Ohope Scenic Reserve
All kiwi have been pinged here this month. Some of the Juvies had health checks this month. Punga had his second health check done and weighed in at 1230gms. Aotearoa's health check is due, but at present Bridget is unable to find him. Toi has started to head south and had his second health check. He weighed in at 1080gms. Rangiremoana and Wainui both had their first health checks in the wild and weighed 1010gms and 1060gms.
In August and in September we are doing egg lifts for Operation Nest Egg. Pouraiti, Mika, Kahurangi and Te Hau are all incubating, so fingers crossed.
Mokorua
All birds have been pinged here this month. Noti, Wiremu and and Marie are all due to be changed to their adult transmitters. Te Kauhoe will just have his transmitter changed for another juvie one. Oneone is now due for his second health check. Koru unfortunately has still not been found, but Michelle and Dave will be going up in a helicopter to see if they can get her signal.
Razorback Ridge
Rewi-Ray, Ngahuia and Morehu were all pinged this month. However Naomi and Wharua were not found. There is at present extensive logging happening on the ridge and Bridget is hesitant to venture up there while this is happening. Also due many slips after the recent weather the road have been closed off.
Kohi Point
Whiuwhiu, Kapu, Te Rangi, Ranginui and Te Ra are all due for their transmitter changes. Moko will be having his second health check in August.
Wainui
Hirimai had his first health check and is looking very good. Egg lifts are due here this next month with Rata, Rua, Te Kooti and James all incubating.
Moutohora
Bridget will be heading over to island in August to check all the males and change Motu's transmitter.
Omataroa Kiwi Project
They have caught new new (very large) males here and are now keeping an eye on them.
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