Saunders Island
Falkland Islands, West Falkland
Saunders Island
LocationFalkland Islands, West Falkland
RegionWest Falkland
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates-51.3390°, -60.1750°
Established1993
Area131.6
Nearest CityStanley (190 km)
About Saunders Island
The fourth-largest island in the Falklands at 131.6 km², lying north-west of West Falkland. The Neck spit in the north-east hosts one of the most diverse seabird colonies in the archipelago: 11,000 pairs of black-browed albatrosses, 6,900 pairs of rockhopper penguins, 6,700 pairs of gentoo penguins, and 4,200 pairs of Magellanic penguins. Classified as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saunders Island located?
Saunders Island is located in West Falkland, Falkland Islands at coordinates -51.339, -60.175.
How do I get to Saunders Island?
To get to Saunders Island, the nearest city is Stanley (190 km).
How large is Saunders Island?
Saunders Island covers approximately 131.6 square kilometers (51 square miles).
When was Saunders Island established?
Saunders Island was established in 1993.