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Mountains near Fortuna Bay
31-DEC-2013
Landing at Hercules Bay, South Georgia Island
On the morning of December 31, 2013 we landed by Zodiac at Hercules Bay on South Georgia Island.
The morning brought several light snow showers.
Shown in the photograph is a Macaroni Penguin during the snow showers.
The Macaroni Penguin is up to 28 inches in height and weighs 9-13 pounds.
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Macaroni Penguin
The light snow showers continued.
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Group of Macaroni Penguins coming out of water
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Blue-eyed Shag swimming
After spending about 30 minutes on shore, we reboarded the Zodiac for a cruise around Hercules Bay.
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Antarctic Fur Seal resting on the rocks
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Southern Giant Petrel swimming
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Southern Giant Petrel swimming
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Large Macaroni Penguin Colony viewed from the Zodiac
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Large Macaroni Penguin Colony
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Large Macaroni Penguin Colony
Note the large number of Macaroni Penguins exiting the water.
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