Penguin Rescue Update

home again

​Hello friends and family
The weather cleared on Monday, and I carted rocks and planted trees – very satisfying but not exciting! I weighed the fledgling that has gone from 3.6kg to 5.4kg. It is still eating 16 fish a day so I will keep it until it is not so hungry.

another glorious sunset

​The team came out on Tuesday morning and we checked that all was well with the penguins who were all out fishing. In the afternoon I got a call from Shag point and arrived in time to help Stewart who had rescued another fledgling. It has not been in care before so some training will be required!

the Kowhai is blooming very early this year

​On Thursday morning we gave the new fledgling a thorough check up and found she had an old injury to the foot. I had observed that she was reluctant to stand up, so this explained that behaviour. By Thursday afternoon, she was feeding from the hand.

Having a day at home

On Friday morning I found a fledgling at Okahau and then, on Saturday morning, one here. Elaine came out and did the bloods – both are unwell. It is a quandary! Fledglings home so early but not well. We are thrilled that they are back.
Have a great week!
Rosalie