Rockhopper Penguin.........
Rockhopper
This species of penguin occurs in subantarctic waters of the western Pacific and Indian Oceans, as well as around the southern coasts of South America.
The Southern Rockhopper Penguin is classified as Vulnerable species by the IUCN. Its population has declined by about one-third in the last thirty years.
Their common name refers to the fact that unlike many other penguins which negotiate obstacles by sliding on their bellies or by awkward climbing using their flipper-like wings as aid, Rockhoppers will try to jump over boulders and across cracks.
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Martina Fagan
Stunning detail in this shot:)
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Thank you Marsbub for kind words ! ........
P3T3
What a cheeky chap…why have their numbers declined?..Beautiful head shot.
jdmphotography replied
Thanks Pete they have declined with climate change’ and man ! .......
Lucindawind
excellent ..hes a cute little guy !
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I agree he is a cute little guy thanks again Lu ! ........ (-;
Nori Bucci
Such a beautiful and unusual looking penguin. I’ve never seen these before. Great shot and thanks again for all the informative details about this guy! :)
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Your very welcome Nori and thank you again for such kind words ! ......... (-;
RickF
Sharp Head shot!
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Nice one Rick thanks again !
maxy
Now this is a face of faces! Love the spiky plumage and spectacular detail!
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Really wonderful comments Maxy thank you ! .......... (-;
Stormygirl
Wow what a great shot….
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Thanks so much again Stormy and a Wow is good enough for me ! ........ (-;
Sarah Grace
So cute. Love him! Looks like his beak has seen better days. =) Great shot!
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That’s the way there beaks are I guess ! lol Wonderful comments Sarah thank you ! ........ (0;
Mariann Rea
Really cool hair! Excellent portrait! :)
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Mariann thank you so much lovely comments ! Cool hair I agree lol
Lyn Thom
Beautiful shot, I think penguins are gorgeous, but i never knew some had hair on their heads,thanks for sharing that with us. Lyn
jdmphotography replied
They are a little different from the average penguin Lyn which I think makes them a little more interesting ! Lovely comments many thanks ! .........
Rhonda Thomassen
WOW! Great closeup!
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Thank you Rhonda for kind words ! ........
Michelle *
Stunning detail, excellent
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Really wonderful comments Michelle thank you ! .......... (-;
clmustin
Great shot! Reminds me of myself when I roll out of bed in the mornings.
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Lol now that’s funny ! Thanks clmustin …...... (-:
bubbleblue
Stunning
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Thanks so much bubbleblue ! ........ (-;
lorilee
This one makes me smile!!!!! Fabulous!!!!
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Thank you lorilee and I’m pleased his made you smile ! ...... (-;
Troy W. Smith
Awesome shot, got to love that hairdo.
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All the best Troy thanks for comments and I agree love the hairdo too ! .. (-:
Josie Jackson
Beautiful detail and great lighting, a lovely capture and thanks for the information, quite interesting
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Awesome comments thanks josie your very kind ! ........ (-;
Antanas
great capture
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Thanks Antanas for the comment ! ........
AnnDixon
This is a stunning capture,
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Thanks Ann your very kind ! ........ (-;
Svetlana Sewell
WOW, Excellent shot & bird! Its posing for you!
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Hi Svetlana pleased to meet you ! thanks for your kind comments ! ......... (-;
Dave & Trena P...
WOW how beautiful!!! I think he’s having a bad hair day LOL!! Great capture!
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A big thanks again guys love your comments ! ........ (-:
Madonna007photo
Wow ! Excellent shot !!!
Wonderful bird !!!!!!!
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Thank you again Madonna awesome comments ! ...... (-;
whalegeek
Dynamite image of this charming little penguin. Fantastic in every way. Straight to Favorites!
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Thanks so much whalegeek for your wonderful comments and fav ! .......... (-:
Louise Robinson
sTUNNING PORTRAIT!
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Why thank you Louise your very kind ! ...... (-;
naturelover
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Thanks Pauline and all the other hosts of this wonderful group ! This has to be one of my fav groups and I’m very much proud to be part of thanks again ! .......... (-:
christophermp
What a trend-setter! I wish I could do my hair like that. Excellent capture.
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lol I know what you mean thanks for such great comments Chris ! ......... (-:
Malcolm Chant
Another stunning Image fro your Camera lens.
Excellent Portrait
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Thank you Malcolm for your kind comments ! .......
Nature's Realm
What a great shot..love it. – Dennis
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Thanks Dennis what wonderful comments thanks again ! ........ (-:
Tracey Colon
interesting animal! looks like bad hair day too! lol
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Thanks again Tracey love your comments lol ! ....... (-;
lilian marshall
Penguins are so funny .Beautiful picture .lilian .
jdmphotography replied
Sorry for this delay reply but thanks for your very kind comments they are always appreciated lilian thank you ! .......
kevinmawson
Great shot! Love penquins!!!!!!!!!!
km.
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Sorry for this delay reply but thanks for your very kind comments they are always appreciated Kevin thank you ! .......
Ginger Barritt
What a “hip” bird!!!! Great shot…...
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Thank you for your very kind comments they are always appreciated Ginger thanks again ! .......
AuntieBarbie
Gorgeous pic – reminds me of me on a bad hair day. This actually cries out “Speak to Me.”
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Lol thanks for them brilliant kind comments Barbie ! ....... your very kind …... (-;
Karen Moore
Cool Looking bird !!
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Thanks Karen for your comments on Rockhopper Penguin…...... (-;
Virginia N. Fred
Awesome shot love his hair do lol
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Really wonderful comments Virginia thank you ! .......... (-;
Margot Kiesskalt
An outstanding image – stunning!
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Hay thank you for your kind comments Margot ! ....... (-;
dancinfreakshow
This is exactly how I looked when I got up this morning…LOL….such a nice capture!!!
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lol now that’s funny thanks again ! ...... (-:
Shaun Whiteman
A beautiful shot of these amazing looking penguins!!
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Thanks again for your kind comments Shaun ! ....