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WILD BIRD LIFE. The grounds of the Zoo are becoming a sanctuary for wild bird life, according to (he annual report of the curator, Mr. L. T. Griflin. "The largo nlimber of native and other trees and shrubs that have been planted have grown to such an extent as to give some parts of the park a forestlike appearance," says Mr. Griffin. "This has attracted largo numbers of native and introduced birds, that find tlio park an ideal sanctuary. It is 110 unusual sight to notice large coveys of quail, numbers of pukeko, and thousands of smaller introduced birds, while the native pigeon and tui have also been observed. A pair of the somewhat rare brown teal took up permanent residence on the- large lake some considerable time ago and are still with us. while the common grey duck also visits the Zoo regularly morning and evening, when they may be counted in dozens." Tlio Curator states that a largo enclosure containing purely native trees has been provided for kiwis, and provides an ideal homo for these interesting birds.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20897, 12 June 1931, Page 12
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20897, 12 June 1931, Page 12
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