PAYMENT DETAILS PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS Plant diversity at the GIFT AID Please use this form for both Penguin Adoption and Membership CAPE DOLPHIN purchase, completing the relevant sections. Cape Dolphin Peninsula With Gift Aid on every £1 you give us we can claim an extra 25p back Name ______from HM Revenue & Customs. To PENINSULA qualify, what you pay in UK Income Address ______Most northerly mainland point of East Falkland and/or Capital Gains Tax must at least equal the Gift Aid all your ______charities will reclaim in the tax year. ■ YES: I would like Falklands ______Conservation to treat all the donations I have made in the last Postcode ______Tel. ______four years, and all I will make until Email ______The Falkland Islands is a stronghold within the South Atlantic for breeding seabird I notify you otherwise, as Gift Aid populations. The landowners and managers of both Elephant Beach and Cape donations. I am a UK taxpayer and ■ Please tick this box if you would like to receive updates by email understand that if I pay less Income Dolphin Farms are invested in safe-guarding the unique natural environment they own, Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than PURCHASE INFORMATION by carefully managing stock and monitoring any change to habitats. the amount of Gift Aid claimed on * Penguin adoption for a year – £25 / $40 Due to careful grazing management, there is also a variety of endemic and native all my donations in that tax year ■ plants, including the endemic clubmoss cudweed (above left), coastal nassauvia it is my responsibility to pay any * (above right) and vanilla daisy, and native plants including wild celery, balsam difference. Membership fee payable (see overleaf for categories) ■ bog, buttonweed and Gaudichaud’s orchid.
Signed:______*Please indicate £ sterling or US$ * Visitors are strongly advised to use the Countryside Code as a guide to correct Donation ■ behaviour when in the vicinity of Falklands’ wildlife. For a copy of this code, and also a calendar detailing when to see key species at their most active, visit the Falklands Date:______Please make cheques payable Total * Conservation website: www.falklandsconservation.com/wildlife to Falklands Conservation. ■
DATA PROTECTION ■ I wish to pay by Visa/Mastercard (please tick) To prevent the spread of invasive species and diseases, you are asked to comply with a few simple measures when travelling around the islands: make sure all of We respect your privacy. Falklands My card number is your clothing, equipment and luggage is free from soil, animal faeces, seeds, insects Conservation will not make your and rodents, and scrub your footwear before each visit to a new wildlife name and address available to other ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ organisations, and will treat your site or seabird colony. If you have any questions about biosecurity, or wish to details as confidential. If however, Expiry date ■ ■ ■ ■ report diseased wildlife, please speak to the landowners or call you would be happy to receive / the Department of Agriculture 27355 / Falklands Conservation 22247 for advice. information, about other aspects of Signature ______our work from time to time, please ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tick the box . Cardholder’s name ______Photos: Stuart Bennett, James Fenton, Dan Fowler, Alan R Henry, Cardholder’s address (if different from applicant) Ali Liddle, Mike Morrison. Maps by Jeremy Smith and Robert Still. RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO: Published by Falklands Conservation July 2016. Designed by Eye on The Ball Ltd +44 1256 478309. Falklands Conservation, ______Registered Office: 1 Waterloo Close, Abbotsley, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 6UX, UK The Gatehouse, The Lodge, Falklands Conservation is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No 03661322 and registered charity Sandy, Beds, SG19 2DL, UK ______No 1073859. Falklands Conservation is registered as an Overseas Company in the Falkland Islands. Falkland Office: Jubilee Villas, Ross Road, Stanley FIQQ 1ZZ | UK Office: The Gatehouse, The Lodge, Sandy, Beds SG19 2DL ______Postcode ______Falklands Conservation works to conserve the wildlife of the Falkland Islands. To find out more about us and how you can support what we Have you considered a Standing Order? (UK BANK ACCOUNT HOLDERS ONLY) do, visit us at Jubilee Villas, Ross Road, Stanley or go to our website: This helps us keep our administration costs down. Either download the form from our website or set www.falklandsconservation.com up your own using the following details: Falklands Conservation, Barclays Bank, King George Information about other areas of outstanding wildlife and scenery, Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1PX. Sort code: 20-99-40 / Account Number 90442542 can be found in A Visitor's Guide to the Falkland Islands.
You can also purchase securely online at www.falklandsconservation.com/our-shop Falklands Conservation is a UK registered charity no. 1073859 and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales no. 03661322. @FI_Conservation www.falklandsconservation.com ✃ PENGUIN ADOPTION FORM Regenerating Tussac for King Penguin Adoption l Adopt a king penguin at the remote colony of CAPE DOLPHIN PENINSULA This is to certify that Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands for £25/ has adopted Falklands Wildlife US$40 for 12 months. at Volunteer Point on East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean Volunteer Point is the most accessible breeding site for king penguins in the world. l Your adoption is protecting this important area and many other penguin colonies in the Falkland Islands. You are helping to fund research work by Falklands Conservation THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Falkland Islands archipelago lies to improve our understanding of these beautiful birds. Help conservation efforts to protect the penguins of Tussac grass, which can grow to over 10 ft (3 m) tall and This adoption is for one year from Cape Dolphin 350 km (280 miles) to the east of the South the Falklands. N American continent. It consists of two large live for 300 years or more, forms the single most important l Salvador Receive a personalised adoption certificate, king Douglas D Johnsons N Station Harbour U Port San Carlos Port Dunbar O wildlife habitat in the Falklands. Of the 60–65 bird species Louis S penguin photo and penguin pin badge. Hill Cove D islands, East and West Falkland, and more D Roy Cove N D Berkeley www.falklandsconservation.com Photo: Ruedi Abbühl Mt Adam A Teal Port L Long Island Sound Falklands Conservation is the charity taking action for nature in the Falkland Islands. It is a UK registered charity number: 1073859 San Carlos Registered Office: 14 East Hatley, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 3JA, UK. Falklands Office: 41 Ross Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ N Howard K Inlet Crooked Inlet L N A 2297 F Murrell breeding in the Islands, 46 use tussac for either nesting l A Bold Cove than 750 small islands and islets. Fern Mt Usborne A Port Receive updates from Falklands Conservation. L STANLEY Cape William Shallow Ridge Chartres L Pembroke Farm 2312 Harbour K Mt Pleasant Farm K Bluff Cove or feeding. Seals use tussac as shelter for breeding or as Darwin Airport Dunnose L L Fitzroy Head Goose Green A A Beaver Spring A Yes, I would like to Adopt a Penguin! I ■ (payment form overleaf) Island Point F F N C a hauling up ground. It is a habitat rich in invertebrates, h Fox Bay oiseul Sound T East O Double F T Walker Creek Creek S A S Fox Bay Lively Island South E West L A many unique to the Islands. Cape Harbour You may wish to Adopt a Penguin as a gift or on behalf of Orford W Port Edgar E North D N Arm Port Stephens U O S Hoste Inlet D N someone else, if so just let us know the details. A Speedwell L The extent of tussac cover has dramatically declined by K Island L FA 1500 Cape Meredith Bull Point some 81%, from an original estimated area of 22,000 hectares to only 4,000–5,000 1000 ■ I would like the adoption pack to be sent to:
500 Kilometres 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 hectares today. No more than 65 hectares remain in the two main islands. Not only has this PLEASE WRITE IN BLOCK CAPITALS 0 Height in feet 0 10 20 30 40 above sea level Miles seriously depleted the available wildlife habitat, but in many places has caused the soil to dry Name ______out resulting in serious soil erosion. The Cape Dolphin peninsula and associated Address ______coastline is situated at the northernmost tip of East For farmers, tussac is important as a grazing resource and winter shelter. It starts growth Falkland, 60 miles (96 km) from Stanley. Locally earlier than any of the other native or introduced grasses and remains palatable all year ______known as ‘The Cape Point’, it marks the point of East round. For these reasons, farmers and conservationists both share ______Falkland waters where the North Falkland Sound a common interest in its establishment, management and long-term protection. Postcode ______Tel. ______ends, and the wider South Atlantic Ocean begins. As well as the original stand of tussac at the tip of the Cape Dolphin peninsula, Cape Dolphin Farm and Elephant Beach Farm have been working hard to actively restore Email ______‘The Cape Point’ and northern coastline are reached Visitor Accommodation tussac for many years. Elephant Beach Farm initiated their project at ‘Rustling Grass’ by road to the farm settlements, then off-road for a Visitors to ‘The Cape Point’ area can stay Penguin Name ______plantation in 2005, and Cape Dolphin Farm started ‘The Laskaridis Plantation’ in 2011 (see further eight miles (13 km). The off-road drive tests at James Cabin in the Elephant Beach map). Falklands Conservation volunteers assist farm managers to extend the plantations as MEMBERSHIP the skills of the most experienced off-road driver due Farm settlement. The cabin sleeps up a winter event each year. The tussac has been fenced off from livestock to encourage it to to the soft and peaty ground. It is advised to visit in to eight guests, is centrally heated, fully l Join Falklands Conservation and help to protect the spread. With careful monitoring, the plantations can now be used both as natural habitats for summer months when tracks are at their driest, as furnished and provides a well-equipped spectacular wildlife of the Falkland Islands. wildlife, as well as providing supplementary feed for farm livestock. particularly wet winters can result in track closures. kitchen. Guests are also invited to the main l Receive a joining pack and membership badge. A 4 × 4 vehicle together with knowledge of country farmhouse for meals to sample delicious l Receive regular updates from the Islands and
driving are essential. Alternatively, visitors can be farm produce. Pets are welcome at James Kalinka Rexer-Huber extended her work with Falkland two magazines a year. few more months, focusing on introduced animals. s Conservation for a s Conservation for a In January we received word Alistairthatnd our Wilson Alistair Wilson place. entry to the RSPB Club of the Year Kalinka Rexer-Huber extended her work with Falkland few more months, focusing on introduced animals. 2012 competition was award 2 In January we received word that our entry to the RSPB Club of the Year The 2 Lesley Nundy,6:30am. Youth Officer of the day for Stanley’s retailers and tourist 2012 competition was award 2 nd Youth & Education Falklands Department, Conservation openedRSPB taken by a local guide outside the settlements – businesses on Februaryrecord. A2011 grand was total the busiestof “I amthe delighted shop as usual to announceat 8:00am and that by Lesley Nundy, Youth Officer of the 6561 passengers ar said: mid-morning a steady flow of eager Youth & Education Department, ndRSPB cruise shthe Falklands Group are the runners up place. visitors were coming through the said: With a rather dull and drizzly day, the in thedoor. competition. Farrah Peck The and judges Margaret thor- “I am delighted to announce that Cabin. weather could have been better, but it the Falklands Group are the runners up ips a oughlyCarr managed enjoyed the reading shop for about the du- all the did not seem to deter the masses of tour- n rationdifferent of the activities day, keeping that theit open club organ-in the competition. The judges thor- ists stepping off thechored launches rivedin Port onto William. 6:30am. th throughises –the you normal have accesslunch hoto some incredi-oughly On enjoyed the 16 reading February about allStanley the was Stanley’s jetty. Some arrived as early as Falklands Conservation opened on the three helpingble tourists wildlife to andfind clearlythe right the membersdifferent of once activitiesagain inundated that the withclub organ-visitors. This clothingthe sizes, shop printing as usual King at pen-8:00am and by ises – you haveO access to some incredi- about current conservationthe group projects appreciate go- the opportunity to time there were slightly fewer visitors as guin adoptionmid-morning packs and a steadychatting flow of eagerble wildlifeonce againandn clearlyinundated the with members visitors. Thisof ing on around the learnislands. about By closing such amazing creatures andthetime two there large werethe 16 slightlycruise fewer vessels visitors only as had a I would like to become a member of visitors were coming through the that afternoon shelves were practically the group5551 appreciate total passenger the opportunity capacity. toThe sun door.diverse Farrah habitats.” Peck Sheand went Margaret on to say: the two large cruise thvessels only had a cleared of polo shirts,“All t-shirts, of the pinentries were of an extremelylearn5551 aboutshone total suchandpassenger theamazing windcapacity. February creatureswas The minimal,Stanley sun and was mak- ■ Animals introduced to islands around Carr managed the shop for the du- badges and artwork. Gross sales for the diverseshoneing habitats.”and it the a gloriouswind She was went minimal,Falklands on tomak- say:summer day. the world impact on a large range of 2 nd rationhigh of standard the day, and keeping choosing it opena winnering it a glorious Falklands summ February were £889.74, a brilliant ur, “All of Thethe entriesFC shop were was of again an extremely visited by many. species. In UK Overseas Territory is- take for the usually ratherthrough quietwas Falk- verythe difficult.normal Butlunch in thehour, endThe the FC shop was again visited by many. high standardThe total and takings choosing for a thewinner 16 th lands (UKOTs), introduced vertebrateslands Con helpingwinners tourists were to Macclesfield find the right RSPBThe total Wild- takings for the 16 February information to fill gaps: which islands werewas £777.42. verywere difficult. On £777.42.both But days in Onthe endnewboth the days the new are one of the biggest threats to biodi-Stanley’s front road is taken over bylife Explorers.” please speak to the farm managers before departure. have introducedclothing species (non-farmedsizes, printing Kingcardnet pen-winners facility were proved Macclesfield its worth, withRSPB Wild- pedestrians (right),se and cardnet facility proved its worth, with versity. As interest innd island restoration rvation shop. guin adoption packs and chatting The 2 February 2011formed was in the t busiestintroduced vertebrates) and how many man life Explorers.”many visitors exclaiming their pleasant grows, the need to balance biodiversity are there? Whenabout andcurrent how conservationmany were projectssurp y go-visitors exclaiming their pleasant
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Saunders Island is an impressive 2200 the islands, or that micebeen got tofitted your by island the Centera few andfor saferthe Recov-techniques are now being de- Penguins are not flipper banded in the veloped. These include insertingkm (1367 small miles). cats were removed. Kalinkaery of will Marine be in theAnimals field ove (CRAM)r the next monthin or so, but will Falkland Islands. However, the practice ra This sighting further supports the be- happily collate any informationsouthern Brazil. you provide ondio her emitting return. does occur in other parts of the world. It cone rubber flipper bands. lief that South Atlantic penguins fre- Their records confirmed that the pen- has led to invaluable research, furthering quently disperse between the Falklands owned farms (see map). Please be aware that guin was admitted to CRAM as an oiled the understanding of penguin disper- implants or andfit South America and readily mix. The bird. It was rehabilitated for 8 weeks at sions and population changes. Newer Visitors are also invited to camp anywhere sighting of the banded penguin alive and the CRAM facility and released at and safer techniques are now being de- well is also a boost to organisations that Cassino Beach, Brazil on the 17 Septem- veloped. These include inserting small are involved in rehabilitating oiled sea- ber 2010. It then made its way to Saun- ting sili- radio emitting implants or fitting sili- birds. Over the past few years volunteers ders Island and is believed to be breed- cone rubber flipper bands. private land must not be entered without prior on Cape Dolphin farmland, but pets are have helped Falklands Conservation and ■ Individual (UK, EU or FI) £30/$50 landowner permission. strictly not welcome. ■ Individual (overseas) £50/$80 ■ Household/family £50/$80 Contact ■ Gold £100/$170 To book a stay or tour of the area contact ■ Life (one-off payment) £1,000/$1,700 Ben and Maggie Berntsen ■ Tel: +500 41020 Student £15/$20 email: [email protected]
Or through local travel advisors – To either adopt a penguin and/or become a member please complete both sides of this form Falkland Islands Tourist Board (FITB), Falkland Islands Holidays and You can also purchase securely online at www.falklandsconservation.com/our-shop James Cabin International Tours & Travel (ITT). Falklands Conservation is a UK registered charity no. 1073859 and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales no. 03661322. cover photo: Southern sea lions ✃ About the Cape Dolphin Peninsula
The peninsula was named after hms Dolphin in 1765, the ship of British explorer Commodore John Byron. Old sod corrals can be found along the coastline, believed to have been used by Captain Smylie to hold cattle before shipping to South America. The Cape Dolphin peninsula was originally part of a large sheep farm called Port San Carlos, but was sub-divided into a number of smaller farms in the early 1980s. This picturesque coastal area now stretches over Cape Dolphin Farm, Moss Side Farm, and Restoration of the natural habitat has also Elephant Beach Farm. been in place for many years. Cape Dolphin Farm is owned by the The wider area of the Cape Dolphin Laskaridis family of Greece, with the peninsula is low-lying with a dominant management overseen by neighbouring vegetation of Falkland whitegrass and farmer, Ben Berntsen. Elephant Beach Farm similar plants that make up a wet acid is owned and run by Ben and Maggie grassland habitat. The coastal area of ‘The Berntsen, and is a 10 minute drive from the Cape Point’ is more varied, with heath in Cape Dolphin settlement. higher areas, rocky and sandy beaches, Both farms run Dohne Merino sheep for several permanent ponds, small greens and the dual purpose of fine wool and meat, tussac stands. as well as cattle for beef. They have also The area has a fantastic range of wildlife, introduced a successful rotational grazing and the northern tip of the Cape Dolphin system, which benefits the stock and has peninsula is a National Nature Reserve, a positive effect on the land biodiversity. registered in 1968. Eddystone Rock Kilometres 0 0·5 1 2 3 Fur seals LAMBING SEASON CAPE POINT AREA The lambing season is from October to 0 0·5 1 2 December. During this time visitors are Miles Please follow the guidelines asked to take extra care not to disturb ewes N Whales occasionally offshore as they may abandon lambs if startled. MAINTAIN A DISTANCE of Cape Dolphin 6 m (20 ft) between you and >6 m any wildlife at all times. Sea lions Breeding sea lions WILDLIFE HAVE RIGHT OF WAY AT ALL TIMES. Do not The Bluff block wildlife from returning or no entering the sea. smoking Dolphins Caves Dolphins TAKE CARE on steep slopes and slippery rocks. Magellanic WARNING penguins WARNING LEAVE GATES as you find them. no fires Southern giant petrels Swan Blow hole Falkland skuas Please keep your distance Pond Please keep your distance BE AWARE of biosecurity. from this breeding colony from this breeding colony Do not introduce invasive Black-necked swans species to the area. and wildfowl Laskaridis do not NNR Boundary Plantation BE CAREFUL not to trample litter the burrows of nesting
Incas Pilot whale remains seabirds, particularly those of Pond Whales occasionally Gentoo CAPE DOLPHIN Magellanic penguins. Avoid offshore Magellanic penguins penguins Sea lions walking across areas of high FARM King’s no flash Pens Pond Jackass burrow density. Magellanic Pond Rincon Sea lions penguins
North Pond KEY Remains of Dolphins sod corrals Gentoo Beach penguins
Little Creek Rocky FOUL BAY foreshore ‘Rustling Grass’ Magellanic Private Farmland – Little Creek is Plantation Tussac grass penguins Do not enter without a tidal lagoon prior permission. – fantastic for mullet fishing. Barn Kelp beds owls 800 Laguna Wildlife Lorenzo Limpet Creek viewing area 600 ELEPHANT Wire fence 400 MOSS SIDE FARM BEACH Vehicle track 200 FARM 0 Elephant Beach LORENZO Road Pond Height in feet FARM above sea level Barn owls South Elephant Beach settlement American Private Farmland – terns Do not enter without James’s Cabin prior permission. Exploring the Cape Point area
Near the tip of the Cape Dolphin peninsula is Swan Pond – a wildlife hotspot perfect for breeding waterfowl and wading birds. Regular inhabitants include Chiloë wigeon, speckled and silvery teal, silvery and white- tufted grebes, and black-necked swans. There is a variety of beach types along this coastline, ranging from smooth and sandy to rocky with interesting cliff formations. In the sheltered harbours sand beaches teem with gentoo penguins and, with some luck, Long-tailed meadowlark you may see a visiting king penguin. Magellanic penguins breed in burrows all around the coast, and Falkland steamer ducks, kelp geese, and Magellanic oystercatchers are easily seen. Extensive natural tussac stands cover the northernmost tip, providing the perfect breeding environment for southern sea lions and a large variety of birds. Female sea lions pup in December to January and hauling out takes place in March. Visiting orcas may patrol the shoreline at this time in hope of catching pups. Magellanic oystercatcher The coastal greens are perfect grazing areas for ruddy-headed and upland geese. Small birds such as two-banded plovers, rufous-chested dotterels, white-bridled finches, long-tailed meadowlarks, ground and dark-faced tyrants and Magellanic snipe flit past, as well as the much larger variable hawks. Out to sea, both Peale’s and Commerson’s dolphins play in the surf and baleen whales can occasionally be spotted in the summer months. Falkland steamer duck
Southern sea lions