This morning I got to be involved in the release of two Kokako (Eunice and Wairoa, previously from Tiritiri Matangi Island) into the Hunua Ranges. A very very special morning- up with the birds for it, quite literally, but its yet another highlight of the perks of my time with DOC. These two young ladies are part of a wider release program and will hopefully be busy meeting some nice young men right now as I type.
These birds are amazingly regal, and their song is just the most haunting thing I've ever heard. Heres Warren lugging the birds and a couple of pics of them being released to their new home.
And by the way its most likely the last bit of banana that Eunice will ever eat! Hope she enjoyed it.
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