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| Chinstraps prefer ice-free slopes and often share
nesting grounds with Adelie or Gentoo penguins. Studies by the British
Antarctic Survey in the South Orkeny Islands find that in years which
are relatively ice free, the Chinstrap penguins do well, forcing Adelie
penguins to swim further out to see for food. In years of more sea
ice, the stoutly little Adelie penguins are more successful at hiking
across the sea ice to food. Nature keeping it all in check! |
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Chinstrap rookery
Livingston Island
As the chicks grow large enough to defend themselves against the
ever circling Skua's, they group together in creche's while their
parents go out to sea for more food.
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Singing for supper
Livingston Island
Both the parents and chicks seem to spend plenty of time exercising
their vocal chords.
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Did anyone say Chinstrap?
Half Moon Island
This head on shot of a Chinstrap penguin strolling by shows the
distinctive thin band of black feathers under their beaks.
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