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Monday, 28 October 2013

African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus)

A post dedicated to the wonderful Penguins at Boulders Beach, South Africa.

Part of the colony... hunkered down in the shade

 
A fledgling.... a little sad looking

 
.......... and now a little happier

 
juvenile
 
 
the breeding season continues throughout the year so its possible to see juveniles in more advanced states of pre-adult plumage
 
 
Adult in the bush and close to its nest
 
 
 
 
Beach Buddies
 
 
preening after a swim

 
walk this way!


and just posing

 
they get everywhere
 
 
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22 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl28 October 2013 at 18:17

    just so awkwardly adorable! :)

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  2. Richard Pegler29 October 2013 at 09:47

    How fabulous! I don't suppose I'll ever see a penguin in the wild. The whole post brought a smile to my face, but the last image rounded it off beautifully. Thank you.

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  3. Stewart M29 October 2013 at 10:57

    I don't think its possible to look at a picture of a penguin without thinking about adding a caption!

    Great birds!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  4. theconstantwalker29 October 2013 at 23:34

    Brilliant birds to see...

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  5. mick30 October 2013 at 00:31

    A great series of photos and wonderful to see them that close.

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  6. Karen30 October 2013 at 01:27

    Another great series. Funny how penguins are often associated with ice and snow only.

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life)30 October 2013 at 02:12

    I never thought of penguins having so much personality, I LOVE this posts. The little sad one just captured my heart.

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  8. Carletta30 October 2013 at 05:42

    A fun post!
    Who knew waddling could be so cute.
    Beach buddies made me smile.

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  9. Carole M.30 October 2013 at 07:30

    oh, they're a very beautiful penguin too; lovely photos Dave

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  10. Margaret Birding For Pleasure30 October 2013 at 07:49

    Hi What a wonderful post with fantastic photographs. Loved them.

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  11. eileeninmd30 October 2013 at 09:05

    Adorable birds and photos!

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  12. Unknown30 October 2013 at 10:38

    I've been there. What a place! Love the new blog header, gorgeous close-up!

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  13. Unknown30 October 2013 at 12:15

    They're so cute! I started hearing Aerosmith's "Walk this way" in my head when I read your caption.

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  14. HansHB30 October 2013 at 22:09

    Great post!

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  15. Esther Joy31 October 2013 at 00:20

    Loved your photos! And that last picture of a sign. Very interesting post!

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  16. Rajesh31 October 2013 at 14:32

    Great shots of penguin. Very cute.

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  17. Mary Howell Cromer31 October 2013 at 16:35

    Now if those are not just the absolute sweetest little guys I have seen this day...the little sad baby and so glad it cheered up...they are all absolutely wonderful Dave!

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  18. Phil Slade31 October 2013 at 19:06

    What is it about penguins Dave whereby we humans always treat them as slightly comical yet they are a serious bird, threatened in,many cases? Love your shots.

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  19. Pat31 October 2013 at 20:22

    So darn cute!

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  20. Faye31 October 2013 at 20:55

    This is the closest I've ever been to penguins in the wild, Dave. And you captured such a range of development and "poses". I saw some young in New Zealand many years ago but not very close up. Thanks for this better view.

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  21. NatureFootstep31 October 2013 at 22:00

    you have to love this little penguin. Så adorable. And I hope you checked under the car. :)

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  22. Anonymous1 November 2013 at 00:39

    Wonderful photos, and I love your running commentary in the captions.

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