Brushtail Penguins

Gourdin Island is a tiny island near the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.  It is a magic spot and one of the rare places where all three species of brushtail penguin breed: Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie. Sitting anywhere on this island, watching the comical coming and going particular to these birds makes even the most staunch grumpy person smile, in fact penguins are the answer to world peace.  Make a group of world leaders stop and take notice of penguins and no wars could ever be waged.  Penguins are too much like people and their funny little ways make us laugh.  But make no mistake, these are tough little birds.  They are ruthless with each other if one is caught trespassing or stealing precious stones from a nest!

Penguin behavior on Gourdin Island; Chinstraps on the top, Adelies and a single Gentoo at bottom right.
by Heidi Krajewsky

A Penguin Highway of Chinstraps coming and going from their nests to the sea.
by Heidi Krajewsky