On the 21st November, DICT were able to accompany CapeNature together with MCM to rescue 93 African penguin chicks off Dyer Island. The parents go into moult and do not swim during this time therefore the chicks are no longer fed. This can be due to inexperience on the part of the breeding pair. With the declining numbers, not one penguin can risk being lost. The chicks are taken to SANCCOB where they are fed and strengthened then will be re-released on to Dyer Island to become part of the next breeding generation.
Look out for Lauren’s next blog where she will have more information and photographs.
