Kidney Island

Kidney Island is a small island nature reserve in the Falkland Islands. It is recognised for its seabird and penguin colonies.

The island is important for breeding seabirds and penguins rather than visitor facilities. Visits are typically by boat from the nearby mainland and are managed to minimise disturbance to wildlife.

The island has been managed as a protected reserve to conserve its bird populations and the island’s natural habitats. Conservation measures and restricted access have been applied to reduce human impact.

Kidney Island lies off the coast of East Falkland, close to the approaches to Stanley and its surrounding waters.

• Protected wildlife reserve: Designated as a nature reserve in the Falkland Islands, notable for breeding seabirds and penguins and for restricting visitor access to protect wildlife.