Spark

Key Details: Alive (Adult), Male, V-2522
Area: Waimakariri
Band Combo: White Z on Brown

Probably a Male Adult kea — Photo by Max Verheij

Spark was banded in Arthur's Pass township by Mark and Kate in October 2017 as a fledgling. In 2017 alone, three kea (including Simon and Andrew) were electrocuted at Temple Basin skifield from chewing on wires. This has also been a problem in other mountain villages such as Mt Cook. There intelligence and curiosity can be their downfall. The Department of Conservation have worked with Orion to hopefully sort out this issue. Andrew Docking from Smart Connections named and sponsored Spark after finding out about the project after staying a night at Hawdon hut with some of the Arthur's Pass Kea Team. Hopefully Spark wont be jinxed by his name!!

Sponsor: Smart Connections

Spark

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