I've had a few reports over the last few weeks about a rather large and friendly Pukeko down at the camping ground and seen on a walking track greeting people.
I went to the camping ground yesterday and got out of my car and immediately there appeared a large Pook at my side, doing a sort of flamingo dance. I said his name and he immediately put his head down for a head rub, I rubbed and when I stopped, he pecked at my shoe. Then another smaller younger Pook appeared and Pav went off chasing it out of 'his' territory. He didn't return to me. He looked fine, well fed and very much in charge. Just up above the camping ground there is a wonderful wetland area where he has been seen also, with other Pooks about.
I guess he has adjusted to the wild life but I've told the camp ground that if he becomes a nuisance, to please tell me, and I will endeavour to relocate him somewhere. I think if he can get through this winter, he will finally realise he is a pook and not a human and will, hopefully, find himself a mate in the spring. I do still miss him but sigh, guess I have done my job.
I love this photo of the shag sitting on my bird bath... Daisy the Shelduck was in the pond and it was as though the shag was waiting for his turn. As soon as Daisy vacated pond, shag was in there.
Today, my wild Pook, Malvina, decided to move on. I miss her too! But she might be back yet.
Quick question, I've got a baby puke, dunno how old it is, it's eating the mix you suggested quite happily off my finger. Not too keen on spoon yet but working on it, might try syringe (only got him today). Just wondering how often to feed and how much?
ReplyDeleteHi Jasmine,
ReplyDeleteThey will eat out of a little bowl or coffee top lid all on their own, generally. I wouldn't syringe feed unless you know what you are doing... if you get water into its lungs, it is fatal.
If you need anymore help, email me on paws.for.thought1@orcon.net.nz
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Cheers,
Gill