This Snares Crested Penguin found south of Kaikoura was taken into care today to Kaikoura Wildlife Rescue.
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Snares Crested Penguin, Kaikoura
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Re: Snares Crested Penguin, Kaikoura
I've been in touch with Kaikoura Wildlife Rescue about this bird, unfortunately they won't let anyone be at the release - even from a distance.
This is very frustrating as the reason they gave is that the bird is highly stressed by human presence, yet the family of the person who found the bird, a DOC ranger and a photographer will all be in attendance.
What harm could one or two people well away with a spotting scope do? Here's hoping they'll be more receptive in the future.
This is very frustrating as the reason they gave is that the bird is highly stressed by human presence, yet the family of the person who found the bird, a DOC ranger and a photographer will all be in attendance.
What harm could one or two people well away with a spotting scope do? Here's hoping they'll be more receptive in the future.