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their elegant forms contrasting against
the pristine white of the glacier. These
seabirds, with their distinctive cries and
graceful movements, added an element of
serenity to the dramatic landscape.
Monaco and Seliger Glaciers
Kittiwakes against a blue iceberg - nature’s serene ballet amidst
frozen giants
Iceburg at the Monaco and Seliger Glaciers
Kittiwakes floating by on an iceberg
Surrounded by the sights and sounds of
the polar wilderness, we were reminded
of the profound beauty and fragility of
this remote corner of the world. These
glaciers, with their timeless presence
and ever-changing forms, serve as proof
to the enduring power of nature and the
importance of preserving our planet’s
precious ecosystems for generations to
come.
Monaco and Seliger Glacier - Beauty of a multidirectional Our expedition eventually brought us to
iceburg
the awe-inspiring Brasvellbreen Glacier,
Amidst this frozen spectacle, we were a colossus of ice boasting an expansive
greeted by the sight of kittiwakes perched ice cap and a glacier front extending an
gracefully upon the floating icebergs, astonishing 160 kilometres. Renowned for
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