Day 2 at New Island and I was off to see the rookery nearest the settlement - about a 15 minute walk. The big draw here was to see Black Browed Albatross which would be my first time. I got buzzed by another pair of caracara. I’ve regularly met curious caracara but not experienced pairs … Continue reading Black Browed Albatross
Penguins
New Island or bust
New Island is one of the outer islands in the Falklands and it is more than usually difficult to get to. It’s long and thin with high cliffs on its western coastline, inland hills and gentle slopes to the eastern shore. There is very little flat land, which means that the only airstrip is short and … Continue reading New Island or bust
A photography learning curve
I've always taken photos when I've travelled, but they have tended to be of the point and click variety, taken as memories for me. Coming to the Falklands I knew that I would want to try and capture the incredible richness of the marine wildlife and the vastness of the landscape. Once I'd been here for … Continue reading A photography learning curve