This image depicts a coastal dune environment within Boulders Beach, Simon's Town, South Africa. The foreground and midground consist of light-colored sand, characterized by undulating dunes and interspersed with patches of low-lying green succulent vegetation and scattered dry, gnarled branches. Three African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) are present. In the center-left, one adult penguin lies prone on the sand, with a smaller, partially obscured dark form (likely a chick) beneath its body. Another adult penguin stands upright immediately to its right, facing the first penguin. Further to the right, higher up a sandy slope, a third adult penguin stands upright, facing generally towards the left. In the background, a steep, rugged mountain slope rises prominently, featuring exposed rock faces and sparse, dry vegetation. Nestled on a lower section of this slope, amidst dense green foliage, a modern, light-grey house with a gabled roof, a small white-columned pergola, and at least two chimneys is visible. The sky above is partially covered with scattered white clouds. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight.

African penguin colony observed at Bould

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Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 09:13 AM

21d ago

Simon's Town, South Africa

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This image depicts a coastal dune environment within Boulders Beach, Simon's Town, South Africa. The foreground and midground consist of light-colored sand, characterized by undulating dunes and inter…read more

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