West Point Island

West Falklands > Falkland Islands

West Point Island houses a Black-browed Albatross colony as well as Southern Rockhopper Penguin.

Added* by A. F.
Most recent update 20 November 2023

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Description

West Point Island was originally known as Albatross Island and is located in the north-west corner of the Falklands archipelago. It is 6 km long with a maximum width of 4 km and boasts some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the Falklands. West Point Island has a large Black-browed Albatross colony as well as Southern Rockhopper Penguin with fairly high cliffs. Turkey Vulture can be seen around the trees and shrubs as well as around the settlements.

Details

Access

West Point Island is located in the north-west corner of the Falklands archipelago and can be accessed by boat.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Plateau , Scattered trees and bushes , Sea

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Summer

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Black-browed Albatross
(Thalassarche melanophris)

2. Southern Rockhopper Penguin
(Eudyptes chrysocome)

3. Austral Thrush
(Turdus falcklandii)

4. Striated Caracara
(Phalcoboenus australis)

5. Turkey Vulture
(Cathartes aura)

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