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The sounds of the colony
8 November 2020 - The breeding season is in full swing, with an uptake of 45 out of 57 of the nesting boxes. Most chicks are now at post-guard stage, meaning both parents are out fishing for them during the day, only returning at night. Listen to the sounds of the colony while the parents are out - the chicks are calling!
Turn up your volume and click on the link below!
https://www.goldenbaypenguins.org.nz/sound/Chicks-Calling.mp3
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