Beschreibung
One can observe Chinstrap Penguin, a range of other bird life and seals including: Leopard, Weddell and Elephant seals. The site was historically a sealing and whaling station, with derelict and decaying constructions present. Deception Island is still home to some scientific research stations. Tourism has been having an increasing effect since 1966.
Details
Zugang
Deception island is accessible by boat. Take note of recent (Winter 2022) guidelines on distancing from wildlife - IAATO Guidlines state: "If visitors are approached by wildlife, visitors must take appropriate action to ensure the advised minimum distance of five metres is maintained where it can be safely done".
Terrain und Habitat
Schlucht/Cliff , StrandBedingungen
Sandig , Hügelig , Felsig , GebirgigRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
FrühjahrBeste Beobachtungszeit
FrühjahrSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
Schwierig/anstrengendErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , BootBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
Photo Chinstrap Penguin by Christopher Michel, CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Links
- eBird - Deception Island - Whaler's Bay
- Deception Island - Wikipedia
- Deception Island - Deception Island Management Group
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