Crested Duck swimming in sea, Saunders Island, Falklands

Saunders Island, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (November 2022)

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 15:42
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/3200
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation +1
ISO Speed 800

Latitude 51 18 13.8 S
Longitude 60 14 23.2 W
Altitude -7.30m