The Beluga Whales

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Hi Folks.

We've spent much of this summer on the water, enjoying kayak time with our beautiful white whales. Theresa explained in a previous blog about how close the whales were coming to the kayak and that they were nudging us, perhaps they were getting a little amorous with the mottled white kayak? This "close encounter behaviour" happened time and time again and we began to feel at ease with the belugas. Being totally surrounded by these magnificent mammals is a thrilling and magical experience, and we feel honoured to have shared some quality time with them on many occasions. We could hear the whales vocalizing at times too! An amazing language spoken beneath the waves - undecipherable to us humans.
Most of the whales have now left the area, but our kayak remains by the waters-edge awaiting further use - we may explore some more of the waterways in the area before freeze-up?

These amazing beluga images were captured by Theresa on one particularly incredible night of kayaking in August... The pictures only capture an instant - the full power of that evening could barely be captured by our minds!

We'll see the whales again next year...
D + T

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Photos

Curious Belugas
This image capture only a fraction of a second! These whales stayed with us for quite a while... Truly magical!

Amorous Perhaps!
These whales were nudging our kayak.

Theresa's reflection!
Isn't this great!

Blowing bubbles
They often blew bubbles directly beneath us, causing our kayak to wobble - it can be quite unnerving at times!

Pod from the air.
Okay, so this picture wasn't taken from our kayak! Thanks to Wings Over Kississing, Ursi and her beaver! Off the shore of Wapusk National Park.

In Formation.
In the Churchill River.

Sundowner with the Whales
A perfect end to a perfect evening.

Comments

[Susurros somnolientos]

Whoa!
That\'s unreal. Absolutely incredible creatures, and great pictures!

[Lynda]

Amazing!!
Theresa and Dave, I know how incredible it is to be on the water and so close to its inhabitants. But never have I been among such giants on waters so big. I can't even imagine how exhilerating that must have been. What an experience that must have been! Take care! Lynda

[D MJ Binkley]

Thanks for sharing

[MOM]

Hi you two, that must have been so , ((I don\'t know what words to use,)) about the whales, you are so lucky to be able to do those things with nature, wow, to be so close to those whales, and to hear them, Well have a good day, LOVE MOM

[Marcy]

I think breathtaking says it all. Beautiful, intelligent creatures. You two are SO lucky!! Love, M

[Just Bob]

Great stuff!
This is incredible. Love the pic's, and such beautiful creatures. Thanks for sharing this incredible experience. Keep 'em coming.