The bald eagles would soar high above the thermals, looking for their next meal. Photo courtesy of guest Mishko Hansen. by Bella Waterton, Churchill Wild Wilderness Guide What a finish to our last Birds, Bears and Belugas safari of the season! We had numerous polar bear encounters including a Mom…
Wood frog at Nanuk. Back from oblivion! By Andy MacPherson, Head Wilderness Guide, Churchill Wild We've been lucky to see numerous wolves and polar bears at Nanuk this season but we shouldn't ignore some of the smaller wonders that can be seen with a closer look at the ground. We have to be…
Jeanne Reimer and Captain Jack Batstone with the Oddney II at Seal River Heritage Lodge. By Mike Reimer, Churchill Wild Shackleton strained his tired, salt-crusted eyes through the glooming fog. Could it be? Was that really land in sight? Aching, cracked and bleeding hands struggled to maintain a grip on…
Oops! Young polar bear cub does impromptu dive into Hudson Bay as Mom tiptoes over rocks at Seal River. by Andy MacPherson, Head Wilderness Guide, Churchill Wild. Photos by guest Eliot Herman. Last week we had a blustery day-long 6-wheel excursion down to the mouth of the Seal River, stopping…
Northern lights at Seal River Heritage Lodge in early August. by Bella Waterton, Churchill Wild Wilderness Guide. Photos courtesy of guests Robert Fleming and Yang Xu. We were pleasantly surprised to see the northern lights show up at Seal River Heritage Lodge around midnight on our latest Birds, Bears and…
Polar bear relaxing on beach near Seal River Heritage Lodge. Photo courtesy of Churchill Wild guest Richard Gould. by Paul Scriver, Churchill Wild Wilderness Guide What we have learned over the years at Seal River Heritage Lodge is that polar bears can be anywhere anytime and don’t necessarily act how you…
Fireweed adds intense colour to the tundra in July. Photo courtesy of guest Laura Montross. by Bella Waterton, Churchill Wild Wilderness Guide. Photos courtesy of Churchill wild guests Laura Montross and Chris Evans. The wildflowers are out in full bloom at Seal River Heritage Lodge and the colours are absolutely amazing. As you…
Return to Seal River. by George Williams with photos by Charles Glatzer, EOL Canon Explorer of Light Charles Glatzer and his Shoot the Light clients will be joining Churchill Wild this fall for their record 10th visit to Seal River Heritage Lodge and Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, looking for the…
Beautiful young polar bear on the rocks at Seal River. Photo by guest Laura Montross. by Bella Waterton, Churchill Wild Wilderness Guide It's been a fabulous week here at Seal River Heritage Lodge! We've been incredibly lucky to witness countless polar bears, enthusiastic beluga whales and multiple bald eagles, Black…
Water aerobics provide an excellent workout for polar bears! Photo courtesy Steve and Jan Herring. by Allison Reimer I’d like to start off by saying, you’re on vacation, so try and relax a little. Next, I would like to advise you that resisting the divine meals and snacks at our…