Gentoo Penguins checking before landing, Leopard Beach, Carcass Island

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Gentoo Penguins checking before landing, Leopard Beach, Carcass Island - Gentoo Penguin
Leopard Beach, Carcass Island, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (December 2018)

This image was taken during the Fabulous Falklands trip organised by Natures Images in association with Falkland Islands Holidays and led by Mark Sisson.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) / Wikipedia
Gentoo Penguin Pygoscelis papua / BirdForum
Gentoo Penguin Pygoscelis papua / BirdLife International
Gentoo Penguin Pygoscelis papua / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 17:13
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 51 18 40.5 S
Longitude 60 31 19.9 W
Altitude 13.00m


Gentoo Penguins offshore before landing on Carcass Island, Falklands


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