After several months in care Katrina the Fiordland Crested Penguin is finally being released tomorrow morning at a secluded beach in the Lower South East district. The road for this bird has been long to say the least and at times very bumpy but after several talks with DEWNR Directors the approval for her release was granted.
Katrina preening and looking great
Unfortunately we were forbidden by the Tasmanian National Parks and Wildlife to transport her to the east coast of Tasmania for release due to a supposed “biosecurity” risk! Nonetheless, Katrina will be transported overnight and release at first light tomorrow morning (swimming straight passed Tasmania!) and with flippers crossed she will make her way back home.
A very special thank you to “Katrina and her family” from the Lower South East who assisted in getting this lucky bird to Adelaide for treatment; Dr. Lisa for performing the lifesaving surgery and to all those dedicated hardworking AMWRRO volunteers who cared for over the past five months.
