Southern Giant Petrel flying between waves, Volunteer Point, Falklands

Volunteer Point, East Falkland, 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. A day-trip to Volunteer Point requires about a 2-hour drive from Stanley by 4x4 vehicle of which approximately 1 hour is off-road. It is possible to stay at the Warden's House (Volunteer Shanty) overnight for photography at sunset and sunrise.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Southern giant petrel (Macronectes giganteus) / Wikipedia
Southern Giant Petrel Macronectes giganteus / BirdForum
Southern Giant Petrel Macronectes giganteus / BirdLife International
Southern Giant-Petrel Macronectes giganteus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 14:48
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 51 28 31.0 S
Longitude 57 50 1.0 W
Altitude 1.00m