Penguin update

The chicks are growing up fast

​Hello friends and family
On Sunday, Dan and I took a drive to check out Anderson’s lagoon. No stranded penguins!

Spoonbills ruffled by the wind

​The days are racing by, and the chicks are growing up. On Tuesday the team came out and we microchipped the chicks here in the colony. There was 14 to do and we were joined by Michelle from FALCON, who brought microchips with her, thank goodness as we did not have any to hand.

The chicks are on the move

​It was great to have her visit, and I asked her about marking chicks when Bird flu arrives. She agrees with me, it is an essential activity. In the northern hemisphere, the impacts of Bird flu are masked by a lack of information resulting from their decision to not mark birds during the outbreak. 

Our largest seal pup creche

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On Thursday, the team did the rounds down the hill but the micro-chipping at Okahau was put off because it was too wet. It was nice to have time for a chat and catch up on family news. We are usually too busy with penguins.

The Pohutukawa is still glorious

​Jesse and his partner visited on Friday. He is planning a project to predict the spread of Bird flu once it arrives in New Zealand. It was great to meet them and be able to discuss the issues we face.

The elusive chick O8 hiding

​Yesterday was a day for avoiding showers. We have 7 penguins in care -5 chicks and 2 juveniles.
Have a great week!
Rosalie