Falkland Steamerduck (female) standing in surf, Sea Lion Island

North Beach, Sea Lion 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. This bird is flightless. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Falkland steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus) / Wikipedia
Falkland Steamer Duck Tachyeres brachypterus / BirdForum
Falkland Steamerduck Tachyeres brachypterus / BirdLife International
Falkland Steamer-Duck Tachyeres brachypterus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 17:34
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/800
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 52 25 26.0 S
Longitude 59 03 44.2 W
Altitude 7.50m