Kiwi Happenings and Monitored Kiwi Map

Another kiwi was killed by a dog at the Nook.  Jackie’s Boy, a wild adult male kiwi that we have been monitoring for the past 2 years at the Nook has been killed by a pet dog on a lifestyle block. He is the fourth adult kiwi killed by dogs in this area in the past 2 years.

The photo of Jackie’s Boys body is pretty gruesome because it was scavenged 2-3 days after being killed. Often dog-killed kiwi have only minor marks on their body where they have been mouthed by the dog, it is unusual to find one eaten like this.

"Jackie's Boy" Killed by Dog at the Nook

On a more positive note, the other monitored kiwi males are starting their nesting season. The data streams from their transmitters are showing mainly a reduction in activity as nesting begins.

·Jackie’s Boy – killed by dog at the Nook.

·Darwin – had his six monthly check done and is a fat 2480g ready for nesting. He is in the pampas at the Lamb’s quarry.

·JR- up at 6.30pm and active 11 hours-high up on southern end of Taurikura Ridge.

·Waka- up at 5pm and active 12 hours.

·Charlotte- OK –at Mckenzie Bay with Waka.

·Lambert- 6 days nesting on 21/6/12. Up at 8pm for 5 hours activity.

·Whitu- 9 days nesting on 21/6/12. Up at 1am for 4.5 hours activity.

·Charlie- up at 5.30pm and active 13 hours. He has settled in Craig road area North of McLeod Bay.

·Dallas- up at 6pm and active 10 hours. He is having a wander in the pines north of the Heads School at the moment.