Been wondering how those four gorgeous kiwi released with Backyard Kiwi last month have been getting on? Here's an update from Project Manager, Todd Hamilton who has been following their movements and activity via remote telemetry equipment that picks up signals emitted from their small leg-fitted … [Read more...]
Harry “Houdini” the Kiwi Makes a Last Escape
After three years of Harry Hunts, Harry "Houdini" the kiwi has made a last escape! Harry has been one of four kiwi on the Tutukaka Coast monitored via a tiny radio transmitter strapped to his leg. Released by Tutukaka Landcare in 2018, Harry became known as "Harry Houdini" due to his disappearing act around the time each six-monthly health … [Read more...]
Back-To-Back Kiwi Releases Bring 19 Kiwi To Whangārei
Whangārei’s wild kiwi population has been enriched with a further 19 birds at two back-to-back kiwi releases held in one weekend. More than 450 people took the opportunity to meet the wild kiwi up close before they were released and hear how they can help keep them safe. The first release was held on Saturday (February 13th) by the Pukenui … [Read more...]
Kiwi Chicks Now Hatching!
Kiwi chicks are now hatching all over the Kiwi Coast! Despite many Northland kiwi heading into the breeding season still underweight thanks to last summer's drought, some birds have successfully nested and chicks are now hatching. Reports of kiwi chicks over the last month have come in from Backyard Kiwi, Tutukaka Landcare, Tanekaha CPCA and … [Read more...]
Wandering Kiwi During Lockdown
Kiwi Trackers have been working hard to find where transmitted kiwi wandered during the lockdown and ensure they are all fit and healthy. Of the 8500+ estimated wild kiwi in Northland, about 30 wear transmitters for monitoring and advocacy purposes. Monitoring transmitted kiwi was not considered an essential service during the four week … [Read more...]
Kiwi Return to Onekura!
Great news for the Onekura Road Trappers - the kiwi have returned! Kiwi Coast put in acoustic monitors called "Kiwi Listening Devices" before the Covid-19 lockdown in the Onekura Rd Reserve Bush (Puketotara Reserve) as part of the five yearly Kiwi Listening Blitz. It is expected that with increasing pest control and community efforts, kiwi … [Read more...]