Birdwatching in Antarctica with Grandma
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Why go to Antarctica? The answer is simple: Antarctica is nature in its purest state.
Antarctica is a continent located literally at the bottom of the world. The weather there is extremely cold. Antarctica is almost completely covered by ice and snow for much of the year. Very few people live there, except in the small towns of McMurdo and Palmer on the seashore. There is a science station at the South Pole where experiments are done relating mostly to weather and space exploration.
Of the 35 species of seabirds that live south of the Antarctic Convergence, only 19 species breed on the Antarctic continent itself.
By the way, how many species of penguins are there in the world? How many can you name?
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Antarctica DVD
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Antarctica Dreaming (HD/ DVD Combo) [HD DVD]
Amazon Price: $14.68 (as of 05/28/2012)
Imagine a world colored by ice and fire, carved by hurricane-force winds, weighted by glaciers, and teeming with wildlife perfectly adapted to freezing conditions and winters of perpetual darkness. Experience the beauty of wild white blizzards and fire-red sunsets reflected in a glassy sea.
Antarctica Dreaming HD DVD explores the Antarctic peninsula, South Georgia Island, and the Falkland Islands, and features five species of penguins, four kinds of seals, fierce seabirds, and the most spectacular scenery on the planet.
Antarctica: A Guide to the Wildlife, 4th (Bradt Guides)
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 05/28/2012)
"Here, at last, is the book we've been waiting for."
--David Attenborough
Book Description
A superbly illustrated and attractive traveler's companion to the wildlife of the Antarctic wilderness written by TV naturalist Tony Soper. Full species identification is aided by specially commissioned paintings by Dafila Scott.
Some facts about Antarctica
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Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, highest (on average), and driest continent; during summer, more solar radiation reaches the surface at the South Pole than is received at the Equator in an equivalent period; mostly uninhabitable. Almost the entire continent is covered with ice and snow. If all of the ice were to melt, it is estimated that the sea level throughout the world would rise by 200 ft. ---------------------------------------------
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Unfortunately for penguins, the earth's temperatures are rising at an alarming rate and the ice at the polar caps is melting. In Antarctica, home to the famous Emperor Penguin, the annual melting season has been extended by as much as 3 weeks in recent decades.
Welcome to Antarctica - Wonderful Books
17 Species of Penguins in the World
Erected-Crest Penguins
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Adelie Penguins
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Gentoo Penguins
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Chinstrap Penguins
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King Penguins
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Rockhopper Penguins
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Magellanic Penguins
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Galapagos Penguins
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African Penguins
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Little Penguins
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Royal Penguins
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Yellow-eyed Penguins
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Snares Island Penguins
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Humbolt Penguins
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Macroni Penguins
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Fiordland Penguins
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Emperor Penguins
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Antarctica Poster
Antarctica Art Print
18 in. x 25 in.
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A whole new understanding of what really happened on the ice
Race for the South Pole: The Expedition Diaries of Scott and Amundsen
Amazon Price: $14.00 (as of 05/28/2012)
In 1910, Robert Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen set sail for Antarctica, each from his own starting point, and the epic race for the South Pole was on. 2010, marks the centenary of the last great race of terrestrial discovery
Link for serious Antarctic Birders
- Birds-Wildlife of Antarctica
- With the end of the long polar winter comes the arrival of millions of seabirds to breed. First to arrive are the Adelie penguins who have walked as much as 50 kilometers across the sea ice to reach their nesting grounds. They are followed soon after by the petrels and skuas, flying in from the open sea. Of the 35 species of seabirds that live south of the Antarctic Convergence, only 19 species breed on the Antarctic continent itself. Probably 100 million or more birds breed along the coast and offshore islands of Antarctica.
National Geographic Antarctica Link
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National Geographic Magazine - Discover Antarctica
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Great Books about Penguins
Video of Penguins in Antarctica
Penguin Stuffies
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Penguin Jewelry
Antarctica Links
- Birds of the Antarctic
- Pictures and descriptions of Antarctic birds. (other than penguins)
- Travel to Antarctica
- Welcome to Heritage Expeditions, New Zealand's award winning Expedition Travel company. We specialize in Worldwide Natural history small group Expeditions for the discerning traveller.
Display your bird photographs in style.
Coby DP-887 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame with MP3 Player & 2 Metal Frames
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The new Coby DP-887 digital picture frame blends traditional functionality with today's technology and design. Enjoy pictures, music and movies and capture your most precious moments with family and friends in a new vivid and engaging way, and in a style that's perfect for the home or office.
Great penguin clothes
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Antarctica on eBay
Penguin Webcam
- Penguins at Barcelona Zoo
- Pictures filmed in real time, from a SONY video server installed in the Penguins enclosure
Antarctica Tee's
Great Penguin Gifts
Antarctica Stuff on eBay
Travel to Antarctica - make your travel plans here.
Antarctica in the Spotlight
Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey
Amazon Price: $6.45 (as of 05/28/2012)
List Price: $35.00
This wonderful book captures the beauty and majesty of Antarctica like no other. In her many travels to and around the Antarctic, Joan was given opportunities and access to areas that are rarely seen by anyone, let alone the many scientists and researchers that work in Antarctica. You will be immensley pleased with this book and through it become more aware of Antarctica, its history and beauty.
Release Date: 03/28/2006
Webkinz Penguin
Webkinz Penguin
Amazon Price: $24.88 (as of 05/28/2012)
* The virtual version of the plush animal comes alive online in webkinz world when activated with the special given code
* When you register your pet you can care for it as if it were a real pet
* You are guaranteed to have a great time waddling all over webkinz world
* It is unique as there is something different that appeals to everyone
* Webkinz World is updated every two weeks so be sure to visit frequently to see what is new and exciting for you to explore
Antarctica Guestbook
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grannysage May 20, 2012 @ 11:03 pm | delete
- It's a fascinating place but not one on my travel list! I do love penguins. They are so cute.
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TheTravelGal
May 20, 2012 @ 8:31 pm | delete
- thanks for the virtual bird watching, penguins are so fun to watch and the albatross are also interesting.
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getmoreinfo
May 20, 2012 @ 4:42 pm | delete
- Birdwatching sounds like so much fun, I enjoyed the images of the birds too.
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0ctavias0fferings
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- Excellent lens :-)
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LeslieBrenner Apr 22, 2008 @ 6:57 pm | delete
- All your birding lenses are great! Wow, is there somewhere in the world you haven't been birding yet?
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Antarctica Index
- Antarctica DVD
- Cutest Penquin Close-ups ever
- Some facts about Antarctica
- Welcome to Antarctica - Wonderful Books
- 17 Species of Penguins in the World
- Antarctica Poster
- A whole new understanding of what really happened on the ice
- Link for serious Antarctic Birders
- National Geographic Antarctica Link
- Great Books about Penguins
- Video of Penguins in Antarctica
- Penguin Stuffies
- Penguin Jewelry
- Antarctica Links
- Display your bird photographs in style.
- Great penguin clothes
- Antarctica on eBay
- Penguin Webcam
- Antarctica Tee's
- Great Penguin Gifts
- Antarctica Stuff on eBay
- Travel to Antarctica - make your travel plans here.
- Antarctica in the Spotlight
- Royal Albatross
- Webkinz Penguin
- Antarctica Guestbook
- Birding with Grandma - Table of Contents linking to the world
- Build your own lens.
- Create you very own CafePress Store
- Antarctica Blog Posts from Google
- Search Penguin
- Search Antarctica
- My Top 10 Lenses
- About GramaBarb
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