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Putauhinu - island of the birds

Tane Davis and Peter McClelland lead an expedition to Putauhinu, in the Titi islands, to catch and relocate tutukiwi - snipe, toutouwai - robins, and tieke - saddlebacks.

Rata tree canopy Putauhinu photo Alison Ballance

Forest interior Putauhinu photo Alison Ballance

Tane and Megan getting a robin out of a mist net photo Ros Cole

Pete unloading birds on Joss's Island photo Ros Cole

Robin leaving transfer box photo Ros Cole

Robin flying out of box with Charles Davis watching photo Alison Ballance

The Davis whanau from Putauhinu and Rukawahakura islands

Peter getting a tieke out a mist net Putauhinu photo Alison Ballance

Kakariki photo Ros Cole

Forest canopy, Putauhinu photo Alison Ballance

Forest interior Putauhinu photo Alison Ballance

Titi on the forest floor Putauhinu photo Alison Ballance

Titi burrows and bare forest floor on Putauhinu photo Alison Ballance

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