Apr 25, 2023 Celebrating World Penguin Day World Penguin Day is celebrated each year on April 25. This day of recognition aims to raise awareness about these flightless birds, to preserve their species and habitat so that future generations are able to see these remarkable animals. Read article
Apr 17, 2023 The Short-tailed Shearwater Great Migration Short-tailed shearwaters are one of more than 30 species of shearwaters and also one of the few migratory birds that come to Australia to breed. In mid April, Shearwaters start to emerge from their sandy burrows to migrate to Alaska. Read article
Apr 13, 2023 It takes teamwork to future-proof the treasured Phillip Island penguin population The Penguin Foundation is delighted to announce that it has received a NAB Foundation Community Grant for $34,990 for Future-proofing Little Penguins living on Phillip Island (Millowl). Read article
Mar 29, 2023 Second chance for Silver the Little Penguin A Little Penguin chick found washed up on rocks at Summerland Peninsula at Phillip Island has been released to a new burrow after a month of recovery and care at Nature Parks’ wildlife clinic. Read article
Mar 23, 2023 Update on anthropogenic noise on Australian fur seals Data collection is almost complete for the final summer season on the PhD project investigating impacts of anthropogenic noise on Australian fur seals, despite difficulties presented by frequent heavy swells and strong winds. Read article
Mar 16, 2023 Bush stone-curlew successful breeding program The Bush stone-curlew is critically endangered in Victoria, and locally extinct on Millowl. At Phillip Island Nature Parks, we have two breeding pairs safely housed in a purpose built aviary funded by the Penguin Foundation. Read article
Feb 23, 2023 Kids care about climate Spatial and Ecological Data Scientist, Dr Marji Puotinen, held a special event for Climate Action at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre recently. It featured a giant banner made from 2,629 kids’ drawings from 33 nations on 6 continents. Read article
Feb 16, 2023 Little Penguin update - it is time for the catastrophic moult All birds moult, but penguins have a unique method of it occurring in a concentrated period of time. They return to the colony after their pre-moult feeding period, generally back to their breeding burrow or a cool, sheltered area. Read article
Jan 23, 2023 Australian first sailing drone ready to explore penguin feeding grounds Researchers at Phillip Island Nature Parks will have a clear picture of the underwater world of Little Penguins, thanks to a high-tech, sailing drone funded by the Penguin Foundation and the French National Centre for Scientific Research. Read article
Jan 19, 2023 Recognising Penguin Awareness Day Penguin Awareness Day is celebrated on January 20. Phillip Island (Millowl) is home to approximately 40,000 Little Penguins (eudyptula minor). We are in awe of these amazing birds and are delighted to share our Top Ten Little Penguin facts. Read article
