Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Southern Rockhopper Colony, West Point Island
On the west side of Westpoint Island is rare Southern Rockhopper Penguin colony which nests all around the higher tussock grasses.
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
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Summer
Sunrise & Sunset
08:55 - 17:22
| current local time: 13:33
Photo Themes
Birds
Penguin
Southern Rockhopper
Wildlife
Locations
Falkland Islands
West Point Island
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