Snow
petrels are pure white birds with black beaks and eyes. They are the size
of a pigeon and arguably the most beautiful of all the Antarctic birds.
In their appearance and behaviour, they symbolize the
very essence of the deep south. They are frequently encountered in
hundreds, rarely in thousands, but tend to be spread out over a wide
nesting area rather than arranged into colonies as are other Antarctic
species.
They feed largely on krill and must always be near to
the sea in order to feed. They are found therefore particularly along
coasts and along the Antarctic peninsula.
Paul
Ward - Pentax equipment, 100mm lens, 35mm film, K64.
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