After a ride of half an hour or so we approach the wild, rocky Isla de Choros, a total reserve. Up close we observe many sea birds still nesting, some fluffy heads pop up from nests. We are excited to see our first penguins way up on top of the cliff, where they nest away from sea lions and other predators. They come down each day to fish for food for the nestlings. We spot one fluffy one at the water edge with its parent. Light brown sea lions, surprisingly small, loll on the rocks, Mr. Big with one of his harem but he will collect 30 for the mating season and guard them violently.
We spot a sea otter flipping around a rock, but too late to get a photograph.
Here are 3 types of cormorants - black, black with a white front, and white headed. It’s the white headed babies that are soooooo cute and fluffy, like smurf balls.I flash away with y 600X lens, knowing I will have to dump lots of these shots later. It’s hard to keep the camera and lens out of the spray at times.
Pink seaweed on the waters edge is unusual.
Our boatman is marvellous, he brings his boat in close to the rocks for us to get great views and photos of all the birds and seals. Penguins down at the water are within easy reach of the cameras.
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