A Visitor's Guide to South Georgia: Second Edition

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Princeton University Press, 10. aug. 2021 - 184 sider

This is the only illustrated guide specifically tailored to the needs of visitors to this remote and captivating part of the world, and it is the ideal book for armchair naturalists.



A Visitor's Guide to South Georgia features hundreds of color photographs of the diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery to be found at this unique tourist destination. It includes extensive and up-to-date coverage of all wildlife groups—from albatrosses and petrels to seals and penguins—as well as color maps and detailed information for the 23 key visitor sites. This stunning photographic guide describes the history, geology, and culture of South Georgia. It also provides a checklist of all fauna and flora as well as valuable tips for visitors to the islands, and the book’s wirebound format enables it to fold out flat for easy use in a water-protective holder.


  • Features hundreds of photos

  • Covers all wildlife groups

  • Includes maps and information for the 23 key visitor sites

  • Describes South Georgia’s unique history, geology, and culture

  • Provides a checklist of all fauna and flora

  • Gives valuable tips for visitors

 

Innhold

A Message from Nigel Haywood
7
Foreword
9
About this Guide
10
Tips for Visitors
11
Natural History of South Georgia
15
List of Figures
16
A Brief History of South Georgia
31
Current Activities
43
The Sites
57
List of Maps
61
Key Information
66
Checklist of the Fauna and Flora of South Georgia
164
Bird Breeding Calendar
171
Bibliography
172
Useful Addresses and Websites
174
PhotoArt Credits
175

The Approach to South Georgia
54
Key to site maps
56
Acknowledgements
178
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Om forfatteren (2021)

Sally Poncet conducts research on seabirds, invasive species, and habitat restoration in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Kim Crosbie worked as a naturalist and guide to South Georgia for more than twelve years and now works for the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators.

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