Even though Britain defeated Argentina for control of the Falkland Islands, Argentina considers it theirs and believe they will one day assume ownership. The land is quite flat and the wind is a constant companion. It is beautiful and the official site is really nice: <https://www.falklandislands.com>
View of Port Stanley
Native grasses. 80% of which is gone due to sheep farming.
Vegetation is used by Magellanic Penguins who burrow.
These Magellanic Penguins are finishing their molting process before returning to the sea to find food.
Falkland Thrush
Upland Goose, Male.
Blue Whale ribs
It’s either a phone booth or the Time Lord is here
The Viking Jupiter using tenders to carry people ashore and back.
Oyster Catcher
Fascinating! These Steamer Ducks exploded out of the water and attacked the Turkey Vulture!
Mariynn got a great photo.
They chased it clear off the beach.
Reminder that the British maintain a large military presence on the Falkland Islands.