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Dec 30 2008
This species is a Patagonian endemic. Here it was close to its nest, which was in a hole in the sand.
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Dec 30 2008
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An adult penguin enjoying the summer sun!
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Dec 30 2010
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One of the northernmost colonies of this penguin is on Peninsula Valdés, even though they get more numerous further South!
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Dec 30 2010
I'm not completely sure about the ID of this bird, since Patagonian Mockingbird is supposed to have a completely black tail. But the color of the upperparts was more Patagonian-like.. Whatever it was, it was really confident and climbed on our car's antenna!
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Dec 30 2008
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Female Mourning Sierra-Finch from Peninsula Valdés. It is pretty common there, along with the endemic Carbonated Sierra-Finch which is similar but lacks the white wingbars.
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Dec 29 2008
Kelp Gulls are often found around sea lions in Peninsula Valdés. They sometimes also harass whales!
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Dec 28 2008
This is another species very characteristic of Patagonian wetlands. Although it is found further North, it is most common in the South!
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Dec 28 2008
Turkey Vultures are found in the whole American continent, as far South as Patagonia.
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Dec 26 2008
This Chimango Caracara was observed at a water treatment plant close to Trelew. These birds are quite adapted to urban environments and are found very close to cities.
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Dec 26 2008
Chilean Flamingos are a relatively common sight in Patagonian wetlands.
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