Phillips Island, Penguin Parade Day 53

Penguin Parade of the little penguins as they return to shore after a day's fishing. At Summerland Beach, each evening at sunset, hundreds of penguins head for the safety of the sand dunes. Phillip Island is home to an estimated 32,000 breeding pairs of the world's smallest species of penguin. In 1920, island residents Bern Denham, Bert West and Bert Watchorn introduced visitors to the penguins' nightly procession, sparking
conservation efforts to protect wildlife and invest in research and education initiatives. We took a seat on tiered viewing platforms to observe the penguins as they waddle from the ocean. We took a stroll along the boardwalk to witness the furry creatures as they head for the dunes. We also spent time at the visitor center to learn more about the little penguins of Phillip Island. What a treat!
Capital of the Australian state of Victoria, Melbourne has been called the world's most livable city. It enjoys a scenic setting on the large bay of Port Phillip. Soon after Queen Victoria declared it a city of the Crown in 1847, the rush to find gold in its rivers and streams made it one of the world's largest and wealthiest cities.
Today, it is celebrated as the country's cultural capital of the arts and exudes a rich and lively British flair, from itsRead more