Hummock Island
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Note: There are several other "Hummock Island"s in the Falkland Islands
Hummock Island is the largest of a group of islands in King George Bay
in the Falkland Islands
. It has a land area of 3.03 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi) square miles (3.03 km2) and is about 2.5 miles (4 km) long in a north-west to south-east direction. Hummock Island is off the western coast of West Falkland
, in a bay that leads to the estuary of the Chartres River
. The highest point on the island is in the north-east and is 190 metres (623.4 ft). There are cliffs which often reach over 60 metres (196.9 ft) high.
Hummock Island is situated between Rabbit Island
and Middle Island
. Other islands in the Hummock Island group include Green Island and Gid's Island. .
In the middle of the Twentieth Century the island was used as an extension of the New Island sheep farm, and heavy grazing caused much of the Tussac grass to be eaten out. This has left areas of bare 'black ground'. However, the present owner has indicated that he will not restock the island but will allow the vegetation to recover.
Hummock Island is the largest of a group of islands in King George Bay
King George Bay
King George Bay is a large bay on the coast of West Falkland in the Falkland Islands, facing westwards. There are three settlements on the bay Chartres, Dunnose Head and Roy Cove. Storm Mountain is on the north coast. it contains numerous islands, including the Passage Islands....
in the Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, located about from the coast of mainland South America. The archipelago consists of East Falkland, West Falkland and 776 lesser islands. The capital, Stanley, is on East Falkland...
. It has a land area of 3.03 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi) square miles (3.03 km2) and is about 2.5 miles (4 km) long in a north-west to south-east direction. Hummock Island is off the western coast of West Falkland
West Falkland
West Falkland is the second largest of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. It is a hilly island, separated from East Falkland by Falkland Sound. Its area is and its coastline is long. Including the adjacent small islands the land area is .-Population:The island has fewer than 200...
, in a bay that leads to the estuary of the Chartres River
Chartres River
Chartres River is one of the two largest watercourses on West Falkland, along with the Warrah River. It is fairly popular with anglers....
. The highest point on the island is in the north-east and is 190 metres (623.4 ft). There are cliffs which often reach over 60 metres (196.9 ft) high.
Hummock Island is situated between Rabbit Island
Rabbit Island, Falkland Islands
Rabbit Island is one of the Falkland Islands in the Hummock Island group. It is near West Falkland, to its west, at the mouth of King George Bay . With a land area of square miles it is the second largest of the three main islands in the bay, lying 2.8 miles west of Hummock...
and Middle Island
Middle Island, Falkland Islands
Note: There are several other "Middle Island"s in the Falkland IslandsMiddle Island is one of the Hummock Island group in the Falkland Islands. It is near West Falkland, to its west, near the estuary of the Chartres River in King George Bay It is to the south east of Hummock Island.Middle Island...
. Other islands in the Hummock Island group include Green Island and Gid's Island. .
In the middle of the Twentieth Century the island was used as an extension of the New Island sheep farm, and heavy grazing caused much of the Tussac grass to be eaten out. This has left areas of bare 'black ground'. However, the present owner has indicated that he will not restock the island but will allow the vegetation to recover.