Ruddy-headed Geese flying over tussac grass, Carcass Island, Falklands

Carcass Island, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (December 2018)

This image was taken during the Fabulous Falklands trip organised by Natures Images in association with Falkland Islands Holidays and led by Mark Sisson.

Status is classified as Least Concern. Ruddy-headed Goose is actually a type of Shelduck. It is relatively rare on the South American mainland but common on the Falklands. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Ruddy-headed goose (Chloephaga rubidiceps) / Wikipedia
Ruddy-headed Goose Chloephaga rubidiceps / BirdForum
Ruddy-headed Goose Chloephaga rubidiceps / BirdLife International
Ruddy-headed Goose Chloephaga rubidiceps / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Tussac grass (Poa flabellata) / Wikipedia

Shooting Time 10:58
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 51 15 15.9 S
Longitude 60 35 44.3 W
Altitude 28.20m