Department of Conservation's Sian Bent holds Ben before his release at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary yesterday. Photos by Peter McIntosh. : Kiwi chicks for Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Department of Conservation's Sian Bent holds Ben before his release at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary yesterday. Photos by Peter McIntosh. : Kiwi chicks for Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Doc staff and ecosanctuary members brave the rain to watch Ben being placed into his new home. : Kiwi chicks for Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Doc staff and ecosanctuary members brave the rain to watch Ben being placed into his new home. : Kiwi chicks for Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Kiwi chicks for Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Amid the rain and a crowd of eager spectators, a kiwi chick was released at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary yesterday afternoon.