9/12
X tra news
A chick fledged in #RoyalCam view at 13:45 today. Confirmation is needed to whether it was Quarry chick or chick YD00. Both were in the UQ area and weighed this morning.
Slo-mo footage included, and thanks everyone.https://twitter.com/i/status/17015612242140079099/12
Sharyn Broni Ranger
Kia ora koutou
In preparation for the start of the new Toroa season for 2023/2024 the Dunedin City Council has produced a video about the tradition of the bell ringing for the arrival of the first toroa for the next seasonSep 11, 2023 #dunedinnz #dunnerstunner
We’re not sure why or when it started, but for the last few decades, when the northern royal albatross return to Pukekura/Taiaroa Head after a year at sea, it’s been a Dunedin NZ tradition to ring in the return of the wandering toroa for the breeding season. Find out more about the wildlife capital of NZ: www.dunedinnz.com/wildlifehttps://youtube.com/watch?v=uanfnBN6OPIWe expect that the first Toroa will arrive in the next couple of weeks. We will notify everyone when that happens, in the meantime get your bells ready and Take 3 for the Sea https://take3.org
Ngā mihi nui (thanks so much)
Stay tuned for fledging update this afternoon.
Manaaki Royal Albatross - 9/12
Weigh day
Today Manaaki is 235 days old & weighed 9.2 kg.
He was fed up top by a parent on the 9th & 11th
Fledging news
9 chicks from the 33 have fledged, but numbers could have changed by this afternoon, with the strong winds.https://twitter.com/i/status/1701555500884857325Manaaki Good morning Beakers!
Morning Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tsk, Lisa, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eagles, Kb, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, Jilltosa, BL, Eburg, Weasel, Ezee, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Omasawyer, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!{{{Tig and Camper}}}Puff, thanks for the good news coming out of Maui. And for expressing the history for its people, its traditions and aloha spirit so well.
. I know your niece will do as you requested. Our spirits will meet there on the beautiful shores of Hawaii.
Tsk, yes, my head is better today! I can easily brush my hair this morning. And no dull ache like a headache... Thanks
Clynn, awesome pic and special memories of you and sisters trip, and of the NY skyline. I had a much better sleep last night. No pain this morning, just a little sore spot and I was able to brush my hair over the area today!
.. the other two bites just itch. The bees are still going in and out of that hole. two cans of spray have been spent over it.... thank God we didn't have your P.E. outfits! We had a choice of black or red shorts and loose white v-neck top.... Sad to see a bit of your hometown buildings being taken down.
Salina's Ben Franklin was like your Dry Goods store. It's been gone for quite a few years now.
BL, Thank you for sharing your memories of that day. I can't imagine what you and Pip went through that day and the days that followed.
Lisa, Jeff has a very interesting job! Fantastic!
I'm like Puff, I have very specific plans, both girls know what's to be done. No scientific exploration on my person!
I think I wrote in an prior post, cremated half my ashes thrown at sunset over a bay off big isle and the other half will be buried in Mike's family plot in Salina, KS. All our pets ashes will be added to my ashes in a koa wood box and buried together.... ... a few of the Maple trees are starting to get their fall colors here in the northern part of AZ.
Kb, love the ladybugs!
Phyl, thanks for LS interesting info from Nasa.. yes your home altar and our Beak Prayer room keeps our Beak family, friends and God's many creatures in our hearts and prayers.
Looking forward to rain today!
Take care Everyone