PIGEONS PROTECTED
Good work continues in the Hokianga district by natives who realise the necessity of protecting the native birds from exterminatoin. A leading chief, Mr. Nopera Otene, has taken, an active part in this matter, and he and other chiefs are setting aside extensive sanctuaries and taking other steps. Already the effect of their work is noticeable. One correspondent states: “Pigeons were never so plentiful, and even the North Island crow is increasing,” showing our birds only require reasonable and modern conservation methods to quickly increase. Reports come to hand from other parts showing the public are getting on the side of the birds —kingfishers, bellbirds, tuis, warblers and several other species are reported as increasing in various localities as a result of the movement to awaken a better realisation of the value of our birds.
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Forest and Bird, Issue 8, 1 March 1925, Page 16
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