Penguins - Betty's Bay

[William]

So, I took myself off to see the Pen-guys in Betty's Bay. First off I should say these little guys are an endangered species. I was lucky as there are two time of the year you get a great show. In December, when the little buggers are molting, so cannot swim, and in Feb when they are nesting their young.

So here goes:

here's some info on the Cape Penguine



then we met the little buggers



of course, there's a show off or two









but this cheeky little bugger had me going for hours



anyone who knows me, knows that's a William stance!

[Boon Mee]

^
Good stuff Wiliam.
I'd like to get down and see the Emperor penguins sometime.
Preferably not in winter.

[William]

I could be wrong, but, you won't really see Emperor pens in SA

[Boon Mee]

I could be wrong, but, you won't really see Emperor pens in SA

You're right. Was thinking of taking one of those excursions offered a little further south...like to McMurdo Sound and such.
Long-term plan...

[William]

^lucky you. Dad did it about 18 months ago and said it was a trip of a life.

[Marmite the Dog]

anyone who knows me, knows that's a William stance!

Bloody well is an' all!

[kingwilly]

interesting, I went down to Phillip Island today to watch the Fairy Penguins!

[phuketbound]

Cute penguin pictures! How close could you get to them?

[William]

^about 2 or 3 meters.

[kingwilly]

but this sexy little bugger had me going for hours

too much info mate !