Does working mostly at night on a sub-Antarctic island, where the word “cold” takes on a completely new meaning, sound crazy to you? Well, this is exactly what these brave NMU birders face on Marion Island. They study burrowing petrels, meaning that these birds breed underground and are rarely seen during the day as they mostly come out at night to try and avoid predators. Armed with headlamps, numerous layers of warm clothing and a heavy burrow-scope (camera), the NMU birders tackle this job like true conservation heroes…
Read more here: NMU Birders Part 1_M75 M76
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Published by Liezl E. Pretorius
I am a qualified veterinarian with a passion for conservation and research, especially related to marine animals (mammals and seabirds) and the environment in which they find themselves. I have spent 2 overwintering expeditions on Marion Island as part of the M71 (2014-2015) and M75 (2018 -2019) teams, working as a sealer for the Marion Island Marine Mammal Programme (University of Pretoria). I am currently busy with an MSc in Zoology and had the privilege of visiting Marion Island again for the relief periods in 2016 and 2017, as well as Gough Island in 2016 for my research project. I hope to play an active role in research and conservation aspects within the marine sphere, particularly related to Marion Island.
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