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Kakapo season 2013-14

Discussion in 'New Zealand' started by OrangePerson, 15 Dec 2013.

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  1. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    58 females, 63 males, plus 6 chicks from this year
     
    Chlidonias, 4 Jun 2014
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  2. vogelcommando

    vogelcommando Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Thanks a lot Chlidonias ! That makes also 60 females and 67 males. A few more females would make it even better.
     
    vogelcommando, 4 Jun 2014
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  3. OrangePerson

    OrangePerson Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Another kakapo death, this time Lionel who was first found on Stewart Island in 1981.

    Population = 126
     
    OrangePerson, 24 Jun 2014
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    vogelcommando Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    vogelcommando, 8 Sep 2014
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  5. OrangePerson

    OrangePerson Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    I think Sirocco did more for kakapo conservation here than if he'd ever actually bred, it has given them so much worldwide publicity. (And he's got great taste ;) )
     
    OrangePerson, 9 Sep 2014
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  6. OrangePerson

    OrangePerson Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Science update, dated August 2014 but I think it may be recently uploaded.

    Science update
     
    OrangePerson, 5 Mar 2015
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