Where have I been????

What's a penguin to do when that penguin is snowed under with penguin duties. Sadly, here at the rookery, there is too much to do. But I will make up for it... at least I'll try. I've got some awesome images, so let's go...

First, South Georgia and the first huge snowfall of the season. Second, same for the peninsula of Antarctica. The temps held at around 32F today with winds a blowing at 30 knots. Hardly a penguin was seen and for a while I thought everyone just wasn't coming back, but about a third of them did before darkness fell. Of course, we all know that these storms will only become stronger and last longer. Winter approaches for the great land down under.

During the week, which was mostly cloudy, there were the faithful few pengies who managed to still be enduring a molt. One day, there was only one lone Gentoo lined up against the wall. But how suddenly his/her sad demeanor brightened to see one of his own dashing towards the lonely one. The molting crew waxed and waned, but for the most part, everyone was back from feeding by middle of the afternoon. Darkness comes earlier every day and soon, too soon, all will be gone towards slightly warmer climes.

I leave you with these pictures and as everyone knows, there are more to come. Until next weekend... keep those flippers up.

Ahay from Antarctica,
wiinterrr

New Pencognito

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April Fool's Day

And just in case anyone missed this truly amazing video, here it is... for a moment, we can believe that penguins fly....





And here is how they did it:

Two week update

Wow! I can't believe it's already April. So much is happening. I heard that the Emperors are heading inland, but out here on the peninsula, we don't get much news. The Gentoos who are not in the midst of molting, are out early each day to swim and to feed. And then the great reunion each afternoon, a few hours before the sun sets. The sun is setting earlier every day, and while the molting molt, the rest are enjoying stuffing themselves and looking sleek.

There was one heck of a snow storm and the poor little ones who were left to molt by themselves, stuck it out behind a barrier. Also, no penguins seen at South Georgia, but the view was stunning.

So without much ado... here are some glimpses of the Gentoos for the last two weeks.

This week's Pencognito! Ha!

Ooops... one week late and much ado to make up for... !!!

First, let's catch up with the Pencognito.... be sure to vist Jen at http://pencognito.com/