Crested Duck swimming, Carcass Island, Falklands

Carcass Island, 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.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Crested duck / Wikipedia
Crested Duck Lophonetta specularioides / BirdForum
Crested Duck Lophonetta specularioides / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 14:23
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 13
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 51 15 15.9 S
Longitude 60 35 50.5 W
Altitude -3.70m