Rare KIWI moved
Three pairs of New Zealand’s rarest kiwi have been transferred to a new home in the hopes the new environment will make them breed.
The rowi kiwi have been moved from Okarito Forest in the South Island’s West Coast to an island in the Marlborough Sounds.
The Kiwi were transported from Picton to Blumine Island aboard Endeavour Express catamaran “Explorer.”
Duncan Kay from the Department of Conservation (DOC) says they hope the abundance of food and less pressure from territories will mean they start breeding.
He says the future of this kiwi species could rest on the fertility of these birds.
“We’re hoping that the warmer climate and food-rich soils of Blumine Island will contribute to breeding success for these birds.
“Unlike their mainland home, Blumine is predator-free. Birds will not only be safe from the jaws of stoats, cats and dogs but will also benefit from not having to compete with pest species - such as rats, possums and hedgehogs - for food.”
About a third of the rowi kiwi will not breed at Okarito and it is hoped the move could change that.
Moving the kiwi to Blumine Island is part of a plan to try and double the population of the birds by the end of the decade, as currently they are critically endangered with a population of just 350.
This is the first time kiwi pairs have been taken out of their natural environment in order to stimulate fertility.
Duncan says that the move may shake things up a little for the old pairs.
“Although rowi often mate for life, as with us humans, there is also the possibility of affairs and divorces.
“Many of these new pairings may well enable birds to produce fertile eggs for the first time.”
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Earthquake in Picton.
About 11.50am today, Friday 15 May, we felt a reasonably good earthquake in Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand. The epicentre was apparently close to our picturesque town and was measured at about 4.2 on the Richter scale. There is no damage reported so far, so that is good. Earlier in the morning we experienced gale force Northerly winds and heavy rain but as I write this the wind has abated and the sun is shining again.
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For all those who may have missed seeing posts from me lately I apologise. I have been busy shifting residence as well as my wife having an operation but I now intend to be more involved with my blog and online businesses such as SFI, Marketing Pond, Commision Junction, Pepperjam Network, so watch this space!
