Little Blue Penguins Yellow Warning Sign Oamaru Otago
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A bright yellow warning sign alerts travelers to be on the outlook for Little Blue Penguins crossing the road in Oamaru, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.

The yellow warning sign with two Little Blue Penguins on it is posted along the road in Oamaru, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. These coastal shores in Oamaru, Otago is where the Little Blue Penguins reside and they often emerge from the water during the evening hours and cross the road to their nesting grounds. The early morning hours is when they venture back to the water where they spend the day feeding.

Reaching heights of about 25 centimeters and weighing about 1 kilomgram when fully grown, these Little Blue Penguins can be hard to see in the evening light especially from September to January when they are more frequently seen. They are permanent residents along the coastal shores of Oamaru, Otago in New Zealand so the warning sign is in effect daily throughout the year.

The Little Blue Penguins are only found in New Zealand and South Australia and protecting these animals is extremely important. Travelers are cautioned to slow down and be on the lookout for the Little Blue Penguins when visiting Oamaru, Otago.

Oamaru, Otago, South Island, New Zealand