Do penguins fly when they're kicked?

Eyes Open

Day has begun

My blogging is quick

Because I’m on the run …

Captain Kathy McCullough sent me gorgeous photos she’d taken of penguins in Antarctica and shared a bit of penguin wisdom. I can always count on my friends to inspire, motivate, educate, and make me laugh. Thank you Kathy! 

 Penguins 

Photo taken by: Kathy McMullough

Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica  - where do they go?   

Wonder no more!

It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex life.

The penguin is very committed to its family and will mate for life, as well as maintaining a form of compassionate contact with its offspring throughout its life.

If a penguin is found dead on the ice surface, other members of the family and social circle have been known to dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the dead bird to be rolled into and buried.  

Taken by: Kathy McCullough

The male penguins then gather in a circle around the fresh grave and sing:

"Freeze a jolly good fellow."

"Freeze a jolly good fellow."

 "Then they kick him in the ice hole."

Have a wonderful day!

Secrets of why we fly--- Tomorrow.


~ Enjoy the Journey


Karlene