The braying of hundreds of birds is an unforgettable noise.
Rockhoppers seem to like having friends near.
Rockhoppers really do hop between rocks.
The birds also trot with an ambling gait that resembles skipping.
A constant streams of adult birds moves between the ocean and the colony.
The young are always on the lookout for a meal.
This happy youngster is getting a feed.
This group represents only about a third of one colony.
Colonies are crowded, noisy, and smelly. Few bird species have a developed sense of smell, so it's just noisy and crowded to these ones.
The albatrosses don't seem to mind their little neighbors.
Rockhoppers seem to travel in groups in the water and up and down the cliffs.
Rock Cormorants seem to think they're penguins, too. They often nest together with Rockhoppers, as in this colony on Saunders Island.
Getting up hill takes determination.
A bit of rain doesn't slow these birds down.
Rockhoppers are the only crested penguin species breeding commonly in the Falklands.
In good light, you can easily see these penguins have vividly red eyes.
This bird has grown into its first set of adult feathers.
<span class="bird">Snowy Sheathbills</span> <span class="species">Chionis alba</span> scavenge around Penguin and mammal colonies in the far south, like this bird on Sea Lion Island.
Rockhoppers are never alone for long in a colony.
If you watch from the right spot, you can see the Rockhoppers porpoising towards their landing platform.
Penguins need their rest.
Stylish, even when napping.
Their colonies are often atop seemingly unscalable cliffs. Rockhoppers can leap more than their own height out of the water.
Penguins preen to keep their feathers clean and waterproof.
Penguins often recline when resting.
This young bird still has a lot of its original down.
Couples take time to preen each other. This is good for their health and strengthens their pair-bond.
Couples can be seen resting together.