King Penguin preening flipper, 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:
King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) / Wikipedia
King Penguin / BirdForum
King Penguin Aptenodytes patagonicus / BirdLife International
King Penguin Aptenodytes patagonicus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 12:16
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/500
Av(Aperture Value) 7.1
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 51 28 39.8 S
Longitude 57 50 20.0 W
Altitude -0.10m