On the rare days when they are not busy recording North and South, TAPS/GAPS, tagging animals, setting up equipment, weighing pups at Cape Davis, Trypot or Watertunnel or doing an island round, they are always there to help. . This means that I take responsibility for the killer whale work that takes place on the island, while at the same time I am very involved in the work done on the three types of seals. I work primarily with the three seal species on the island, namely Antarctic and sub-Antarctic fur seals, as well as southern elephant seals.
A true story about two friends who sought refuge in the Namib desert, where they lived a primitive life for two and a half years, to avoid being drafted into World War II on the side of the Germans. WQ – Lion (based on the true story of Saroo Brierley, who was accidentally kidnapped and then adopted at the age of five, but later finds his parents at the age of 25). One moment I particularly enjoy, however, is watching a mother sub-Antarctic fur seal call longingly for her pup as she arrives on land after spending a long time foraging at sea, and then I hear the puppy calling again with his typical lamb. -like puffing, and then after a lot of rock jumping and stumbling (mostly on the puppy's side) to see them meet, sniff each other's muzzles, and finally settle down to suck.
WQ – It has to be Cape Davis, for its prime location, scenic views of the ocean, Prince Edward Island and “boat rock”, not to mention that beautiful sunset view towards the ocean horizon on the western flank of the island . Although it was difficult for me to figure out the way back to base from the Grijskophut, a 6-hour walk in the snow is something I would cherish forever. We leave for Junior's Kop via the route that winds along the pipeline that supplies our drinking water and passes the north side of Junior's.
We pass the southeastern side of Mesrug, find a suitable spot to cross the Soft Plume River (after heavy rains it's quite a mission to find a safe crossing area) and then focus on Fred's Hill until we reach Stoney Ridge reaches.
One day Round Islands!
The streak has begun!
Elsa van Ginkel – On her 3rd hut stop at Mixed Pickle, where two awesome
We stopped briefly at Rooks for a hot drink, but after waiting for a gap in the deluge we continued to Grey-headed and said "hello" to the albatross chicks on the way to the hut. On day five, the four of us traveled through Santa Rosa, along the Golden Highway and up the Devil's Staircase to the Water Tunnel, where we continued our fun and games all afternoon. My last day started with a steady climb up to Karokop, but then it was downhill all the way through Black Haglet, past Stony Ridge and back to base for a nice hot shower.
With my previous adventures to Cathedral and Kildalkey I have now ticked all the huts off my list and am proud to share the round island experience with all the M75 field researchers.
Elsa van Ginkel
Elke nuwe dag beklemtoon die verandering wat sy merk op die eiland se heuwels afdruk. As jy nog nie 'n Azorella-kussing gesien het toe jy die eerste keer op die eiland stap nie, dan is jy op die verkeerde eiland. As jy hulle betyds gewaar gedurende die somermaande; jy kan die ligte, wit-groen blomme sien.
Dis die ongelooflike reuk van die matte van groen-wortelblaar-struikgewas wat orals langs die kus hulle blommegeure in die lug vrystel. Naby Swartkops is daar talle grondvoëls wat in die Cotula-holtes verberg is en wanneer mens onverwags en onbepland ‘n nagstappie oor die Cotula-vlaktes neem, is dit ‘n belewenis van ‘n kombinasie van krakende Cotula onder jou stewels en onheilspellende nagklanke. Een oggend stap jy uit veld toe vir werk en skielik is daar iets nuuts wat die Marion-bries in die lug dra.
Iets soet en lieflik wat ruik na lente en somer en piekniek in die park. Cerastium fontanum, 'n eksotiese blomplant met fyn harige blare (ook genoem muisoor-kuikenbos) kom plek-plek voor, veral langs die voetpaadjies en hoewel dit 'n ongewenste spesie is, is die wit, klokvormige blomme ietwat van 'n lewendige blom in die blom. seisoen. Wanneer 'n eilandtoer aangepak word, is die Wandelalbatros die dominante voëlspesie in die gesigsveld.
In Aprilmaand is die eiland besaai met klein lyfies wit dons, wat gedurende die jaar ontwikkel tot reuse-bruin en wit jong volwassenes, wat omstreeks November na die see vertrek, waarheen hulle jare later sal terugkeer en die lewensiklus voortsit. . In die somer broei hulle in geïsoleerde groepe op verskeie plekke op die eiland (soos die Oos-Kaap en Bullard) en is baie sensitief vir enige versteuring. Die 'Southern Rockhopper Penguin', bekend as die Rockies, broei in verspreide los kolonies in rotsskeure op verskeie plekke op Marion-eiland - gedurende die somermaande, maar hulle is die meeste sigbaar in die Toffee Lava-gedeelte aan die suidwestelike deel van die eiland. .
In die omgewing rondom Amphi lyk dit soos 'n pikkewynbegraafplaas aangesien eierdoppe en pikkewynkarkasse op die Cotula-matte gestrooi lê. Dan is daar die Southern Giant Petrel (SGP) en Northern Giant Petrel (NGP) wat op niksvermoedende prooi voed. Salvins-voëls kom gedurende Februarie-Maart te voorskyn, waar jy hulle veral in die Santa Rosa-vallei in smal rotsskeure kan sien – in die vorm van klein balletjies.
Danielle Keys
Wandering Albatross
Liezl Pretorius
Brown (Subantarctic) Skua
Walk and Talk
Killer Whale
Flipper Five
The Praying Penguin
King Penguin
Big Eyes
Southern Elephant Seal Mirounga leonina
Icy World
Sechaba’s Birthday
The sing-song rhyme was enthusiastically uttered when a group of Marionites bent over a tiny little plant that looked back up at us with
Here on Marion, it is easy to confirm the identity of Uncinia compacta by simply touching it… it’s unyielding and uncomfortably sharp and
Marike Louw
Uncinia compacta
A chanting rhyme was excitedly uttered as a group of marionettes bent over a small plant that looked back towards us. This small plant belongs to the Cyperaceae family - the Latin word uncinus means hook or thorn.
The circuit is not too difficult to figure out, but to some extent it is a sophisticated machine. I find it difficult to pick a single piece of equipment, as technicians have reliable resources to look up information and advanced equipment when troubleshooting, making us more effective. Other equipment helps you solve the problems or at least points you in the right direction to solve the problem.
In those cases, I can say that my mind is my most reliable device. I prioritize each problem from most important to least important based on the level of impact and problem it has. We've been growing these magnificent mustaches for over a year and they've been a huge part of our Marion identity.
For now, though, we still wear them proudly like the rugged, sub-Antarctic explorers that we are.
James Burns
Mike Voysey
Mike Taunyane
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