Today’s photo, taken on Monday, shows a rare hōiho / yellow-eyed penguin about to hatch. The front egg has commenced pipping, and you can see the egg tooth on the end of the chick’s beak.
Unique to New Zealand, the hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, is thought to be the world’s rarest penguin, so it’s exciting to see that chicks are on their way!
Very soon adult penguins will have hungry mouths to feed.
Be sure to observe these marvellous creatures from a distance, so they reach their chicks in time for dinner.
This photo was taken by DOC Ranger, Barry Atkinson. Thanks for sharing the joy with us!
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