African Penguins

In 1982, a pair of African penguins decided to nest near Simon’s Town, South Africa. Since then, the colony has grown to 3000 birds!

Boulders Colony certainly lives up to the name. Penguins were sprinkled all over the beach which is covered with granite boulders.

Humans are allowed to observe the penguins from a boardwalk. We had so much fun watching them. Some were sitting on chicks, while others were turning eggs.

One pair was busy building a nest; as one bird dug a hole, its partner would bring over sticks and even seaweed.

I’m so glad that the conservation efforts here are succeeding!Read more