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EXPEDITIONS Flag Reports   FLAG 161 Ecological survey of the penguins of Isla Noir and other coastal islands, Southern Chile November 6–18, 2005 W. Roger Fry MN'97 Expedition Members: David A. Oehler, USA Leonard A. Weakley, Jr MN'97, USA W. Roger Fry, MN'97, USA Manuel Marin, Chile   Introduction The purpose of this expedition to Isla Noir and other coastal islands in Southern Chile, was to continue the ecological study of the Rockhopper penguins on the west coast of South America, and document the presence of both Macaroni and Magellanic penguins and other avifauna. Isla Noir is one of the most westerly islands south of the Straights of Magellan, standing alone in that part of the South Pacific. Isla Recalada, another island visited is north of Noir. These islands have never been inhabited, and show little sign of human presence, past or present. The islands have for the most part been left alone, probably due to the unpredictable weather and hazardous seas. The islands in this part of southern Chile are partially vegetated with low growing soft wood trees, all angled to the east, bearing the brunt of the prevailing westerly winds. The temperature in the early Spring (November) averages about 40 degrees, somewhat warmer during the day and noticeably cooler at night. Cloud cover, wind and rain are everyday occurrences. FULL REPORT in pdf RETURN TO LIST

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