MAGDALENA ISLAND'S MAGELLANIC PENGUINS, NEAR PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE

Magdalena Island (in Spanish, it is Isla Magdalena) is a small island in the Strait of Magellan, Chile. It is located in Magallanes Region about 20 or so miles northeast of the regional capital Punta Arenas. In 1982, it and nearby Marta Island were declared a national monument-Los Pingüinos Natural Monument. The remote island is the breeding location for several species of seabirds, most notably the Magellanic penguin. The penguin colony on the island has been monitored since 1998 and was estimated to hold approximately 60,000 breeding pairs. With the exception of a few full time park rangers, the island is currently uninhabited.

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So interesting! Always enjoy following your explorations.

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Love this one! So cute.