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First wild hatch chick of the season
Posted by DoC Ranger
Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 8:08 am

Rangers Ieuan Davies, and Sharon Haarsma rescued the first wild hatch chick of the season from South Okarito forest this week. The chick weighed in at 270 grams and is not only the first wild hatch chick, but the first chick of the season. It is extremely lucky to be found by friendly rangers rather than a wandering stoat.

It spent 3 days in Franz Josef before hitching a ride on an Air New Zealand flight to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch. Who said ‘Kiwis can’t fly’?

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Season Update...
Eggs Detected
69
Eggs Rescued
51
Chicks Hatched
21
Chicks Rescued
5
Pairs Monitored
62
Individuals Monitored
27
Total Rowi
Population
350
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