Paul

Key Details: Alive (Adult), Male, V-2321
Area: Waimakariri
Band Combo: Yellow 7 on Black

Probably a Male Adult kea — Photo by Mark Brabyn

Paul the kea is an adult male who often frequents the cafe and various other locations around Arthur's Pass village. He often hangs out with Kauri (Black Y on Yellow band) and in 2017 spent some time in the Wildlife Hospital in Christchurch receiving chelation treatment for his lead poisoining. He has since recovered and has now been healthy and lead-free for over a year! Paul is named after one of the locals who has helped on this project. He also sponsored by the wonderful, generous Meg Mason and family. Meg's brother in law is called Paul and has a home in Arthur’s Pass. August 2025 - it seems Paul has ditched his plastic bands and now only has his metal band so confirmed ID means getting a close up photo of the V-2321 number

Sponsor: Meg Mason and family

Paul

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