Prince Edward and Marion Island

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Their love story defies the limitations of time and space as they traverse the endless oceans.

30/04/2024

Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) Marion Island , (Flock to Marion 2022

Birding / Featured / Interesting Places / Nature / Published Content / Stormchasers

Penguin on the water: Flock to Marion 2022 (Penguins)

03/03/2024

KIng Penguin and Southern Rockhopper Penguin

As the sun began to peek over the horizon, casting its golden glow upon the vast expanse of the Southern Ocean, anticipation crackled in the air like electricity. Dr. Dominique Paul Rollinson stood at the bow of the MSC Orchestra, his voice booming over the loudspeaker, announcing the presence of a penguin in the water.

Birding / Featured / Interesting Places / Marion Island / Pelagic Birding / Seabirds

10 Reasons Why Albatrosses Reign as the Most Extraordinary Avian Wonders on Earth

03/11/2023

Tristan Albatross witnessed on the Flock to Marion 2023

Birding / Drone / Featured / Interesting Places / Marion Island / Pelagic Birding

Flock to Marion 2022 revisited (BLSA Final Species list): A Photographic Documentation of all the species witnessed on this memorable voyage into the Southern Ocean.

23/09/2023

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the world’s most tempestuous and challenging seas. Our destination? The awe-inspiring Southern Ocean, particularly Prince Edward and Marion Island—an uncharted territory for cruise liners. The legendary Peter Harrison vividly dubbed these waters the “roaring forties,” the “furious fifties,” and the “screaming sixties.” His description perfectly captures the relentless power and untamed beauty that awaits.

Birding / Featured / Marion Island / Pelagic Birding / Seabirds

The Sooty and Light-mantled Albatross: Majestic Seabirds of the Southern Ocean (Flock to Marion 2022)

25/05/2023

Albatrosses are among the most iconic and fascinating seabirds, known for their immense size, remarkable wingspan, and extraordinary flying abilities. The sooty albatross (Phoebetria fusca) and the light-mantled albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata) are two notable species within this group. These magnificent birds roam the vast expanses of the Southern Ocean, captivating scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. In this article, we delve into the world of the sooty and light-mantled albatrosses, exploring their physical characteristics, behaviour, habitat, conservation status, and the challenges they face in the modern world.

Birding / Featured / Interesting Places / Marion Island / Newspaper / Pelagic Birding / Photography

Tristan Albatross on the Flock to Marion 2022

07/05/2023

CRITICALLY ENDANGERED. L, 200 pairs breed annually, almost all on Gough Island; only 1 or 2 pairs breed on an Inaccessible slat in the Tristan da Cunha group yearly. It remains mainly in the South Atlantic, but some non-br birds disperse into the Indian Ocean, reaching Australia.

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