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| Seabirds We are fortunate in the South Atlantic to have many bird species which are largely dependant on the marine environment. Albatross, shearwaters, petrels and penguins are all exclusively marine while many others such as terns, cormorants and gulls spend at least part of their life cycle at sea. Our offshore islands offer a wonderful habitat for all of our sea birds, and a visit to Kidney or Couchon islands and Volunteer Point by boat offers the tourist the opportunity to see all these wonderful animals in their natural habitat. Both the
black-browed albatross and petrel with their long wings are masters of
gliding and a delight to see when trying to get airborne. Penguins
are everyone's favourite bird and in the Falklands we are very lucky to
have a number of species. Rather ungainly on land all penguins have adapted
well to swim and feed underwater and on a boat trip are often found porpoising
out of the water taking a quick breath with every leap. - The Cormorants forming large rafts and all diving simultaneously below the water. - The Rockhopper Penguins climbing up the rock face of Kidney and Couchon Island. - The Shearwaters forming large rafts in the early evening prior to flying into their nesting places on Kidney Island. - The Gentoo and King penguins coming and going on Volunteer Beach or - just sit
back and enjoy the ride and views with a cup of tea or coffee. |
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