Gentoo Penguin returning to colony, Volunteer Point, Falklands

Volunteer Point, East Falkland, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (December 2018)

This image was taken during the Fabulous Falklands trip organised by Natures Images in association with Falkland Islands Holidays and led by Mark Sisson. A day-trip to Volunteer Point requires about a 2-hour drive from Stanley by 4x4 vehicle of which approximately 1 hour is off-road. It is possible to stay at the Warden's House (Volunteer Shanty) overnight for photography at sunset and sunrise.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) / Wikipedia
Gentoo Penguin Pygoscelis papua / BirdForum
Gentoo Penguin Pygoscelis papua / BirdLife International
Gentoo Penguin Pygoscelis papua / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 14:43
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/8000
Av(Aperture Value) 4.5
Exposure Compensation -1
ISO Speed 250

Latitude 51 28 43.9 S
Longitude 57 49 57.3 W
Altitude 11.10m