Richard Klim
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The Guardian, 12 Aug 2014: Wildlife on South Georgia's Bird Island – in pictures.
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South Georgia (1 Viewer)
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Peter C.
...just zis guy, you know?
I imagine it's all the snow.
Nohatch
Mad scientist
Amazing place! The whole of South Georgia is spectacular. Visited on a relief/resupply stop but was unlucky wi the swell at Bird Island so didn't get off. Stiil, the view was great: every inch of the island is covered in wildlife. Got my only views of Snowy Sheathbill and a flyover South Georgia Pintail there, plus heaps of SG Pipit. I wouldn't say the Antarctic continent pales in comparison! Completely different in terms of landscape, wildlife, experience etc.
Ah good memories! :t:
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Ah good memories! :t:
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Richard Klim
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Yes, South Georgia is truly stupendous in every sense – and will get even better following the eradication of rats and reindeer. It's a pity that most expedition cruises only visit for a few days, but (perhaps understandably) most of the ordinary punters want to spend more time around the Antarctic Peninsula. On our once-in-a-lifetime trip, I remember some of the plebs questioning whether it had been worth such a long detour when there were plenty of penguins in Antarctica anyway!
Richard Klim
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James Lowther
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Alan henry
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Spent six weeks there recently......it was he'll 
Cheers
Alan
Cheers
Alan
