As I'm planning next years field season, I wonder if anyone on here would like to run a small island project on Skúvoy with me. I will be catching and samling great skuas, but there will be good opportunities to investigate other aspects of seabird island ecology 🌍🧪 #seabirds
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
As I'm planning next years field season, I wonder if anyone on here would like to run a small island project on Skúvoy with me. I will be catching and samling great skuas, but there will be good opportunities to investigate other aspects of seabird island ecology 🌍🧪 #seabirds
A reminder that many North Atlantic seabird populations were decimated by the #HPAI (which is primarily a man-made issue), this great skua skull most likely is from the outbreak in 2022, when approximately 70% of the breeding birds died over a span of a few weeks. We have fortunately not seen any
June 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A reminder that many North Atlantic seabird populations were decimated by the #HPAI (which is primarily a man-made issue), this great skua skull most likely is from the outbreak in 2022, when approximately 70% of the breeding birds died over a span of a few weeks. We have fortunately not seen any
The best thing about studying great skua diet is that you end up studying other seabirds too. It suits my undiagnosed magpiebrain very well! #seabirds 🧪🌍
September 26, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The best thing about studying great skua diet is that you end up studying other seabirds too. It suits my undiagnosed magpiebrain very well! #seabirds 🧪🌍
@jdavies826.bsky.social great to see you here! I'm knee deep in skua fieldwork on Skuvoy. What's new from you??
June 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
@jdavies826.bsky.social great to see you here! I'm knee deep in skua fieldwork on Skuvoy. What's new from you??
3. Skúvoy (population 40, Faroe Islands)
4. Hallig Hooge (population 91, Germany)
(2/7)
#island #smallisland #islands #hallig #fugloy #skuvoy #hallighooge
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4. Hallig Hooge (population 91, Germany)
(2/7)
#island #smallisland #islands #hallig #fugloy #skuvoy #hallighooge
@gbal1.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
3. Skúvoy (population 40, Faroe Islands)
4. Hallig Hooge (population 91, Germany)
(2/7)
#island #smallisland #islands #hallig #fugloy #skuvoy #hallighooge
@gbal1.bsky.social
4. Hallig Hooge (population 91, Germany)
(2/7)
#island #smallisland #islands #hallig #fugloy #skuvoy #hallighooge
@gbal1.bsky.social
The word from Skúvoy is similar, that it's looking very bad. Parents are bringing shrimp back to their chicks which is usually a very bad sign.
August 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The word from Skúvoy is similar, that it's looking very bad. Parents are bringing shrimp back to their chicks which is usually a very bad sign.
Puffins! Puffins! Papagaaiduikers! Puffins!
Puffins!
Did I mention puffins?
Skuvoy colony on The Faroe Islands.
Puffins!
Puffins!
Did I mention puffins?
Skuvoy colony on The Faroe Islands.
Puffins!
July 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Puffins! Puffins! Papagaaiduikers! Puffins!
Puffins!
Did I mention puffins?
Skuvoy colony on The Faroe Islands.
Puffins!
Puffins!
Did I mention puffins?
Skuvoy colony on The Faroe Islands.
Puffins!
This is very good news, and very interesting to hear! The recovery on Skúvoy is slow but they seem to be doing well enough
June 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This is very good news, and very interesting to hear! The recovery on Skúvoy is slow but they seem to be doing well enough
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Interest in joining Skúvoy Island Observatory season 2026
I am putting this out on the web to see what interest there may be to help out in various ways with the science but also the other aspects of island life.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Interest in joining Skúvoy Island Observatory season 2026
I am putting this out on the web to see what interest there may be to help out in various ways with the science but also the other aspects of island life.
forms.gle
December 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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@sjurdur.bsky.social Hi, yes! It's at the cliffs west of Sandur, looking south towards Skúvoy (at safe distance from the skuas). Wonderful place. Yours must be at Fossá? I hope to go back some day.
January 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
@sjurdur.bsky.social Hi, yes! It's at the cliffs west of Sandur, looking south towards Skúvoy (at safe distance from the skuas). Wonderful place. Yours must be at Fossá? I hope to go back some day.
New Paper: Does the diurnal timing of copulations vary with laying date in the Great Skua on Skúvoy, Faroe Islands? In: Dansk Ornitologisk Forenings Tidsskrift http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11755/b349fbdc-aecd-43d3-ab17-25b5892ba003
Why do afternoon copulations mainly occur after the egg-l...
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December 3, 2024 at 5:50 PM
New Paper: Does the diurnal timing of copulations vary with laying date in the Great Skua on Skúvoy, Faroe Islands? In: Dansk Ornitologisk Forenings Tidsskrift http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11755/b349fbdc-aecd-43d3-ab17-25b5892ba003
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Interest in joining Skúvoy Island Observatory season 2026
I am putting this out on the web to see what interest there may be to help out in various ways with the science but also the other aspects of island life.
forms.gle
November 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Yes indeed! Very welcome back sometime! forms.gle/DxsgXBdJb7nr...
Interest in joining Skúvoy Island Observatory season 2026
I am putting this out on the web to see what interest there may be to help out in various ways with the science but also the other aspects of island life.
forms.gle
December 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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The ferry Sildberin was not cancelled due to weather conditions as initially reported, but because of a fault in its cooling water system, the acting director of Strandferðslan confirmed to Faroese broadcaster KVF. Strandferðslan had announced the cancellation of Monday’s sailing to Skúvoy, citing…
Ferry cancelled after fault found in cooling water system
The ferry Sildberin was not cancelled due to weather conditions as initially reported, but because of a fault in its cooling water system, the acting director of Strandferðslan confirmed to Faroese broadcaster KVF. Strandferðslan had announced the cancellation of Monday’s sailing to Skúvoy, citing weather as the reason—despite calm conditions. The move prompted local authorities […]
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May 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The ferry Sildberin was not cancelled due to weather conditions as initially reported, but because of a fault in its cooling water system, the acting director of Strandferðslan confirmed to Faroese broadcaster KVF. Strandferðslan had announced the cancellation of Monday’s sailing to Skúvoy, citing…
The ferry Sildberin has failed to sail to the Faroese island of Skúvoy for two consecutive days due to weather conditions, forcing residents to charter their own vessel, Kringvarp Føroya reports. Strandferðslan, the Faroese public ferry operator, cancelled both yesterday’s evening crossing and…
Ferry cancellations leave Skúvoy residents to charter private vessel
The ferry Sildberin has failed to sail to the Faroese island of Skúvoy for two consecutive days due to weather conditions, forcing residents to charter their own vessel, Kringvarp Føroya reports. Strandferðslan, the Faroese public ferry operator, cancelled both yesterday’s evening crossing and today’s scheduled trip, citing adverse weather. With no alternative transport provided, Skúvoy’s […]
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May 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
The ferry Sildberin has failed to sail to the Faroese island of Skúvoy for two consecutive days due to weather conditions, forcing residents to charter their own vessel, Kringvarp Føroya reports. Strandferðslan, the Faroese public ferry operator, cancelled both yesterday’s evening crossing and…
Petur Asano, a Faroese politician from Skúvoy, has taken his campaign to a balcony after being denied access to traditional venues, Faroese broadcaster Kringvarp Føroya reports. Asano, known for his slogan “The view? Gone! Balconies? Gone!”, was photographed addressing voters from a balcony after…
Faroese politician campaigns from balcony after losing access to venues
Petur Asano, a Faroese politician from Skúvoy, has taken his campaign to a balcony after being denied access to traditional venues, Faroese broadcaster Kringvarp Føroya reports. Asano, known for his slogan “The view? Gone! Balconies? Gone!”, was photographed addressing voters from a balcony after his campaign faced restrictions. The image, captured by Uni L. Hansen, […]
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March 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Petur Asano, a Faroese politician from Skúvoy, has taken his campaign to a balcony after being denied access to traditional venues, Faroese broadcaster Kringvarp Føroya reports. Asano, known for his slogan “The view? Gone! Balconies? Gone!”, was photographed addressing voters from a balcony after…