Why flash photography and torches genuinely harm St Kilda’s penguins

Flash photography and torches disrupt penguin night vision and breakwater return. Here’s why, and what volunteers ask visitors to use instead.
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.
Accessibility at the St Kilda penguin boardwalk: what to know

A honest look at breakwater accessibility for wheelchair, pram and mobility-limited visitors wanting to see St Kilda’s little penguins at dusk.
How penguin viewing works at the St Kilda breakwater

A look at volunteer-guided viewing at the St Kilda breakwater: what Earthcare St Kilda volunteers actually do at dusk, and how to visit properly.

