Carcass Island

West Falklands > Falkland Islands

This largest of the West Point Islands is a good site for viewing Cobb's Wren and Striated Caracara.

Added* by A. F.
Most recent update 22 November 2023

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Description

Carcass Island is the largest of the West Point Islands and 10 km in length. The island is named after the HMS Carcass which surveyed the area. is. The north-eastern coast has cliffs and slopes while there are large sand bays and a tidal rocky point to the north-west. There are also stretches of duneland. The island houses one of the few areas of woodland in the Falklands, where Black-chinned Siskin can be seen. Carcass Island offers good opportunities to view Cobb's Wren and Striated Caracara.

Details

Access

Carcass Island lies north-west of West Falkland and south-east of the Jason Islands and can be accessed by boat.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Steppe , Beach , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Rocky , Slippery , Wet , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Cobb's Wren
(Troglodytes cobbi)

2. Striated Caracara
(Phalcoboenus australis)

3. Falkland Steamer-Duck
(Tachyeres brachypterus)

4. Magellanic Penguin
(Spheniscus magellanicus)

5. Ruddy-headed Goose
(Chloephaga rubidiceps)

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