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Little Penguins in Middle Harbour, Sydney

To: Burnice Starkey <>
Subject: Little Penguins in Middle Harbour, Sydney
From: Andy Burton <>
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 08:57:48 +1000
They are regularly seen in small numbers in Sydney Harbour, Middle Harbour and 
the lower reaches of Lane Cove River. I sometimes hear them calling between The 
Opera House and Cremorne Point on the other side of the Harbour.

I and others see them regularly in Middle Harbour.

Andy








> On 7 Apr 2015, at 8:52 am, Burnice Starkey <> wrote:
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>> Sydney Birders,
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>> I'm visiting the waters of the harbour having sailed down here from Qld.
>> Although, I was surprised and delighted to see that there exists a breeding 
>> colony near Manly, we didn't see any around the coves there.
>> Now twice in the Middle Harbour, we have seen a pair. Not sure if they are 
>> the same two in both locations or not.
>> First sighting was among the moored boats at Roseville Marina, last week.
>> Now, this morning among the moored vessels at Cammeray Marina near Foley 
>> Point, Long Bay.
>> How often do the locals, here, get to see penguins in busy marinas?
>> They appear quite relaxed even though dinghies are active.
>> 
>> Curious Burney.
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