Chiloe Wigeon, Volunteer Point, East Falkland
Volunteer Point, East Falkland, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (December 2018)
This image was taken during the Fabulous Falklands trip organised by Natures Images in association with Falkland Islands Holidays and led by Mark Sisson. A day-trip to Volunteer Point requires about a 2-hour drive from Stanley by 4x4 vehicle of which approximately 1 hour is off-road. It is possible to stay at the Warden's House (Volunteer Shanty) overnight for photography at sunset and sunrise.
Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Chiloe Wigeon Mareca sibilatrix / Internet Bird Collection
Chiloe Wigeon / BirdForum
Chiloe Wigeon Mareca sibilatrix / BirdLife International
Chiloe wigeon (Anas sibilatrix) / ARKive
Chiloe Wigeon Mareca sibilatrix / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Shooting Time 11:41
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/500
Av(Aperture Value) 9.0
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200
Latitude 51 28 37.7 S
Longitude 57 50 19.2 W
Altitude 5.50m
This image was taken during the Fabulous Falklands trip organised by Natures Images in association with Falkland Islands Holidays and led by Mark Sisson. A day-trip to Volunteer Point requires about a 2-hour drive from Stanley by 4x4 vehicle of which approximately 1 hour is off-road. It is possible to stay at the Warden's House (Volunteer Shanty) overnight for photography at sunset and sunrise.
Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Chiloe Wigeon Mareca sibilatrix / Internet Bird Collection
Chiloe Wigeon / BirdForum
Chiloe Wigeon Mareca sibilatrix / BirdLife International
Chiloe wigeon (Anas sibilatrix) / ARKive
Chiloe Wigeon Mareca sibilatrix / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Shooting Time 11:41
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/500
Av(Aperture Value) 9.0
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200
Latitude 51 28 37.7 S
Longitude 57 50 19.2 W
Altitude 5.50m