To quote the Exploring Antarctica map: "With its crisp black and white plumage and distinct white eye ring, the Adelie is the classic "tuxedo" penguin. This species breeds farther south than any other penguin and is common along the entire Antarctic coast. Adelies breed in massive colonies which might reach 250,000 pairs. They are boisterous and plucky. One of Robert Scots men recorded that 'they are extraordinarily like children, these little people of the Antarctic world. Either like children or like old men, full of their own self importance'."
We cautiously motored the zodiacs through a maze of ice bergs to get to shore. The tide was going out and these bergs - many the size of large houses - were continually breaking up and rolling.
The jumble of ice between the beach and boat.
We were off the tourist beaten path in a seldom visited area.
And you thought I had a lot of Chinstrap penguin pictures, well here is a treat: Adelie penguins in bright sunshine.
Our welcoming committee. We were told to maintain a 15' distance and walk backward when one approached. They didn't tell us what we were to do when pursued from both in front and behind.
Coming out to greet the zodiacs
Nesting penguins as far as the eye can see. The naturalists coned off a restriction boundary. The day was hot. Coats and hats were quickly removed.
This guy was rushing to meet the Orange Bodied Much Bootie visitors.
A chick demanding food from a just returned parent.
The penguins were seeking water from the stranded ice bits.
The penguins were constantly heading out to sea in groups. Their waddle-run was so funny to watch.
The tide is going out and ice bergs were motored through are now stranded.
This guy is eating slush while cooling his belly.
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