My photo of the day~ Fledging Gentoo Penguin

thomasjmitchell (70)in #animalphotography • 6 years ago

Only a few weeks ago the chicks at the penguin breeding colonies were small and under their parents for protection against predators. The main predator being the Skua that constantly circled above their heads in anticipation of a tasty meal of a baby penguin chick. However, they are all starting to grow up now and are going through a process known as ”fledge”. This is where the baby chicks lose their baby coat and their adult plumage is revealed. It is also quite amusing to see, as they are all at different stages of this fledge process.

“It seems to me that the natural”l have often had the impression that, to penguins, man is just another penguin - different, less predictable, occasionally violent, but tolerable company when he sits still and minds his own business.”
- Bernard Stonehouse

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6 years ago in #animalphotography by thomasjmitchell (70)

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anthrovegan (58) 6 years ago

What type of accommodation do you have in Antarctica and how do you travel around to different areas?

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thomasjmitchell (70) 6 years ago

I am on a ship that cruises up and down the peninsula. So my accommodations are on the ship, which are quite comfortable and I do share with other expedition staff. once we are at a landing area or an area of interest we lower small zodiacs and explore

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anthrovegan (58) 6 years ago

Lol just googled zodiacs as I had no idea what they were, do you take photos from them or walk onto the ice? I think a lot of us must have no concept of how these photos come together.

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reyesjosecordero (40) 6 years ago

Good photo, and interesting the habitat of them, has always called my attention how their organism gives them to tolerate those high temperatures

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hathfam (32) 6 years ago

The detail of the penguin is so clear, it's like I can feel the texture of its feathers. Were you up close to this little guy or did you use a telephoto lens?

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