Kiwis, Moreporks and Birdsong! A Night Mission to See the Illusive KIWI Birds in New Zealand

Name: Kiwis, Moreporks and Birdsong! A Night Mission to See the Illusive KIWI Birds in New Zealand
Uploaded: 2023-10-06T17:27:11.000Z
Duration: 13 min 42 s
Description: The crew of the 1965 Alberg 30 sloop Triteia spots four wild kiwi birds on a New Zealand island.

6. oktober 2023 · 13 min · 6K visninger · New Zealand

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James, sailing the 1965 Alberg 30 sloop Triteia, anchors in a pest-free island sanctuary in New Zealand to search for wild kiwi birds.0:25 High winds persist throughout the day, but the anchor holds securely.0:57 During a night mission at twilight, the crew navigates the island brush, observing local bird species including Pukeko, Weka, Kingfisher, and Fantail.2:17 The group encounters four kiwi birds in the wild, noting their size and curious behavior.13:02 The crew avoids entering dense brush to protect potential ground-nesting sites and eggs.7:15 While exploring the island, the group also discovers unidentified wooden structural remains resembling ship ribs or small ladders embedded in the terrain.8:15 The expedition confirms that quiet observation at twilight increases the likelihood of spotting kiwis in their natural habitat.1:13