nest check
Nest #5
Banded Bird #76949 – Female
This banded female is new to our study and this is the first time we have seen her in the colony since we banded her 4 years ago. She is very young and her nest is on the edge of a breeding group. This makes us worried that she may have trouble raising her chicks. We do not know how old her mate is, but perhaps he will keep them safe. This family has been named the Phoenix nest by the students in Billie Morris’ class at Cumberland Academy, Fayetteville, NC. This class has named the chicks Max and Ruby. We wish them good luck as they grow.
First Egg: Nov 21, 2022
2 Chicks: Dec. 26, 2023
#76949 Nesting Colony
The nest is in one of our larger groups, over 100 nests, but they are on the edge and very exposed to attack by the Skuas and the female is a first time breeder. It is our most vulnerable nest. So far they are doing well as others near by have aleady lost their eggs.
Jan 14, 2023
Max and Ruby are becoming very independent. They are big and healthy, the female is here.
Jan 14, 2023
This is Max and Ruby breeding colony. Compare it to the pciture above. Can you find their nest? Look for the banded bird. How many other chicks can you find?
Jan 14, 2023
Jan 14, 2023 This is our last day at Cape Royds. We are folding up the tent and moving to McMurdo Research Station for a few days then fly North and home. It has been a great season for the penguins, lots of chicks and they are all fat and healthy. Our team members will band 200 of them before they leave for the ocean and we will look for them in the coming years. We wish them all good luck and good life. Join us next year for a new set of families as they raise their chick in this harsh environment.
Jan 9, 2023
Max and Ruby are sleeping. The male is here.
Jan 10, 2023
The Male is here, these chicks do a lot of sleeping.
Jan 11, 2023
The Female is here and Ruby is awake and alert.
Jan 12, 2023
The Male is minding the chicks, Ruby and Max are awake and looking around.
Jan 13, 2022
The Female is here and Max has just had a huge meal. Look at that stomach.
Jan 4, 2023
The Female is here and Max and Ruby are resting.
Jan 5, 2023
The Male is here, Max and Ruby are well fed.
Jan 6, 2023
The Male is here Max and Ruby are sleeping.
Jan 7, 2023
The Female is on the nest trying to keep these chicks warm.
Jan 8, 2022
The Male is on the nest, at least Ruby is awake.
Dec 29, 2022
The Female is here taking care of Max and Ruby.
Dec 30, 2022
The Female is here. Max and Ruby are growing fast.
Dec 31, 2022 Jan 1, 2023
Happy New Year ! ! No pictures today.
Jan 2, 2023
The Male is on the nest and Max and Ruby are staying warm.
Jan 3, 2022
The Male is taking care of Max and Ruby.
Dec 24, 2022
Both parents are here waiting for the eggs to hatch.
Dec 25, 2022
The Male is here, the eggs should hatch soon.
Dec 26, 2022
YIPPEE !! The eggs have hatched. Happy Birthday. The female is here keeping these small chicks warm.
Dec 27, 2022
The Male is here. The chicks are Max and Ruby.
Dec 28, 2022
The Female is here keeping Max and Ruby safe.
Dec 24, 2022
Both parents are here waiting for the eggs to hatch.
Dec 25, 2022
The Male is here, the eggs should hatch soon.
Dec 26, 2022
YIPPEE !! The eggs have hatched. Happy Birthday. The female is here keeping these small chicks warm.
Dec 27, 2022
The Male is here taking care of the chicks.
Dec 28, 2022
The Female is here keeping the chicks safe.
Dec 19, 2022
The male is here.
Dec 20, 2022
The male is waiting for the eggs to hatch.
Dec 21, 2022
This is day 30 for the egg, the male is here.
Dec 22, 2022
The male is here waiting for the chicks to hatch.
Dec 23, 2022
Both parents are here waiting for the egg to hatch.
Dec 14, 2022
The female is keeping the eggs warm.
Dec 15, 2022
The female is still here.
Dec 16, 2022
No picture today, big storm.
Dec 16, 2022
The female is on the nest.
Dec 18, 2022
The female is on the nest.
Dec 9, 2022
The female is keeping the eggs warm.
Dec 10, 2022
The female penguin is here.
Dec 11, 2022
The female is still on the nest.
Dec 12, 2022
Dec 13, 2022
Dec 4, 2022
The male is on the nest.
Dec 5, 2022
The male is on the nest.
Dec 6, 2022
The female has returned, yeah ! ! ! 2 eggs.
Dec 7, 2022
The female is here.
Dec 8, 2022
The female is on the nest keeping the eggs warm.
Nov 29, 2022
The male is on the nest, 2 eggs.
Nov 30, 2022
The male is still here, waiting for the female to return.
Dec 1, 2022
Dec 2, 2022
Dec 3, 2022
The male is on the nest.
Nov 23, 2022
Both parents are on the nest, 2 eggs.
Nov 24, 2022
The male is on the nest, the female has left to find food after laying her eggs.
Nov 25, 2022
The male is on the nest, 2 eggs.
Nov 25-27, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving. No pictures today.
Nov 28, 2022
The male is on the nest, 2 eggs.
Nov 17, 2022
Both parents are on the nest.
Nov 18, 2022
Both parents are on the nest.
Nov 19, 2022
Both parents are on the nest.
Nov 21, 2022
Both parents are on the nest. One egg has been laid, WAHOO ! !
Nov 22, 2022
Both parents are on the nest, there is one egg.