19
July 2005
Its checkup time for our kiwi
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| Manu
Tapu wonders who has disturbed his sleep |
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| Tony
and Raelene weighing Manu tapu |
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| Returning
Manu Tapu to his nest |
Some
of the most recently released kiwi had a check up this
week to replace tranmitters and and check condition.
Manu tapu, a kiwi that arrived at Pukaha mount Bruce
from the Otorohanga Kiwi House, recieved his checkup
today. DOC rangers Tony Silbery and Raelene Berry weighed
Mau Tapu and replaced his transmitter. The transmitters
have a life of about 12months. Manu Tapu is in good
health, weighing in at 1800 grams. This is an improvement
on his condition after he was initially released into
the forest. The kiwi are tracked using radio receiver
equipment that tracks transmitters attached to the leg
of each kiwi. Checking that the kiwi are still active
by tracking is undetertaken weekly. Manu tapu will be
left alone now for approximately 12 months, when his
transmitter will need to be replaced.
19
July 2005
Holiday Programme a Winner
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Ranger
Pam Basher watches Julia and Ella
build their Wild Creations
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Sam
with his Wild Creation |
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The
Wild Creations Holiday Programme has been popular
once again with many local children enjoying
the daily activities. This year the creative
sessions have focused on some of the species
found at Pukaha Mount Bruce. The feeding of
the monster eels at 1.30pm has been a highlight,
as has lunchtime! The café team have
prepared a menu of pizza, sausage rolls, cookies
and juice and it's proven to be a winner with
the kids. Watch out for the next Wild Creations
Programme starting 26th September 2005. More
about the holiday programme here...
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Some
of the children that took part in the Wild Creations
day with their wild creations |
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29
June 2005.
Forest
and Bird visit Pukaha Mount Bruce
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| The
Forest and Bird team at Pukaha Mount Bruce |
Staff
from the central office team and also local branch members
of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New
Zealand visited Pukaha Mount Bruce on Wednesday 29 June.
The members met with DOC, National Wildlife Centre trust
members and Masterton mayor Bob Francis. The aim of
the visit was to familiarise Forest and Bird staff with
whats happening at Pukaha Mount Bruce and examine where
opportunities for mutual support may exist.
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| Ranger
Tony Silbery demonstrates tracking kiwi using telementary
equipment |
During the day, Forest
and Bird members were shown kiwi monitoring using telementary
equipment. Kiwi can be detected from the visitor centror
using this equipment.
More
about the Royal
Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand
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