We caught a penguin looking after his chick and were surprised to see he was still wearing an ID band. To my astonishment I discovered he was first caught as an adult male in 1994.We have records of him raising three sets of chicks over the next 6 years,each with … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Please do not walk on the rocks
The penguins in St Kilda are unique. Rarely can yo get so close to wild life. Please do not walk on the rocks on the breakwater. This is their home and where their precious chicks are being reared. There may not be a sign that specifically says do not walk … Continue reading
Chicks by the dozen
We now have 55 nests with penguin chicks and at least 10 nests with eggs. The colony is thriving.
another penguin in trouble
I saw this sinker and some line on a rock. I tried to remove it only to find a penguin attached to the other end. When will these illegal fishermen start to consider the consequences of their activities.