Return of the Pintado.

After yet another celebratory meal last night with several equally celebratory pints of Guiness it was pleasing to see 3 of our 4 out on deck by 6,30 as we approached Deception Island and headed north across the drake passage,

Pintado's are back with us after a two day abscence, these fantastic Petrels are ever present all around our boat. As luck would have it eagle eyed Ivan and Ken spotted what is likely to be our one and only Antarctic Petrel of the trip as we are now heading away from the ice pack. The late riser who missed this great bird shall remain nameless but Ivan Ken and myself are extremely pleased to be adding this Antarctic gem to our lists !!

I am pleased to report that after 10 days at sea Kendo has finally had a shag. In fact, we all have. Several Antarctic Shags were spotted sitting on rocks just off from the Polish research station where we dropped off two poles and picked up two Bulgarian scientists. As you can imagine this has been keeping us amused for most the day and will no doubt continue throughout tonights celebratory dinner which I might add have all been top draw.

Other birds today

Southern Fulmar
Black bellied Storm Petrel
Wilsons Petrel
Grey H albatross
Black B Albatross
LIGHT MANTLED SOOTY ALBATROSS

Also Minke and Humpback Whale and several Orcas.

More Seawatching tommorrow.

Pintado Petrel.