Variable Hawk adult female light morph, Johnson's Harbour, Falklands

Near Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland, 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. A day-trip to Volunteer Point requires about a 2-hour drive from Stanley by 4x4 vehicle of which approximately 1 hour is off-road. It is possible to stay at the Warden's House (Volunteer Shanty) overnight for photography at sunset and sunrise. This bird was spotted near Johnson's Harbour on the return from Volunteer Point.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Variable hawk (Geranoaetus polyosoma) / Internet Bird Collection
Variable Hawk Geranoaetus polyosoma / BirdForum
Variable Hawk Geranoaetus polyosoma / BirdLife International
Variable Hawk Geranoaetus polyosoma / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 16:46
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 250

Latitude 51 29 43.6 S
Longitude 58 01 29.2 W
Altitude 41.40m