Bay of Isles

Bay of Isles

The Bay of Isles (coord|54|2|S|37|20|W|) is a bay 9 miles (14 km) wide and receding 3 miles (4.8 km), lying between Cape Buller and Wilson along the north coast of South Georgia. It was discovered in 1775 by a British expedition under James Cook and so named by him because numerous islands (at least twelve) lie in the bay, many of which are named after local birds. These include:

* Albatross Island (albatross)
* Crescent Island
* Invisible Island
* Mollymawk Island (mollymawk)
* Skua Island (skua)
* Petrel Island (petrel)
* Prion Island (prion)
* Tern Island (tern)

The area, along with Grytviken is one of two ASTIs on the island. Of South Georgia's 31 breeding bird species, 17 are found here.

Rosita Harbour is on the west coast of the bay.


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