Descrizione
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.
Dettagli
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 e habitat
Canyon/scogliera , SpiaggiaCaratteristiche dell’area
Sabbioso , Collinoso , Roccioso , MontagnosoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
PrimaveraMiglior periodo per visitare
PrimaveraGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FaticosoModalità di accesso
A piedi , BarcaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
Photo Chinstrap Penguin by Christopher Michel, CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Link
- eBird - Deception Island - Whaler's Bay
- Deception Island - Wikipedia
- Deception Island - Deception Island Management Group
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