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Resumption of Rakali Watch
Rakali observations in the St Kilda area 2003-2004
Previous monitoring by Earthcare 1997-1999 Aims for resumed program
- St Kilda Breakwater
- New sites: Albert Park & Elwood Canal
- Baseline data: observation only
Who, What, Where & When
Earthcare volunteer network
- First night about 14 volunteers
- Regular volunteers about 6-8 Fortnightly monitoring Variety of sites Observation record
Observations Recorded
Positive and negative interactions Intraspecific and interspecific Swimming and diving
- recorded swimming over 100 m
- dive times up to 16 s
- speed
Food
Often observed – difficult to identify
Feeding middens Found on rocks and boats- Tube Worms- Crabs- Small fish- Yabbies- Bread- Penguin eggs?
Population
Average Sightings
Average Individuals
Breakwater 14 6
Albert Park 7 4
Elwood Canal 8 4
Summary
Population small but stable at all sites
Successful breeding Variety of food sources Program to continue