Baby Penguins in Antarctica
Penguins are Hatching at the Gentoo Penguin Colony at GARS O’Higgins Research Station in Antarctica
Penguin web cams in Antarctica allow us to view newly hatched Gentoo Penguin chicks. The pictures refresh regularly to reveal the daily activities in the penguin colony.
We’ve been keeping an eye on the Gentoo Penguins nesting at GARS O’Higgins in Antarctica since early November. Web cams there that refresh the picture every 15 to 30 minutes have provided many excellent shots of Gentoos sitting on their circular nests of small rocks, and the occasional shot of a penguin adjusting the two mottled grey eggs nestled in the depression. When the penguins weren’t doing much, it was fascinating to look at the Antarctic scenery, particularly the icebergs moving about offshore.
The long-awaited day has arrived – the penguin in the close up web cam has at least one hatchling tucked safely in the warm hollow of the nest. When the parent bird stands up, you can catch a glimpse of a fluffy little grey body and a small wing. The views of the penguin chicks are certain to get better in the coming days. Bookmark the web cams and check them frequently!
Previous blogs about the web cams:
Whooping Crane and Penguin Update
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