Rock Shag rubbing head, Carcass Island, Falklands

Rock Shag rubbing head, Carcass Island, Falklands - Rock Shag
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. Also known as Magellanic Cormorant. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Rock shag (Phalacrocorax magellanicus) / Internet Bird Collection
Magellanic Cormorant Phalacrocorax magellanicus / BirdForum
Rock Shag Leucocarbo magellanicus / BirdLife International
Magellanic Cormorant Phalacrocorax magellanicus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 07:16
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/800
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 400

Latitude 51 17 42.8 S
Longitude 60 33 20.4 W
Altitude 18.70m


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