On Top

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) nesting on top of Danco Island. Our expedition ship MS Polar Star can be seen down in Errera Channel.
Pygoscelis species build their nest from stones to keep them dry and often go long ways to feed. Even for us humans it was a stiff uphill climb, more so for the penguins hopping and walking through snow and meltwater.