Chinstrap penguins

Pygoscelis antarctica

 

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Chinstrap adults


Chinstrap adult


Chinstrap adults


Chinstrap adult (moulting)

 

The chinstrap penguin breeds exclusively on the Antarctic peninsula and certain islands of the southern Atlantic Ocean. Chinstraps feed predominantly on krill, and tend to nest in large colonies, preferring steep craggy slopes for nest building (Hosking and Sage 1982). Most of the below shots were taken at Halfmoon Island, 62°35'S, 59°54'W (see map).

 

Chinstrap penguins (adults) at Halfmoon Island. Nikon F3AF with 300mm Nikkor Lens, Fujichrome 200ASA

Chinstrap penguin (adult) at Halfmoon Island. Nikon F3AF with 300mm Nikkor Lens, Fujichrome 200ASA

Chinstrap penguins (adults) at Halfmoon Island. Nikon F3AF with 300mm Nikkor Lens, Fujichrome 200ASA

Chinstrap penguin (adult) moulting at Halfmoon Island. Moulting animals tend to be inactive, waiting to lose their previous coat and regain the waterproof feathers they will use for insulation. Nikon F3AF with 300mm Nikkor Lens, Fujichrome 200ASA