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Sharyn Broni (Ranger, DOC) Mod
Kia ora koutou (hello everyone)
Royalcam turns 10!
This amazing milestone is a testament to the success of the Royalcam channel. Over the years it has not only provided us with an authentic insiders look into the unique taonga species but continues to highlight the conservation work we do that helps care for and protect this species.
Throughout this season we’ll be soaring back throughout the years, sharing stories from our people and highlighting key moments on Royalcam. We’ll also be diving deeper this season, going behind the scenes and unearthing some things you may not known about Royalcam and what goes on at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head.
Svēršanas dienaWeigh Day
Since hatching at 286g on the 28th of January, the Signal Station Trig chick has grown to 5.3 kg on day 98 (Tuesday 6th of May 9.25am). This is a 0.5 kg decrease on last week’s weight. Today’s weight is 1.4 kg below average for a female toroa chick of this age and of concern. However, she was fed by GLG later in the morning which will bring her weigh up. She may be reweighed on Friday. We are not yet halfway to fledging in September, all the chicks still have a lot of growing and developing to do.
Kopš pagājušās nedēļas svēršanas abi vecāki ir barojuši trīs reizes.There have been 3 feeds from both parents since last week’s weigh in.
Around 70% of the toroa diet is squid, but as they are opportunistic feeders’ fish and octopus are also in the diet.
Where they go to find food can be studied via satellite tracking.
Satellite Tracking
Small satellite tags on the back feathers of some toroa are sending location data that we are then able plot on a map to see where they have been.
Over the last month A85/RLK has spent much of the time foraging off the Otago coast but has now headed north to the Kaikōura coast, well known for its abundant marine life.
A85/RLKs GPS tracks from the 1st and 2nd May when he came in to feed his chick.