17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Fairy Penguin
A Fairy penguin stretching before heading out to fish. They are the smallest species of penguin, being found primarily in southern Australia. I was lucky enough to get this shot at the St. Kilda Pier breakwater an hour or so before sunset. For a chance to see these adorable birds, follow the pier to the building at the end, then walk a little farther onto the jetty. Look for stairs going down to a viewing platform on your right. The penguins will either be heading out to sea or returning home at daybreak or sundown.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 06.2019 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2019 |
Photo Location: | Melbourne , Australia |
Camera: | COOLPIX P510 |
Copyright: | © Andrew Petlock |