Bird Island Diary — February 2001
28 February, 2001 BAS Bloggers
What we did to the builders The shortest month is now over and has been full of a variety of events. It has also been frustrating at times and with …
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Bird Island Diary — January 2001
31 January, 2001 BAS Bloggers
A time of rapid change So what’s been happening this month? Unfortunately for you all, it’s my turn to try and provide a witty commentary on the exciting events of …
Bird Island Diary — December 2000
31 December, 2000 BAS Bloggers
Seals with video cameras and seasonal festivities Bird Island Diary When we were asked who would write the December newsletter, we were told in the same breath that as the …
Bird Island Diary — November 2000
30 November, 2000 BAS Bloggers
Relief, visitors and the wildlife proliferates Bird Island Diary As the newest member on the station I have the honour (!) of writing the newsletter at the end of my …
Bird Island Diary — October 2000 (vagrants)
31 October, 2000 BAS Bloggers
Bird Island vagrants Bird Island Diary Keith Reid (BAS, Cambridge) adds the following on the Bird Island October-vagrants. Chiloe Wigeon (Anas sibilatrix): This drake was recorded in Freshwater Bay, Bird …
Bird Island Diary — October 2000 (new arrivals)
31 October, 2000 BAS Bloggers
New arrivals at Bird Island Bird Island Diary New arrivals at Bird Island mark the transition from winter to summer activities. Where would the human community of Bird Island be …
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Bird Island Diary — September 2000
30 September, 2000 BAS Bloggers
The birds, the unrelenting wind, and a 19th century calm Bird Island Diary With winter and her easy pace almost through, September is a month of great transformation on Bird …
Bird Island Diary — August 2000
31 August, 2000 BAS Bloggers
An Introduction to Bird Island Bird Island Diary Wildlife on Bird Island: At this time of year the wildlife is nothing compared to the summer. Presently there are seals mostly …