http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz en-us Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:59:23 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/post/60195/blind-little-blue-penguin-found-at-matarangi-beach/ Mercury Bay optometrist, Brett Howes, had a pretty unique appointment on Thursday last week when he was called in to examine a Little Blue Penguin found on Matarangi Beach disoriented and seemingly blind. The tiny bird was found on the Tuesday after Labour Weekend by a couple walking along the beach and was taken to Kuaotunu Bird Rescue for examination. “The two people saw the penguin coming out of the water during the day and it is very unusual to see them on land at that time which suggeste... Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:16:40 +1300 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/#post60195 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/post/55400/bird-rescue-a-community-effort/ Annemieke Kregting has been described as a fantastic resource and supporter of birds in the Coromandel, saving and rehabilitating over 2000 birds at Kuaotunu Bird Rescue Trust. When she first arrived in New Zealand from Holland in 1981, qualified vet nurse Annemieke Kregting was not particularly keen on birds.Using the Yellow Pages to look for work, she found a role in the Auckland suburb of Lynfield, working for a veterinarian who had Dutch immigrant parents.“Unbeknown to me, he was an avian ... Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:57:52 +1200 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/#post55400 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/post/54394/The-successful-rehabilitation-of-a-Giant-Petrel/ This Southern Giant Petrel was brought into us by Department of Conservation. The bird was extremely tired and anaemic and we doubted we would be able to keep it alive. Thanks to Vet Kirsty for being a super duper blood collector. And thanks to Lisa from the Wildlife Hospital in Dunedin for the advice and reassurance along the way.For the first 24 hours he was given lots of warm electrolytes via a large tube. He was kept in a warm, noise-free environment, but we struggled to find the right size ... Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:00:33 +1200 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/#post54394 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/post/54393/Lead-toxicity-in-Australian-Harriers-Hawks/ These magnificent big birds are not everyone's favorites as they can kill chickens. But they are a common bird suffering at the hands of humans and the effects we have had on their environment traffic-wise and as prey being shot with lead. The treatment of these birds may not be necessary for the conservation of the species as they are doing very well in population numbers. However caring for them and lowering lead levels can teach us a lot about raptors in care. Many of thos... Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:50:56 +1200 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/#post54393 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/post/51648/Matuku-Bittern-Released-into-the-Otama-Wetland/ Courtesy of the Otama Reserves Group, March 26, 2020 A rescued Matuku – Hurepo (Australasian Bittern) was released into the Otama Wetland Reserve on the 26 of March by DOC Ranger Troy McDonald and Paul Kington from the Otama Reserves Group. ... Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:45:52 +1200 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/#post51648 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/post/48634/A-Career-Change-for-Kenny-the-Kereru/ In early December a baby kereru (native NZ wood pigeon) that had fallen from its nest was delivered to Kuaotunu Bird Rescue.  This is not the first time we have had Kereru babies, but we've never had one as small as this. We nicknamed him Kenny.I made a call to Project Kereru to find out what the best rearing food is for these birds, as the mother feeds them crop milk. Kereru are one of the few birds in the world that produce crop milk for their young. I was advised to order a special diet ... Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:22:00 +1300 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/#post48634 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/post/46328/Watch-out-for-little-blue-penguins-on-Coromandel-beaches/ Kuaotunu Bird Rescue is asking the public’s help in order to save the lives of sick or distressed little blue penguins who are turning up along the Coromandel shoreline. Annemieke Kregting from the rescue centre says birds are starting to arrive at the centre as juveniles who are leaving the nest get into difficulty. “Chicks hatch between September and December and are eight weeks when they’re fully grown. The parents feed them in the nest until then. Once the chicks are independent, the ... Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:28:07 +1300 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/#post46328 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/post/44980/Critical-Care-Incubator/ We are delighted to have received a grant to help us buy this beautiful much needed Incubator. It was on our wish list for a while. It is crucial to have temperature and humidity control for some of the critical and young birds. Our first patient to use it, a White Faced Heron chick, is enjoying the warmth and comfort.... Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:07:21 +1200 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/#post44980 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/post/43572/Australasian-Gannet/ This beautiful Australasian Gannet was found on the beach in Colville and came to us via my trusted driver from Coromandel, Neville Cameron.It is quite difficult to examine large birds on your own, so a trip to Peninsula Vets was best to find out why it wasn't flying, with the diagnostic tools and equipment they have available.... Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:51:20 +1200 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/#post43572 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/post/39382/Bittern/ The Australasian Bittern is a NZ endangered species. There are believed to be fewer than 900 left in the country. This very shy wading bird lives in swamps and wetlands and eats small fish, frogs and insects. Not much is known about this magnificent big bird as they are hard to find, and when approached they stand still and lift their head upwards so they are as camouflaged as possible.... Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.kuaotunubirdrescue.org.nz/blog/#post39382