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Hummock Island
Hummock Island is located in Falkland Islands
Hummock Island
Hummock Island
Location in Falkland Islands
Country Falkland Islands
Area
 • Total 3.03 km2 (1.17 sq mi)
Highest elevation
190 m (620 ft)

Hummock Island is a cool island in the Falkland Islands. It's located between Rabbit Island and Middle Island. This island is about 3 square kilometers (1.2 square miles) in size.

The highest point on Hummock Island is in the northeast. It reaches about 190 meters (623 feet) high. The island also has cliffs that are often over 60 meters (197 feet) tall.

Other islands close by are Green Island and Gid's Island. They are all part of the Hummock Island group.

Island Life and Nature

A long time ago, in the middle of the 1900s, Hummock Island was used for sheep farming. It was like an extra part of the New Island sheep farm. Because of all the sheep, a lot of the special Tussac grass was eaten. This left some areas of bare, dark ground.

But don't worry! The person who owns the island now has decided not to put more sheep there. This means the plants and grass can grow back. It's a great way to help nature recover! Gid's Island and Middle Island are even protected as nature reserves.

Important Bird Area

The Hummock Island group is very special for birds. BirdLife International has named it an Important Bird Area (IBA). This means it's a super important place for birds to live and raise their families.

Many cool birds live here, including:

These birds are important for the island's ecosystem. Protecting their homes helps them survive and thrive.

See also

Learn more on Kiddle! In Spanish: Isla Montículo para niños

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