lsinyin

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











[ Last edited by lsinyin at 25/04/2015 18:38 ]

lsinyin

Thank you, Wilson and Paux.

lsinyin

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 ]