Hi all,
There is a world of difference between Tiritiri and this Kakapo on Ulva. All
the introduced birds on Tiri breed there, and I don't see how it can really
be described as an enclosure. It isn't true that most of the birds have
names (though the Takahe and Kokako do, for reasons that escape me). The
Kakapo on Ulva will be in an enclosure (aka cage) and I don't know of any
birders, anywhere, that would consider ticking a bird in that state. Sure it
will be a pretty impressive sight and one which many folk will go out of
their way to see - because there are no other Kakapo viewable under any
conditions anywhere else unless you work, or volunteer, for DoC.
Cheers
Sav Saville
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Subject: Kakapo!
Correct and I don't think I implied that? Sorry if I did!
Regards
Alan
On 29/07/2009, at 11:49 , wrote:
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/southe
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