Catching muttonbirds (1st of 3)

A birder pulls a tītī (muttonbird) chick from its burrow. The season when birds could be taken was strictly regulated, in order to preserve the resource.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10044902
Photograph by J. O'Brien

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