
Adult and baby penguin
Magellanic penguin and its chick allopreening. This behavior is crucial to their bond; it also helps remove parasites that are abundant in warmer climates like that of Peninsula Valdez.

Penguin in Patagonia, Argentina
This curious little Megellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) lives on the coast of Peninsula Valdes.

Looking toward the Eastern islets of Anacapa Island
Looking toward the Eastern islets of Anacapa as the fog lifts in the afternoon. Anacapa provides a safe haven for thousands of birds that use the island for nesting. In fact, 90% of Southern California's seagulls are born on Anacapa Island and many return to the island to mate.

Seagull on Anacapa Island

Newborn seagull and eggs on Anacapa Island

Seagull with baby on Anacapa

Seagull protecting its baby on Anacapa Island

Snack time for the Lesser Goldfinch
A male Lesser Goldfinch (Carduelis psaltria) feeding in the afternoon.