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These one day old South Island Blue Duck / whio ducklings enjoy a paddling pool. They are the offspring of our pair named River and Meadow. | The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust

We recently had two clutches of wild blue duck / whio eggs brought to us as part of DOC's WHIONE programme (Whio Operation Nest Egg). The first clutch of 4 hatched successfully 10 days ago and are being raised here with a smaller captive bred clutch from Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Here they are enjoying a swim outside in the sun this morning (purple bands). The second wild clutch is due to hatch later this week. | The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust

2.9K views · 124 reactions | Its so rewarding to see and hear the 5 endagered blue duck / whio that have been hand reared here at ICWT, happily foraging immediately, in their natuaral environment. | The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust | Facebook