Churchill Manitoba on Hudson Bay is a premiere destination for bird photography and birding. It is one of the most accessible tundra habitats in North America. Home to Arctic Hare, Willow Ptarmigan, Short-billed Dowitcher, Tundra Swan, Gray-cheeked Thrush, Nelson’s Sparrow, Common Redpoll, Common Eider, Pacific Loon, Red-throated Loon, Hudsonian Godwit, Beluga Whale, Harbor Seal and more.
Cape Merry is an awesome spot to watch the hundreds of Beluga Whales feast on Capelin fish in the Churchill River. Many Red-throated Loons are flying by at eye level!
In part 2 of my June 2022 trip, I take you along on a birding and bird photography trip; Halfway Point, Fox Drive, Twin Lakes Road, Goose Creek Road, Coast Road. We also do some bushwhacking out on the wet tundra looking for birds and nests.
I get a little too close (accidentally) to a Parasitic Jaeger nest. I also takes you along on a zodiac tour of the Churchill River with James of Sea North where we get up close and personal with dozens of Beluga Whales.
(Yes, this was June of 2022…and it has taken me 10 months to finish this part 2 video!)
1 responses to “Tundra Bird Photography & Birding Churchill Part 2 Hudson Bay”
Joan Hunn
April 25th, 2023 at 07:37
I am blown away by your photography and the close-up and personal descriptions, Sparky! I have observed many a Common Loon, but, never an Arctic Loon – what a treat! As a mother, the photos/video of the scrappy looking Red Fox mother fully embracing her guarding and nurturing role touched me deeply. Thank you for sharing your exceptional videography.