There is great demand in the Hutton’s shearwater chik feeding volunteer spots, so much so that the roster is now full!
Please check back here or on Facebook for the latest updates.
Archives for February 2013
Translocation article – Kaikoura Star – February 2013
February 20, 2013 Leave a Comment
Download >> Feburary 2013 Translocation article
The annual Hutton’s shearwater translocation project starts next week and the Hutton’s Shearwater Charitable Trust is keen to give the local community plenty of opportunity to come and have a look at the work being done at the peninsula colony.
2013 Translocation – Public Opportunities
February 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
On Tuesday February 26th, Hutton’s shearwater chicks will be translocated from the Kowhai River mountain colony to the Kaikoura Peninsula / Te Rae O Atiu colony. There is public opportunity to view the arrival of the chicks and the subsequent chick feeding programme.
Arrival Of Chicks – Tuesday 26 February 2015 at 2pm
Meet at the South Bay carpark at 1 pm, to walk to the Kaikoura Peninsula colony to be there for the arrival of the chicks by helicopter at 2 pm.
Arrival of chicks and all visits to the colony are weather and project manager dependent. Please check the website or Facebook page for the latest information.
Farewell event – April 2013
February 18, 2013 Leave a Comment
Sunday morning 7 April 2013
Join us for a sensational autumn morning at the Kaikoura Peninsula colony to farewell the Hutton’s shearwaters as they depart for the winter.
6.45 am
- Gather at South Bay Reserve
7.00 am
- Walk to Kaikoura Peninsula colony for the Farewell ceremony.
- Return to South Bay Coastguard building for a BBQ breakfast of bacon butties, tea and coffee.
- Short presentation and scientific updates.
Download >> 2013 Farewell PDF poster 