West Point Island, Albatross Colony, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Maximilian Lehrke
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West Point Island, Albatross Colony, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Sebastian Lehrke
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West Point Island, Albatross Colony, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
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West Point Island, Albatross Colony, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
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Falkland Islands (Malvinas) West Point Island, Albatross Colony

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On the west side of Westpoint Island is a bigger and quite steady Black-Browed Albatross colony which nests all around the tussock.

Photography Tips

Take a bigger zoom lens with you to capture nice wildlife details and portraits. Furthermore, go ahead and still choose a fast shutter speed to freeze motion.

Travel Information

West Point Island is a privately owned island which can only be reached by boat. From the jetty, it's around a 30 minutes walk to the side of the colony.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Just a few people
Best Timing Sunrise or daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset 08:56 - 17:21 | current local time: 16:13
Photo Themes Albatros Bird Birds Wildlife

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