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Penguin moulting at Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania

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Subject: Penguin moulting at Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania
From: "Mike Carter" <>
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 21:29:02 -0000
 
Chris Lester, Rohan Clarke et al., in Tasmania for two pelagics, report that today, Sunday 22 Feb., they photographed a Penguin in heavy moult at the foot of the cliffs at The Blow Hole at Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania. To access the shore it is necessary to climb down a rope. Those involved will not return home till Tuesday. In the meantime, it is suggested that persons interested in locating the bird contact John Males of Pauletta Charters on (03) 6248 9432. It was his children that found the bird yesterday. The bird is in such heavy moult that with the texts immediately available, they are uncertain as to its identity but believe it is either a Fiordland or Snares Crested Penguin. 
 
So now you twitchers that need a new Penguin have a decision to make. Go for that one, which should be there for a while, or if you're very quick, go for the King Penguin at Port MacDonnell in SA which has nearly finished its moult!
 
Incidentally, just for the the record, there was a very sick Fiordland picked up near Apollo Bay, Victoria in October last year and placed in care at the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.   
 
Mike Carter
30 Canadian Bay Road
Mt Eliza    VIC     3930
Ph:  (03) 9787 7136
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