Mothers!

We celebrated mother's day on Sunday, 10 May. Our family and friends visited Penguin Island near Rockingham, Western Australia. It was very windy and the poor "mothers to be" was protecting their olive green eggs - which will hatch soon!

Penguin lie in the crystal clear waters of Rockingham less than 42 kilometres south of Perth. The island and the surrounding waters form part of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park established by the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) in 1987 to ensure the long term conservation of this unique destination and its wildlife. The breathtaking coastal scenery provides a spectacular natural backdrop for a vast array of recreational pursuits that draws both locals and visitors from all over the world.
The star attraction of the island is its abundant wildlife. Penguin Island is home to Western Australia's largest colony of Little Penguins (the smallest penguins in the world!). Approximately 600 pairs nest on the island but spend most of their day feeding in the waters of the marine park.