Precious Westland petrels need our understanding and protection
16th June, 2016
A new report concludes that many threats remain for Westland petrels, which only nest in a few colonies near Punakaiki. (Photo: Rod Morris)
Southside penguin mortality increases
3rd July, 2016
Following the killing by dogs of two blue penguins at Southside, Hokitika, last year, a Fiordland crested penguin was killed there yesterday, also by a dog.
What prions are and why we should care
10th July, 2016
Fairy prions are the most beautiful tiny, pale blue and grey seabirds, a cousin of the albatross. Sadly, they are commonly washed up on our beaches and Alan Tennyson of Te Papa has investigated.
New penguin brochures inform and invite support
19th July, 2016
With wonderful and generous assistance from Giselle Clarkson and Jase Blair, West Coast Print, and sponsorship from DOC, we have published two new leaflets to raise awareness of our two penguins and to encourage and seek support for the Trust’s work.
Fiordland crested penguins everywhere
31st August, 2016
A curious and perhaps worrying thing has been happening in recent weeks. Since 3 July, and after months of not seeing any, nearly 20 tawaki have turned up on beaches between Okarito and Karamea.
Include a Charity Week
5th September, 2016
‘
Include a Charity’ launched in NZ last year and this year their annual campaign runs from 5 – 11 September. Its aim is to raise the profile of charitable gifts in Wills and provide an opportunity for charities like ours to convey their importance.
Tumbleweed Tees for Tawaki!
11th September, 2016
Tumbleweed Tees have created a stunning Fiordland crested penguin or tawaki image for their tee shirts and will donate $5 to the Trust for every adult shirt sold.
Annual Report celebrates progress for penguins
23rd May, 2017
The West Coast Penguin Trust bases its conservation work on sound science. That science continues to underpin improved understanding of the threats facing penguins and seabirds in the region for improved conservation management, and the Annual Report, published today, updates readers on all of our projects.
Why are penguins black (or blue) and white?
29th June, 2017
The long standing theory of penguin camouflage is debunked by scientist Dr Thomas Mattern in an excellent blog and video article.
Study into the effects of artificial lights on seabirds
12th July, 2017
While light pollution is a growing concern around the world, a wide ranging three year study funded by the European Union, including a “global review of seabird mortality in relation to land-based artificial lights” has identified ways to minimise the negative effect of artificial lights on penguins and shearwaters. Read more
