This week has been substantially different than all the rest. Why? First, the sun is beginning to set earlier every evening. However, the Gentoos return to the rookery at least 30 minutes before the sun sets. I'm surprised that they haven't left yet. Snow has been a constant this week and the icy waters must be moving slower. Other than snow, no major storms have battered the peninsula.
One little guy has had to stay at the rookery all week due to molting. Sad but true, although he's pleasantly plump, his companions, for the most part have been absent. The rest of the pictures will show some very beautiful scenes... especially the one after the sun has set. You can see thestars--nice.
It appears that the entire rookery is intact once more, as there are many more penguins, than last week. I'm not for sure if they wandered off to another part of the peninsula, but I thought I saw a group of them out near Mt. Jacquinot.
Regardless, enjoy them while you can, as they will leave for other parts eventually. Until our friends return to the research station, the number 1 and 2 cams will still be off. In the meantime, I will be looking into getting more penguin cams here.
And until next week, Ahay from Antarctica.... wiinterrr
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