Steamer Duck begins wing flap, Saunders Island, Falklands

Saunders Island, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (November 2022)

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. This bird is flightless. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Falkland steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus) / Wikipedia
Falkland Steamer Duck Tachyeres brachypterus / BirdForum
Falkland Steamerduck Tachyeres brachypterus / BirdLife International
Falkland Steamer-Duck Tachyeres brachypterus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 10:29
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 320

Latitude 51 18 26.0 S
Longitude 60 13 47.4 W
Altitude 6.70m