Join your guide for a truly exclusive tour
OF Kidney Island. During your launch trip out to Kidney Island you may see the majestic Black Browed Albatross flying effortlessly by or Peale's Dolphins swimming
IN the bow wave
OF the launch.
On Kidney Island you can experience the microcosm
OF Falklands wildlife
IN a totally unspoilt environment. Large numbers
OF the Falklands endemic Cobb's Wrens as well as Tussac birds can be found amongst the boulders on the landing beach.
At the bases
OF the tall mature tussac bogs, you will find a honeycomb
OF burrows that are the homes
OF thousands
OF breeding pairs
OF Sooty Shearwaters and White Chinned Petrels; Large rafts
OF these birds can be found gathering offshore
IN the late afternoon, ready for coming ashore to feed their young during the hours
OF darkness.
On the northern coast, about 350 pairs
OF Rockhopper Penguins and 100 pairs
OF King Cormorants breed on the cliffs. You will want to keep a sharp eye out for the odd Macaroni Penguin that has bred amongst the Rockhoppers
IN the last few years.
Some
OF the other birds that breed on Kidney Island are the Short Eared Owl, Grass Wren, Black Crowned Night Heron and Black Chinned Siskin.
Southern Sea Lions can be seen playing
IN the kelp or sleeping on the beaches.
It is essential that you wear warm, layered clothing
IN order to fully enjoy and participate
IN this excursion. Good walking shoes and waterproof clothing are also recommended. Be sure to wear sunscreen as the wind and sun can burn. There are no restrooms available on the trip so a stop before the journey is recommended. This is a strenuous tour with some steep climbs.
THIS TOUR CAN ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN IF WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT
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