Nesting Black-browed Albatross (Falkland Islands – on the Antarctic trip) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Rockhopper Penguins on Sea Lion Island (Falkland Archipelago) feeling itchy.
100% of proceeds received from Redbubble in respect to sales of this item, will be donated to Bush Heritage Australia Change of weather, Stanley Harbour, Falkland Islands
A Black-browed Albatross soars on the thermals above me. / The Black-browed Albatross is a medium-sized albatross, at 80-95 cm (32-38 in) long with a 200-235 cm (79-93 in) wingspan and an average weight of 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs). / / (Falkland Islands – on the Antarctic trip) / / >< / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
New Island is the most southwesterly island of the Falklands Islands. Like the rest of the Falklands, New Island does not have any native trees. / Interestingly, although the Falklands are usually very windy, the islands have a narrow temperature range. The Falklands are about as close to the South Pole as London is to the North Pole, but the climate is temperate year-round. It rarely snows, and when it does, it rarely sticks.
When I was a child I found a print of this painting by Andrew Wyeth, Christina’s World: / / The story behind and the image itself have always fascinated me, and this painting was one the reasons I began to paint from the age of 8. / High horizon lines, a sense of space and exploring a sense of where we are in our (inner) world have always been interests of mine in my art. / This photo, taken in March 2008 in the western reaches of the Falkland Islands, is one of many I have taken over the years exploring themes inspired by Christina’s World.
A Rockhopper penguin mid-bounce, on Bleaker Island in the Falklands. More images are available on my website www.wildsnaps.com
A Black Browed Albatross chick tests it’s wings in it’s mud nest, getting ready to try flying. A younger chick looks on. / West Point Island, originally known as Albatross Island, was a popular site for slaughtering seals and penguins for oil at the turn of the 19th century. Literal overkill helped to end this industry in the area. / Today many Albatross and Rockhopper Penguins still inhabit the island. /
Just who Bertha is I have no idea, but this is her beach. / I know it’s her beach because the sign said it was hers. / There is no house or sign of life to say that she visits her beach. / Only a rutted track links Bertha’s beach to the rest of the island. / To stop anyone else on the Island from stealing the beach there is a gate at the end that stays locked. Visitors are rare and are strongly discouraged. / Only the waves visit and they only stay for a second or two before being dragged away. /
located on the cliff overlooking bluff cove is this monument to the welsh guards. killed after the sinking of the rfa.sir galahad, and sir tristram 8th june 1982
I know it’s hard to believe but the penguin on the left was not part of the penguin gang! apparently he smelt of the wrong sort of fish… hard to believe I know but when it comes down to it Penguins just are fussy little birds who take every opportunity to poke fun at each others shortcomings.
Falkland is a village in Fife where Falkland Palace is. The houses, buildings, streets date from the 12 th Century. Falkland has been a royal place since the days of the Stewarts. King James II adopted it as a royal home (it had earlier been a castle of the MacDuff family) and it was used as a hunting lodge in the 12th century. In those days the Forest of Falkland had stags and wild boar and falconry was a popular sport. / All the villages in Scotland display flowers in baskets, barrows etc to earn the Best award for floral displays throughout the summer months. This shows a small passage with original cobbles ( for horses) from the olden days.
King penguin in Falkland islands
Wearing markings during the Falklands conflict. All sales of this image will be donated to help keep Vulcan XH558 Flying. Coloured pencils on cartridge paper.
100% of proceeds received from Redbubble in respect to sales of this item, will be donated to Bush Heritage Australia Photo of a Striated Caracara taken at Sea Lion Island, South Atlantic. The Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook (Phalcoboenus australis) as it is popularly known is considered to be one of the rarest raptors in the world. Its distribution is limited to the Falkland Islands and some islands off southern Tierra del Fuego only, During the late 1990’s, the species was estimated at only 500 breeding pairs. / The only recent information I can find (2008) is that the IUCN list it as Near Threatened due to its small population.
100% of proceeds received from Redbubble in respect to sales of this item, will be donated to Bush Heritage Australia Photo of a Ruddy-headed Goose taken at Sea Lion Island, South Atlantic. This bird is only found on the Falkland Islands and the Patagonian steppe of southern Argentina and Chile.
First of 4 digital artworks created for a WWF FDC envelope issue
Third of 4 digital artworks created for a WWF FDC envelope issue
Final of 4 digital artworks created for a WWF FDC envelope issue
Sparrow Cove, Falkland Islands, December 2008
Falkland Palace in Fife, Scotland is a former royal palace of the Scottish Kings and dates back to the 1300’s.
I know it is a little early, but it is never far from our minds, what with the current reportings in the news. This is dedicated to my Uncle who died in the Falklands war. Here is a little history about that day… / On the night of June 2nd a ‘friendly fire’ incident took place between the SAS and the Special Boat Squadron (SBS). They were mistaken for Argentine forces. A brief firefight was initiated during which one of the SBS patrol, Sergeant Ian Hunt, was gunned down. This tragic incident was the catalyst for improved cooperation between the rival units. Always thinking of you.
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