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Resolution Island birds

Resolution Island birds

Birds that were moved to Resolution Island in the 1890s are shown in these images, which illustrated a report from Richard Henry, the island’s caretaker. All his efforts were in vain because stoats swam to the island and wiped out the birds.

About this item

Alexander Turnbull Library, Charles Trevor Collection
Reference: PA1-f-142-36-1

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Eileen McSaveney. 'Nearshore islands', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/nearshore-islands/5/3