Ken Simpson tells me that a juvenile Rockhopper Penguin was photographed
alongside the Channel Highway near Gordon south of Snug, Tasmania yesterday
(17 December) at 04.45 in the early morning gloom. After work the observer
attempted to return but was interrupted by a thunderstorm. It was standing
under pine trees. It is likely that the bird, which was very plump, is
looking for a safe place to moult. Better photos are desired to confirm
which form of Rockhopper and it would be nice to monitor its progress.
Ken tells me that this is the 8th penguin reported on Australian shores this
year. Unfortunately, a potentially twitchable Rockhopper on the breakwater
at Portland, Victoria in early December was quickly collected and is now in
the care of a Warrnambool vet. The next six weeks are the best time to be
looking for moulting penguins.
Mike Carter
30 Canadian Bay Road
Mount Eliza VIC 3930
Tel (03) 9787 7136
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