Cape Royds

Cape Royds is a prominent headland on the coast of Antarctica, located on Ross Island. It is known for its historical significance as the site of one of Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic huts from the early 1900s. The area features a notable penguin colony, especially of Chinstrap penguins, and offers a striking landscape of rocky shores, ice, and snow. Cape Royds serves as an important research and breeding site, providing insights into Antarctic wildlife, climate, and exploration history. Its remote location underscores the continent’s natural beauty and scientific value.