It was great to hear the good news about Kakapos breeding. I had read
something in a paper about their favourite food plant having produced a
very good crop this year.
I understand that some of the Kakapos are past breeding. And it occurs to
me that this would be one way to allow birders to see a Kakapo, and to
raise more funds for the Kakapo program. Would it not be possible to put
some of the non-breeding kakapos on another island, and charge birdwatchers
a large sum to see them. I'd happily pay $1000 for a kakapo.
What about it, Kiwis?
John
John Penhallurick
Associate Professor John M. Penhallurick<>
Canberra, Australia
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