Female gentoo penguins typically lay two eggs, and both parents take turns incubating them, carefully balancing the eggs on their feet and under a warm flap of abdominal skin called a brood pouch. Shifts can last for days, with one adult guarding the nest while the other forages at sea. Once the chicks hatch, both parents continue to share duties, feeding them regurgitated food and shielding them from the cold and predators. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 19mm) ISO 800, f/8 at 1/640th of a second.
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Female gentoo penguins typically lay two eggs, and both parents take turns incubating them, carefully balancing the eggs on their feet and under a warm flap of abdominal skin called a brood pouch. Shifts can last for days, with one adult guarding the nest while the other forages at sea. Once the chicks hatch, both parents continue to share duties, feeding them regurgitated food and shielding them from the cold and predators. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 19mm) ISO 800, f/8 at 1/640th of a second.
Great capture, Sean!
As always I love this!!
Thanks Mo.
Sweeeet! She lifted up just enough to show off her egg! Great moment.
Yes, I had to be careful not to get too close and cause her to leave the egg, but the colony was just outside the lodge I was staying at.