Penguin Rescue Update

At home, looking fabulous

​Hello friends and family
The week began very cold. The frost in the shade stayed all day. It is starting to get lighter in the mornings and is now still light at 5pm. Most days, at least one penguin stays home to build their nest. I have been doing the tree planting in the early afternoon to avoid the worst of the cold.

Finding the right twig for nest building

​The team came out on Tuesday, and it was good to discuss the Symposium and catch up on anything missed.

A lot more Spotted shags have arrived to breed

​Wednesday was my morning at the Toptip. It was cold and grey. I expected it to be quiet, but we had a steady stream of customers all morning. I then headed into Oamaru to do the shopping and collect a new vacuum cleaner and electric jug.

Kakabeak thriving in the open

​The cold continued. We did the rounds on Thursday and visited Jan. I spent Friday close to home because it got even colder! Imagine – not going over 8 degrees C all day! Yesterday I dodged the showers and did the rounds. No penguins home!

Cold that you can see

Have a great week!
Rosalie