Petrel Southern Giant (macronectes giganteus) adult in flight – South Georgia

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Petrel Southern Giant (macronectes giganteus) adult in flight – South Georgia

Elephant Island is where Shackleton’s group took shelter for four and half months awaiting rescue while he sailed a small boat 1,287 km (800 miles) to the Falklands Islands for help.

  • Species:Southern Giant Petrel (macronectes giganteus)
  • Bird Type:Adult flying
  • FamilyPetrels, Shearwaters (Procellariidae)
  • Date Taken20140107
  • Location:Elephant Island
  • Area:South Atlantic
  • Country:South Georgia
  • Region:Southern America
Photo File Ref: BSA00504ac Petrel Southern Giant (adul) 3 South Georgia to Elephant Isl. Antarctic Jan14 PH2_3679
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