Brian Bailey, a cruise ship employee, loves to spend his free time taking pictures of different birds on Saunders Island in the Falkland Islands.
On one particular day, he was trying to capture the gentoo penguins as they jumped out of the water and onto some nearby rocks. However, his attention was diverted when he noticed a not-so-graceful penguin named Gerry trying his best to join in the fun.
Despite Gerry’s lack of coordination, Bailey found him endearing and couldn’t help but laugh as he snapped pictures of the penguin’s unsuccessful attempts to join his friends on the rocks.
“I was snapping away, and I caught Gerry leap out, slip, slide, slam into the rock, try to recover, stand up, slip again, [be] overcome by a wave, give up and [go] back into the sea.”
Bailey shared the photos online and they quickly went viral, earning Gerry a devoted fan following.
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He is grateful for the opportunity to witness and capture the antics of Saunders Island’s diverse bird population and encourages others to appreciate and protect these unique habitats.
“Watching Gerry was only about five minutes, but it brought so much laughter and smiles to so many.”
It’s a reminder that sometimes it’s the imperfections and quirks that make us unique and endearing. It’s heartwarming to know that there are people out there who appreciate animals for who they are, and not just for their picture-perfect moments.
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