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Penguin Protection on the St Kilda Breakwater |
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Penguins and Light Penguins
see best in the blue end of the light spectrum, which is different from
us. They do not
see orange as well, which is why we use the filters. Bright flashes from cameras temporarily blind and disorient the penguins, which can scare them. This may put them off coming into the breakwater and send them hiding into their nests Do Not Touch Penguins Approaching
and touching penguins scares them.
It is illegal and they bite hard in their defence. So don’t
do it. Penguins and litter do not mix Make
sure you always put your rubbish in the bin, no matter how small it is.
Rubbish from our roads ends up in the bay and onto the breakwater
through the stormwater system. Penguins
will often mistake rubbish as nesting material, and their chicks can get
caught in rubbish before they even leave the nest!
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Penguins, pets and people: No
domestic pets are allowed onto the breakwater as penguins have been
attacked by dogs previously.
No matter how well trained your dog is, you cannot take the animal
instinct out of it, please tie it up on the pier. Keep off the rocks This is where the penguins come to rest and raise their chicks – you are disturbing them if you go looking for them.
The
best way you can help the penguins is to pick up any litter you see on the
breakwater |
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