen. On a distant shoreline we also saw 6 bears feasting on a beluga carcass that had been washed up. Yummy! D.... read more
Walking away.
Muddy feet.
Wading cub.

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Churchill August 22nd 2010

Hello to all blog-readers. The crystal clear water of the Churchill River is full of beluga whales. They are truly magical creatures with a high level of intelligence, a complex language, and a friendly curiosity towards us. It was an amazing experience to snorkel with them, being in the water with them as they swam beneath us, turning their heads to check us out. We have also had some amazing displays of northern lights! Apparently, there was a huge explosion on the sun (even bigger than the normal huge explosions that constantly happen there) and the charged particles are giving us a dazzling light show! We have had a busy few weeks, we had some family staying with us and another guest after that, and, with the exception of one of the worst summer storms on ... read more
Belugas!
Beluga, beluga, beluga!
Rainbow over the graveyard.

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Churchill August 4th 2010

There has been some interest by a handful of our loyal blog-followers about the amazing wildflowers we have in this region. So, we have put together this collection of wildflower blogs with pictures and their local (Churchill) names. Please enjoy the blogs. Dave and Theresa...... read more
Purple rattle.
One-sided wintergreen.
Wild strawberries

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Churchill August 3rd 2010

There has been some interest by a handful of our loyal blog-followers about the amazing wildflowers we have in this region. So, we have put together this collection of wildflower blogs with pictures and their local (Churchill) names. Please enjoy the blogs. Dave and Theresa...... read more
Dry-ground cranberry.
Rush aster.
Erect primrose.

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Churchill August 2nd 2010

There has been some interest by a handful of our loyal blog-followers about the amazing wildflowers we have in this region. So, I have put together this collection of wildflower blogs with pictures and their local (Churchill) names. I have created these blogs for my own personal reference too, please feel free to add comments, suggestions or corrections. Please enjoy the blogs. Dave...... read more
Star gentian (5 petals)
Star gentian (4 petals)
Star gentian (white)

North America » Canada » Manitoba » Churchill August 1st 2010

There has been some interest by a handful of our loyal blog-followers about the amazing wildflowers we have in this region. So, we have put together this collection of wildflower blogs with pictures and their local (Churchill) names. There will be more wildflower blogs to follow with a bit more information about these wee beauties that pop up every year... Dave (and Theresa)... read more
Franklin's lady's slipper.
Green-flowered bog orchid
Small northern bog orchid.




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