Lobos de Tierra is a Peruvian island situated 19 km from the mainland close to the Illescas Peninsula and the boundary between the departments of Piura and Lambayeque regions.Its area is 16 km²,its approximate length is 10 km, and its approximate width is 3 km. The climate of this island is very warm and is home to birds like kelp gulls,boobies and Guanay cormorants.The last two species were of great importance during the heyday of guano. Lobos de Tierra Island owes its name to its proximity to the coast and the presence of otariids. At times blue whales can be seen.Around the island there are several islets such as El León and Albatros.