Aunty Bell

Key Details: Alive (Adult), Female, V-2192
Area: Waimakariri
Band Combo: Black 3 on Light Blue

Probably a Female Adult kea — Photo by Mike Vincent

Aunty Bell was banded as a juvenile in Arthur's Pass township by Mark and Kate in March 2018. Looking on was Mike Vincent a keen birder from the North Island, who then agreed to name and sponsor the kea. He and his partner Helen, spend time at Miranda, on the Firth of Thames, banding shorebirds. Aunty Bell is named after "an old labrador who lives down the road. She has a good nature but does get up to mischief and steals food. She was most likely a kea in a previous life." Kea's mischievous behaviour is a result of their very high intelligence and their desire to investigate everything new. Unfortunately it does get them into trouble.

Sponsor: Mike Vincent

Aunty Bell

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