The Galápagos Penguin is the only penguin found north of the equator. The cool waters of the Humboldt and Cromwell Currents allow it to survive despite the tropical latitude. On average the Galápagos Penguin is 49cm and weighs around 2.5 kilograms, it is the second smallest species of penguin. There are fewer than 1,000 breeding pairs of Galápagos Penguins and the species is endangered. Because of its size, it has many predators. On land, the penguins may fall prey to crabs, snakes, rice rats, cats, Galapagos hawks, and short-eared owls. While in the water they are preyed on by sharks, fur seals, and sea lions.
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.