Face Off

Upland Geese are very common across the Falkland Islands. Now that the chicks have hatched, and are out of the nests there appear to be renewed turf wars between male Upland Geese.

These two were causing mayhem at regular intervals this morning in one of the ponds at the North end of Carcass Island. Between their scraps, the pond was left to the crested ducks (seen making a prompt exit) and speckled teal - and even the occasional elephant seal looking for a quiet life.

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