South Georgia - Miscellaneous Wildlife
by Andy RankinWildlife on South Georgia. Reindeer were introduced for food by the whalers. Sooty albatross, sheathbills, skuas and giant petrels also feature in this album, along with the unforgettably-named South Georgia Blue-eyed Shag.
Date added: 30th Apr 2006Date taken: 2004-2005
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Travel
Wildlife
South Georga - Seals
by Andy RankinSouth Georgia's beaches teem with playful fur seals and fat, lazy elephant seals. Leopard seals occasionally galumph ashore to digest a penguin, and the odd Weddell seal makes a brief appearance.
Date added: 30th Apr 2006Date taken: 2004-2005
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Travel
Wildlife
South Georgia - Scenery
by Andy RankinThe remote, mountainous sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, where I spent 6 months working at a museum.
Date added: 30th Apr 2006Date taken: 2004-2005
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Landscapes
Travel
South Georgia - Penguins
by Andy RankinPenguins on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. Colouful King penguins with gold chin and ear patches, and the smaller Gentoo penguins are common.
Date added: 30th Apr 2006Date taken: 2004-2005
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Travel
Wildlife
South Georga - Abandoned Whaling Stations
by Andy RankinBack to nature: The whaling stations on South Georgia are now rust-streaked, and abandoned but for the seals and reindeer that play in the ruins.
Date added: 30th Apr 2006Date taken: 2004-2005
Categories:
Landscapes
Travel
