(Un)Happy Feet

A fairy penguin was found 12 kilometres up the maribyrnong river. ( Very close to where I grew up)It was the first that had been spotted so far inland in the northwestern suburb of Essendon, and was found by wildlife Victoria volunteers near the Anglers Tavern.

Unfortuantely, the little fella died. So far from his natural habitat, and normal diet, it wouldnt have taken him long to lose a lot of weight. There have also been a few callous attacks on these little birds around the subburban beaches recently, where they nest in rocks and breakwaters.