13 May 2024

"Only the best for our birds" - rescue centre's credo

From Here Now, 5:00 am on 13 May 2024

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Perched on a hill in West Auckland, BirdCare Aotearoa receives and treats nearly 6000 birds every year - native and non-native species.

Rescued Cook's Petrels being looked after at BirdCare Aotearoa

Rescued Cook's Petrels being looked after at BirdCare Aotearoa Photo: RNZ/ Kadambari Raghukumar

Of late, the talent BirdCare has been attracting has been increasingly international - from Chile, to South Africa and the UK. In this episode of Here Now, we're looking into what their experience has been like when it comes to working hands-on with animals in New Zealand.

Daniela Martinez, Vet Team, BirdCare Aotearoa

Daniela Martinez, Vet Team, BirdCare Aotearoa Photo: RNZ

BirdCare's work with Cook's Petrels featured in an episode of Our Changing World last year.

 

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