King Penguin Says Get Outta Here, Gull!

Although this gull poses no immediate threat to these King penguins, the penguins don't trust any animal that gets too close. The dolphin gull (also known as a red-billed gull) is only looking for scraps of food dropped by the chick during feeding, but because these gulls will occasionally peck at eggs when given the chance, the mature penguin angrily chases it away even though its chick is nearly full size.

This video was taken at the Volunteer Point King penguin rookery. Footage compiled in conjunction with work for the NGO, Falklands Conservation. Visit http://www.falklandsconservation.com for more info on current projects in the Falkland Islands.