Snowy Sheathbill gliding over rocks, 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.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus) / Wikipedia
Snowy Sheathbill Chionis albus / BirdForum
Snowy Sheathbill Chionis albus / BirdLife International
Snowy Sheathbill Chionis albus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 13:40
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 51 15 17.5 S
Longitude 60 35 53.8 W
Altitude 0.70m