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Injured Albatross To Be Released In Napier

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An albatross injured during a storm in the lower North Island last week is scheduled for release off the coast of Napier today. The pool features high sides to prevent the weakened bird from escaping and allows for controlled air temperature.

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Sources · 7 independent

RNZ National

“An albatross injured in last week's lower North Island storm is due for release off the coast of Napier today, and two others hurt in the same wild weather are on the road to recovery.”

RNZ National

“hospital manager, associate professor Megan Jolly is supervising a juvenile albatross found on the Tonanaki coast in a three and a half meter swimming pool.”

RNZ National

“this albatross is patia. He suffered a suspected soft tissue injury. You can see he's preening now, so he's just”

RNZ National

“Usually the hospital won't see many rescued seabirds until winter storms but this year's been busy already. With climate change and the increase in frequency and severity of storms we are seeing a lot more of the seabirds dumped on New Zealand shores”

RNZ National

“He and the other bird found and whited up will be released in the coming days. And that report was from Jimmy Allingham.”

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