Post your best bird shots!

[Joel Eade]

I always seem to be on the wrong side of things.

I know exactly what you mean

[Andy Stringer]

I took a trip to the island of South Georgia recently to see the wildlife. It's an amazing place, with vast colonies of king penguins and elephant seals amongst the highlights.

It has been a while since I posted any pictures of penguins (apart from my avatar) so here are a few of the kings:


King Penguins Returning from the Sea by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr


King Penguin Head Detail by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr


King Penguins Swimming by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr

[M_Six]

Awesome. That top pic looks like a vaudeville act.

[Joel Eade]

Beautiful....I like the close up, looks like a wonderful trip!

[Joel Eade]

Great Egret
Wateree Reservoir, SC

[Raid]

Great stuff Andy, and how many trips is this down south?

[Andy Stringer]

Great stuff Andy, and how many trips is this down south?

I've lost count. Since I live so far north, almost every trip I make is "down south". It's my third trip beyond 50° south of the equator.

This picture is part of one of the smaller colonies of about 4000 birds, at Fortuna Bay. The birds stayed still long enough for this one-second exposure of the running water.


King Penguin Colony by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr

[Raid]

Andy, having only had 4 days in the freezer, I would love to go back. Would like to meet the Adélie Penguins. I understand they have attitude and expect you to get out of their way.

Also the Emperor Penguins but they are hard to find.

Once you visit the freezer you always want to go back.

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[Jonathan Huyer]

Joel - love that egret! Very creative, and perfectly exposed.
Andy - fabulous shots. I am hoping to get there next year.... would be so fantastic. Your Flickr stream is amazing --- the BIF shots especially!

[Tounis]

Andy your penguins pictures are wonderful. Keep them coming.
And Joel, I agree with Jonathan. It's really a special picture.