Descrição
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.
Detalhes
Acesso
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
Desfiladeiro/precipício , PraiaCondições
Arenoso , Montanhoso , Rochoso , MontanhosoCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
PrimaveraMelhor hora para visitar
PrimaveraCaminho dificil
ExtenuanteAcessível por
Pé , BarcoAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
Photo Chinstrap Penguin by Christopher Michel, CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ligações
- eBird - Deception Island - Whaler's Bay
- Deception Island - Wikipedia
- Deception Island - Deception Island Management Group
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