cywong 8/07/2010 23:55
Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands 5/02/2010
It's a lovely place for birdwatching and taking bird photos. However, we had less than 6 hours here.
Approaching the Falkland Islands
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Two of the city attractions - Christ Church Cathedral and Whalebone Arch
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King Penguins
incubating eggs
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preening
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Gentoo Penguins
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Magellanic Penguins
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Turkey Vultures
adult
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picking at a penguin's carcass
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immature
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Falkland Skuas
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Ruddy-headed Geese
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Upland Geese
male
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female
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Kelp Geese
male
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female
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Crested Duck
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Steamer Ducks
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Rock Cormorant
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Imperial Shag
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Black-crowned Night Heron
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House Sparrows
male
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female
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Dolphin Gull
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Kelp Gull
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White-rumped Sandpiper
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Black Oystercatcher
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Thanks for viewing.
[[i] Last edited by cywong at 8/07/2010 23:59 [/i]]