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Our landing destination was Whaler’s Bay, so called because of the whaling history of the island. Wildlife highlights of the morning included chinstrap penguins. Picture by Martin Anstee.

Our landing destination was Whaler’s Bay, so called because of the whaling history of the island. Wildlife highlights of the morning included chinstrap penguins. Picture by Martin Anstee.

Our landing destination was Whaler’s Bay, so called because of the whaling history of the island. Wildlife highlights of the morning included chinstrap penguins. Picture by Martin Anstee.

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We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

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Think of Gold Harbour as a summary of South Georgia's wildlife and scenery gathered into one place. The location is regarded by many as the most beautiful location on South Georgia. King penguins, gentoos, and elephant seals are the major players in this all-natural amphitheater. Picture by Sara Jenner.

Think of Gold Harbour as a summary of South Georgia's wildlife and scenery gathered into one place. The location is regarded by many as the most beautiful location on South Georgia. King penguins, gentoos, and elephant seals are the major players in this all-natural amphitheater. Picture by Sara Jenner.

Think of Gold Harbour as a summary of South Georgia's wildlife and scenery gathered into one place. The location is regarded by many as the most beautiful location on South Georgia. King penguins, gentoos, and elephant seals are the major players in this all-natural amphitheater. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last November, the first attempt we’ve been able to make in three years. Read more about Snow Hill Island and its emperor penguins on our website. Picture by Sara Jenner.

We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last November, the first attempt we’ve been able to make in three years. Read more about Snow Hill Island and its emperor penguins on our website. Picture by Hazel Pittwood.

We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last November, the first attempt we’ve been able to make in three years. Read more about Snow Hill Island and its emperor penguins on our website. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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Adélie penguins create nests by piling little stones in circles. Once the egg is laid in December the parents take turns incubating the egg and going to hunt. The parent that stays behind does not eat during their turn with the egg. Picture by Hazel Pittwood.

The IUCN estimated there were 7,580,000 mature Adélie penguins in 2018. They generally live 11-20 years in the wild. Picture by Sara Jenner.

Some Adélie penguin migrations have been recorded as being as long as 17,600 km (10,940 miles). Picture by Sara Jenner.

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During the mating season, krill becomes an important source of food for penguins. Macaroni penguins are thought to be the largest consumer of marine resources of all sea birds, eating tons of krill per year. Picture by Pippa Low.

The average macaroni penguin lives about 15-20 years. Picture by Sara Jenner.

We saw this macaroni penguin at Elsehul, South Georgia. Isn't it beautiful?! 😍 Picture by Sara Jenner.

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Vocally, rockhopper penguins are very loud, throwing back their heads and “braying” different signals to each other – sometimes for location, sometimes to warn others to back off, other times to locate their mate and chicks amidst the vast throng. Picture by Juan Berenstein.

Our vessel Ortelius repositioned to Grand Jason Island, a place that none of the expedition team had ever been to. We followed a pole-marked trail through the massive clumps of tussock grass to an enormous colony of black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper penguins. Cameras click incessantly…wildlife photo opportunities everywhere… guests were delighted. Picture by Sara Jenner.

Rockhoppers will form vast breeding colonies (sometimes up to hundreds of thousands) during mating seasons. They differ from most other types of penguins in that they can become quite aggressive toward each other, fighting for nesting sites, mating rights, and food. When fighting, they’ll slap at each other with their flippers. Picture by Juan Berenstein.

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Magellanic penguins gather in huge nesting colonies during the breeding season along the coasts of the Falkland Islands, the south end of Chile, and Argentina. These colonies can number as high as 400,000 individuals. Picture by Mikhail Barabanov.

Magellanic penguins do not have any natural predators in the beach areas where they breed. However while at sea they are prey to leopard seals, large fur seals, and orcas. Picture by Sara Jenner.

Contrary to what its name may suggest, Carcass Island is a lively place for viewing breeding Magellanic and gentoo penguins. On this picture you see some of the Magellanic penguins we encountered during a landing on Carcass Island. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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Yellow-eyed penguins have pale yellow heads and their eyes have a pale yellow iris. They can be found on the following locations: Campbell Islands (Ross Sea), South Island of New Zealand, Stewart Island and Auckland Islands.

The Yellow-eyed penguin can be found on the Campbell Islands (Ross Sea) the South Island of New Zealand, Stewart Island and the Auckland Islands.

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Adélie penguins create nests by piling little stones in circles. Once the egg is laid in December the parents take turns incubating the egg and going to hunt. The parent that stays behind does not eat during their turn with the egg. Picture by Hazel Pittwood.

Adélie penguins create nests by piling little stones in circles. Once the egg is laid in December the parents take turns incubating the egg and going to hunt. The parent that stays behind does not eat during their turn with the egg. Picture by Hazel Pittwood.

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The IUCN estimated there were 7,580,000 mature Adélie penguins in 2018. They generally live 11-20 years in the wild. Picture by Sara Jenner.

The IUCN estimated there were 7,580,000 mature Adélie penguins in 2018. They generally live 11-20 years in the wild. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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Some Adélie penguin migrations have been recorded as being as long as 17,600 km (10,940 miles). Picture by Sara Jenner.

Some Adélie penguin migrations have been recorded as being as long as 17,600 km (10,940 miles). Picture by Sara Jenner.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last November, the first attempt we’ve been able to make in three years. Read more about Snow Hill Island and its emperor penguins on our website. Picture by Sara Jenner.

We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last November, the first attempt we’ve been able to make in three years. Read more about Snow Hill Island and its emperor penguins on our website. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last November, the first attempt we’ve been able to make in three years. Read more about Snow Hill Island and its emperor penguins on our website. Picture by Hazel Pittwood.

We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last November, the first attempt we’ve been able to make in three years. Read more about Snow Hill Island and its emperor penguins on our website. Picture by Hazel Pittwood.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last November, the first attempt we’ve been able to make in three years. Read more about Snow Hill Island and its emperor penguins on our website. Picture by Sara Jenner.

We’re thrilled to report we made our fourth consecutive landing at the emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island last November, the first attempt we’ve been able to make in three years. Read more about Snow Hill Island and its emperor penguins on our website. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

Think of Gold Harbour as a summary of South Georgia's wildlife and scenery gathered into one place. The location is regarded by many as the most beautiful location on South Georgia. King penguins, gentoos, and elephant seals are the major players in this all-natural amphitheater. Picture by Sara Jenner. Most Beautiful

Think of Gold Harbour as a summary of South Georgia's wildlife and scenery gathered into one place. The location is regarded by many as the most beautiful location on South Georgia. King penguins, gentoos, and elephant seals are the major players in this all-natural amphitheater. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

Think of Gold Harbour as a summary of South Georgia's wildlife and scenery gathered into one place. The location is regarded by many as the most beautiful location on South Georgia. King penguins, gentoos, and elephant seals are the major players in this all-natural amphitheater. Picture by Sara Jenner.

Think of Gold Harbour as a summary of South Georgia's wildlife and scenery gathered into one place. The location is regarded by many as the most beautiful location on South Georgia. King penguins, gentoos, and elephant seals are the major players in this all-natural amphitheater. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne. Gentoo Penguin, Island, Picture, Daniel, Moving, Entertaining, Watch

We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

We could observe the gentoo penguins at work, moving pebbles around: stealing, losing and replacing. This almost becomes more entertaining the more you watch them as you get to see the personalities of the gentoo penguins. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

It was time to visit St. Andrews Bay, one of the undisputed highlights of South Georgia. A huge beach filled to the brim with king penguin, elephant seals and Antarctic fur seals. As soon as we stepped on to the beach, many of us were quite overwhelmed by the sensory overload which comes with the wildlife of St. Andrews Bay. King penguins would call out to each other and make calls in the water as they slapped their wings against the surface. Picture by Sara Jenner. Penguin Pictures, Antarctic, Diving, This Is Us

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It was time to visit St. Andrews Bay, one of the undisputed highlights of South Georgia. A huge beach filled to the brim with king penguin, elephant seals and Antarctic fur seals. As soon as we stepped on to the beach, many of us were quite overwhelmed by the sensory overload which comes with the wildlife of St. Andrews Bay. King penguins would call out to each other and make calls in the water as they slapped their wings against the surface. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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King penguins can live up to 25 years in the wild. Picture by Sara Jenner. Jenner, 25 Years, Live, Penguin

King penguins can live up to 25 years in the wild. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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King penguins don’t make nests of any kind. They carry their egg around with them at all times on top of their feet. Picture by Sara Jenner. Nests, Egg, Times, Eggs, Egg As Food

King penguins don’t make nests of any kind. They carry their egg around with them at all times on top of their feet. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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Our landing destination was Whaler’s Bay, so called because of the whaling history of the island. Wildlife highlights of the morning included chinstrap penguins. Picture by Martin Anstee. Deception Island, Chinstrap Penguin, Whalers, Landing, Highlights, Bay, Morning, History

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Our landing destination was Whaler’s Bay, so called because of the whaling history of the island. Wildlife highlights of the morning included chinstrap penguins. Picture by Martin Anstee.

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Our landing destination was Whaler’s Bay, so called because of the whaling history of the island. Wildlife highlights of the morning included chinstrap penguins. Picture by Martin Anstee. Penguin Life, Penguin Parade, Penguin Craft, Penguin Random House, Penguins Hockey, Baby Penguins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Animaux

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Our landing destination was Whaler’s Bay, so called because of the whaling history of the island. Wildlife highlights of the morning included chinstrap penguins. Picture by Martin Anstee.

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Our landing destination was Whaler’s Bay, so called because of the whaling history of the island. Wildlife highlights of the morning included chinstrap penguins. Picture by Martin Anstee.

Our landing destination was Whaler’s Bay, so called because of the whaling history of the island. Wildlife highlights of the morning included chinstrap penguins. Picture by Martin Anstee.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

Expect the unexpected in Antarctica! The morning would turn out to be one of the most glorious of our trip. We organized a split landing and Zodiac cruise: while half of us were onshore enjoying the first Adelie penguins of the trip, the other half was cruising along icebergs. Adelie penguins were posing on the ice draped in their perfect tuxedos, offering a fun Antarctic fashion show. After about an hour, we swapped places, so that all could enjoy the same experience. Picture by Daniel Höhne. Antarctica, Tuxedos, Unexpected, Glorious, Cruise, Zodiac, Hour

Expect the unexpected in Antarctica! The morning would turn out to be one of the most glorious of our trip. We organized a split landing and Zodiac cruise: while half of us were onshore enjoying the first Adelie penguins of the trip, the other half was cruising along icebergs. Adelie penguins were posing on the ice draped in their perfect tuxedos, offering a fun Antarctic fashion show. After about an hour, we swapped places, so that all could enjoy the same experience. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

Expect the unexpected in Antarctica! The morning would turn out to be one of the most glorious of our trip. We organized a split landing and Zodiac cruise: while half of us were onshore enjoying the first Adelie penguins of the trip, the other half was cruising along icebergs. Adelie penguins were posing on the ice draped in their perfect tuxedos, offering a fun Antarctic fashion show. After about an hour, we swapped places, so that all could enjoy the same experience. Picture by Daniel Höhne. Hunting, Coastal

Expect the unexpected in Antarctica! The morning would turn out to be one of the most glorious of our trip. We organized a split landing and Zodiac cruise: while half of us were onshore enjoying the first Adelie penguins of the trip, the other half was cruising along icebergs. Adelie penguins were posing on the ice draped in their perfect tuxedos, offering a fun Antarctic fashion show. After about an hour, we swapped places, so that all could enjoy the same experience. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

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Expect the unexpected in Antarctica! The morning would turn out to be one of the most glorious of our trip. We organized a split landing and Zodiac cruise: while half of us were onshore enjoying the first Adelie penguins of the trip, the other half was cruising along icebergs. Adelie penguins were posing on the ice draped in their perfect tuxedos, offering a fun Antarctic fashion show. After about an hour, we swapped places, so that all could enjoy the same experience. Picture by Daniel Höhne. Turn Ons, Trip

Expect the unexpected in Antarctica! The morning would turn out to be one of the most glorious of our trip. We organized a split landing and Zodiac cruise: while half of us were onshore enjoying the first Adelie penguins of the trip, the other half was cruising along icebergs. Adelie penguins were posing on the ice draped in their perfect tuxedos, offering a fun Antarctic fashion show. After about an hour, we swapped places, so that all could enjoy the same experience. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

Expect the unexpected in Antarctica! The morning would turn out to be one of the most glorious of our trip. We organized a split landing and Zodiac cruise: while half of us were onshore enjoying the first Adelie penguins of the trip, the other half was cruising along icebergs. Adelie penguins were posing on the ice draped in their perfect tuxedos, offering a fun Antarctic fashion show. After about an hour, we swapped places, so that all could enjoy the same experience. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

Expect the unexpected in Antarctica! The morning would turn out to be one of the most glorious of our trip. We organized a split landing and Zodiac cruise: while half of us were onshore enjoying the first Adelie penguins of the trip, the other half was cruising along icebergs. Adelie penguins were posing on the ice draped in their perfect tuxedos, offering a fun Antarctic fashion show. After about an hour, we swapped places, so that all could enjoy the same experience. Picture by Daniel Höhne.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

Vocally, rockhopper penguins are very loud, throwing back their heads and “braying” different signals to each other – sometimes for location, sometimes to warn others to back off, other times to locate their mate and chicks amidst the vast throng. Picture by Juan Berenstein. Rockhopper Penguin, Loud, Islands

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Vocally, rockhopper penguins are very loud, throwing back their heads and “braying” different signals to each other – sometimes for location, sometimes to warn others to back off, other times to locate their mate and chicks amidst the vast throng. Picture by Juan Berenstein.

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Oceanwide Expeditions

Our vessel Ortelius repositioned to Grand Jason Island, a place that none of the expedition team had ever been to. We followed a pole-marked trail through the massive clumps of tussock grass to an enormous colony of black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper penguins. Cameras click incessantly…wildlife photo opportunities everywhere… guests were delighted. Picture by Sara Jenner. Albatross, Wildlife Photos, Grands, Vessel, Cameras

Wildlife Photos

Our vessel Ortelius repositioned to Grand Jason Island, a place that none of the expedition team had ever been to. We followed a pole-marked trail through the massive clumps of tussock grass to an enormous colony of black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper penguins. Cameras click incessantly…wildlife photo opportunities everywhere… guests were delighted. Picture by Sara Jenner.

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