Sunday 15th September 2024

still waiting!

Hello friends and family.
Sunday and Monday were good days for planting. The ground is still soft and damp and there was very little wind.   We did the rounds on Tuesday while Robbie worked on the aviary. On Wednesday I went to town in the morning and planted trees in the afternoon.

The Clematis, blooming in the Kowhai tree

​On Thursday, the clouds were gathering so we split into 2 and did one reserve each. Still no eggs. There are penguins at home in different nest boxes so it is impossible to predict the season, but what will be, will be.

snow out the kitchen window

​The rain arrived on Thursday afternoon, and by Friday morning we had 25mm. This is perfect, as all the new trees will get a good soaking, much needed as I don’t cart water. It came with a cold snap – snow on the foothills!   

Welcome to our world

​Announcement                 Our first egg arrived on Saturday 14th September. The other great news for Saturday is that we have now identified 3 breeding females that we did not see through the moult.  They are all back, in nests, ready for action.  

penguin in Camo

​In the evening, we went to the Moeraki Tavern to welcome Elaine home. They always put on a great spread and support the penguins with a donation box on the counter.
Have a great week!
Rosalie