Sub-Antarctic Islands - South Shetland

We visited the Aitcho group of islands, and Deception Island before reaching the Antarctic mainland. The main difference in appearance is the green mosses on the ground in the sub-antarctic islands. Such mosses are rare on the mainland. The islands support a higher population density of birds and animals than the mainland.

Sub-Antarctic Scenery This is Baily Head, where we were at anchor for 24 hours due to the second force 9 (Strong Gale) of the trip. more photos of the South Shetland Islands

Penguins A Gentoo penguin on an unnamed island of the Aitcho group more penguins

Other Birds A Skua lurking for leftovers as a Giant Petrel picks at some penguin remains more birds

Seals Antarctic Fur Seals more seals