lsinyin 25/04/2015 18:35
Penguin watching at Falkland Islands
I had a week at Stanley, Falkland Islands last month and watched penguins at two locations: Murrel Farm and Volunteer Point.
1. Murrel Farm
It took about 30-minute drive from Stanley to Murrel Farm and another 60 minute off-road driving over the rolling peaty moor to the Rockhoppers colony. Hundreds of penguins rested at the rocky slope with stunning view of Berkeley Sound in the background.
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There is a colony of gentoos penguin not too far away from the Rockhoppers.
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2. Volunteer Point
It took over 2 hours driving from Stanley to Volunteer Point. The route was about 80km while the last quarter was really adventure, off-road driving with variety of challenges. However, the rewards was outstanding. I saw King penguins, Magellanic penguins and Gentoo penguins with chicks. The white sand beach was beautiful with penguins and other birds. I only heard the sound of wave and penguin. It was amazing and majestic.
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(Warden’s house provides room and meal)
Some videos
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[[i] Last edited by lsinyin at 25/04/2015 18:38 [/i]]
wilsondring 25/04/2015 18:45
exceptional .. great stuff!!3551873d93aa445
Paux 25/04/2015 23:04
Thank you for sharing with us these beautiful photos of penguins to celebrate today's World Penguin Day !
lsinyin 26/04/2015 21:51
Thank you, Wilson and Paux.
lsinyin 26/04/2015 22:52
Some other birds:
灰船鴨 Falkland Flightless Steamer Duck (endemic)
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_0600.jpg[/img]
巨鸌 Southern Giant Petrel
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_2053.jpg[/img]
棕賊鷗 Falkland Skua
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_0459.jpg[/img]
皇家鸕鷀 Imperial Shag
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_0526.jpg[/img]
冠麻鴨 Crested Duck
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_1679.jpg[/img]
白草雁 Kelp Geese male
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_1703.jpg[/img]
白草雁 Kelp Geese female
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_1504.jpg[/img]
斑脇草雁 Upland Goose
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_1498.jpg[/img]
白腰濱鷸 White Rumped Sandpiper
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_1916.jpg[/img]
雙斑鴴 Two-baned Plover
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_0687.jpg[/img]
棕胸鴴 Rufous-chested Dotterel
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_0793.jpg[/img]
福克蘭鷚Falkland Pipit
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_0839.jpg[/img]
暗臉地霸鶲 Dark-faced Ground-tyrant
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_1128.jpg[/img]
長尾草地鷚Long-tailed Meadowlark
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_1299.jpg[/img]
福克蘭鶫Falkland Thrush
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_1273.jpg[/img]
紅背鵟Red-backed Hawk
[img]http://images5.fotop.net/albums5/cam/2015_Falkland/IMG_1049.jpg[/img]
Please tell me if identification not correct.
[[i] Last edited by lsinyin at 26/04/2015 23:11 [/i]]
lexusjohn 13/05/2015 10:53
Amazing series !
Thank you very much for sharing the beautiful photos !3551004445 3551004445 3551004445 3551004445 3551004445
jsk_ppp 16/05/2015 00:11
Excellent videos and photos 3551cry445