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    Humboldt Penguin
    GeoglyphPeruvian PelicanInca Tern (with crab)Black OystercatcherIslas BallestasPeruvian BoobieHumboldt PenguinsCrabInca Tern with foodBoobiesGuanay CormorantsNatural ArchInca TernSea Lion with fishFamily of Sea LionsFishing Boat attracting Sea Lions

    Finding Penguins

    June 18, 2024 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    So we are now in Paracas and we took a boat trip to visit the Islas Ballestas. Known for hosting lots of sea lions and sea birds including the Humboldt Penguin.

    The boat trip was a couple of hours and we saw a 170m high Geoglyph too (likely 200 BC) but could be 18th C fake.

    New birds including the Penguin, Black Oystercatcher and lovely Inca Terns. Lots of Peruvian Pelicans and Peruvian Boobies too.

    The Sea Lions here are attracted to the fishing boats and nets and features in a recent Planet Earth episode.    Read more