Mohua Move to Pomona Island
A major milestone for the Pomona Island Charitable Trust was reached with the release, in February, of 42 mohua on Pomona Island. “This was the first transfer of a threatened bird species to the island” said Chair of the Trust John Whitehead “so it is a significant achievement for us”. The birds were caught on Breaksea Island off the coast of Fiordland, with financial support for the operation being provided by the Meridian Energy Te Anau Manapouri Community Fund. The Trust is also grateful to the Department of Conservation for its on-going support for the restoration of Pomona Island. For further details, check out the Trust’s latest newsletter at www.pomona-island.org.nz
Posted on: Friday, 25 March 2011
