Penguins - favourite birds to have in care!

Earlier this season 2 penguins in different stages of moult came into care. One was found on the beach at North Cronulla and taken to Caringbah Vet. The other was found off the islands at Port Kembla, struggling in the rough seas and Australian Seabird Rescue was called to help. Both birds were found undernourished and beginning to moult. If a penguin doesn't store enough body mass before moulting it will it will not survive as they are not waterproof and can't catch fish during this period. Usually they stay in their burrows until their moult is over which takes about 17 days or more. Both of these gorgeous birds were fully rehabilitated and released where they were found.

Penguins looking a little miserable during their moult!

New feathers and feeling good!