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Bull Point

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The area is part of a farm and subject to grazing, though the tip of the point has been fenced off for conservation. The land is generally low-lying with a varied habitat of maritime heath in the higher areas and rocky and sandy beaches on the coast. Dune systems cover much of the southern point.
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Among the 101 species of plants recorded, interesting species are the vulnerable native fern
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Coastal greens interspersed with permanent and seasonal ponds provide habitat for
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Bull Point is an important site for white-bridled finches
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Index

Bull Point Lighthouse

East Falkland
Falklands
Lafonia
Eagle Passage
Bay of Harbours
BirdLife International
Important Bird Area
waders
waterfowl
Dusen's moonwort
southern dock
clubmoss cudweed
lady's slipper
coastal nassauvia
vanilla daisy
southern sea lion
haul-out site
southern elephant seals
Falkland steamer ducks
ruddy-headed geese
gentoo penguins
Magellanic penguins
white-bridled finches


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