jak86094

Here, finally, are images of some of the penguins seen during my recent trip to Patagonia, Antarctica, and the Falkland Islands. Several UHH members have asked to see the penguin photos, so here they are.

Chinstrap penguins were the ones we saw most frequently from shipboard, usually porpoising through the waves far from any shore. Magellan penguins were seen on shore, often having climbed high up a hillside above the beach. Magellan penguins nest loose colonies in holes dug into the shore or hillside. Gentoo penguins seem to nest on the flat ground on stony nests. We saw several groups on ice floes and icebergs in Antarctica as well as groups in a colony on the Falklands. While we saw a few macaroni penguins, I was not able to capture photos of that species. I'm convinced that they got their name because it looks like they've "stuck a feather in their caps...and called it...." You know the rest. The King penguin is the second largest species of penguin. We saw many King penguins on the Falklands, walking individually, in small groups or huddled in a large colony with their young. They have become accustomed to people and seemed to ignore us, as did all of the penguins in the colonies we visited.

Very much enjoyed our observations and visits to the penguin colonies. Hope you get a chance to see these interesting creatures in the wild.

jak
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Chinstrap penguins porpoising through the sea.

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Chinstrap penguins.

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Gentoo penguins on ice floe.

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Gentoo penguins clamber up on ice floe in Antarctica.

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Magellanic penguins marching along the surfline.

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King Penguins in large colony, including chick.

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Troop of King penguins.

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Juvenile Gentoo penguins sunning in the grass on Falkland Islands.

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Burrowing Magellanic penguin with nestling.

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Gentoo penguin on rocky nest.

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Iron Sight Loc: Utah

Some fascinating images.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Fantastic set!!!!!

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Right time of the year, your photos are text book beautiful. When I was in Patagonia Argentina... the Penguins were moth eaten, molting for warm weather! I gained respect for NatGeo photographers... and you are on that short list... congratulations.

Vaun's photography Loc: Bonney Lake, WA

An interesting set. There are more types of them than I remembered.

I enjoyed the info you gave about them also. Thanks for sharing.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Great set.

Cotondog Loc: Saskatchewan, Canada

Awesome photos!

nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah

What great shots. Thanks for the share.

Barn Owl

Jak, These photos are competitive with Nat Geo. Thanks too for the scientific info. Were you on a specific tour group that you can recommend? What lenses and camera? Did you see any Leopard Seals? For UHH members wanting to observe some exceptional video of penguins, I recommend to Prime members, "Wildest Places Australia" with the included series, “Wildest Places Antarctica”. Onward to spring!

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

joelbolden

Really, really great shots!

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Thoroughly enjoyed these.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Outstanding set, jak - photography and narration!

jak86094

Thanks, Iron Sight. It was definitely fascinating visiting the penguin colonies and seeing them leaping through the sea and gather on the ice. I appreciate the kind words. jak

jak86094

Thank you, Frank. I appreciate the kind words. Have a great weekend. jak