nest check

Both parents are at the nest, with the female caring for the chick. It is growing well. 

The male is back. The chick is large enough now to keep itself warm most days, but it is very windy today so the male provides extra warmth and shelter.

The male is still on the nest. The chick has grown very large, and soon will not fit under him!

The male is still on the nest. Where is the female? Perhaps she is taking longer at sea now that she must collect a lot more food for their growing chick.

The female is still tending to the nest. The egg can no longer be seen. Perhaps it is behind the chick, or maybe it got kicked out of the nest.

The female is still here and guarding their chick well. The other birds in the subcolony have much larger chicks. They must have started earlier.

The male is back from sea and is feeding their chick while the female goes out to find food.

The male is on the nest. The egg is apparently still in the nest. It is hot today, and both adult and chick are drowsy.

The male penguin is sitting on the nest. He is keeping one very tiny chick and one egg warm.

The female is on the nest now, though her mate is nearby. She is caring for their chick while still keeping their egg warm. Penguins take turns on the nest so their chicks stay safe and fed.

No photos today due to a windstorm.

The male has returned to the nest. He is guarding the small chick and the egg while the female is away finding food. Sharing the work helps the chick survive.