Granite island nature tours are the best way to see little penguins in their natural habitat.
Little penguins granite island.
Granite island is home to a small colony of wild little penguins.
Granite island is home to a small colony of wild little penguins who return home from their day in the ocean at dusk.
A little penguin on granite island in south australia being observed in its burrow abc news at the moment funding is the main limiting factor she said.
A count conducted in october 2013 totaled 38 penguins.
In 2001 the population count was 1 548 penguins.
Granite island is home to a small colony of rare wild little penguins.
Visiting the island at dusk is only available on a guided tour to ensure.
The little penguins and hearing about the efforts to protect them will warm your heart.
Better measures are needed to stop foxes moving in on granite island s vulnerable little penguin population a local action group says after nine birds were killed this breeding season.
Join a guided tour to discover granite island home of the little penguins.
Please respect our little penguins by staying away from their burrows and avoid the use of white torch lights.
Granite island s little penguin colony has declined dramatically since the 1990s.
It is found on the coastlines of southern australia and new zealand with possible records from chile in australia they are often called fairy penguins because of their small size.
In 1998 the colony was considered to be very healthy and was estimated to contain 1800 birds.
The granite island penguin tour is a must when you visit victor harbor.
Visitors can take a guided penguin tour at dusk for the chance to spot a wild little penguin.
Twilight tours are conducted for guests to the island to spot the little penguins as they return from the ocean at sunset.
Granite island s little penguins usually feed on fish within 15km of the island however they have been known to venture up to 200km away.
Find out more about penguin tours on the granite island nature tours page.