How far St Kilda’s penguins swim in a single night at sea

St Kilda penguin foraging trips can cover surprising distances each night. Here’s what’s actually known about how far they swim to feed.
How St Kilda’s penguin chicks are fed, and when they finally leave

How little penguin chick feeding works at St Kilda, from whole-fish regurgitation to fledging, and why some chicks leave the nest weeks apart.
Why some St Kilda penguins sit out a breeding season

Not every little penguin on the St Kilda breakwater breeds each year. Here’s what volunteers know about penguins skipping a breeding season, and why.

