Short Note: Unusual breeding site for kelp gulls on Deception Island, Antarctica

Petersen, Elisa de Souza; Valls, Fernanda Caminha Leal; Aver, Gustavo Francisco; Petry, Maria Virgı́nia

doi:10.1017/s0954102015000267

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“…In addition, most surveys conducted in Antarctica are limited to areas where there are research stations and good logistical support, e.g. King George Island (Petry et al 2016, Sierakowski et al 2017, Nelson Island (Coria et al 1995, Lumpe & Weidinger 2000 and Deception Island (Kendall et al 2003, Petersen et al 2015. Thus, the species and population trends of many remote areas remain unknown.…”

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Population trends of seabirds at Stinker Point, Elephant Island, Maritime Antarctica

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Available information about seabird breeding population trends on Stinker Point (Elephant Island, Maritime Antarctic Peninsula) is outdated by decades. This study reports current numbers of breeding species, and evaluates population trends over 28 years. We counted breeding pairs of seabirds along all ice-free areas on Stinker Point during two distinct periods (summers of 1985/86–1991/92 and 2009/10–2013/14). Thirteen species currently breed in the area: four Sphenisciformes, four Procellariiformes, one Suliforme and four Charadriiformes. Chinstrap penguin Pygoscelis antarcticus has the highest number of breeding pairs (4971±590), followed by gentoo penguin Pygoscelis papua (1242±339). Comparisons between the two intervals showed declining trends for almost all breeding populations, although southern giant petrels Macronectes giganteus are experiencing a subtle population growth. Population decreases in locations with low human disturbance, such as Stinker Point, may indicate sensibility to climate and environmental change and need further investigation.

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“…2003, Petersen et al . 2015). Thus, the species and population trends of many remote areas remain unknown.…”

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Population trends of seabirds at Stinker Point, Elephant Island, Maritime Antarctica

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Short Note: Unusual breeding site for kelp gulls on Deception Island, Antarctica

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Population trends of seabirds at Stinker Point, Elephant Island, Maritime Antarctica

Population trends of seabirds at Stinker Point, Elephant Island, Maritime Antarctica

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