Created 25-Aug-07
Modified 26-Aug-07
Cuverville Island supports one of the largest known Gentoo penguin colonies (also known as rookeries). This can be apparent from miles away given the right wind direction. Early in the season, snow cover impedes but dosen't stop penguins accessing their nests and an intricate network of "penguin highways" is carved into the snow. Up from the rookery at Cuverville, steep cliffs lead to the island top. The cliffs are also home to skuas that are vigorous in defending their well-hidden nests.
© Alice Coyl
