Project Island Song is a shared vision for the restoration of an archipelago rich in native flora and fauna for all to enjoy.The seven wonders of Ipipiri are the pest-free islands located in the eastern Bay of Islands. Years of work between local hapu Ngati Kuta and Patukeha, the Department of Conservation, landowners, and community group the Guardians of the Bay of Islands saw these seven islands become pest-mammal free in 2009.Recent years have seen pateke/brown teal, tieke/ saddlebacks, popokotea/whitehead, and toutouwai/robins released. And they haven't wasted any time in breeding. It's now common to see tieke moving in groups and hunting bugs on the leggy trunks of kanuka.This winter, it's the red-crown parakeet's turn. Up to 40 kakariki will be bought over from Hauturu/Little Barrier Island for release on Ipipiri.
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