Black-browed Albatross
Black-browed Albatross
Day 3 Antarctic Expedition
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West Point Island lies off the most northwesterly point of West Falkland. It has an area of 1,255 ha (2,700acres) and is owned by Roddy and Lily Napier. The settlement is located on the east side of the island, in thelee of Black Bog Hill and Michael’s Mount. The valley between these peaks took us over the centre of theisland, to the dramatic Devil’s Nose and surrounding cliffs to see black-browed albatross and rockhopper penguins.
West Point Island, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
From pristine beaches to grassy tussocks, the Northern Gentoos of Carcass Island had plenty of ground to cover. I loved watching them make their way across this beautiful landscape – even when the journey involved one rather sizeable sand dune.Northern Gentoo PenguinsLeopard Beach, Carcass IslandIslas Malvinas / Falkland Islands2010
Whatever the hurry, this Kelp Goose certainly wasn't stopping to explain itself. The two gentoos, meanwhile, seemed happy enough to watch it pass by.
A little gentoo procession through the tussock grasses of Carcass Island. They might be travelling together, but each seems to have its own idea of the best way forward!
There's always something happening in a gentoo penguin colony. Some conversations seem a little more animated than others!
Magellanic Oystercatcher - Carcass Island - Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Ruddy-headed Goose - Carcass Island - Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
King Penguins - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia
King Penguin chick - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia
King Penguins - Salisbury Plain, South Georgia
King Penguin visitation committee - St Andrews Bay - South Georgia
King Penguin adult and chick - St Andrews Bay - South Georgia
King Penguin adult and chick - St Andrews Bay - South Georgia
King Penguins - St Andrews Bay - South Georgia
King Penguin colony - St Andrews Bay - South Georgia
St Andrews Bay - South Georgia
St Andrews Bay - South Georgia
Two tiny gentoo chicks nestle beneath the protective warmth of a parent at Moltke Harbour, South Georgia. One peeks out quietly, while the other has its beak wide open – perhaps with something to say!
As if negotiating rocky ground and tussock grasses wasn't enough, there are waterways to cross too! This Southern Gentoo Penguin makes its way across a shallow, rocky stream at Moltke Harbour, South Georgia.
Still a youngster and very plump, this Southern Gentoo Penguin has some growing to do. Those rather impressive feet seem to be well ahead of the rest!
For Southern Gentoo Penguins nesting some distance from the shoreline, reaching the sea means negotiating rocky ground, tussock grasses and uneven terrain. It's quite a journey on those short little legs!
Brown Skua - Moltke Harbour - South Georgia
Gentoo Penguin - Godthul - South Georgia
Skuas certainly know how to make their presence known. I remember the commotion whenever they ventured amongst the Gentoos in search of eggs or chicks – penguins calling loudly, rushing towards them and doing their best to send them on their way.
King Penguin colony - Gold Harbour - South Georgia
Macaroni Penguin - Cooper Bay - South Georgia
Gull species - Weddell Sea
Adelie Penguin on the move - Paulet Island, Antarctic Peninsula
Adelie Penguin - Paulet Island, Antarctic Peninsula
Adelie Penguin - Brown Bluff - Antarctic Peninsula
With one flipper outstretched and eyes firmly on its feet, this Southern Gentoo Penguin at Brown Bluff on the Antarctic Peninsula looks as though it's practising for the downhill event at the Winter Olympics. No need for skis or poles!
Snow Petrel - Brown Bluff - Antarctic Peninsula
A Southern Gentoo Penguin has somewhere to go on the Antarctic Peninsula. Sometimes that means passing through where chinstraps are resting.
Chinstrap Penguin - Yankee Harbour - Antarctic Peninsula
Chinstrap Penguin - Yankee Harbour - Antarctic Peninsula
Chinstrap Penguins - Yankee Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula
