Comments | karohemd: [Video] Chinstrap Penguins on Deception Island

karohemd

[Video] Chinstrap Penguins on Deception Island

Jan 10, 2007 12:28

chinstrap penguins, videos, big trip, antarctica, penguins

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pmoodie January 10 2007, 12:39:03 UTC

Yay! More penguin action. :)

They don't seem to be at all bothered by your presence. Do lots of people make it down there?

I could tell from your chuckling that you enjoyed the squirt! LOL

karohemd January 10 2007, 13:03:57 UTC

They have nothing to fear from humans so indeed they aren't bothered. There are various rules you have to follow (maximum distance 5m, don't block their paths and obviously the colonies are a no-go area). The penguins usually don't follow those rules so you have to be careful when, for example, you've stood in one spot watching for a while and you should really look behind you in case one has sneaked up on you. ;o ( ... )

pmoodie January 10 2007, 13:16:06 UTC

you should really look behind you in case one has sneaked up on you.

Heehee! Stealth penguins! Superb!

It certainly looks like an amazing experience. Shall keep it in mind for when future holiday ideas are discussed...

karohemd January 10 2007, 13:50:50 UTC

It certainly was an amazing experience.

davywavy January 10 2007, 13:25:48 UTC

One for trivia fans

In the C18 - 19, a large area of Deception Island was turned into a cabbage plantation for crews of whaling ships, to help them avoid scury.