Welcome to Project Flamingo!

AIM: ”To document photographically the Flamingo's inthe Altiplano of South America in light of developing ecotourism, increasing mining pressure and historical hunting"

News

January 2007

Completion of all online galleries


7th October 2006

Preparation of final expedition report

14th August 2006

Opening of Oxford Town Hall exhibition, Oxford - UNTIL August 31st


30th July 2006

Opening of Watermill Exhibition, Aberfeldy - UNTIL July 30th


29th June 2006

Opening of Little Gallery Exhibition in Broad Canvas, Broad Street Oxford - UNTIL July 2nd

20th May 2006

Return from the field after 6 weeks in Bolivia, Chile and Argentina with 104 rolls of film and a beard!

26th March 2006

Provisional itinerary (subject to confirmation)

  • 5 day tour of lagunas of SW Bolivia with Tonito Tours
  • 5 days at Laguna Colorada SW Bolivia
  • Chick Banding near Lago Poopo with GCFA, Bolivia
  • Visist to Parque Nacionale Lauca and Monumento Nacional Salar de Surire, Chile
  • Visits to Lagunas in region of Salar de Atacama, Chile
  • Visit to Escondida Mining operations, Chile
  • Trip to Laguna Vilama, Argentina with research scientists
  • Final trip to Lago Pozuelos, Northern Argentina

20th March 2006

An exhibition has been confirmed at the Stamford Art Gallery near Peterborough. Dates still awaiting finalisation

27th February 2006

I purchased a highly neccesary Canon 500mm f/4.5 lens today for the project (a £2000 contribution!)

26th February 2006

Royal Caledonian Schools Trust agree to support Project Flamingo with a £750 grant.


4th February 2006

Visit to WWT Slimbridge to meet Nigel Jarrett and discuss Project Flamingo

26th January 2006

Flights booked - dates confirmed as 9th April - 20th may 2006

11th January 2006

The Gordon Foundation agree to support the project with a £750 grant.


13th December 2005

Páramo announce support of Project Flamingo by providing expedition clothing.


8th December 2005

Discussions held with Little Gallery in Oxford regarding hosting the first exhibition of project images.


7th December 2005

RWE NUKEM Limited provide support for Project Flamingo (medical training, immunisations, emergency medical kit)

19th-20th November 2005

Attendence at Royal Geographical Society Explore conference


3rd November 2005

Eric Hosking Trust provides initial grant to support Project Flamingo (£500)

20th September 2005

Initial draft of Project Flamingo proposal written

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