As summer gets closer, more wildlife is returning to our shores. The number and variety of birds has been increasing for a couple of months, but over the last couple of weeks the Weddell seals have returned to the sea ice around base, and have had pups! I've been waiting for since their arrival for a good day to take photographs, and was rewarded this morning on my way back from launching the early morning weather balloon. The pups are unbelievably cute, and I took so many photos that it was hard to chose which to post. This little chap (or chapess) was asleep when I first walked past, but woke up as I was on my way back and seemed to be posing for the camera!
We've also had some cool striped icebergs hanging around, and some invisible penguins!
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| Cuddles with Mummy Seal |
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| Where's my hat? |
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| Two Big Icebergs With Striping |
As summer gets closer, more wildlife is returning to our shores. The number and variety of birds has been increasing for a couple of months, but over the last couple of weeks the Weddell seals have returned to the sea ice around base, and have had pups! I've been waiting for since their arrival for a good day to take photographs, and was rewarded this morning on my way back from launching the early morning weather balloon. The pups are unbelievably cute, and I took so many photos that it was hard to chose which to post. This little chap (or chapess) was asleep when I first walked past, but woke up as I was on my way back and seemed to be posing for the camera!
Gorgeous pictures! The baby seal is just so adorable.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, fabulous photos - love the footprint pattern, it would translate to a textile very well.
ReplyDeleteThe icebergs are fascinating and those seals are just adorable.
You have just cheered me up and I am now looking forward to winter, rather than dreading it!
Completely amazing. You have a super cool life, and the pictures to prove it. Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteThose are awesome pictures! You are having such a cool (no pun intended) adventure!
ReplyDeleteWow! Seal Pups and striped icebergs in one post! My posts are like, worsted or DK weight...such a conundrum. Or maybe I should write about mushrooms. REALLY enjoy your blog!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! The seal print would pattern would make an awesome sock pattern =^_^=
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