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Petaka close up

Patagonian pumas

Whilst in Torres del Paine National Park last year I spent three days with a guide seeking out wild puma (from a safe distance). They are not easy to find despite the area having the highest density of pumas on […]

king penguin pano

Falklands gallery page

My Falkland Island collection is now live in my galleries page. To view these images either click on this link https://wanderwild.co.nz/the-falkland-islands/ or visit the galleries page via my website. I can’t imagine I’ll ever have as much fun enjoying a […]

Gentoos returning home

More Falklands favourites

Here’s a few more of my favourite images from my amazing trip to the Falkland Islands. Keep an eye out on my website for the new Falklands folder which will contain a more extensive selection.

King penguins on the move

Falklands favourites

I accumulated a huge number of images from my trip to the Falkland Islands (18000 actually!). The next few posts will be a selection of some of my favourite photos. Due to website size constraints I can’t post high quality […]

Long tailed meadowlark

More Falklands birds

There is so much more to the Falklands than just penguins and albatrosses. Here are some of the other amazing birds that live there and deserve to be noticed.

Falklands steamer duck pair

Falklands ducks and geese

Penguins naturally grab everyone’s attention when visiting the Falklands but there are a heap of other birds. Ducks and geese are everywhere, with the islands ponds, waterways, lagoons and beaches providing ideal habitat. The Falklands steamer duck is one of […]

Commerson's dolphins playing in surf

Dolphins in the Falkland Islands

The seas around the Falkland Islands are also rich with life and are visited by several species of dolphins – most commonly Peale’s dolphins and Commerson’s dolphins. Its not difficult to see both species, as they hang out close to […]

Cobb's Wren on seaweed

Cobb’s wrens

The Falkland Islands have only two endemic bird species – the Falklands Steamer Duck and the Cobb’s Wren. Cobb’s Wrens are tiny little birds that are easily overlooked but deserve to be showcased. Living and nesting close to the ground […]