After a torrid weekend of trekking around the Mitchell peninsula, many of the expeditoners were sitting on the deck in front of the red shed, enjoying a G&T, basking in the sun's rays and reflecting on a fantastic weekend. Everyone was sharing stories of what adventures they had been on and what had been the standout when the words "penguin chicks" were mentioned. The fatigue from our recently completed ski haul was quickly forgotten when the opportunity to travel across to Shirley Island was possible tonight and see penguin chicks. The sea ice joining the island to the mainland was starting to show signs of breaking out to sea so we had to take this opportunity while we could. Immediately after dinner a group of six headed down to Shirley and begun searching for the elusive first chicks of the season. Enjoy the photos. I certainly had a ball taking them.
Stealing rocks from another nest is a popular pastime.
The water is beautiful, once your in.
A proud new parent.
Normally we have to stay 5 metres away from Adelie penguins and when they are breeding the distance increases to 30 metres. These guys ignored the rules and walked right up to me. Cool.
Spent New Year's eve with Tanya at Chris & Linda Rampant's place. She's looking well and sounding her usual chipper self, although she's definietely looking forward to you coming home (that list is getting bigger). Good to hear you're finally working. Enjoy your delayed Christmas and New Year celebrations. Cheers Shona
ReplyDeleteHi Dean, good to see you again. Looks like you are having a great time. Nice pics too. CAT 1 cyclone heading in our direction, not a biggy. Bloody cold over there by the looks of it. Said today we will have to get you a return to work plan...-40 to +40, talk about extremes.
ReplyDeleteWell have a great day ad I will follow the blog to see what you are up to.
regards
Pieter Zietsman