nest check

Happy New Year! The male is already back, and the chicks are snoozing under his watchful eye.

The male is still on the nest. It is windy today, but the nest is in a sheltered spot and the male shields the chicks to keep them out of it.

The female has returned to the nest. It is warmer today, and the chicks rest quietly in the sun.

Both parents are at the nest today, and call to each other. The chicks have grown too large to sit under the adults, and huddle together out of the wind.

The male is back already! The chicks are growing well, and are starting to snooze on the outskirts of the nest.

Both parents are at the nest today, but the male is still keeping the chicks warm.

The male is still on the nest. One of the chicks appears to be larger than the other. Perhaps it is older than its sibling by a day or two.

The male is still on the nest. Where is the female? It is hot today (34°F), so the penguins are all panting.

The male is here keeping his two small chicks warm and safe from skuas.

The female has returned from the sea with krill for the chicks! The chicks stay tucked under her for warmth. 

No photo today due to a windstorm.

Both the male and female are at the nest today, though they have already switched who is sitting on the chicks.