Some of the birds on Tiritiri would now be extinct if it weren't for
enclosures: Stitchbird, Saddleback and Takahe.
John Leonard
On 29/07/2009 11:31am, Alan McBride <> wrote:
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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