Subject: [Oversea] Penguin watching at Falkland Islands [Print This Page] Author: lsinyin Time: 25/04/2015 18:35 Subject: 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.
There is a colony of gentoos penguin not too far away from the Rockhoppers.
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.
(Warden’s house provides room and meal)
Some videos
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[ Last edited by lsinyin at 25/04/2015 18:38 ] Author: wilsondring Time: 25/04/2015 18:45
exceptional .. great stuff!!Author: Paux Time: 25/04/2015 23:04
Thank you for sharing with us these beautiful photos of penguins to celebrate today's World Penguin Day ! Author: lsinyin Time: 26/04/2015 21:51
Thank you, Wilson and Paux. Author: lsinyin Time: 26/04/2015 22:52
Some other birds:
灰船鴨 Falkland Flightless Steamer Duck (endemic)
巨鸌 Southern Giant Petrel
棕賊鷗 Falkland Skua
皇家鸕鷀 Imperial Shag
冠麻鴨 Crested Duck
白草雁 Kelp Geese male
白草雁 Kelp Geese female
斑脇草雁 Upland Goose
白腰濱鷸 White Rumped Sandpiper
雙斑鴴 Two-baned Plover
棕胸鴴 Rufous-chested Dotterel
福克蘭鷚Falkland Pipit
暗臉地霸鶲 Dark-faced Ground-tyrant
長尾草地鷚Long-tailed Meadowlark
福克蘭鶫Falkland Thrush
紅背鵟Red-backed Hawk
Please tell me if identification not correct.
[ Last edited by lsinyin at 26/04/2015 23:11 ] Author: lexusjohn Time: 13/05/2015 10:53
Amazing series !
Thank you very much for sharing the beautiful photos !Author: jsk_ppp Time: 16/05/2015 00:11
Excellent videos and photos
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