This entry is part 1 of 47 in the series British Antarctic SurveyWARNING! NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED. PLEASE DON’T CONTINUE READING THIS POST IF YOU ARE AT ALL SQUEAMISH. Although not the prettiest birds to grace the planet, if you ever get the chance to see giant petrels in the wild, they will command your […]
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Blogs from my time spent on South Georgia working as the Higher Predator Biologist
Return of the wildlife
This entry is part 2 of 47 in the series British Antarctic SurveyJust a quick blog to say that the wildlife is slowly but surely returning to the South Georgian shores. The first few male Elephant Seals are making themselves back at home on the beaches, awaiting the return of the females. Hopefully, we should […]
Predators at St Andrews
This entry is part 3 of 47 in the series British Antarctic SurveySt Andrews Bay is an absolutely incredible place for a number of reasons. Not only does it have hundreds of thousands of penguins, it is surrounded by stunning glaciers and mountains, it borders the sea and it is home to thousands of prehistoric […]
South Georgia’s Glaciers
More Leps
New Job With The British Antarctic Survey
This entry is part 6 of 47 in the series British Antarctic SurveyI am delighted to say that I will be the new higher predator scientist for the British Antarctic Survey in South Georgia working at King Edward Point! It is an absolutely incredible opportunity, I will be working amongst the seal and penguin colonies […]
St Andrews Bay… Best Holiday Ever
First Day At BAS
Training In Edinburgh With British Geological Survey
This entry is part 8 of 47 in the series British Antarctic SurveyAnother of my responsibilities upon arrival in South Georgia will be regular recordings of the Earth Magnetic Fields for the British Geological Survey. This data will be used to ensure that the data that they are collecting remotely is all correct. In order […]
Pre Deployment Training
This entry is part 8 of 47 in the series British Antarctic SurveyBefore the British Antarctic Survey allow me to go to South Georgia; I have an intensive schedule of courses in just about every corner of the country to attend. First up was conference, in Cambridge, which involved a series of lectures and workshops ran […]
