Signy Island Diary — December 2012
After a scenic journey south from the Falklands, via Bird Island and King Edward Point, the JCR arrived at Signy on 24th November. Of those onboard, eight were bound for […]
Stacey Adlard
Zoological Field Assistant
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Signy Island Diary — January 2012
Read more of: Signy Island Diary — January 2012The phrase “Science never sleeps” seems to have been very appropriate on Signy this year. We have 3 scientists on base and this season has seen them up at all […]
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Bird Island Diary — March 2011
Read more of: Bird Island Diary — March 2011March is a month of change on Bird Island. It is the transition month between summer and winter. This is my last month on Bird Island, after 2.5 years here, […]
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Bird Island Diary — February 2010
Read more of: Bird Island Diary — February 2010February began with the whole island Wandering albatross census. This year we only have 697 active nests, which is sadly the lowest number on record. Very strong winds during January […]
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Bird Island Diary — August 2009
Read more of: Bird Island Diary — August 2009This month we have been treated to some gorgeous weather, which is such a rare treat on Bird Island. We have had full days of blue skies and sunshine and […]
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Bird Island Diary — July 2009
Read more of: Bird Island Diary — July 2009Wildlife: July started in a rather lazy way, as we all recovered from the hectic midwinter celebrations of the week before. On the 1st, we were lucky enough to find […]
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Bird Island Diary — December 2008
Read more of: Bird Island Diary — December 2008December was a busy month on Bird Island. With the breeding season in full swing, the field assistants were out at all hours monitoring, counting, checking, tagging and weighing various […]