One grumpy faced #hihi chick, getting ready for a unique set of bands to continue #populationmonitoring at the individual level.
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Birds handled under permit.
The number of hungry mouths to feed increases everyday. I love when they stretch their little necks, thinking I'm one of their parents coming to feed them.
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This juvenile #hihi almost thought they could get away with no unique bands after fledging from a natural nest somewhere on the island.
Think again little one.
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Our juvenile #hihi are starting to show their true colours.
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Sometimes you can have quite the surprise when monitoring the hihi.
This female (both hihi and Wētāpunga) weren't quite ready to leave the eggs unattended while I peeked inside.
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Looking for Volunteer field assistants for superb #fairywren breeding season #fieldwork , Melbourne, Australia, Aug/Sep 2021 – Jan/Feb 2022. Come and join us in our study of these perky little beauties. #NZbird enthusiasts take advantage of the travel bubble!
These little chickies are catching some zzz's 😴 after being fed by both mum and dad this afternoon.
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This little guy left the nest just the other day but is still hanging around close to home, and mum's feeding.
Soon he'll be flying all round the island looking for other juveniles to hang out with over winter.
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A recent nocturnal excursion to Puponga Point at the southern end of #CornwallisBeach showed little evidence of predator activity at the growing grey-faced petrel colony there. Many heathy birds were spotted and tagged. #PredatorFreeNZ #NZBird #NZPetrel
The New Zealand fantail. Such a sweet bird. #bird #bird watching #nzbird #nature #whoisrickybird #dianeconnellauthor
Last day on the island today. Sad to be leaving, but I know I'll be back. Got those cheeky #hihi to feed and chase down after all.
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