Our third day of the expedition brought us to the Falkland Islands, where we experienced two remarkable landings that showcased the archipelago’s incredible wildlife. Our morning began with a landing at New Island. As we approached the shore, we were greeted by the sight of the picturesque wooden shipwreck, Protector III, a 1940s minesweeper-turned-sealer abandoned here in 1969. This wreck often serves as a roosting site for black-crowned night herons. After a short walk, we arrived at a breathtaking cliff that offered a panoramic view of a bustling seabird colony. The air was filled with the cacophony of squawking and braying as we observed Rockhopper penguins, small yet charismatic birds known for their distinctive yellow crests, nesting among the rocks. We also spotted black-browed albatrosses, majestic birds with impressive 7-foot wingspans, tending to their chicks in tall mud-pot nests.