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Blackchin (Peale's) Dolphins escort the
zodiaks to shore
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Passengers enjoy playful the dolphins
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We hiked 4 miles around the island to view a variety of
wildlife and scenery.
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Beach area with Gentoo Penguin Colony
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Gentoo Penguins
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Gentoo Penguins on the Beach
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Gentoos tried to enter the water but there
was a seal waiting to pounce on them every time they tried.
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Magellanic Penguin
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Overlooking penguin colony on the beach
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Smooth rock strewn hill
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Rocks were used by seals 100's of years
ago as ballast to allow them to dive down. They then pooped
them out onto the land.
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Dolphin Gulls
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It is rare to see Dolphin Gulls
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They are unique with their red beaks and
legs
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Striated Caracara (aka Johnny Rook)
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Caracara
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Caracara
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Piles of Penguin Bones left by Sealers
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Sealers skinned penguins and extracted blubber
for oil - 1 penguin yielded 1 pint of oil
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Upland Geese
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Black-browed Albatross Adult
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Albatross Nesting Area
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Albatross Chicks on their nests
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Canyon View
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Hikers return to landing area
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Magellanic Penguin near his burrow
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Low Tide when we returned from our hike
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Sunset
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A beautiful ending to our unbelievable trip
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