The Chinstrap Penguin inhabits a variety of islands and shores in the Southern Pacific and the Antarctic Ocean. Its name derives from the narrow black band under its head which makes it appear as if it were wearing a black helmet, making it easy to identify. It is sometimes known as the Stonecracker Penguin, due to its loud, harsh call. The diet of the chinstrap penguin consists of fish, krill, shrimp, and squid which they swim up to 50 miles offshore each day to obtain. The Chinstrap Penguin is at threat from climate change because of the effects on its habitat.
This is a series of caches that have been set around the footpaths of Badminston Common, an area of mixed heath and woodland, with the intention that they are found with what I hope will be helpful hints. You should not have to stray more that a few of feet from the footpath to reach each cache.
Some points to note, there maybe, from time to time livestock roaming/grazing in the area, be mindful of where they and you are and if you have a dog with you keep it under control, the same should be said of little cachers too!
Much of the eastern side of the common can become flooded after prolonged rain, although still walkable, wellies or good boots will be essential.
Nature has a nasty habit of pushing up stinging nettles and thorn bushes at the most inconvenient of places, usually where a cache was hidden earlier in the year. I haven't placed any of them deliberately so that you get stung/scratched, if this happens, blame Mother Nature!
Public transport is available as far as Blackfield, use BlueStar #9 and get off at Blackfield Crossroads. There are a number of shops/takeaways in the village if needed as well a garage for fuel.
The most important thing, have fun!
Happy caching!
Many thanks to Team Flynnie for the assistance in setting this series, your help has been invaluable.