Pebble Island

The current farm was founded in 1846 by an Englishman called John Markham Dean. It is currently managed locally by Raymond Evans, who is the great nephew of Johnny Evans.
During the Falklands War, the island was occupied by Argentine forces and heavily fortified, but was assaulted successfully by the British SAS.
There are memorials on the Island to the British destroyer HMS Coventry and to an Argentinian Lear Jet, both destroyed during the conflict. HMS Coventry sank 14 miles (23 km) north of Pebble Island in May 1982.
The Island is well known for its waterfowl and wading birds, and a hilly west, known for its penguins. Penguin species found here include rockhopper (the most curious and friendly penguins I have ever met), macaroni, king, magellanic and erect-crested penguins.
The Island is probably named for the peculiarly spherical pebbles found at its western tip.
The Island is a truly beautiful place where you can meet remarkable wildlife on a one to one basis. Looking at the picture you would not believe that we had 100 mile an hour winds the day before this was taken.