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Bleaker Island is a small working sheep farm, roughly 18 kilometres long and just one and a half kilometres wide, and is home to a large colony of rockhopper pengiuns.

The wildlife of Bleaker Island

In addition to the rockhopper penguin colony (over 750 pairs), the island is also home to Magellanic and gentoo penguins and has a large king cormorant colony. Striated caracaras are often seen, and whales and sea lions patrol the coast. The island has many pools, which are home to a large number of waterfowl including white-tufted, and silver grebes and black-necked swans.

Offering some wonderful walks along its long sandy beaches and teeming with wildlife, Bleaker Island quietly enchants the visitor with its natural beauty.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: gentoo penguin, king cormorant, Magellanic penguin, rockhopper penguin, striated caracara
  • Where: East Falkland, Falkland Islands

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Highlights of The Falkland Islands

Famed for their wild and remote location, the Falkland Islands are home to a superb collection of hardy wildlife. This suggested itinerary visits the wildlife hotspots, where you will find beaches filled with seals and sea lions, five species of penguins, and over 200 bird species. Find out more about Highlights of The Falkland Islands

  • Price (inc. flights): 19 days from £7,795
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
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    • D

Falklands Wildlife Photography

A wildlife photography holiday to the Falkland Islands visiting the archipelago’s key wildlife sites with the chance to photograph five species of penguin, black-browed albatross, giant southern elephant seals, South American sea lions and so much more, led by expert photographer Kevin Morgans. Find out more about Falklands Wildlife Photography

  • Price (inc. flights): 19 days from £9,850
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
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    • D

South Georgia & Falklands Wildlife Extravaganza

One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth, South Georgia is overflowing with an abundance of wildlife. This incredible expedition combines wildlife-rich South Georgia with the remote Falkland Islands, home to vast numbers of seabirds and mammals, making this the ultimate wildlife extravaganza. Find out more about South Georgia & Falklands Wildlife Extravaganza

  • Price (exc. flights): 17 days from £8,060
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • S
    • O
    • N
    • D
Suggested accommodation is shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

Bleaker Island Settlement

Home to only two inhabitants, Bleaker is an isolated island, ideal for those who want to discover the Falklands off the beaten track and fully appreciate the unique environment. The wildlife is conveniently located close to the settlement where two of the four houses accommodate visitors. Find Out More about Bleaker Island Settlement