Descripción
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.
Detalles
Accesso
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".
Terreno y habitat
Cañón/acantilado , PlayaCondiciones
Arenoso , Montañoso , Rocoso , MontañosoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
PrimaveraMejor momento para visitar
PrimaveraCamino difícil de andar
AgotadorAccesible vía
A pie , BarcoEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
Photo Chinstrap Penguin by Christopher Michel, CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Enlaces
- eBird - Deception Island - Whaler's Bay
- Deception Island - Wikipedia
- Deception Island - Deception Island Management Group
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