In December 2017 I was fortunate enough to be able to spend some time on New Island, one of the more Westerly islands in the Falklands archipelago. I was there to follow researcher Dr Paulo Catry, who has been working with the black-browed albatross of the Falklands for over 15 years. I was there with the support of my employers of the time, FITV, and also of the New Island Conservation Trust, who manage New Island to be an internationally important wildlife reserve.
This trip was absolutely stunning. Not only was the scenery and the wildlife absolutely incredible, but my hosts on the island were equally as warm and welcoming. It was great to hear from Paulo about the ongoing work to research the species here, and how every new piece of information can add to local and worldwide conservation initiatives.
