Steeple Jason is part of the Jason Islands group, located in the northwest Falkland Islands. It is 10 km long and 1.6 km wide and is one of the most ecologically abundant islands in the archipelago. Steeple Jason is a haven for many forms of wildlife, birds in particular. In fact, the largest black-browed albatross colony in the world resides at Steeple Jason, boasting more than 110,000 breeding pairs. Steeple Jason is home to the largest number of striated caracara and Falkland skua in all of the Falklands. Sea lion, Rockhoppers and gentoo penguins live on the island too. The flora of Steeple Jason is equally diverse, featuring over 40 species of flowering plant, including two endemic species.
From the Philatelic Bureau Stanley, Falkland Islands.
Date: Dec 4
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