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Harris Hawk in Scottsdale, AZ

Harris Hawk in Scottsdale, AZ

Glossy Ibis, in Los Cabos, Mexico

Glossy Ibis, in Los Cabos, Mexico

Green Heron with a rather large catch in Scottsdale AZ

Green Heron with a rather large catch in Scottsdale AZ

American Kestrel in Kelowna, BC

American Kestrel in Kelowna, BC

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Our faces tell the story of our surreal journey.

Our faces tell the story of our surreal journey.

Day 1 & 2, Ushuaia Argentina, Hiking through "Fin del mundo" Torres Del Paine National Park

Day 1 & 2, Ushuaia Argentina, Hiking through "Fin del mundo" Torres Del Paine National Park

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Beach Orange Fungus, or (Pan De Indio) Indian Bread

Beach Orange Fungus, or (Pan De Indio) Indian Bread

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The surrounding landscapes were nothing short of incredible

The surrounding landscapes were nothing short of incredible

Upland Geese

Upland Geese

Upland Geese

Upland Geese

Grebe with a catch

Grebe with a catch

Chimango Caracara

Chimango Caracara

Leaving Usuaia on The Quark Expedition ship Ocean Diamond

Leaving Usuaia on The Quark Expedition ship Ocean Diamond

Ushuai is the southern most city in the world.

Ushuai is the southern most city in the world.

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Blackish Oystercatcher in the Beagle Channel

Blackish Oystercatcher in the Beagle Channel

Sailing past a Chilean Farm in the Beagle Channel

Sailing past a Chilean Farm in the Beagle Channel

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Dramatic landscapes throughout the Beagle Channel, this one is on the Argentinian side

Dramatic landscapes throughout the Beagle Channel, this one is on the Argentinian side

1st landing, Deception Island, the caldera of an active volcano which damaged research stations in 1967 & 1969. The ghostly remains of the former whaling station remind us of a sadder era for whales.

1st landing, Deception Island, the caldera of an active volcano which damaged research stations in 1967 & 1969. The ghostly remains of the former whaling station remind us of a sadder era for whales.

The Island was also used as a whaling station by the British. 

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A Leopard Seal relaxing in Whalers Bay, Deception Island.

A Leopard Seal relaxing in Whalers Bay, Deception Island.

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Cape Petrel

Cape Petrel

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Beautiful Danco Island

Beautiful Danco Island

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Antarctic Skuas lurking

Antarctic Skuas lurking

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Crabeater Seals on an Iceberg at Danco Island

Crabeater Seals on an Iceberg at Danco Island

Camping at Leith Cove, not to be forgotten.

Camping at Leith Cove, not to be forgotten.

Leith Cove

Leith Cove

Leith Cove

Leith Cove

Leith Cove

Leith Cove

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Bones of a Juvenile Blue Whale at Port Lockroy

Bones of a Juvenile Blue Whale at Port Lockroy

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Watching these Gentoo (and all the) Penguins is guaranteed to make everyone smile.

Watching these Gentoo (and all the) Penguins is guaranteed to make everyone smile.

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Crabeater Seals were cute, and they really don't eat much crab, apparently.

Crabeater Seals were cute, and they really don't eat much crab, apparently.

Snow Petrels

Snow Petrels

Humpback whale tail is like their fingerprint, everyone is different.

Humpback whale tail is like their fingerprint, everyone is different.

 Most breathtaking place, The Lemaire Channel

Most breathtaking place, The Lemaire Channel

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Killer Whales (type B)

Killer Whales (type B)

Humpback Whales

Humpback Whales

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Penguins may be slow on land but they're really fast in the water, 35 kph!

Penguins may be slow on land but they're really fast in the water, 35 kph!

Stone stealing is a full-time job as is protecting them.

Stone stealing is a full-time job as is protecting them.

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Lone Adelie Penguin in Port Lockroy

Lone Adelie Penguin in Port Lockroy

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Blue Eyed/Imperial Shag in Port Lockroy

Blue Eyed/Imperial Shag in Port Lockroy

Adventurous Sailors in Port Lockroy

Adventurous Sailors in Port Lockroy

Another Sailboat also in Port Lockroy

Another Sailboat also in Port Lockroy

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Orne Harbor

Orne Harbor

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Chinstrap Penguins taking the hard way down:) Orne Harbor.

Chinstrap Penguins taking the hard way down:) Orne Harbor.

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Ooops...He shook it off:)

Ooops...He shook it off:)

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Kelp Gull

Kelp Gull

Sheathbill

Sheathbill

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Base Brown (Argentinian) Paradise Harbor

Base Brown (Argentinian) Paradise Harbor

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Paradise Harbor

Paradise Harbor

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Beautiful Glacier in Paradise Bay

Beautiful Glacier in Paradise Bay

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Antarctic Skuas  preying on the Gentoo Penguins

Antarctic Skuas preying on the Gentoo Penguins

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Giant Petrel In The Drake

Giant Petrel In The Drake

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Black-Browed Albatross flying over the Drake

Black-Browed Albatross flying over the Drake

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The Magnificent Wandering Albatross flying over the Drake, with a wingspan up to 12'

The Magnificent Wandering Albatross flying over the Drake, with a wingspan up to 12'

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Spectacular Wilhemina Bay

Spectacular Wilhemina Bay

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Amazing fact, 90% of the worlds freshwater is in Antarctica!

Amazing fact, 90% of the worlds freshwater is in Antarctica!

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 Buff-breasted sandpipers busy feeding on the beach

Buff-breasted sandpipers busy feeding on the beach

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 Tiny but fierce Saw-whet Owl, mice beware! Well hidden in a pine tree , Toronto

Tiny but fierce Saw-whet Owl, mice beware! Well hidden in a pine tree , Toronto

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