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January 19, 2006
Three New Zealand storm-petrels captured in the Hauraki Gulf
Last week, a research mission led by Wrybill Birding Tours was able to successfully capture three birds and take full measurements, DNA samples and attach radio transmitters. New Zealand storm-petrel was, up until a few years ago, thought to be extinct.
New Zealand Storm-Petrel, New Zealand, Hauraki Gulf 8th Nov 2005 © Ray Wilson from Surfbirds Galleries
After being presumed extinct for over 150 years, the New Zealand Storm-petrel was rediscovered off the Coromandel Peninsula, on the North Island of New Zealand, on 25th January 2003 by Saville and Stephenson. More sightings followed and in November 2005 a petrel flew in to the cabin of a boat enabling DNA samples to be taken. In early January 2006, a research vessel went in search of more captures and after much effort, birds were caught and radio transmitters attached. The full story can be read here:
http://www.wrybill-tours.com/nzsp.htm
Posted by Surfbirds at January 19, 2006 07:25 AM
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