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Southland Times, Issue 20015, 1 November 1926, Page 2

When the Kapiti Island sanctuary was visited by the secretary of the Native Bird Protection Society in September, evidence was apparent that good work had been done in recent months (reports the Lyttelton Times). Many seedlings have been planted out. Above all, no goats were seen, and it is probable that only a few odd ones are left. The limited forest was carrying a good quota of bird life so far as its present condition permits. The sanctuary can, however, it is believed, be so improved in time as to enable ten times the number of birds to exist there. Robins appear to have increased last breeding season. Signs of considerable forest regeneration are to be found in many parts. Indications pointed to opossums having increased during the year. A anticipated, the attempt to quit the many wild sheep by mustering had signally failed, as the western chffs provide an easy means of escape.