Barely fitting in the nest

I was surprised to see that some made kind of tunnels and others just had a hole to sit on. They filled it with feathers and dried out kelp and seaweed.

[Elizabeth]

Well spotted! So this is how a penguin nests, in the sand. So interesting.

[narayani]

They look so vulnerable!

[Shutterbug]

Love this. I never had any idea about how a penguin nests.

[Maggiemae]

He almost looks like a platypus - but he can't be. How interesting to view and read!

[Kathy A]

Great capture

[Margo]

Lovely creatures

[Monique]

Very interesting, this hole looks a sensible one with the wind and all ?

[Casablanca]

Amazingly resilient little things!

[Susan Wakely]

Interesting to see.

[KV]

Interesting type of nest.

[Kate]

Different nest-building abilities...interesting

[Babs]

Great shot, does look a bit of a squeeze.

[Esther Rosenberg]

Oh my, how cute!

[Mags]

Cool shot! I've never seen this before.

[katy]

This is a superb photo! How close were you able to get?

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Oh my, this is so interesting.

[Pat]

A luxurious residence for a penguin. It looks very comfy.

[Anne ❀]

very interesting to see!

[Nina Ganci]

The penguins are amazing indeed

[Allison Maltese]

Wow, this is an excellent look at the penguin in its natural habitat. Is it getting refuge from the heat?

[Jacqueline]

Wonderful to see her on the nest!

[Milanie]

Really neat shot

[Lisa Savill]

How interesting and very cute.

[Bill]

It is so fun to see their nesting behavior.

[Sylvia]

nature at it's best, great nature value shot.

[Rick]

Cool capture. Very interesting the way that they nest.

[Diana]

@redy4et @narayani @shutterbug49 @maggiemae @kjarn @777margo @momamo @casablanca @wakelys @kvphoto @k9photo @onewing @dutchothotmailcom @marlboromaam @grammyn @mittens @pattyblue @sunnygreenwood @ninaganci @falcon11 @jacqbb @milaniet @lisasavill @cwbill @sprphotos @rickster549 Thanks for the lovely comments and favs, it is very much appreciated.

[Diana]

@grammyn Normally within a few feet Katy, except during breeding season. One can even go swimming with them, as part of the beach is for public use :-)

[Diana]

@falcon11 Yes Allison, it does get awfully hot and that bay is sheltered from ta breeze :-)

[4rky]

Great capture and fascinating insight into their behaviour.
And you can go swimming with them too!

[katy]

@ludwigsdiana That is crazy! Have you ever done that?