PAYMENT DETAILS PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS Protecting wildlife from invasive species GIFT AID Please use this form for both Penguin Adoption and Membership KIDNEY ISLAND purchase, completing the relevant sections. With Gift Aid on every £1 you give Superb site for land and sea birds 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 donations I have made in the last Postcode ______Tel. ______four years, and all I will make until Email ______I notify you otherwise, as Gift Aid 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 Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than PURCHASE INFORMATION the amount of Gift Aid claimed on * The wildlife on Kidney Island survives in such abundance because over the centuries all my donations in that tax year Penguin adoption for a year – £25 / $40 ■ it has been kept free of rats and mice. Cobb’s wren (above) cannot exist where there it is my responsibility to pay any are rats and other wildlife is severely reduced. Because birds are ground nesting, it is * difference. Membership fee payable crucial to all areas of wildlife importance in the Falkland Islands that invasive species (see overleaf for categories) ■ are kept at bay. Signed:______* *Please indicate £ sterling or US$ Donation ■ Date:______Please make cheques payable Total * To prevent the spread of invasive species and diseases, you are asked to comply to Falklands Conservation. ■ with a few simple measures when travelling around the islands: make sure all of your clothing, equipment and luggage is free from soil, animal faeces, seeds, insects DATA PROTECTION ■ I wish to pay by Visa/Mastercard (please tick) and rodents, and scrub your footwear before each visit to a new wildlife My card number is We respect your privacy. Falklands site or seabird colony. If you have any questions about biosecurity, or wish to Conservation will not make your report diseased wildlife, please speak to the landowners or call name and address available to other ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ the Department of Agriculture 27355 / Falklands Conservation 22247 for advice. organisations, and will treat your details as confidential. If however, Expiry date ■ ■ ■ ■ you would be happy to receive / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS information, about other aspects of Signature ______We wish especially to thank Paul Brickle and Robin Woods for their contributions to the text our work from time to time, please and the Falkland Islands Shallow Marine Surveys Group for permission to use the bathymetric tick the box . Cardholder’s name ______map. Photos: Paul Brickle, Margaret Carr, Craig Dockrill, Alan Henry, Allan White. Cardholder’s address (if different from applicant) Maps by 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.
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King Penguin Adoption l Adopt a king penguin at the remote colony of KIDNEY ISLAND Great shearwaters are found amongst this This is to certify that Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands for £25/ has adopted
dense area of sooty shearwater burrows. at US$40 for 12 months. 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 Kidney Island has a small population of to improve our understanding of these beautiful birds. Help conservation efforts to protect the penguins of This adoption is for one year from Cape Dolphin 350 km (280 miles) to the east of the South no more than 15 pairs but it is the only the Falklands. N American continent. It consists of two large l Salvador confirmed breeding site outside the far 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 KIDNEY islands, East and West Falkland, and more Roy Cove N D Berkeley www.falklandsconservation.com Photo: Ruedi Abbühl A Teal away Tristan da Cunha group of islands. Mt Adam 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 ISLAND Crooked Inlet L N A 2297 F Murrell l A Bold Cove than 750 small islands and islets. Fern Mt Usborne A Port Receive updates from Falklands Conservation. Cape Ridge Chartres L STANLEY William The two shearwaters are summer residents Shallow L Pembroke Farm 2312 Harbour Mt Pleasant K K Bluff Cove Farm Darwin Airport Dunnose L L Fitzroy Head Goose Green A A arriving in September and departing in April. Beaver Spring 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 They are both tremendous travellers, with 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 great shearwater migrating as far north Port Stephens U O S Hoste Inlet D N someone else, if so just let us know the details. A Speedwell L K Island L A as Canada and some sooty shearwaters F 1500 Cape Meredith Bull Point I would like the adoption pack to be sent to: 1000 reaching Greenland. ■ 500 Kilometres 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 PLEASE WRITE IN BLOCK CAPITALS 0 Height in feet 0 10 20 30 40 Kidney Island is also one of only four known above sea level Miles nesting sites in the Falkland Islands for the White-chinned petrel Name ______Kidney Island lies about 0·5 km (546 yds) off the white-chinned petrel, locally known as Address ______coast of East Falkland, at the southern entrance to ‘the shoemaker’ (its ear-piercing, screaming a Vulnerable conservation status and are Berkeley Sound, 16 km (10 miles) from Stanley. trills are said to resemble a steel hammer listed under the international Agreement on ______the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels Kidney Island is reached by a 30-minute boat ride tapping a small anvil). It is restricted to south- ______facing slopes and is another burrowing bird, (ACAP). from Stanley. In summer, there are occasional evening Postcode ______Tel. ______cruises around the Island to view the seabirds. excavating curved burrows in soft peat up Grey-backed storm petrels are believed to to 2 m deep. White-chinned petrels have nest in the tussac on the island. Email ______Cochon Island (8 ha, 20 acres) lies a short distance north-west of Kidney Island and, with Kidney Island, Penguin Name ______makes up the Kidney Island Group Important Bird MEMBERSHIP Area FK09. l Join Falklands Conservation and help to protect the spectacular wildlife of the Falkland Islands. l Receive a joining pack and membership badge. l Receive regular updates from the Islands and
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 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 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.” 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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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. have helped Falklands Conservation and ■ Individual (UK, EU or FI) £30/$50 ■ Individual (overseas) £50/$80 ■ Household/family £50/$80 ■ Gold £100/$170 Permission to land on Kidney Island must be ■ Life (one-off payment) £1,000/$1,700 obtained from the Falkland Islands Government ■ Environmental Planning Department Student £15/$20 (telephone: +500 28480). Visitors must be accompanied by a guide. It is essential that all visitors follow the Falkland Islands To either adopt a penguin and/or become a member please complete both sides of this form Countryside Code particularly to guard against the You can also purchase securely online at www.falklandsconservation.com/our-shop risk of fire and the introduction of invasive species. Great shearwaters Falklands Conservation is a UK registered charity no. 1073859 and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales no. 03661322. cover photo: Sooty shearwaters ✃ About Kidney Island
"The tussac world of Kidney Island is one of the most extraordinary places for birds that I have experienced in my lifetime." Olin Sewall Pettingill, distinguished American ornithologist, 1982. Kidney Island, named for its roughly kidney- Peale's dolphin shaped outline, is a National Nature plentiful food supply in the tussac and in the Reserve owned by the Falkland Islands extensive kelp beds offshore, Kidney Island Government. It is 32 hectares (80 acres) supports a much denser bird population in area, reaching a height of 21–24 m than anywhere else on the adjacent (70–80 feet) with near vertical 15 m (50 ft) mainland. Shearwaters and petrels are very cliffs on the north side. There are boulder numerous, the Falkland endemic Cobb’s beaches on eastern and western coasts wren is common on the boulder beaches, and a large sandy bay facing south-west. and tussacbirds are abundant across the Much of the island is covered in dense, entire island. mature tussac grass, which in places Magellanic, macaroni and southern grows 3 m (10 ft) tall. Amongst the 26 rockhopper penguins are resident in flowering plant species two are unique to summer. Historically, there was a large the Falklands: the woolly and the smooth colony of rockhopper penguins on Kidney Falkland ragworts. It has never been Island (3,500 pairs estimated in 1936) stocked with grazing animals and is free but this is much reduced today (297 pairs). of rats and mice. The absence of rodents Penguins suffered large-scale egg collecting means that ground-nesting birds are able to for many years. It is now illegal to collect thrive. rockhopper penguin eggs and the colony is There is a small hut on the island, erected in slowly recovering. the 1940s for people coming from Stanley Southern sea lions haul out to rest in to harvest winter fodder for horses and the tussac. In the surrounding waters both cattle. Men would spend up to four days Commerson’s and Peale’s dolphins are here cutting tussac grass and living in the frequently seen and the area is a favoured hut. This practice ceased in the early 1950s. foraging ground for both sei and minke Because there are abundant nest sites, whales which usually appear in March good shelter from wind and rain, plus a and April. KIDNEY ISLAND N
Sooty Peale’s and Commerson’s dolphins shearwater Northwest Point and whales (on migration)
Sooty shearwater Oystercatcher Northwest Southern rockhopper Southern rockhopper Southern rockhopper penguins nest on the penguins penguins Rock Inlets North Cliffs north facing cliffs. West Bay
Cobb’s wren Northeast Point West Point Cobb’s wren White-chinned petrel Magellanic Sea lions penguins Southwest Sooty Point shearwater Dix’s Cove Landing Hut Bay Sea lions Sea lions
Magellanic Peale’s and penguins Sooty Southeast Point 15 Commerson’s shearwater dolphins 0 Height in feet Please follow the guidelines above sea level Cobb’s wren MAINTAIN A DISTANCE of Suggested Kelp beds 6 m (20 ft) between you and >6 m walking route Beware Sea Lions any wildlife at all times. Metres in tussac and on Southern Shore 0 100 200 300 landing beach. WILDLIFE HAVE RIGHT OF WAY AT ALL TIMES. Do not block wildlife from returning or no 0 100 200 300 entering the sea. smoking Yards TAKE CARE on steep slopes and slippery rocks. Ensure door is firmly closed and secure to prevent Sea Lions from entering the building. BE AWARE of biosecurity. no fires Do not introduce invasive species to the area. BE CAREFUL not to trample the burrows of nesting do not litter seabirds, particularly those of Magellanic penguins. Avoid walking across areas of high burrow density. The tussac cutters' hut is of historic interest. Sea lions concealed in the tussac no flash Please do not mark or damage it. Shearwaters and petrels At the end of every summer’s day as dusk A large part of this spectacle comes from up approaches a vast crowd of seabirds returns to 10s of thousands of sooty shearwaters to their burrows on Kidney Island. With many which breed on Kidney Island every year. hundreds calling, the whole island comes They nest, particularly in the west of alive with an eerie, howling noise. There is the Island, in twisting and sometimes plenty of activity all through the night, many interconnecting underground burrows. arriving, many leaving, many calling. The ground in places is undermined with a All this rapidly decreases at daybreak as dense network of up to one breeding pair per some birds return to sea while others stay 2 sq m. Particular care must be taken when quietly underground until darkness returns walking over the Island not to damage these once more. burrow nest sites as they are easily broken through from above.
Sooty shearwaters