How long do little penguins live?
Clues to penguin long-life were revealed earlier this month when a 19 year-old penguin (let’s call her Wanda) was found dead on Middle Park beach. The average lifespan of a St Kilda little penguin (Eudyptula minor) is around 8 years, partly due to the fact that many chicks don’t survive their first year. Both parents [...]
Seashell safaris – spot something special!
This January kicks off the third year of Baykeeper seashell safaris (see Baykeeper events for dates and locations). Shoreline shell surveys are a great family activity to introduce kids of all ages to the wonderful life in the Bay. Surveys at twelve locations around the Bay have been repeated each year, with each type of [...]
Take a ‘Walk on the wild side’ and meet your beach
Every January the Coast Action Coast Care Summer Activities program provides a fantastic range of coastal and marine experiences across Victoria. This is a great opportunity for local communities to meet up with local environmental champions, see how the wild things live, and learn how to help protect their habitats. Baykeeper was pleased to have [...]
