You can help takahē
You can assist the takahē recovery programme by recording any takahē sightings in the wild.
As the takahē population increases so does the expansion of birds to areas outside the Murchison Mountain Special Takahē Area. Monitoring this spread will aid the Department of Conservation in determining the population health.
Broad-leaved snow tussock, important
takahē food
Essential information to record is date, location (grid reference if possible) and number of birds seen.
Any additional information about their sex, age (chick, juvenile or adult), photos, or samples of takahe sign such as faeces, discarded feathers or feeding sign would also be useful.
Likely areas include the alpine and subalpine zones in the vicinity of the Kepler, Milford, and George Sound tracks, the Stuart Mountains, and areas immediately to the west of the Murchison Mountains.
The continued success of the takahē recovery project relies heavily on the financial assistance provided by Mitre 10 Takahē Rescue. By supporting those that support takahē, you are helping ensure the long-term survival of this unique species.