Exploring amid the icebergs, glaciers and ice floes of the White Continent you find an abundance
of wildlife. And although it’s thought too cold for plant life to flourish, there are several species
of flora to see on an Antarctica expedition.
of wildlife. And although it’s thought too cold for plant life to flourish, there are several species
of flora to see on an Antarctica expedition.
Antarctica thrives with incredible wildlife
Below are the best times of the year to look for these awe-inspiring possible sights
Below are the best times of the year to look for these awe-inspiring possible sights
February
- Adult penguins molting, chicks learning to swim
- Leopard seals hunting and molting
- Penguin highways, parents feeding young beginning of month
- Adélie Penguins – The young ones are venturing out of their crèche (nursery) and testing the waters for their first swim.
- Chinstrap Penguins – These chicks are being born late in the month in comparison to other species.
- Macaroni Penguins – Fledged chicks begin leaving the crèche to go out to sea on their own.
- King Penguins – With the longest breeding cycle of their species (14 to 15 months), you can see these wonders in all aspects of their life cycle.
- Humpback Whales – Migrating pods become more curious about their visitors as they’ve satiated their appetite.
- Minke Whales – Keep an eye out for this smaller species as they feed on these krill-rich waters.
- Leopard Seals – These predators are on the prowl near penguin colonies in the Peninsula for their prey.
- Crabeater Seals – Preferring pack ice over open waters, you may spot one during an Antarctic Circle crossing.
- Fur Seals – Playful pups in the Peninsula and South Georgia offer amazing photo opportunities.
- Wandering Albatrosses – The bustling breeding season brings these birds to soar overhead, performing hypnotic acrobatics.
- Skuas – Chicks are hatching, making their grand entrance into the world.
All the information on this page and the following pages is from Atlas Ocean Voyages
