Davis station news 2021
![The view from the back seat of a Hägglunds, 2 people in the front seat](/site/assets/files/58147/20211202_112025.600x400.jpg)
An expeditioner's account of survival training Read more
![A group of expeditioners carrying a stretcher from the field into the medial facility through the snow](/site/assets/files/58115/team_carrying_a_stretcher_from_the_field_into_the_medical_facility.600x400.jpg)
The Doctor and his team of lay surgical assistants help keep us safe and well Read more
![man's back wearing a movember t-shirt with another man in yellow survival clothing at the antarctic circle sign](/site/assets/files/58023/antarctic_circle.600x514.jpg)
Renaming November for a good cause Read more
![Close up of a man wearing a beanie, sunglases and hoodie](/site/assets/files/57951/img_7207.600x514.jpg)
Interview with an Aircraft Engineer Read more
![Two woman both holding a large key](/site/assets/files/57816/esther_and_dani.600x514.png)
Operations continue, whilst handing over to the new team Read more
![Four woman jumping with excitement next to the Antarctic Circle sign](/site/assets/files/57759/7f5202d8-e721-435a-b7be-162a89990ffb.600x514.jpg)
The new winter team arrived... at least some of them Read more
![Close up shot of two emperor penguins showing their colour](/site/assets/files/57669/emperor_penguin_john_cherry.600x514.jpg)
The vagaries of Antarctic weather means we're still waiting for… Read more
![A box of weather instruments covered in snow](/site/assets/files/57613/blizzed_stevenson_screen_mick_eccles.600x514.jpg)
As winter draws to an end Davis looks to break some weather records Read more
![A long table set ready for a night of feasting](/site/assets/files/57585/dinner_table_josh_owens.600x514.jpg)
The circle of life continues here at Davis as we prepare for the next team… Read more
![A man and a Hagg parked on a rocky and snowy hill](/site/assets/files/57507/parked_up_at_gardner_is_ladge_kviz.600x514.jpg)
Winter is definitely over as seabirds return to their breeding grounds Read more
![A man drills the sea ice in front of a red vehicle](/site/assets/files/57450/dr_john_drilling_the_sea_ice_ladge_kviz.600x514.jpg)
One of our weekly tasks here at Davis is drilling the frozen ocean Read more
![4 people walk through untouched snow in the sunshine](/site/assets/files/57383/first_footprints_tiarnan_colgan.600x514.jpg)
A group walk to the not-so-often visited Taaffe Ridge Read more
![A emperor penguin climbing through the rafted ice to Davis station beach](/site/assets/files/57353/emp_on_station_erodewald.600x514.jpg)
Seals spotted, emperor penguins come to visit and a busy works program… Read more
![A picture of a grey ship amongst the sea ice with blue skies](/site/assets/files/57286/kista_dan.600x514.jpg)
Our third and final installment in Mick's local history series Read more
![Two Southern giant petrels with wings spread as they stake their territory](/site/assets/files/57240/fight_rmakepeace-1.600x514.jpg)
Time for the annual visit to Hawker Island to check the bird monitoring… Read more
![A small convoy of Hagglunds with a snow plow and sled on the sea ice](/site/assets/files/57206/the_convoy_heads_to_wp_wp_lee_king.600x514.jpg)
First trip of the season successfully accomplished! Read more
![A pregnant Weddell seal lying on some sea ice.](/site/assets/files/57171/cropped_seal_helen_achurch.600x514.jpg)
The seals are finally returning! Read more
![A view across a snowy landscape toward the lights of some distant buildings, just visible through the fog from the sea ice](/site/assets/files/57101/ghost_station_mspencer.600x514.jpg)
A busy week with the Antarctic Film Festival, National Science Week and a… Read more
![The author and his wife smiling for camera](/site/assets/files/57058/mick_and_lesley_eccles_mick_eccles.600x514.jpg)
Another local history chapter Read more
![Long acoustic moorings lying on the floor of a warehouse](/site/assets/files/57038/two_bespoke_acoustic_moorings_ready_to_be_shipped_south_cath_king.600x514.jpg)
Acoustic moorings deployed at Davis Read more
![An open seal hole in sea ice](/site/assets/files/57007/seal_hole_helen_achurch.600x514.jpg)
Winter Weddell seal surveys continue Read more
![A beautifully decorated birthday cake](/site/assets/files/56982/amazing_birthday_cake_photo_by_j_smith.600x514.jpg)
Spend some time with the Bureau of Meteorology Read more
![A view across a snowy landscape towards an orange sunrise. A group of people can been seen watching the sunrise in the dusk.](/site/assets/files/56949/1st_sunrise_on_station_tiarnan_colgan.600x514.jpg)
The sun comes back and we explore some local history Read more
![A lake visible in the distance of a snowy landscape](/site/assets/files/56930/approach_2_paul_hunt.600x514.jpg)
Perfect weather for a trip off-station Read more
![A man is scooping reformed ice out of an ice hole pool with ice sculptures around it.](/site/assets/files/56791/img_6005.600x514.jpg)
On a perfect winter day, we take our Midwinter dip. Read more
![A group of people posing for a picture around the Davis Station sign](/site/assets/files/56764/davis_winterers_photo.600x514.jpg)
Happy Midwinter from all of us here at Davis station! Read more
![A blizzard scene with a small hut visible through the blowy snow](/site/assets/files/56726/platcha_in_the_storm_e_rodewald.600x514.jpg)
The Hägglund/field travel training team gets blizzed in at Platcha hut Read more
![New internal engine parts organised neatly on a metal workbench, ready for installation.](/site/assets/files/56703/new_internal_engine_parts_ready_for_installation_jono_tobey.600x514.jpg)
What keeps the station diesos busy? Read more
![A group of people walking a stretcher up a hill](/site/assets/files/56685/walking_with_equipment_matt_spencer.600x514.jpg)
Learning some basics of search and rescue Read more
![A group of people setting up vehicle winching systems in front on a row of tractors](/site/assets/files/56663/setting_up_2_systems_e_rodewald.600x514.jpg)
Teamwork and a sturdy winch pave the way for sea ice travel Read more
![2 men working an IV station](/site/assets/files/56638/lsa_richo_ladge_john_cherry.600x514.jpg)
The station LSA team have their regular training session to refresh their… Read more
![A group of people around a long dining table.](/site/assets/files/56618/formal_dinner_group_jordan_smith.600x514.jpg)
Some go walkabout... and all feast. Read more
![A woman stands in a wave of frozen water against a sunset](/site/assets/files/56566/jordan_with_water_tiarnan_colgan.600x514.jpg)
Planning for the sea ice opening and some passersby cause excitement Read more
![A group of expeditioners gather around the flagpoles at Davis Station for the Anzac Day Dawn Service](/site/assets/files/56552/anzac_day_service_tiarnan_colgan.600x514.jpg)
Anzac Day celebrations, a pink moon and survival training completed for all Read more
![A row of quad bikes covered in snow](/site/assets/files/56525/img_4911.600x514.jpg)
A bit of TLC after months in the elements Read more
![Aurora over station](/site/assets/files/56479/aurora_from_wharf_rob_makepace.600x514.jpg)
Weather extremes at Davis Read more
![Field tent lit up at night](/site/assets/files/56452/aurora_over_camp_lake_tiarnan_colgan.600x514.jpg)
Survival training completed! Read more
![A man stands in a hut prepares a weather balloon for inflation at a small table. Large doors are open and the Antarctic landscape can be seen behind the man.](/site/assets/files/56408/balloon_preparations.600x514.jpg)
It's all about the weather at Davis Read more
![A panoramic shot of the sea ice forming at the edge of a bay with clouds gathering overhead reflected in the ice](/site/assets/files/56376/first_ice_rob_makepeace.600x514.jpg)
Update on the week's activities at Davis station Read more
![An aerial image looking down on to a group of colourful sheds and buildings situated on a snow smattered land surrounded by water](/site/assets/files/56352/davis_aerial_jordan_smith.600x514.jpg)
Another resupply is over and the new wintering team settles into station Read more
![Looking out across a bay, in the middle of which sits a barge driving a load of cargo to shore](/site/assets/files/56320/barge_operations1.600x514.jpg)
A seamless station handover Read more
![A large red and white ship sits out in a bay with icebergs on the horizon](/site/assets/files/56277/dsc_7855.600x514.jpg)
We welcomed the MPV Everest to resupply the station and change-out the… Read more
![Vibrant orange sunset sky. The Australian flag atop the flagpole and Davis fingerpost sign are silhouetted against the sky](/site/assets/files/56251/e6bb6995-a4d9-4720-bb11-c46270cc67e4.600x514.jpg)
The last week of peace and quiet Read more
![Seals](/site/assets/files/56208/too_close_to_sleep_soundly.600x514.jpg)
Our Senior Met Observer, Damien, runs you through the final phase on… Read more
![Containers sitting on the shore line. Bergy bits visible in the sea](/site/assets/files/56166/img_3877.600x514.jpg)
The end is near! Final preparations for resupply and return to Australia Read more
![A group of small buildings in the foreground with the sea and ice bergs in the distance](/site/assets/files/56129/1_the_red_and_white_rawin_hut_post_office_and_open_seas_wait_for_the_ship_img_7046.600x514.jpg)
You've got mail! A look at one of the world's most remote post… Read more
![A panoramic of the melted water in the tarn with a short jetty and pipes leading in to it.](/site/assets/files/56080/7.600x514.jpg)
Recipe for making water at Davis Read more
![Selfie of expeditioner in beanie and sunglasses with ellie seal in the background](/site/assets/files/56012/6__ellie_seal_survey.600x514.jpg)
Surveys and monitoring continue on station Read more
![Expeditioners in a group photo on the outside deck, some with Santa hats on. Text on photo reads 'From all of us here at Davis station, Merry Christmas. 73rd Anare 2019-20, 428 days and counting](/site/assets/files/55987/img_3446.600x514.jpg)
Celebrating Christmas and New Year's at Davis Read more