I helped release this ruru!

Source: me!

I was incredibly fortunate to have a close encounter with this beautiful ruru at when I was living in Auckland, New Zealand.

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BCA were looking for volunteers to transport a few avian guests for release. My (then) partner and I jumped at the opportunity and we got to meet this little one at the centre in Green Bay.

BCA treated him for gluey feathers from the resin of a parapara tree (aka the birdcatcher tree). They gave him a soapy bath and some time to restore his waterproofing. On this day he had a full belly from his yummy treat ๐Ÿ full of energy and couldn’t wait to get out of the box.

And here he is back in the wild! We released him in a wooded area close to the spot he was originally found. It was much too dark to get video, but a quick flash photo was enough to show he was alright, and that he’d found a satisfactory branch to perch on. Go well little buddy.

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xo owlsintowels

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