Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Kiwi update

Hi everyone. This is an x ray of a kiwi with something inside, can you see what it is? Post your reply

This season is now in full swing. We have transmitters on 54 pairs, which are keeping staff happy monitoring nests. Already we have 7 eggs and 6 chicks at willowbank with another 15 in the forest - and this is expecting to increase.

14 chicks from last season are currently still on Motuara Island, happily gaining weight. Unfortunately one was found dead, we aren't sure why.

The Kiwi Team

There are a few staff changes - Duncan and Liz are still working hard - Liz has taken over Abbies role looking after the incubation room, as Abbie has headed to the bright lights of Wellington.

Ian moved from the Visitor Assets team to the Kiwi team early this year and Josh who was a trainee ranger now has a full time role. Jo who used to work for the kiwi team has come back for a two year stint, also helping Myles with weed work.

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