03-JAN-2014
South Georgia Pipet
The South Georgia Pipet had become an endangered bird because of predation by rats.
With the South Georgia Rat eradication program underway, the South Georgia Pipet is making a good comeback.
We saw several of the birds throughout our expedition.
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03-JAN-2014
Macaroni Penguin Colony
A very large Macaroni Penguin colony in Cooper Bay.
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03-JAN-2014
Grey-headed Albatross
We were able to photograph two Grey-headed Albatross as they swam around our Zodiac.
This bird appeared to be a sub-Adult.
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03-JAN-2014
Grey-headed Albatross
This bird appeared to be an Adult and was absolutely beautiful.
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03-JAN-2014
Grey-headed Albatross
Another photograph of the adult Grey-headed Albatross.
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03-JAN-2014
Two Grey-headed Albatross
Here is a photograph of the two Grey-headed Albatross interacting with each other.
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03-JAN-2014
Cape Petrel
This Cape Petrel swam right up to our Zodiac.
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03-JAN-2014
Southern Giant Petrel - White Nellie
This is a photograph of a White Nellie Southern Giant Petrel.
It is a White Nellie since it is all white and lacks the light and dark brown features normally found on the Southern Giant Petrel.
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03-JAN-2014
Mountains & Glaciers in Drygalski Fjord
Before leaving South Georgia Island, the Ortelius did a ship cruise of the Drygalski Fjord.
The next several photographs are the beautiful mountains and glaciers in the Fjord.
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03-JAN-2014
Mountains & Glaciers in Drygalski Fjord
03-JAN-2014
Mountains & Glaciers in Drygalski Fjord
