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Kakapo!

To: "Billinghurst, David (RTATECH)" <>
Subject: Kakapo!
From: Alan McBride <>
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:31:39 +1000
David, et al,

This is not something I would consider ticking, however others would and good luck to them;-)

A lot of NZ's birds are on re-introduction programmes, "enclosure' or otherwise. Most people enjoy the trip to and ticking away on Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Hauraki Gulf but it is still for the purpose of description "an enclosure" and most birds they have re-introduced there have names for heavens sake!

Also agree DOC have done wondrous work and I would hope it is contagious.

Cheers

Alan

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On 29/07/2009, at 10:00 , Billinghurst, David (RTATECH) wrote:

From: Alan McBride

If anyone wants to go on a trip to see Kakapo, start here:

http://tinyurl.com/matf9g

Note that the bird will be in an enclosure and is essentially a pet.
http://www.kakaporecovery.org.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=artic
le&id=92&Itemid=191

That said, Ulva Island in particular, and Stewart Island in general,
are pretty special places, as the DOC have done a fantastic job in
elimating rodents and reintroducing endangered species.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/southland/southern-islands/ulva-island-open-sanctuary/

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