As we wandered along one of the boardwalks of Phillip Island, we saw this Kelp Gull in the distance.
This post is for Wild Bird Wednesday
Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus)
Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus)
When we reached one of the lookouts we saw this pair of Pacific Gulls on a rocky outcrop.
Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor)
This Little Penguin was taken on the mainland at St Kilda.
On Phillip Island we were lucky enough to see one in its burrow, they have a Penguin Parade at sunset. Go to the link below to read more about the penguins, and the relocation of people and their homes from the penguin breeding grounds, these being given back to the penguins. This was made as a TV series.
http://www.360degreefilms.com.au/assets/files/penguin-island-presskit.pdf
The water looked clear, cold, and rough.
Phillip Island coastline
Seal Rocks
Mangrove Walk Rhyll Inlet
Some of the vegetation beside the boardwalk.
The end of the boardwalk were the water channels through the mangroves
Nice photos of the Gulls and the coastline around Philip Island is magnificent.
ReplyDeletelooking like a wonderful place to visit and I'd love to see the little penguins like you did
ReplyDeleteThe coastline looks so wild and windy but perhaps it's not like that all year round. Interesting to see the large gulls.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
Neat shots of the gulls and little penquin! He is a cutie! Great sighting!
ReplyDeleteAny chance to see these wonders of nature ;-)
ReplyDeleteCéline & Philippe
Oh, the little penguin, so sweet it was. Nice photos from your side of the world!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Pia in Sweden
Hi there - I think Philip Island is the best spot I know for Kelp Gulls - in fact its the only place I "expect" to see them.
ReplyDeleteLike the Penguin as well - they certainly are crowd pleasers!
Thanks for linking to WBW
Stewart M - Australia
As far as I know, we don't have this species of gull....it's marked beautifully. That penguin is too sweet for words!!! And some great sea shore scenes in your post also.
ReplyDeleteGreat series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThe coastline and birds are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour coastline looks like a great place - nice little penguins :-D
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely coastline. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots. I like that little penguin.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! I enjoyed your photos of both scenery and the birds. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI, unlike many, love the gulls. I have lots of fun watching and photographing them.
ReplyDeletePretty shoreline and what a cute little penguin!
Oh what a lovely place! Pretty gull and I just LOVE Penguins :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day of birding! Wow, I had no idea about the penguins...I will go to that link later. I love the wild coastline.
ReplyDeleteI have seen that Little Penguin once. When I visited NZ. It was the sweetest little bird you could see. Thanks for reminding me.
ReplyDeleteI find it amazing how many different kinds of gulls there are!
ReplyDeletethat's a pretty gnarly coastline, nice! like the gulls too!
ReplyDelete(and penguin!) :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the kelp gulls down there too. I especially lobe their call. Quite different from our other gulls!
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