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FALKLAND ISLANDS Saunders Island Wildlife
About Saunders Island
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Island has exceptional wildlife.
It contains one of the most accessible black-browed albatross colonies in the Falkland Islands. King, southern rockhopper, Magellanic and gentoo penguins all breed here. Four species of raptors, King and Rock cormorants, Black-necked swans and many other shorebirds are easily accessible from the settlement or at the many and varied wildlife ‘hotspots’ around the island. The Island is sheltered and has a slightly milder climate than elsewhere in the Falklands and as a result many native plants thrive here. It is an Important Plant Area (IPA15) with 9 of the 14 Falkland endemic plants and 6 nationally threatened species. These include populations of the striking silvery buttercup and hairy daisy.
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Many waterbirds are found on the ponds, including silvery grebes. Saunders Island is internationally recognized as an Important Bird Area (FK14). |
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ACTIVITIES Saunders Island offers unique up-close opportunities to see diverse wildlife, as well as, wonderful hiking opportunities. Besides wildlife, Saunders is also historically significant as it is the original British settlement (23 January 1765). If wildlife and history aren't your thing, then there is always farmwork to be done!
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