Sunday 7th June 2015

Hello friends and family

One of the few penguins to come home in the storm - looking good!

On Tuesday I started up the camper - first time this year and it went!
The plan was to go to Hampden and pick the last of the apples, but when I got there the road was closed because of an accident so I came home.

A Stewart Island Shag that was hanging out with the seals.

Road closed - few tourists so I ventured down the hill. As I came home I chose the Maori path and as I was passing the hang out spot of the nest 38 pair there was a skinny penguin so I picked it up and brought it home.

Just home - pink feet cooling down and a big stretch!

It is Stitches! 3.2Kg, needing a helping hand but otherwise FABULOUS! This bird was the second self-admission this week. Wednesday was the first rainy day in a long time so I tackled the hot water cupboard and the linen cupboard. I do hang on to stuff so a sort out was in order. 

The reef was dancing.

The sun came out again on Thursday so after the weekly shop I headed off to check the beaches for stranded penguins – none to be seen which is great. 

Two of our starving Juveniles - the one in the front has been here a week longer than the rear penguin

The vet came on Friday morning to check out our 4 penguin in care. The Oamaru veterinary centre has given us great support and guidance this season – thank you all so much!
Yesterday we go in another penguin.
Have a great week!