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Very good bird who likes rockin' out to Brian May riffs. Trying not to leave my house for now. SAVE THE KAKAPO!
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Pukenui/Anchor Island looking moody recently. Male #kakapo boom to display to females from most of the high points in this picture, including the "track and bowl system" in the foreground. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
February 7, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Pukenui/Anchor Island looking moody recently. Male #kakapo boom to display to females from most of the high points in this picture, including the "track and bowl system" in the foreground. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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Our #kakapo monitoring system reported a mortality signal for male Tiwai two days ago - triggered by the transmitter not moving for 24 hours. I followed up and was relieved to find a dropped transmitter next to his bowl, rather than a dead bird. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
February 7, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Our #kakapo monitoring system reported a mortality signal for male Tiwai two days ago - triggered by the transmitter not moving for 24 hours. I followed up and was relieved to find a dropped transmitter next to his bowl, rather than a dead bird. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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Occupational hazard of #kakapo fieldwork: try not to get knocked off the rocks by fur seals during boat drop offs! #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
February 7, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Occupational hazard of #kakapo fieldwork: try not to get knocked off the rocks by fur seals during boat drop offs! #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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We checked on #kakapo Flossie on her nest on Pukenui/Anchor yesterday, and found her on 3 eggs. We'll return later to determine if they're fertile. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
February 7, 2026 at 3:30 AM
We checked on #kakapo Flossie on her nest on Pukenui/Anchor yesterday, and found her on 3 eggs. We'll return later to determine if they're fertile. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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We found a 4th egg in #kakapo Waikawa's nest yesterday and found it was fertile. Waikawa has maintained her incredible 100% fertility record: 5 clutches of 4 fertile eggs in 4 breeding seasons. That's unmatched by any other kākāpō. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
February 7, 2026 at 3:26 AM
We found a 4th egg in #kakapo Waikawa's nest yesterday and found it was fertile. Waikawa has maintained her incredible 100% fertility record: 5 clutches of 4 fertile eggs in 4 breeding seasons. That's unmatched by any other kākāpō. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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Three more #kakapo nests found on Pukenui/Anchor Island yesterday. Here's Konini with her two eggs. We have found nests for 26 out of the 36 adult females on the island, with more to come in the next few days. It's a big year! #conservation #kakapo2026 A
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Three more #kakapo nests found on Pukenui/Anchor Island yesterday. Here's Konini with her two eggs. We have found nests for 26 out of the 36 adult females on the island, with more to come in the next few days. It's a big year! #conservation #kakapo2026 A
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A #kakapo "bowl" on Pukenui/Anchor Island. Males dig these shallow holes at high points, with several clustered together in a "lek", and boom at night to attract females. Kākāpō are the only lek-breeding parrot. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
February 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
A #kakapo "bowl" on Pukenui/Anchor Island. Males dig these shallow holes at high points, with several clustered together in a "lek", and boom at night to attract females. Kākāpō are the only lek-breeding parrot. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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Female #kakapo Phoenix on her nest yesterday, with three eggs. We suspect they're infertile, but it's hard to tell yet as they're either very dirty or young. She's one of at least 24 female kākāpō on nests on Anchor Island, with 3 more nests found today! #kakapo2026 #conservation #parrots
February 4, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Female #kakapo Phoenix on her nest yesterday, with three eggs. We suspect they're infertile, but it's hard to tell yet as they're either very dirty or young. She's one of at least 24 female kākāpō on nests on Anchor Island, with 3 more nests found today! #kakapo2026 #conservation #parrots
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Female #kakapo Kohengi on her three eggs on Pukenui/Anchor Island today. We don't yet know if they're fertile, but will investigate soon. So far fertility on Anchor is very high: only 8 infertile out of 33 checked. We expect many more infertile eggs though. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
February 3, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Female #kakapo Kohengi on her three eggs on Pukenui/Anchor Island today. We don't yet know if they're fertile, but will investigate soon. So far fertility on Anchor is very high: only 8 infertile out of 33 checked. We expect many more infertile eggs though. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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The latest #kakapo breeding update, from the Anchor "fridge". #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
February 3, 2026 at 8:19 AM
The latest #kakapo breeding update, from the Anchor "fridge". #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
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Female #kakapo Atareta on her nest on Anchor two days ago. She has at least two eggs, which we'll "candle" to determine fertility in a few days' time, when the oldest is about 10 days old. The nest is huge, so it will be hard to access the eggs. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
January 31, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Female #kakapo Atareta on her nest on Anchor two days ago. She has at least two eggs, which we'll "candle" to determine fertility in a few days' time, when the oldest is about 10 days old. The nest is huge, so it will be hard to access the eggs. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
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Checked on #kakapo Hine Taumai's nest yesterday, and surprised to find her sunbathing on her nest! Some nests are very open to the elements, so we often add waterproofing to ensure the chicks don't get too wet.
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
January 31, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Checked on #kakapo Hine Taumai's nest yesterday, and surprised to find her sunbathing on her nest! Some nests are very open to the elements, so we often add waterproofing to ensure the chicks don't get too wet.
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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A busy few days on Anchor Island for #kakapo2026. We candled 9 eggs yesterday, and all 9 were fertile! That's unusual as #kakapo infertility is usually very high. Here's Waa's nest this morning. #conservation
January 31, 2026 at 8:16 AM
A busy few days on Anchor Island for #kakapo2026. We candled 9 eggs yesterday, and all 9 were fertile! That's unusual as #kakapo infertility is usually very high. Here's Waa's nest this morning. #conservation
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Working with #kakapo, this is the best thing you'll ever see. When "candling" an egg you hold your breath, hoping to see this: beautiful embryo development in a fertile egg. This is Tiwhiri's second egg, about 8 days old. About half of eggs are infertile. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
January 28, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Working with #kakapo, this is the best thing you'll ever see. When "candling" an egg you hold your breath, hoping to see this: beautiful embryo development in a fertile egg. This is Tiwhiri's second egg, about 8 days old. About half of eggs are infertile. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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Spent the night near #kakapo Tiwhiri’s nest on Anchor Island and checked it when she got off at 5am. Exciting to see 4 eggs. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
January 28, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Spent the night near #kakapo Tiwhiri’s nest on Anchor Island and checked it when she got off at 5am. Exciting to see 4 eggs. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds
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Three more #kakapo nests found on Anchor Island in the last two days: JEM (2 eggs), Yasmine (1 egg) and Marama (photo; she was protective of her 2 eggs). There are now 11 females nesting on Anchor, 6 on Whenua Hou, and some (TBC) on Chalky. #kakapo2026 #conservation #parrots
January 28, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Three more #kakapo nests found on Anchor Island in the last two days: JEM (2 eggs), Yasmine (1 egg) and Marama (photo; she was protective of her 2 eggs). There are now 11 females nesting on Anchor, 6 on Whenua Hou, and some (TBC) on Chalky. #kakapo2026 #conservation #parrots
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Two more #kakapo nests found on Anchor today: Waa on 3 eggs and Hauturu (pic) on 2.
Also two matings last night:
Anchor: Konini 💚 Quill
Whenua Hou: Hera 💚 Tutoko
#conservation #kakapo2026 #birds
Also two matings last night:
Anchor: Konini 💚 Quill
Whenua Hou: Hera 💚 Tutoko
#conservation #kakapo2026 #birds
January 26, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Two more #kakapo nests found on Anchor today: Waa on 3 eggs and Hauturu (pic) on 2.
Also two matings last night:
Anchor: Konini 💚 Quill
Whenua Hou: Hera 💚 Tutoko
#conservation #kakapo2026 #birds
Also two matings last night:
Anchor: Konini 💚 Quill
Whenua Hou: Hera 💚 Tutoko
#conservation #kakapo2026 #birds
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Last week no living person had seen a #kakapo lay an egg. Now you can watch it on our webcam: Rakiura laid her second today (15:01 on 25/1/2025). She'll probably lay another in 3 days' time. #conservation #kakapo2026 #birds www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
January 25, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Last week no living person had seen a #kakapo lay an egg. Now you can watch it on our webcam: Rakiura laid her second today (15:01 on 25/1/2025). She'll probably lay another in 3 days' time. #conservation #kakapo2026 #birds www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
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Two more #kakapAo matings last night, both on Whenua Hou:
- Bella 💚 Guapo
- Titapu 💚 Te Atapo
Here's Titapu as a chick ten years ago.
#conservation #birds #parrots
- Bella 💚 Guapo
- Titapu 💚 Te Atapo
Here's Titapu as a chick ten years ago.
#conservation #birds #parrots
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Two more #kakapAo matings last night, both on Whenua Hou:
- Bella 💚 Guapo
- Titapu 💚 Te Atapo
Here's Titapu as a chick ten years ago.
#conservation #birds #parrots
- Bella 💚 Guapo
- Titapu 💚 Te Atapo
Here's Titapu as a chick ten years ago.
#conservation #birds #parrots
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Two more #kākāpō matings last night, both on Anchor:
- Boomer 💚 Horton
- Konini 💚 Quill
Here's Boomer during the last breeding season.
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
- Boomer 💚 Horton
- Konini 💚 Quill
Here's Boomer during the last breeding season.
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
January 24, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Two more #kākāpō matings last night, both on Anchor:
- Boomer 💚 Horton
- Konini 💚 Quill
Here's Boomer during the last breeding season.
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
- Boomer 💚 Horton
- Konini 💚 Quill
Here's Boomer during the last breeding season.
#kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots
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Two more #kakapo nests found on Anchor today: Aparima, and Kuia (photo). 21 females have now mated on the island, with 6 nests known. #conservation #parrots #birds #kakapo2026
January 23, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Two more #kakapo nests found on Anchor today: Aparima, and Kuia (photo). 21 females have now mated on the island, with 6 nests known. #conservation #parrots #birds #kakapo2026
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If anyone wants to see a livestream of a #kakapo on their nest, then Rakiura is back on her nest NOW. #kakapo2026 #conservation
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
Kākāpō Cam: Rakiura the kākāpō – 2026 nest
YouTube video by Department of Conservation
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January 23, 2026 at 8:55 AM
If anyone wants to see a livestream of a #kakapo on their nest, then Rakiura is back on her nest NOW. #kakapo2026 #conservation
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
www.youtube.com/live/BfGL7A2...
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Fridge update! This is how we track #kakapo breeding on the islands. Disclaimer: on Anchor this year it’s on a whiteboard, as there are too many birds to fit on the fridge! #conservation #birds #parrots
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Fridge update! This is how we track #kakapo breeding on the islands. Disclaimer: on Anchor this year it’s on a whiteboard, as there are too many birds to fit on the fridge! #conservation #birds #parrots
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We've got a new #kakapo webcam! It's on Rakiura's nest on Whenua Hou. She laid an egg yesterday (we caught that on camera), but isn't incubating it yet. Follow to (hopefully) watch her lay more! #conservation #birds
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
Kākāpō Cam: Rakiura live stream
Watch the live stream of Rakiura the kākāpō on the remote, predator-free island of Whenua Hou/Codfish Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is the first breeding season for this critically threatened ...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:11 AM
We've got a new #kakapo webcam! It's on Rakiura's nest on Whenua Hou. She laid an egg yesterday (we caught that on camera), but isn't incubating it yet. Follow to (hopefully) watch her lay more! #conservation #birds
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/kak...
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Three #kakapo nests found on Anchor Island today! Here’s Waikawa, on two eggs. #conservation #birds #parrots
January 22, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Three #kakapo nests found on Anchor Island today! Here’s Waikawa, on two eggs. #conservation #birds #parrots