Kākāpō Recovery blog post archive

Introduction

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    Population falls to 151

    More sad news from the Kākāpō team. Jimmy, a male kākāpō of unknown age, has passed away from complications following a veterinary procedure.

    Sad news from the Kākāpō Team

    On 28 November 2017, a 15 year old male kākāpō named Blake died of suspected heat stress following a routine capture and handling while having his transmitter changed.

    September on Hauturu

    In late September our team went to Hauturu-O-Toi to check the 14 kākāpō living there.

    New pou for Whenua Hou

    The past, present, future and journey of people on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island has been immortalised in the form of three tōtara pou.

    Global Wildlife Conservation and Forest & Bird help Kākāpō Recovery

    Kākāpō Recovery and our partner Forest & Bird, have teamed up with Global Wildlife Conservation (GWC) a non-profit corporation, to help promote and support Kākāpō Recovery.

    Global Culture – ‘wanted alive not dead!’

    Kākāpō Recovery received a generous donation recently from Global Culture.

    Working with Auckland Zoo

    Auckland Zoo continue to be great supporters of Kākāpō Recovery.

    Science and Research Update August 2017

    Dr. Andrew Digby, Kākāpō Recovery scientist brings you the latest updates from the team’s current work.

    Kākāpō, Pelton wheels and frisky sea lions – a Whenua Hou experience

    National Partner Meridian Energy staff talk about their experiences on Whenua Hou working on the power system.

    Meet Tītapu

    Advocacy and logistics ranger Bronwyn Jeynes recently accompanied kākāpō Tītapu on her transfer from Pukenui/Anchor Island to Whenua Hou.

    Hauturu-O-Toi Transfer 2017

    Deidre Vercoe, programme manager, talks about the recent transfer of four kākāpō to Hauturu-O-Toi in the North Island’s Hauraki Gulf.

    2016 Juveniles Update

    The youngest kākāpō, the 2016 juveniles, are all doing well and are now indistinguishable from the adults they live amongst.

    On Donating to Kākāpō

    John is a successful international entrepreneur who has recently provided funds and help to Kākāpō Recovery. His thoughts on why he’s working to save the species is below.

    Hauturu transmitter changes and Anchor chick vaccinations

    The team remains constantly busy currently, with lots of planning occurring in the office and plenty to do in the field. In this blog ranger Jake Osborne talks about his recent trips and training. It’s been a busy few weeks!

    A week with Auckland Zoo vets

    Last week senior ranger Jenny spent time working alongside our veterinary partners at the New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine (NZCCM) based at Auckland Zoo.

    Science and Research Update – April 2017: Cloacitis, GPS and Future Sites

    It’s been a busy start to the year despite no breeding on any of the kākāpō islands.

    Tree Climbing and Rimu fruit

    In March we had teams head out to both Anchor and Whenua Hou to climb trees.

    Genetics, Cloacitis and some Sunshine

    Scientist Andrew Digby, along with technical advisor Daryl Eason and program manager Deidre Vercoe recently headed out to Anchor Island for a few days to join the rangers out there.

    Lou Sanson shares his kākāpō experience

    My experience with kākāpō goes back to 1980 when I was seconded from Forest Service to the Wildlife Service to do kākāpō survey on the Tin Range Stewart Island.

    A couple of weeks on Whenua Hou

    Rangers have been busy out on Whenua Hou checking on last year’s chicks and monitoring and treating cloacitus affected birds. Bad weather has been the theme lately, with a number of flights being delayed and storm surges chewing into the dunes. Not good for the nesting seabirds living in them!

    A new home for Morehu

    Program manager Deidre Vercoe and scientist Andrew Digby recently spent some time in Fiordland replacing transmitters, preforming health checks and ensuring Morehu was ready for his big move.

    Wearable arts on Hauturu o Toi

    The weed team on Hauturu o Toi Little Barrier Island have just finished a three month stint.

    Happy New Year kākāpō supporters!

    Madison loves kākāpō!

    Chicks are named!

    The first of the 32 chicks from the 2016 season are now named.

    More snipe for Whenua Hou

    20 Snares Island snipe were released on Whenua Hou

    Maggie shares her experience on Whenua Hou

    Even though I didn’t actually know what I was in for, I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face when I found out I was heading to predator-free Codfish Island/Whenua Hou to be a kākāpō supplementary feedout volunteer for the 2016 breeding season.

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