Albatross Update: March 2018

13 Albatross Chicks are currently doing well, unfortunately one died recently due to unknown reason. We still have 4 Albatross Chicks nesting on view of the Observatory that we can see on our tours.

14 chicks were sexed, there are 9 Females and 4 male and 1 unknown. Chicks are currently weighing between 3 – 5 kgs.

Pest Count:

• Cats x 2
• Rats x 4
• Rabbits x 9
• Mice x 4
• Stoats x 10
• Ferret x 1

Here’s an overview of the 2018 breeding season:

• 33 eggs laid
• 16 chicks hatched
• 13 chicks remaining
• The chicks are now 40 to 51 days old and all have spent time alone.