Jeff Connell

Key Details: Alive (Adult), Male, V-3151
Area: Fiordland
Band Combo: Black AD on White

Probably a Male Adult kea — Photo by Henrick Hambsch

This kea, banded at Monkey Creek in August 2019, is named after Jeff Connell, ONZM. Among many achievements in a distinguished career in conservation, in his role as DOC Otago Conservator from 1989 to 2009 Jeff helped to secure kea habitat and reduce sheep/kea conflicts. “I have always loved those birds”, says Jeff. We are honoured to name this kea after Jeff to recognise him for all his efforts and achievements.

Jeff Connell

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