Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls in the world whose ecology has been practically untouched by a human presence. Its isolated location provides the ideal context for studying the dynamics of insular evolution and natural selection. It is particularly notable for the 10 plants and four land birds that are endemic to the island.
Geography:
Henderson Island is bounded by perpendicular cliffs of 15 meter high dead coral. They rise to a flat surface about 30 meters above sea level. The island itself is covered with trees, dense undergrowth and sharp coral rock, making the island almost impenetrable.
Sights and Activities:
Visiting Henderson Island is a delight in itself, but one of the major features probably is spotting the 4 endemic land birds. These include the Henderson Crake, the Henderson Lorikeet, the Henderson Fruit Dove and the Henderson Reed-warbler.
Where to stay
There are no facilities on Henderson Island itself, so you will probably stay on board or you might be lucky to pitch a tent for the night and experience true solitary!
Official Website:http://www.winthrop.dk/hender.html
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