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Penguins, Parrots and Wine on Matiu / Somes Island

10,000 Birds

Since 1984 it has been planted with native bush and pests were controlled, and is now used as a wildlife reserve. The island was first a Maori fortress to be retreated to from the mainland, then a camp for internees during the war and a quarantine station for people and livestock.

Penguins 165
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Collaborative list – January 2020

10,000 Birds

Curu Wildlife Reserve. Curu Wildlife Reserve. Curu Wildlife Reserve. La Selva (OTS Reserve). La Selva (OTS Reserve). La Selva (OTS Reserve). Curu Wildlife Reserve. Curu Wildlife Reserve. Curu Wildlife Reserve. Curu Wildlife Reserve.

2020 156