PAYMENT DETAILS PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS Protecting wildlife from invasive species GIFT AID Please use this form for both Penguin Adoption and Membership DARWIN purchase, completing the relevant sections. With Gift Aid on every £1 you give Centrally located historical settlement us we can claim an extra 25p back Name ______from HM Revenue & Customs. To qualify, what you pay in UK Income Address ______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 Postcode ______Tel. ______donations I have made in the last Gorse is very useful for hedging and stock shelter, especially around settlements. four years, and all I will make until Email ______Stock eat the young shoots. Where native fachine and tussac grass have been grazed I notify you otherwise, as Gift Aid out, gorse may provide alternative nesting sites for birds. Hedges that are managed 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 need to be regularly trimmed to keep them under control. Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than PURCHASE INFORMATION However, away from settlements gorse is a problem. Bushes spread slowly and may the amount of Gift Aid claimed on * eventually dominate large areas and smothering vegetation, altering soil structure and all my donations in that tax year Penguin adoption for a year – £25 / $40 ■ nutrient levels and changing the habitat structure. These changes can have a long-term it is my responsibility to pay any * impact, persisting for decades after the gorse has been removed. Gorse currently difference. Membership fee payable threatens native and endemic plants at eight Important Plant Areas. (see overleaf for categories) ■
Signed:______*Please indicate £ sterling or US$ * Donation ■ 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 Date:______Please make cheques payable Total * your clothing, equipment and luggage is free from soil, animal faeces, seeds, insects to Falklands Conservation. ■ and rodents, and scrub your footwear before each visit to a new wildlife site or seabird colony. If you have any questions about biosecurity, or wish to DATA PROTECTION ■ I wish to pay by Visa/Mastercard (please tick) report diseased wildlife, please speak to the landowners or call We respect your privacy. Falklands My card number is the Department of Agriculture 27355 / Falklands Conservation 22247 for advice. Conservation will not make your name and address available to other ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ organisations, and will treat your ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS details as confidential. If however, Expiry date ■ ■ ■ ■ Falklands Conservation would like to thank Falkland Islands Holidays for their collaboration in you would be happy to receive / the production of this leaflet – www.falklandislandsholidays.com. information, about other aspects of Signature ______Photos: Darwin House, Tom Heller, Alan Henry, Richard Lewis, Andrew Stanworth, Dave Tyler. our work from time to time, please Maps: Jeremy Smith and Rachel Still. tick the box . Cardholder’s name ______Cardholder’s address (if different from applicant) 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 Wildlife in the Darwin area King Penguin Adoption l Adopt a king penguin at the remote colony of DARWIN This is to certify that Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands for £25/ has adopted In the area surrounding Darwin it is possible US$40 for 12 months. at Volunteer Point on East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean to see a variety of flora and fauna. Here is 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 to improve our understanding of these beautiful birds. Help conservation efforts to protect the penguins of a list of some birds and plants to look for This adoption is for one year from Cape Dolphin the Falklands. N during your stay. l Salvador Receive a personalised adoption certificate, king Douglas D Johnsons N Station Harbour U Port San Carlos Port Dunbar O Louis S penguin photo and penguin pin badge. Hill Cove D 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 K Birds Howard Inlet Crooked Inlet L N A 2297 F Murrell l A Bold Cove Fern Mt Usborne A Port Receive updates from Falklands Conservation. L STANLEY Cape William Shallow Ridge Chartres L Pembroke Farm Magellanic penguin 2312 Harbour Mt Pleasant K K Bluff Cove Farm Darwin Airport Dunnose L L Fitzroy Head Goose Green Spring A A White-tufted grebe Beaver A Yes, I would like to Adopt a Penguin! I ■ (payment form overleaf) Island Point F F N Ch Fox Bay oiseul Sound T East O Double F T Walker Creek Rock cormorant Creek S A S Fox Bay Lively Island South E West L A 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 The Falkland Islands archipelago lies Port Stephens Black-crowned night-heron U O S Hoste Inlet D N someone else, if so just let us know the details. A Speedwell L K Island L A 350 km (280 miles) to the east of the South Upland goose F Yellow pale maiden 1500 Cape Meredith Bull Point 1000 American continent. It consists of two large Ruddy-headed goose ■ I would like the adoption pack to be sent to:
500 Kilometres 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 PLEASE WRITE IN BLOCK CAPITALS 0 islands, East and West Falkland, and more Falkland steamer duck Height in feet 0 10 20 30 40 above sea level Miles than 750 small islands and islets. Crested duck Name ______Turkey vulture Darwin Settlement is situated on the isthmus between Visitor Accommodation Crested caracara Address ______South East Falkland (known as Lafonia) and the North Darwin House was built in the mid Variable hawk ______of East Falkland. It is approximately 96 km (60 miles) 1970’s and has 6 bedrooms with the Peregrine falcon ______from Stanley. versatility to make rooms into either twin Magellanic oystercatcher Approximately 40 minutes from Mount Pleasant or double occupancy. Fully furnished the Blackish oystercatcher Postcode ______Tel. ______Two-banded plover Airport, Darwin House is the nearest tourist house includes a bar and a conservatory White-rumped sandpiper Email ______accommodation and an ideal place to start or finish with excellent views of the Choiseul South American tern Magellanic Oystercatcher Penguin Name ______your visit to the Falkland Islands. Goose Green airstrip Sound, Wickham Heights and Mount Usborne (705 m), the highest mountain in Barn owl roughly 2 km away is conveniently placed for local Falkland thrush MEMBERSHIP flights to and from other settlements, as is the ferry that the Falklands. links New Haven and Port Howard on West Falkland, Guests can enjoy fabulous farmhouse l Join Falklands Conservation and help to protect the Plants spectacular wildlife of the Falkland Islands. 30 minutes drive from Darwin. style cooking and relax with ‘smoko’ Fuegian saxifrage l Receive a joining pack and membership badge. (tea/coffee and a selection of cakes) in Gaudichaud’s orchid l the sitting room or conservatory. Receive regular updates from the Islands and Gorse (invasive)
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 Orange hawkweed (invasive) In January we received word Alistairthatnd our Wilson Alistair Wilson place. Opening Hours 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 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: the Falklandsmid-morning Group a steady are the flow runners of eager up Youth & Education Department, ndRSPB cruise shvisitors were coming through the place. With a rather dull and drizzly day, the in the competition. The judges thor- said: “I am delighted to announce that door. Farrah Peck and Margaret the Falklands Group are the runners up weather couldips have a been better, but it 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 Scurvy grass 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 badges and artwork. GrossCarr salesmanaged for the the shop for the du-diverseshone habitats.”and the wind She was went minimal, on tomak- say: nd high standard and choosing a winner ing it a glorious Falklands summer day. September–May 7 days a week. the world impact on a large range of 2 ration of the day, keepingu it opening it a glorious Falklands summ February were £889.74, a brilliant r, “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.” 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). dinner. Bookings are advised. 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- Ruddy-headed Goose Their records confirmed that the pen- has led to invaluable research, furthering quently disperse between the Falklands 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 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. Darwin House Drop in for tea, coffee and freshly made have helped Falklands Conservation and ■ Individual (UK, EU or FI) £30/$50 cakes/biscuits. ■ Individual (overseas) £50/$80 For a relaxing away day or for corporate ■ Household/family £50/$80 events, Darwin House is available for ■ Gold £100/$170 non-residential full or half day hire. ■ Life (one-off payment) £1,000/$1,700 Contact ■ Student £15/$20 Al and Lorraine, Darwin House, East Falkland, Falkland Islands, To either adopt a penguin and/or become a member please complete both sides of this form FIQQ 1ZZ www.falklandsconservation.com/our-shop Phone: +500 31313 You can also purchase securely online at Email: [email protected] Falkland steamer ducks Falklands Conservation is a UK registered charity no. 1073859 and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales no. 03661322. cover photo: Gaudichaud’s orchid ✃ About Darwin
The area now known as Darwin was originally called Rincon del Toros by Gauchos who were most likely stationed in the Port Louis area. The name would have signified the herds of wild cattle grazing there. In 1833 and 1834 hms Beagle made voyages in and around the Falklands with View from the Lodge across to Mt Usborne. the naturalist Charles Darwin on board. He made several forays in Camp and was reputed to have stayed the night in the vicinity of what is now Darwin settlement hence the site received its name. The settlement was initially a centre for cattle ranching and later more specifically for sheep farming. At the height of development, it was the largest centre of population outside Stanley with over 200 workers. The community included shepherds and farm hands, as well as a master craftsman, a doctor, school master and a parson. Today the estate is not a farm but remnants of these times can still be seen with the original gaucho stone corral built in 1874 and the Galpon, a stone shed built in 1894, beside it. The idyllic surroundings are a haven for flora and fauna. By 1920 the site became too small for the thriving settlement and over the next 2 years all the farm buildings, church and most of the houses were transferred by sled to Goose Green, 2 km away. Today Goose Green is the largest sheep farm on East Falkland with over 100,000 hectares of grazing land providing pasture for approximately 80,000 sheep. It is possible to see the farm in action between the months of November and February when the sheep are gathered and then sheared. In 1982 Goose Green became a household name after the first and longest battle in the conflict between Britain and Argentina.
Darwin settlement from the air with Goose Green at the top of the picture Kilometres 0 0.5 1 2 3 Coronation DARWIN & THE SURROUNDING AREA Turkey vultures Point Barn owls 0 1 2 >6 m Miles WARNING Gaudichaud’s Do not enter minefields under any circumstances Magellanic orchid penguins may be seen Mine eld in harbour Boca turf wall Peale’s and 250 Commerson’s dolphins 200 N Darwin 150 Galpon 100 meaning shed or stonehouse 50 Argentine Cemetery Stone Corral 0 Darwin Height in feet Cemetery above sea level Boca Colonel Please follow the guidelines House ‘H’ Jones (ruins) cairn MAINTAIN A DISTANCE of Darwin 6 m (20 ft) between you and >6 m any wildlife at all times. 2 Para WILDLIFE HAVE RIGHT OF Memorial Mullet can be caught WAY AT ALL TIMES. Do not in the harbour block wildlife from returning or no Darwin Harbour entering the sea. smoking Galpon and Stone Corral TAKE CARE on steep slopes and slippery rocks. Goose Crested Caracara LEAVE GATES as you find them. no fires Green BE AWARE of biosecurity. 30 min drive to Wreck of Do not introduce invasive Hare Gentoo penguins the Garland species to the area. at New Haven Island do not BE CAREFUL not to trample litter the burrows of nesting seabirds, particularly those of Magellanic penguins. Avoid walking across areas of high no flash burrow density. Rabbit Fuegian saxifrage Island Seccomb Island Fuegian Saxifrage – very rare plant LAMBING SEASON last recorded in 1909–1911 ‘in the Islands The lambing season is from October to vicinity of Darwin area’ Bodie Creek December. During this time visitors are Bridge asked to take extra care not to disturb ewes World’s most southerly as they may abandon lambs if startled. suspension bridge
Bodie Creek Bridge The ‘Garland’ History and military Built in Liverpool in 1862, 3-masted steel barque. On 1849 Boca Turf Wall is erected. Original divide between March 3rd 1900, while on sheep and cattle farms a voyage from Hamburg to Talcuhuano, she put 1852 Darwin Cemetery was established. into Stanley with damage 1856 First building at Darwin erected. caused to her bottom plates 1857 The Manse – the Parson’s house was erected in Darwin. by broken jars of acid. The house was demolished in 1970’s, the foundations of After a survey she was the Manse are mostly grassed over but can still be seen. condemned and later towed to Darwin to be used as a 1873 A church was erected at Darwin. The church was of iron cool hulk. During this time construction and designed to accommodate a school. the figurehead parted from It was later moved to Goose Green where it doubled the stem and remained in as a social centre and dance hall. In the 1982 conflict the mud until 1966, when it with Argentina, the church hall was used to imprison was discovered and is now 114 locals. on display at the Historic dockyard Museum in Stanley. 1874 The Stone Corral was built in Darwin for horse taming and cattle work. In 1982 the corral suffered some Battlefield Tours: damage. The Historic Buildings committee effected contact Lorraine or Al repairs in 1998. on 31313. 1890 Stone causeway and connecting bridge built to connect A tour helps you understand Darwin with the wool shed on the opposite bluff. the battle for Goose Green 1890 New Manager’s house built. The house was built as British Paratroopers made to incorporate the old Manse. Darwin house was their way from San Carlos towards Darwin and Goose demolished in 1979 and the materials used elsewhere. Green. There are stops at 1894 The stone Galpon was built. the British and Argentine 1926 Bodie Creek Bridge built Cemeteries, Darwin ridge, Boca Hill, the shearing 1950s A 40 bed boarding school was built at Fish Creek. sheds and community centre The school was burnt down during the 1982 battle for at Goose Green. Goose Green. Of particular interest to 1982 Colonel ‘H’ Jones, the commanding officer of the many are the memorial and parachute regiment was killed whilst attacking an grave of Lt Col H Jones who Argentine position to the west of Darwin. A cairn marks was the highest ranking British Army officer killed where he fell, as seen in the main photograph. in the conflict and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery.
2 Parachute Regiment Memorial