My First Macaroni penguin in the South Shetland Islands. It was the last landing of the season and finally after many other of my colleagues talking about seeing this species of penguin I finally got the opportunity to see this guy waddling around a Chinstrap breeding colony.
Quite a different looking penguin to the standard brush tail species of penguins you typically encounter whilst on the Antarctic Peninsula during the summer season. Typically - Gentoo, Chinstrap & Adelie penguins are the 3 main species. This moment was what felt like another parting gift from Antarctica. I happily appreciated the quick interaction as he waddled his way up to higher ground on the island.
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I'm a city dweller, I rarely see animals. Thank you!
Aww I love penguins, they are very cute.
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This penguin is great!
Thanks for the explanation, wasn't aware of this species at all!
Regarding the photo - it could benefit from lower angle of shooting. Currently the penguin blends with the ground. Of course it is not important for recording per se.
it seems that I saw this penguin suffered an injury to his eyes, so it looks the pain experienced by this penguins, whether you throw or hunt this penguins?
nice :)
Nice photo. I've enjoyed following your Antarctic adventures. I've been posting as @birderguy, but am changing to a blog as @birdbanter Please follow me there. Thanks.
Nice
I rest my case :D
Nice photo:)