Andrew Digby @digs.bsky.social · Feb 19

Female #kakapo Dusky on her nest on Te Kākahu/Chalky Island. We've just spent a few days on the island ensuring all 10 nests have at least one fertile egg. This is part of our trial to assess how well they can raise chicks without our help. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds #parrots

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Vern · Feb 19

i'd love to know, what does momma do when you roll up? are there any defensive behaviors? is she just giving you this fabulous stink eye the entire time?

y3k · Feb 19

You're doing great sweetie

Julia Isabel · Feb 19

Fingers crossed they can do it well. 🤞💚