Svalbard 2008

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Refuelling of the helicopter during survey. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Refuelling of the helicopter during survey. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
The mountains between Van Mijenfjorden and Van Keulenfjorden, west coast of Spitsbergen (seen from the north). Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
The mountains between Van Mijenfjorden and Van Keulenfjorden, west coast of Spitsbergen (seen from the north). Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
During refuelling in Mushamna, Kim Holmén and Audun Igesund received an introduction to life as a trapper. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
During refuelling in Mushamna, Kim Holmén and Audun Igesund received an introduction to life as a trapper. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
The survey helicopter (Eurocopter Dauphin AS365N2). Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
The survey helicopter (Eurocopter Dauphin AS365N2). Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
The Hornsund area seen from Hornsundtind (towards the north). Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
The Hornsund area seen from Hornsundtind (towards the north). Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
A small ivory gull colony. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
A small ivory gull colony. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
An ivory gull colony in Fagerstafjella, the Bellsund area. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
An ivory gull colony in Fagerstafjella, the Bellsund area. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
The glacier Hornbreen, inner part of Hornsund. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
The glacier Hornbreen, inner part of Hornsund. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Kapp Weissenfels at Svenskøya, a previous breeding site for ivory gull, not in use 2006-2008. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Kapp Weissenfels at Svenskøya, a previous breeding site for ivory gull, not in use 2006-2008. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
An ivory gull colony at a nunatak in the inner part of Barentsøya. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
An ivory gull colony at a nunatak in the inner part of Barentsøya. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
An ivory gull colony at a nunatak in the inner part of Barentsøya (same colony as in the previous picture). Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
An ivory gull colony at a nunatak in the inner part of Barentsøya (same colony as in the previous picture). Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
A small ivory gull colony, inner part of Spitsbergen. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
A small ivory gull colony, inner part of Spitsbergen. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Rivalensundet, between Kongsøya and Svenskøya, Kong Karls Land. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Rivalensundet, between Kongsøya and Svenskøya, Kong Karls Land. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Setting up the camp and getting the equipment tent sorted out. Photo: Audun Igesund.
Setting up the camp and getting the equipment tent sorted out. Photo: Audun Igesund.
On the way to the colony in the north-west. Photo: Audun Igesund.
On the way to the colony in the north-west. Photo: Audun Igesund.
The main colony for work conducted on Svenskøya in 2008. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
The main colony for work conducted on Svenskøya in 2008. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Ivory gulls on nests. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Ivory gulls on nests. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Resting ivory gulls, close to the colony at Svenskøya, Kong Karls Land. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Resting ivory gulls, close to the colony at Svenskøya, Kong Karls Land. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Looking for ringed ivory gulls. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Looking for ringed ivory gulls. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Resighting of ivory gull ringed in 2007 (HR) with two eggs. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Resighting of ivory gull ringed in 2007 (HR) with two eggs. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Work in a colony south-east on Svenskøya. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Work in a colony south-east on Svenskøya. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Breakfast in the dining area of the kitchen tent. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Breakfast in the dining area of the kitchen tent. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Breakfast in the cooking area of the kitchen tent. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Breakfast in the cooking area of the kitchen tent. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
All sampling equipment ready, waiting for the next ivory gull to be caught. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
All sampling equipment ready, waiting for the next ivory gull to be caught. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Flying ivory gull. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Flying ivory gull. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Attaching the satellite transmitter. Photo: Audun Igesund.
Attaching the satellite transmitter. Photo: Audun Igesund.
Attaching the satellite transmitter. Sampling equipment for blood, feathers, faeces and genetic samples in the background. Photo: Audun Igesund.
Attaching the satellite transmitter. Sampling equipment for blood, feathers, faeces and genetic samples in the background. Photo: Audun Igesund.
Ivory gull with solar powered satellite transmitter. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Ivory gull with solar powered satellite transmitter. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Ivory gull with solar powered satellite transmitter. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Ivory gull with solar powered satellite transmitter. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Preparing for a new day. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
Preparing for a new day. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
The camp after a windy and snowy day. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
The camp after a windy and snowy day. Photo: Hallvard Strøm.
The trip wire after some cold and stormy days in July on Svenskøya. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
The trip wire after some cold and stormy days in July on Svenskøya. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Time to pack out the camp again as the helicopter was not able to pick us up as planned. Luckily we left the tents up. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Time to pack out the camp again as the helicopter was not able to pick us up as planned. Luckily we left the tents up. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Finally, after 3 days in the tents, the weather improved. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.
Finally, after 3 days in the tents, the weather improved. Photo: Cecilie Miljeteig.