This morning, we awoke after a somewhat choppy night, at the fjord entrance to the majestic Lilliehöök Glacier. Having rounded the northwest corner the evening before, we gathered for a nice breakfast before heading out on the Zodiacs for a scenic glacier cruise. The wind had begun to settle, and the water was dotted with brash ice, glistening in the soft Arctic light.
As we glided through the icy waters, we saw numerous Kittiwakes and Northern Fulmars which soared overhead, and to our delight, even an elusive Ivory Gull made an appearance. While we marveled at the many hues and intricate forms of the icebergs and floes, a massive calving from the glacier sent thunderous echoes across the bay.
Not long after, a curious ringed seal paid us a brief visit, surfacing nearby to observe the strange visitors in its frozen realm. Before returning to the ship, we collected a large, clear chunk of glacier ice—perfect for a well-earned whisky later on.
Our journey continued toward Tinayrebukta, with a stop along the way at a small bird cliff. Although the nesting season had passed and most birds had departed, just as we were preparing to turn the ship around, we spotted an extraordinary sight – a rare blue morph Arctic fox! As it turned out, he was part of a fox family. We watched as two white foxes and their blue-coated sibling romped through the grass, scampering up steep slopes, mock-fighting, and playfully tugging at the remains of their latest bird meal.
Time flew as we spent much of the afternoon observing the foxes playing around, before continuing on to Tinayrebukta, where puffins bobbed on the water’s surface.
As the day drew to a close, we turned our beloved M/S Stockholm back out into Krossfjord. But with the wind picking up again, we sought shelter in the tranquil waters of 14th of July Bay for dinner. Bathed in the evening sun, we ended the day by casting out our fishing rods in hopes of catching something for the table. No bites this time – it seems the seals had already claimed the catch of the day.
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