Long-tailed Meadowlark, 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. The Long-tailed Meadowlark was one of the more nervous birds encountered on the Falkland Islands.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Long-tailed meadowlark (Leistes loyca) / Wikipedia
Long-tailed Meadowlark Leistes loyca / BirdForum
Long-tailed Meadowlark Leistes loyca / BirdLife International
Long-tailed Meadowlark Leistes loyca / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 07:28
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 320

Latitude 51 17 40.8 S
Longitude 60 33 24.7 W
Altitude 9.50m