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(GT)Sharyn Broni (Ranger, DOC) Mod
Kia ora koutou (hello everyone)
Name the Chick
Public voting opens at 9am today.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-a ... ethechick/
A list of 10 names has been approved by Te Poari, Pukekura Co-Management Trust.
Voting closes at 5pm on Thursday 26th of September so be in quick with your voting.
The winning name will be announced on Friday 27th of September.
Top Flat chick has grown from a tiny chick of 300 g hatched on the 23rd of January to a full grown toroa reaching a peak weight of 10.6 kg at 210 days on the 20th of August.
He is likely to fledge very soon and will need to adjust to live on the ocean where he will then spend over 85% of his time.
When he returns as an adolescent of around 5 years of age, we will be able to see the journey that he is about to embark on for the next 3 years from the Geolocation Sensor that he carries on his stainless-steel band.
Vote Now
So that Top Flat chick has his own name along with all the other Royalcam chicks that have fledged from Pukekura.
Vārdu nozīmes un iedvesmasName meanings and inspirations
The ten names selected for the 2024 chick are in Te Reo Māori. Below you can find description for the meaning of each name submitted by entrants.
Manaia
The Manaia is a guardian of the sky, sea and land and is traditionally believed to be a messenger between the spiritual and physical world.
Māwai
Meaning clean or clear water, this is often used to describe clear flowing rivers or streams. Clean water is essential for our nature to thrive.
Kiwa
The divine protector and guardian of the ocean and the name is fitting for our albatross as it's renowned for travelling great distances over vast stretches of water.
Mōrehu
Meaning survivor or remnant. Our seabird species are under threat from human activities. Fishing, plastics pollution to name two. These birds need our help to survive in a changing world.
Whetū
Meaning star or celestial body. The chick is a star of the Royal Cam, and to see these birds flying is breathtaking, just like looking at the stars at night.
Taitoa
The albatross chick has shown himself to be brave and bold and somewhat feisty! He hasn't liked being weighed much and clacks, and he has wandered from his nest quite early on. I like his courageous nature and hope it helps him when he fledges to survive in the wild.
Marihi
These birds are a treasure. Marihi means precious, prized or valuable. The theme of this name carries through to protection of our shores and water we must all actively nurture our precious environment for future generations.
Harikoa
It means joy or happiness in Te Reo Māori. This chick always looks happy when I check the camera they definitely bring joy to people all around the world.
Kaewa
Meaning wanderer or adventurer, which the chick certainly seems to be. He has left his natal nest to be on the edge of the Heads, where he has an expansive view. He will soon spread his wings and fly over the seas. A wanderer he is.
Ngāwari
Meaning gentle in Maori, it is to show not only the chick’s nature but also that we must be gentle with them and gentle with environment. They are also indicators of our planet’s health, and our oceans. It is difficult life for them due to human activities like pollution and overfishing.
Sharyn Broni (Ranger, DOC) ModSharyn Broni (Ranger, DOC) Mod
Breaking News.
Top Flat Track chick has fledged.