White continent Antarctica. Snow white panorama and snow white bird. Absolute stunner. Merging in Antarctica landscape, she was Snow Petrel. The most beautiful bird of continent Antarctica I saw during my expedition.
Birds made Antarctica lively. I saw them soaring in sky. I saw them occupying rocks. I saw them ashore. Wherever they were seen, they added color and life in surroundings, with their presence.
Largest bird I noticed dominating Antarctic skies had been albatross, undoubtedly. They have mastered stormy seas of Antarctica peninsula. I saw many fly around fearlessly while crossing Drake Passage, too. There are even mythical tales attached to albatross.
Among pretty birds, I would count kelp gull also. I found her sitting gorgeously atop a rock. Her charm tempted everyone. Even lazy seal switched his side to stare at her. He was the beholder of her beauty, indeed. But the bird showed indifference to the seal and looked other side. I stood there watching all and smiled at both.
There are many species of birds which live and breed in Antarctica. Notably, albatross, petrel, skua, kelp gull, snowy sheathbill, Antarctica shag. And I was able to see all prominent birds of Antarctica.
Playing mischievous were skua birds. They were seen on almost all the islands where penguins were breeding. They scared sweet penguins with their presence around. Skuas would take away unattended penguin eggs and chicks. And I felt bad seeing that.
Lastly, not to forget the penguin, the spirit of Antarctica. Though penguin doesn’t fly but he comes under the category of flightless bird.
I have wrote lot on penguins in my Antarctica tales. So in this story I talked more about flying birds.
MY ANTARCTIC ODYSSEY continues ….
Wow what a cool trip! I’ve never actually thought about there being other birds there except for the penguin so this was eye opening for me.
There are exclusive species of birds. Of course penguins rule Antarctica.
I can not get tired of seeing your Antartica pictures. That was a trip of a lifetime.
Even I watch them all the time. Feel so good.
You certainly allow us to live vicariously through this post. The images are stunning and the birds are breath-taking.
Thank you Kesha.
Wow, what an amazing experience this must have been. Just being surrounded by all that ice would be a wow for me and the bird life looks incredible. Love the pictures you shared, especially the one of the albatross. It’s stunning
I am so happy to share with friends.
An amazing journey to Antarctica. Really great picture and I love the snow panorama and snow white bird. We dont get to see that in Asia.
You are so right. That feel is exotic.
Wow I am in awe of this amazing experience you had! What a fabulous chance of a lifetime to be able to visit this gorgeous place!!!!
Absolutely so Daisy.
This looks so amazing, you are very lucky to get to visit Antarctica and see this first hand. I bet it is an unforgettable experience indeed.
Indeed unforgettable experience. Unparalleled.
These playful birds have made my day – they are delightful! It is just amazing that life survives in the frozen tundra (literally) as these birds.
They are delight to watch indeed.
I had no idea there would be so many birds in Antarctica. The scenery looks amazing and so sparse. What a fascinating place to visit.
Totally fascinating Sarah.
Your trip to Antartica was such a marvelous adventure! i would have never imagined there were so many birds in that continent!
This was so much learning while having adventure of lifetime.
What an incredible (and cold) experience! My son and I are just learning about the Albatross, such a neat bird!
Antarctica is all about learning.
I really enjoy seeing your photos. It seems that you really had a great experience there. You are very lucky to see this personally.
I feel so blessed indeed.
Oh wow, this is bloody amazing! Like scenes from a movie, you are such a lucky lady Indu! I love these photos!!
Thank you Ana.
WOW! What an adventure! I would love to take a trip like this at some point, but with work commitments and my house renovation using up most of my monthly salary, I don’t think it’s going to happen any time soon 🙁 x
Sometime in life you can have such adventurous journey.