Boulders Beach, South Africa - Penguins!!

We went to Boulder's Beach, just southeast of Cape Town, to see the Penguins!!!  Here is a link that jumps to info about the Boulder's Beach Colony, scroll up or down for more info on the African Penguin.  This is going to be mostly pictures with a little commentary, enjoy!


I see PENGUINS!!



 These are nesting penguins, they looked very strange with their mouths open. Upon further research, we learned that they were panting like a dog. It was quite hot that day and since they cannot leave the nest to go into the shade, this is how they cooled off. File that under learn something new everyday.

Here you can see some adolescent penguins, in various states of molting.

 Here you can see a baby penguin under the mother, front, center as she stands up to adjust the nest. And no Mom, those aren't snakes, but dried seaweed, I promise.

Just hanging on the beach, about to go for a dip.

 This guy was seriously cute and very friendly.

More penguins :)


Swimming penguins! We did not see nearly as many as we expected as hot as it was. Did you know that penguins can go months without touching land?

Top down view, this guy was up by the boardwalk enjoying the shade. He had no fear of us pesky tourists, in fact...

I am pretty sure he decided to plank for me :)
 

Penguins on Rocks!!
 

Dueling Penguins? About to take 10 paces?

Wait, no pacing, seem to be taking a different approach to this standoff..

Okay, well I guess it's pretty clear who won this one....

I don't think this penguin is hiding nearly as well as he seems to believe.

 Lone penguin, staring out at sea, surrounding by protective penguin housing, made by man.

Penguin Watch party? Must stay vigilant against Seal Attacks.