Deception Island - Site A

South Shetland Islands > Antarctica

A natural harbour with an active volcano. The site has a variety of interesting fauna including Chinstrap Penguin.

Added* by A. F.
Most recent update 12 august 2023

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Description

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

Access

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 and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Beach

Conditions

Sandy , Hilly , Rocky , Mountainous

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

Photo Chinstrap Penguin by Christopher Michel, CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Gentoo Penguin
(Pygoscelis papua)

2. Wilson's Storm Petrel
(Oceanites oceanicus)

3. Chinstrap Penguin
(Pygoscelis antarcticus)

4. Cape Petrel
(Daption capense)

5. Antarctic Shag
(Phalacrocorax bransfieldensis)

Other birds you can see here

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