Snowy Sheathbill portrait, Sea Lion Island, Falklands

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. 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 17:12
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1250
Av(Aperture Value) 11
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 52 25 27.5 S
Longitude 59 03 39.8 W
Altitude -1.10m