I have posted some rather sad news today – the death of the 20 year old Peregrine Falcon, Princess, who was the anchor of the Manitoba Falcon Recovery and the spread of HPAI.
So it is time for a little fun and giggles.
New Zealanders love their flightless parrot, The Kakapo, just about as much or perhaps more than they do their Albatross. It is breeding season for these highly endangered birds. There are scorecards!
So yesterday, Nora, who has been breeding and raising chicks since 1981 mated with two males, one for 83 minutes. Seriously.
The New Zealand Herald did such a great report that it should do all the talking.
I went to the UK as a Commonwealth Scholar in 1990 and received my PhD from the University of Leicester in 1993. After three decades of university teaching, I retired to devote my time to the study of raptor behaviour. I am particularly interested in Ospreys and am working on a long term project on third hatch survival and siblicide in these raptors. My blog is a result of a fascination with my local wildlife and the desire to encourage others to love and care for birds! I live on the Canadian Prairies and prior to the pandemic travelled a lot. I am questioning the use of aviation fuel at the moment as we all strive to help our planet. My early research was in politics and art including British public statues exported to Southeast Asia and Vietnam Resistors that contributed much to Canadian ceramics. Books and articles were published on those subjects over a period of 3 decades. Now I am working on books for children so they can learn about the challenges our raptors face.
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Thanks Mary Ann! I don’t want to work you too hard but the more post the better! Yes it is good to get a fun one in there today as well.
Take care Mary Ann
Linda
The poor Kakapo are the brunt of all the jokes but, whatever they can do to up their numbers. They live on three isolated islands and what lovely birds they are. I do worry about sending out too much. Your message means a lot to me, Linda. Thank you.
Mary Ann, I agree with Linda – you can never write too many posts. I appreciate them all, even when the news is sad.
Thanks for this one – something to smile about!
Oh, thank you. I do worry about loading up in boxes and yet, every time I turn around something has happened. It is reassuring to hear your kind words – both you and Linda.
Thanks Mary Ann! I don’t want to work you too hard but the more post the better! Yes it is good to get a fun one in there today as well.
Take care Mary Ann
Linda
The poor Kakapo are the brunt of all the jokes but, whatever they can do to up their numbers. They live on three isolated islands and what lovely birds they are. I do worry about sending out too much. Your message means a lot to me, Linda. Thank you.
Mary Ann, I agree with Linda – you can never write too many posts. I appreciate them all, even when the news is sad.
Thanks for this one – something to smile about!
Oh, thank you. I do worry about loading up in boxes and yet, every time I turn around something has happened. It is reassuring to hear your kind words – both you and Linda.