The seasonal arrival of the Royal Penguin on Macquarie Island
In short: Witness the natural spectacle of Macquarie Island as Elephant Seals arrive in August, followed closely by vast colonies of Royal Penguins in September.
This footage from the BBC series South Pacific captures the seasonal rhythm of Macquarie Island. The sequence illustrates the arrival of Elephant Seals during August and the subsequent influx of Royal Penguin hoards in September.
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