The Falkland Islands hold some of the world's largest black-browed albatross colonies, where thousands of pairs nest on tussock slopes at sites like Saunders Island and West Point. You can sit among the colonies as the birds glide in on stiff wings, sharing the cliffs with rockhopper penguins. The breeding season from October to April is the time to go, peaking around December and January.
The Falkland Islands hold some of the world's largest black-browed albatross colonies, where thousands of pairs nest on tussock slopes at sites like Saunders Island and West Point. You can sit among the colonies as the birds glide in on stiff wings, sharing the cliffs with rockhopper penguins. The breeding season from October to April is the time to go, peaking around December and January.
Up to 86% sighting chance in Saunders Island and West Point, Falkland Islands. Best months: January, December, November.
The black-browed albatross, in some of the largest colonies on Earth, alongside rockhopper penguins.
By small plane between islands to lodges on Saunders Island, West Point and Sea Lion Island, then short walks to the colonies.
The breeding season from October to April, peaking around December and January when chicks are growing.
