Kelp Gulls and Giant Petrels follow Orcas after successful seal hunt

North Beach, Sea Lion 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. Elephant Seals haul out onto the western end of the south beach on Sea Lion Island. Here there is a shallow tidal pool which is used by young seals at this time of year. Orcas gather to hunt them in this area. If the tide is high then the Orcas can even enter the pool. The photo shows the aftermath of a successful hunt where gulls and petrels are looking to scavenge any leftovers. Rum Island is in the background.

Status is classified as Data Deficient. For more information on this species of Dolphin see the following links:
Killer Whale / Wikipedia
Killer Whale Orcinus orca / IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Shooting Time 06:27
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 250

Latitude 52 25 50.0 S
Longitude 59 04 14.8 W
Altitude -12.80m