Falkland Islands

Black-throated Finch male

Melanodera melanodera melanodera

Steeple Jason Island - West, Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Black-browed Albatross

Thalassarche melanophris melanophris - a huge rookery on this side of the island.

Steeple Jason Island - West, Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Larry L. Jackson

Black-browed Albatross

Thalassarche melanophris melanophris

Steeple Jason Island - West, Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Larry L. Jackson

Black-browed Albatross

Thalassarche melanophris melanophris - the rookery extends to the other point with an estimated 500,000 Albatross.

Steeple Jason Island - West, Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Steeple Jason Island - West

Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Steeple Jason Island - East

Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Steeple Jason Island - East

We had lunch on shore at this location.

Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Larry L. Jackson

Steeple Jason Island - West

It would have been a long walk.

Steeple Jason Island - East, Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Gentoo Penguins & chicks

Pygoscelis papua papua - the typical pebble nests.

Steeple Jason Island - East, Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Gentoo Penguins & chicks

Pygoscelis papua papua

Steeple Jason Island - East, Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Gentoo Penguin & chicks

Pygoscelis papua papua - preparing to feed the chicks.

Steeple Jason Island - East, Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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Gentoo Penguin & chicks

Pygoscelis papua papua - feeding the chicks.

Steeple Jason Island - East, Falkland Islands, January 2, 2009

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