The remote sub-Antarctic archipelago of the Falkland Islands is a haven for bird enthusiasts, offering a unique and abundant selection of birds, especially seabirds.
This South Atlantic island chain’s rich avian life attracts birders, photographers, and birdographers from around the globe, drawing thousands each year and undoubtedly supporting a significant portion of the camera market.
With this in mind, we’ve curated 15 images of the most photogenic birds in the Falklands. Some were taken by you, some by us, but each one was lovingly captured during our exciting Falkland Islands voyages.
1. King penguin
2. Falkland steamer duck
3. Cobb’s wren
4. Long-tailed meadowlark
5. Rockhopper penguin
6. Ruddy-headed goose
7. Night heron
8. Gentoo penguin
9. Striated caracara
10. Black-browed albatross
11. Great shearwater
12. Macaroni penguin
13. Wilson’s storm petrel
14. Blue-eyed shag
15. Magellanic penguin
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