Paula BorchardtFeb 16

Here's some GREAT news: the first kākāpō chick in four years hatched on Valentine's Day! Kākāpō are nocturnal, flightless parrots that are endemic to New Zealand and are critically endangered. Only 236 adult kākāpō are alive today, so every chick is a milestone for the species!

https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-releases/2026-media-releases/first-kakapo-chick-in-four-years-hatches-on-valentines-day

#Kakapo #NewZealand #bird #birds #birding #BirdsOfMastodon

First kākāpō chick in four years hatches on Valentine's Day

The first kākāpō chick of the breeding season has hatched on Pukenui Anchor Island.

Show threadHerr TurTur
@paulaborchardt
If only Douglas Adams could have seen this!
Happy nevertheless!
Feb 16 at 4:56pmWeb
Show threadOtte Homan - remember GeordieFeb 16
@messieass @paulaborchardt he missed his Last chance to see ....
Show threadHerr TurTurFeb 17
@otte_homan @paulaborchardt
Didn't he meet Kakapos, specifically one named Ralph?
Show threadOtte Homan - remember GeordieFeb 17
@messieass do we ever know with a SciFi author? @paulaborchardt
Show threadHerr TurTurFeb 17
@otte_homan @paulaborchardt
Or was Ralph the Kakapo tracker and Arab the Kakapo biting Douglas' finger for comfort?
I don't have the book within reach right now.
Show threadOtte Homan - remember GeordieFeb 17
@messieass I have no clear recollection. @paulaborchardt