Apr 20, 2008 / Cascades Kauri Park (Waitakere Ranges) / Whitehead (Popokatea)
93 birds were captured from Tiritiri Matangi Island in 2008 for transfer to THIS release site and Motuora Island. Capture took place between April 15 and April 18th; 2 birds were re-released back to source site for faulty band and crusty belly skin. 50 of the birds went to this release site.Blood samples were taken for health and genetic analysis. Cloacal swabs were taken for disease screening. All birds were checked for body condition/plumage. No formal post release monitoring has been carried out, but a monitoring method is being investigated and has yet to be reported.
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Jessica Beltran
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