On the Falklands, Magellanic penguins build nest burrows in the soft peat.
This adult bird seemed very curious about us. We were inside of a Range Rover, which served as a kind of wildlife blind.
The youngster in this picture has its first set of adult feathers.
The Magellanics are somewhat skittish and always keep a careful eye out.
These young birds somewhat resemble adult Little Blue penguins.
Young birds are constantly after the adults for food.
At the right times of day, you'll see adults and young standing right at their burrows.
This family is keeping an eye on us.
The birds can be completely hidden in their holes. This adult is peeking out inconspicuously.
The heavy foot traffic of passing penguins has completely cleared this area of vegetation.
This adult is in a small fresh water lake adjacent to the sea. It will pull itself out into the tussock grass and return to its burrow.
Like all penguins, Magellanics are expert swimmers.
The young birds are quiet unless they think an adult is near.
This youngster is tucked safely away, awaiting the return of a parent with food.
You can still see just a bit of down on this young bird.
This young bird is still covered in down.
It's easy to know when you're in penguin territory...